Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio

Frequently Asked Questions About FDFAX

What does FDFAX invest in?

The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of consumer staples. It invests in domestic and foreign issuers. The fund uses fundamental analysis of factors such as each issuer's financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions, to select investments. It invests primarily in common stocks. The fund is non-diversified.

What is the expense ratio of FDFAX?

Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio (FDFAX) charges an expense ratio of 0.68%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is FDFAX?

Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio (FDFAX) manages $1.23B 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 FDFAX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was FDFAX launched?

Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio (FDFAX) launched in July 1985 and is managed by Fidelity.

How has FDFAX performed?

FDFAX'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.