# Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund (FBGRX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

> Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fbgrx for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice.

- Issuer: Fidelity · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 1987-12-31

This fund predominantly invests in equity shares. It typically commits a minimum of 80% of its assets to blue-chip companies, which Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) defines as well-known, established, and well-capitalized enterprises, generally having large or medium market valuations. The portfolio includes securities from both domestic and international entities. Investment choices are guided by a thorough fundamental analysis, examining factors like an issuer's financial health, industry competitive position, and broader market and economic trends.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $281.66 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.61% |
| Assets Under Management | $101.55B |
| NAV | $281.66 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 7.27% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $20.47 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| 52-Week Range | $237.26 – $319.00 |
| Beta | 1.32 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $20.4730 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-11
- Pay date: 2026-09-14

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does FBGRX invest in?

This fund predominantly invests in equity shares. It typically commits a minimum of 80% of its assets to blue-chip companies, which Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) defines as well-known, established, and well-capitalized enterprises, generally having large or medium market valuations. The portfolio includes securities from both domestic and international entities. Investment choices are guided by a thorough fundamental analysis, examining factors like an issuer's financial health, industry competitive position, and broader market and economic trends.

### What is the expense ratio of FBGRX?

Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund (FBGRX) charges an expense ratio of 0.61%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is FBGRX?

Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund (FBGRX) manages $101.55B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is FBGRX actively managed or an index fund?

FBGRX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

### When was FBGRX launched?

Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund (FBGRX) launched in December 1987 and is managed by Fidelity.

### How has FBGRX performed?

FBGRX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.

### Does FBGRX pay a dividend?

Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund (FBGRX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 7.27%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does FBGRX pay dividends?

Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is FBGRX's dividend yield?

FBGRX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 7.27%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is FBGRX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for FBGRX was 2026-09-11. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will FBGRX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.61% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does FBGRX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from FBGRX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does FBGRX cost more than a fund like VOO?

FBGRX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.61%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where FBGRX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to FBGRX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as FBGRX (0.61%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fbgrx
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fbgrx/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fbgrx/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fbgrx/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fbgrx/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.