# Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund (FDGFX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Fidelity · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 1995-07-14

The Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund primarily allocates its capital to equity securities, dedicating at least 80% of its assets to stocks, with a principal focus on common shares. A key investment criterion is seeking out companies that either currently distribute dividends or possess a historical record of making such payments. The fund's holdings may encompass both U.S. and international issuers. Demonstrating a flexible investment approach, it may target companies considered "growth" stocks, "value" stocks, or a blend of both styles. Investment selections are informed by a rigorous fundame...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $42.03 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.88% |
| Assets Under Management | $10.17B |
| NAV | $42.03 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 20.74% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $8.72 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| 52-Week Range | $40.87 – $51.42 |
| Beta | 1.02 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.4010 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-10-02
- Pay date: 2026-10-05

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does FDGFX invest in?

The Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund primarily allocates its capital to equity securities, dedicating at least 80% of its assets to stocks, with a principal focus on common shares. A key investment criterion is seeking out companies that either currently distribute dividends or possess a historical record of making such payments. The fund's holdings may encompass both U.S. and international issuers. Demonstrating a flexible investment approach, it may target companies considered "growth" stocks, "value" stocks, or a blend of both styles. Investment selections are informed by a rigorous fundamental analysis, scrutinizing factors such as an issuer's financial strength, its standing within its industry, and prevailing market and economic conditions.

### What is the expense ratio of FDGFX?

Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund (FDGFX) charges an expense ratio of 0.88%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### What is FDGFX's dividend yield?

FDGFX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 20.74%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### How big is FDGFX?

Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund (FDGFX) manages $10.17B 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 FDGFX actively managed or an index fund?

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

### When was FDGFX launched?

Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund (FDGFX) launched in July 1995 and is managed by Fidelity.

### Does FDGFX pay a dividend?

Yes, Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund (FDGFX) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 20.74%. Full dividend history is on this page.

### How often does FDGFX pay dividends?

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

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

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for FDGFX was 2026-10-02. The next ex-date typically follows Monthly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

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

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.88% 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 FDGFX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from FDGFX'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 FDGFX cost more than a fund like VOO?

FDGFX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.88%) 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 FDGFX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to FDGFX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as FDGFX (0.88%) 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/fdgfx
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fdgfx/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fdgfx/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fdgfx/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fdgfx/peers

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