Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About FPBFX

What does FPBFX invest in?

The Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund primarily directs a significant portion – at least 80% – of its holdings toward investments in companies either based in or with strong economic ties to the Pacific Basin. Its portfolio is predominantly comprised of common equities. The fund strategically diversifies its exposure across numerous countries within this region. Investment decisions are guided by a thorough fundamental analysis, scrutinizing factors such as the financial stability and industry position of individual issuers, alongside broader market trends and economic indicators.

What is the expense ratio of FPBFX?

Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund (FPBFX) charges an expense ratio of 0.98%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is FPBFX?

Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund (FPBFX) manages $1.31B 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 FPBFX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was FPBFX launched?

Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund (FPBFX) launched in September 1986 and is managed by Fidelity.

How has FPBFX performed?

FPBFX'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.