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Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based, market value-weighted benchmark that measures the performance of the investment-grade, U.S. dollar- denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. Sectors in the index include Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM pass-throughs), ABS, and CMBS.
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)vis offered by the CFA Institute. To obtain the CFA charter, candidates must pass three exams demonstrating their competence, integrity, and extensive knowledge in accounting, ethical and professional standards, economics, portfolio management, and security analysis, and must also have at least 4,000 hours of qualifying work experience completed in a minimum of 36 months, among other requirements. CFA is a trademark owned by CFA Institute.
Credit ratings for a rated issuer or security are categorized using Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s). If Moody’s does not publish a rating for a security or issuer, the Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) rating is used. When S&P and Moody’s provide different ratings for the same issuer or security, the Moody’s rating is used. Securities that are not rated by these Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (e.g., equity securities, if held) are categorized as Not Rated. All U.S. government securities are included in the U.S. Government category.
The table information is based on the combined investments of the fund and its pro rata share of any investments in other Fidelity funds.
ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index is a modified market capitalization-weighted index of U.S. dollar-denominated, below-investment-grade corporate debt publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market. Qualifying securities must have a below-investment-grade rating (based on an average of Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch). The country of risk of qualifying issuers must be an FX-G10 member, a Western European nation, or a territory of the
U.S. The FX-G10 includes all Euro members, the U.S., Japan, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, and Sweden. In addition, qualifying securities must have at least one year remaining to final maturity, a fixed coupon schedule, and at least $100 million in outstanding face value. Defaulted securities are excluded. The index contains all securities of ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Index but caps issuer exposure at 2%.
J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global tracks total returns for the U.S. dollar-denominated debt instruments issued by emerging-market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities, such as Brady bonds, loans, and Eurobonds.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 common stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation to represent U.S. equity performance.
Morningstar LSTA US Performing Loans Index is a market value-weighted index designed to represent the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated institutional leveraged performing loan portfolios (excluding loans in payment default) using current market weightings, spreads and interest payments.
Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index is a capitalization-weighted syndicated loan indexes based upon market weightings, spreads, and interest payments. The index covers the U.S. market back to 1997 and currently calculates on a daily basis.
Sectors and Industries are defined by Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS®), except where noted otherwise. S&P 500 sectors: Consumer Discretionary—companies that tend to be the most sensitive to economic cycles. Consumer Staples—companies whose businesses are less sensitive to economic cycles. Energy—companies whose businesses are dominated by either of the following activities: the construction or provision of oil rigs, drilling equipment, and other energy-related services and equipment; or the exploration, production, marketing, refining, and/or transportation of oil and gas products, coal, and consumable fuels. Financials—companies involved in activities such as banking, consumer finance, investment banking and brokerage, asset management, insurance and investments, and mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs). Health Care—companies in two main industry groups: health care equipment suppliers, manufacturers, and providers of health care services; and companies involved in research, development, production, and marketing of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology products. Industrials—companies that manufacture and distribute capital goods, provide commercial services and supplies, or provide transportation services. Information Technology—companies in technology software and services and technology hardware and equipment. Materials—companies that engage in a wide range of commodity-related manufacturing. Real Estate—companies in real estate development, operations, and related services, as well as equity REITs. Communication Services—companies that facilitate communication and offer related content through various media. Utilities—companies considered electric, gas, or water utilities, or that operate as independent producers and/or distributors of power.
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