Investment objective & strategy
As of Dec. 26, 2024 · prospectusObjective. Fidelity Sustainable Low Duration Bond ETF seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital.
Strategy. Normally investing at least 80% of assets in investment-grade debt securities (those of medium and high quality) of all types that Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) (the Adviser) believes have positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) characteristics and repurchase agreements for those securities. Debt securities are used by issuers to borrow money. The issuer usually pays a fixed, variable, or floating rate of interest, and must repay the amount borrowed, usually at the maturity of the security. Debt securities include corporate bonds, government securities (including Treasury securities), repurchase agreements, money market securities, mortgage and other asset-backed securities, loans and loan participations, and other securities, such as hybrids and synthetic securities, believed to have debt-like characteristics (e.g., securities classified … Normally investing at least 80% of assets in investment-grade debt securities (those of medium and high quality) of all types that Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) (the Adviser) believes have positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) characteristics and repurchase agreements for those securities. Debt securities are used by issuers to borrow money. The issuer usually pays a fixed, variable, or floating rate of interest, and must repay the amount borrowed, usually at the maturity of the security. Debt securities include corporate bonds, government securities (including Treasury securities), repurchase agreements, money market securities, mortgage and other asset-backed securities, loans and loan participations, and other securities, such as hybrids and synthetic securities, believed to have debt-like characteristics (e.g., securities classified as Tier 2 Regulatory capital, securities that rank above share capital in an insolvency waterfall, securities with maturity dates and non-cancellable interest payment structures). Investment grade securities in which the fund invests include securities or issuers rated at least BBB- or its equivalent by at least one nationally recognized statistical ratings organization (NRSRO), or, if unrated, determined by the Adviser to be of comparable quality. A repurchase agreement is an agreement to buy a security at one price and a simultaneous agreement to sell it back at an agreed-upon price. Effective December 11, 2025, 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. Evaluating each security in which the fund invests using both a traditional bond credit, structure and relative value analysis and a consideration of the Adviser's judgment about the security's ESG characteristics. When assessing a security's ESG characteristics and its eligibility for purchase, the Adviser considers the following, where available: (i) the sustainability practices of the security's issuer or sponsor, as applicable (each, an "issuer"), based on an evaluation of such issuer's individual ESG profile; (ii) ESG factors related to the security's underlying pool of assets; and (iii) any third-party designation as a green, sustainable or sustainability-linked bond. A security's positive ESG characteristics can be determined under any of those three factors. Using the Adviser's proprietary ESG ratings process to evaluate the current state of an issuer's sustainability practices using a data-driven framework that includes both proprietary and third-party data, and also provide a qualitative forward-looking assessment of an issuer's sustainability outlook provided by the Adviser's fundamental research analysts and ESG team. The Adviser's ESG ratings of issuers are derived from multiple factors, including an issuer's environmental profile, which may include, but is not limited to, carbon and toxic emissions, water management, waste management, vulnerability to the physical impacts of climate change, and research and investment into products, services, and energies that reduce emissions and/or provide opportunities to transition to less carbon-intensive products or operations. An assessment of an issuer's social profile includes, but is not limited to, its approach to diversity and inclusion, human capital management, data privacy, product safety and human rights. With respect to governance, the independence and diversity of an issuer's board, its compensation practices and board oversight of critical ESG issues are considered as part of the assessment. These factors are weighted based on how material the Adviser believes each factor is to an issuer's financial outlook, and not all factors may be applicable to all issuers. Issuers with an above average ESG rating as determined by the Adviser are considered to have positive ESG characteristics and well-managed ESG risks. Investing in debt securities of issuers that the Adviser believes deliver tangible environmental or social impact through core business operations. An assessment of the impact characteristics of an issuer may involve corporate engagement and an analysis of issuer alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals using qualitative analysis as well as proprietary or third-party data. For example, issuers that provide access to clean water, education, or clean energy through their core business may be considered to deliver tangible impact. When evaluating securitized debt securities (including mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other asset-backed securities), generally considering the issuer's ESG rating along with ESG factors related to the underlying pool of assets, such as energy efficiency and environmental impact of the underlying assets; providing access to affordable housing or opportunities for first time home ownership; and compliance with fair lending laws. In addition to its focus on debt securities with positive ESG characteristics, analyzing the credit quality of the issuer, security-specific features, current and potential future valuation, and trading opportunities to select investments. Normally maintaining a duration of 1 year or less. Managing the fund to have similar overall interest rate risk to the Bloomberg US Treasury Bill: 6-9 Months Index. Normally maintaining a dollar-weighted average maturity of two years or less. Allocating assets across different market sectors and maturities. Investing more than 25% of total assets in the financial services industries. Investing in domestic and foreign issuers. Engaging in transactions that have a leveraging effect on the fund, including investments in derivatives - such as swaps (interest rate, total return, and credit default), options, and futures contracts - and forward-settling securities, to adjust the fund's risk exposure. Employing sustainable investing exclusion criteria to avoid investments in issuers that are directly engaged in, and/or derive significant revenue from, certain industries. Please see "Fund Basics - Investment Details - Sustainable Investing Exclusions" for additional information.
Top holdings
As of Aug. 31, 2025 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Treasury Bills | B | $365.29K | 7.27% |
| US TREASURY N/B | — | $328.68K | 6.54% |
| U.S. Treasury Bills | B | $322.60K | 6.42% |
| U.S. Treasury Bills | B | $313.63K | 6.24% |
| US TREASURY N/B | — | $175.87K | 3.50% |
| Fidelity Cash Central Fund | — | $151.90K | 3.02% |
| U.S. Treasury Bills | — | $149.47K | 2.98% |
| BANK OF AMER CRP | — | $44.78K | 0.89% |
| JPMORGAN CHASE | — | $44.67K | 0.89% |
| EQT CORP | — | $41.51K | 0.83% |
Portfolio moves
May 31, 2025 → Aug 31, 2025How 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. |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Sustainable Low Duration Bond Fund · FAPFX | 41% | 0.20% |
| Fidelity Sustainable Low Duration Bond Fund · FAMZX, FAPBX, FANDX, FAPDX, FAPEX, FAPGX | 41% | 0.20% |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond ETF · FLDB | 31% | 0.20% |
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 December 26, 2024, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of August 31, 2025, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2024, before tax and after fund expenses. Computed by compounding the twelve monthly total returns the fund reported in its SEC N-PORT filings for 2024 (the latest prospectus does not yet chart this year).
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