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Aim to outpace inflation with Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF (FELC)

Equity securities with strong brands, a global presence, and pricing power exhibit resilience, growth potential, and can help preserve portfolio value over time. FELC's exposure to large cap equities like these can help protect purchasing power and grow wealth amid rising costs.

The inflation challenge

Inflation is a lasting concern when it comes to managing finances. Over time, it quietly erodes purchasing power—making today's dollar worth less tomorrow. For investors, this can jeopardize long-term financial goals.

Outpacing inflation is an important step to protecting and growing wealth.

The impact on purchasing power

It’s estimated that in 25 years, $50,000 may buy as much as $30,477 buys today—even at a low inflation rate of 2%.1

Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF (FELC): 
NAV vs. U.S. Inflation (CPI)

Winning the battle against inflation

Maintaining financial security in the face of inflation requires more than just saving—it calls for a smart, forward-looking approach to protecting and growing wealth.

Designed to identify companies with attractive characteristics and the potential to deliver long-term outperformance, FELC has a strong track-record: from 2014 to 2024, FELC delivered an annualized return of 9.74%, which significantly outpaced the annualized inflation rate of 2.73% as shown in the graph to the left.

Combat inflation with equity exposure and Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF (FELC)

  • Benchmark-aware core holding
  • Low cost actively managed ETF
  • Thoughtful alternative to index investing