Investment objective & strategy
As of Jan. 26, 2026 · prospectusObjective. Fidelity Strategic Dividend & Income Fund seeks reasonable income. The fund will also consider the potential for capital appreciation.
Strategy. Normally investing at least 80% of assets in a combination of equity securities that pay current dividends and income-producing equity securities. Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Equity securities include common stocks (including depositary receipts evidencing ownership of common stock), preferred stocks and other preferred securities, convertible securities, rights and warrants, and other securities, such as hybrid securities and trust preferred securities, believed to have equity-like characteristics. Income-producing equity securities are equity securities that pay, or are expected to pay within the next three months, dividends or interest. Equity securities that pay current dividends are equity securities that have a historical record of paying dividends or have announced a … Normally investing at least 80% of assets in a combination of equity securities that pay current dividends and income-producing equity securities. Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Equity securities include common stocks (including depositary receipts evidencing ownership of common stock), preferred stocks and other preferred securities, convertible securities, rights and warrants, and other securities, such as hybrid securities and trust preferred securities, believed to have equity-like characteristics. Income-producing equity securities are equity securities that pay, or are expected to pay within the next three months, dividends or interest. Equity securities that pay current dividends are equity securities that have a historical record of paying dividends or have announced a future dividend payment. Derivative instruments that provide investment exposure to the investments above or exposure to one or more market risk factors associated with such investments are included in the fund's 80% policy, consistent with the fund's investment policies and limitations with respect to investments in derivatives. Allocating the fund's assets among four general investment categories: common stocks, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other real estate related investments, convertible securities, and preferred stocks. Using a neutral mix of approximately 50% common stocks, 15% REITs and other real estate related investments, 15% convertible securities, and 20% preferred stocks. Investing the fund's assets with a focus on equity securities that pay current dividends and show potential for capital appreciation, which tends to lead to investments in "value" stocks in the common stock category. Potentially investing in other types of equity securities and debt securities, including lower-quality debt securities (those of less than investment-grade quality, also referred to as high yield debt securities or junk bonds). Investing in domestic and foreign issuers. Using fundamental analysis of factors such as each issuer's financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions, to select investments. Investing in Fidelity's Central funds (specialized investment vehicles used by Fidelity funds to invest in particular security types or investment disciplines) consistent with the asset classes discussed above.
Top holdings
As of Feb. 28, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Real Estate Equity Central Fund | — | $876.82M | 15.35% |
| EXXON MOBIL CORP | — | $194.14M | 3.40% |
| ABBVIE INC | — | $134.32M | 2.35% |
| JOHNSON&JOHNSON | — | $133.45M | 2.34% |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE | — | $126.87M | 2.22% |
| COCA-COLA CO/THE | — | $124.31M | 2.18% |
| MERCK & CO | — | $100.21M | 1.75% |
| CISCO SYSTEMS INC | — | $95.06M | 1.66% |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD | — | $80.88M | 1.42% |
| MCDONALDS CORP | — | $76.93M | 1.35% |
Portfolio moves
Nov 30, 2025 → Feb 28, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| VIP Equity-Income Portfolio | 49% | 0.47% |
| Fidelity Equity-Income Fund · FEQIX, FEIKX, FIOMX, FINQX, FINHX, FINYX, FIOPX | 48% | 0.44% |
| Fidelity Equity-Income K6 Fund · FEKFX | 48% | 0.34% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited | Sub-adviser |
| Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited | Sub-adviser |
| Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited | Sub-adviser |
| Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of January 26, 2026, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of February 28, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. As reported in the fund's prospectus performance bar chart.
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