# Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund (FPBFX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fpbfx 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: 1986-09-30 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. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $44.41 | | Expense Ratio | 0.98% | | Assets Under Management | $1.19B | | NAV | $44.41 | | Holdings Count | — | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 7.15% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $3.17 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $37.44 – $51.76 | | Beta | 1.06 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $3.1740 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-12 - Pay date: 2025-12-15 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### 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 $1.19B 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. ### Does FPBFX pay a dividend? Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund (FPBFX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 7.15%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does FPBFX pay dividends? Fidelity Pacific Basin 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 FPBFX's dividend yield? FPBFX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 7.15%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is FPBFX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for FPBFX was 2025-12-12. 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 FPBFX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.98% 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 FPBFX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from FPBFX'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 FPBFX cost more than a fund like VOO? FPBFX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.98%) 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 FPBFX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to FPBFX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as FPBFX (0.98%) 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/fpbfx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fpbfx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fpbfx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fpbfx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fpbfx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.