Investment objective
To achieve returns in excess of the MSCI World Index (N) over the suggested minimum investment time period of five to seven years.
A diversified, core portfolio of 100-250 global equities. It aims to achieve long-term capital growth with lower risk than the market.
Leverages insights from Fidelity’s extensive global research platform, overlayed with sophisticated quantitative risk tools to build an optimal portfolio.
Aims to outperform the market with volatility of 60%-80% of the MSCI World Index.
Key facts
Fund performance2
Net returns as at 31 March 2021
| Timeframe | Fund | Benchmark | Active return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr % | 6.67 | 23.78 | -17.11 |
| 3 yr % pa | 8.85 | 13.08 | -4.23 |
| 5 yr % pa | - | - | - |
| Since inception (15/12/17) % pa | 7.48 | 11.63 | -4.15 |
| Timeframe | 1 yr % |
3 yr % pa |
5 yr % pa |
Since inception (15/12/17) % pa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 6.67 | 8.85 | - | 7.48 |
| Benchmark | 23.78 | 13.08 | - | 11.63 |
| Active return | -17.11 | -4.23 | - | -4.15 |
Total net returns represent past performance only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns of the Fund can be volatile and in some periods may be negative. The return of capital is not guaranteed. Benchmark: MSCI World Index (N).
See for yourself how the Fund has performed since inception. The chart below represents the value now of $10,000 invested in the Fidelity Global Low Volatility Equity Fund from the Fund's inception in December 2017 compared with $10,000 invested in the MSCI World Index (N).
Chart as at: 31 March 2021
Total net returns represent past performance only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns of the Fund can be volatile and in some periods may be negative. The return of capital is not guaranteed. Benchmark: MSCI World Index (N).
Net as at 31 March 2021
| Total return | Growth | Income | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr % | 6.67 | 4.95 | 1.72 |
| 3 yr % pa | 8.85 | 1.04 | 7.81 |
| 5 yr % pa | - | - | - |
| Since inception (15/12/17) % pa | 7.48 | 0.43 | 7.05 |
| 1 yr % |
3 yr % pa |
5 yr % pa |
Since inception (15/12/17) % pa |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total return | 6.67 | 8.85 | - | 7.48 |
| Growth | 4.95 | 1.04 | - | 0.43 |
| Income | 1.72 | 7.81 | - | 7.05 |
Growth return is the unit price movement on exit to exit basis. Income is expressed as Total Return less growth component.
Total net returns represent past performance only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns of the Fund can be volatile and in some periods may be negative. The return of capital is not guaranteed. Benchmark: MSCI World Index (N).
Sectors, holdings and distributions
As at 28 February 2021
As at 28 February 2021
| % total net assets | |
|---|---|
| ANGLO AMERICAN PLC | 1.1% |
| LILLY (ELI) & CO | 1.1% |
| RIO TINTO PLC | 1.1% |
| SG HOLDINGS CO LTD | 1.0% |
| DANAHER CORP | 1.0% |
| T-MOBILE US INC | 1.0% |
| ACTIVISION BLIZZARD INC | 1.0% |
| ERICSSON | 1.0% |
| LENNAR CORP | 1.0% |
| TARGET CORP | 0.9% |
As at 28 February 2021
| Fund % | Benchmark % | Relative % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGLO AMERICAN PLC | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| SG HOLDINGS CO LTD | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| LENNAR CORP | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| RIO TINTO PLC | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| ERICSSON | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
As at 28 February 2021
| Fund % | Benchmark % | Relative % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPLE INC | 0.0 | 4.0 | -4.0 |
| MICROSOFT CORP | 0.8 | 3.2 | -2.4 |
| AMAZON.COM INC | 0.8 | 2.5 | -1.7 |
| ALPHABET INC | 0.9 | 2.3 | -1.4 |
| FACEBOOK INC | 0.0 | 1.2 | -1.2 |
| Distribution | Distribution (CPU) | Reinvestment price |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Sep-20 | 0.0000 | $0.0000 |
CPU = cents per unit. The above cash CPU excludes imputation credits and foreign income tax offsets which are non-cash components and are reported in the end of year tax statement. If the Distribution CPU column is 0.0000 it means that nothing was distributed.
Fund downloads
- Whitepaper: Prudent Growth with Low-Volatility Equity Investing(339.38KB)
- Additional Information
- The case for global low volatility equity investing(521.66KB)
- Fund flyer(475.61KB)
- Fund factsheet(74.17KB)
- Whitepaper: Choose the equity escalator(285.98KB)
- Product Disclosure Statement(112.76KB)
- Application form(653.34KB)
Fund ratings3
| Organisation | Rating / Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Lonsec |
Rated4
The Lonsec report is only available to financial advisers, please contact us for a copy |
| Zenith | Approved5 |
Morningstar 2020 Australia Fund Manager of the Year6
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1Management Costs and buy/sell spread are current as at the date of publication of this website. These fees may be subject to change in the future.
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Active management leveraging the expertise of over 400 investment professionals around the world.
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This Fund is subject to the risk of stock market fluctuations. Investors accessing the Fund through a master trust or wrap account will also bear any fees charged by the operator of such master trust or wrap account. Any apparent discrepancies in the numbers are due to rounding.
1Management Costs and buy/sell spread are current as at the date of publication of this website. These fees may be subject to change in the future.
2Total returns (net) have been calculated using exit prices and take into account the applicable buy/sell spread and are net of Fidelity’s management costs, transactional and operational costs and assumes reinvestment of distributions. No allowance has been made for tax. Returns of more than one year are annualised. The return of capital is not guaranteed.