Various changes to the underlying funds of various Fidelity funds
17 November 2020
- J87 Fidelity Euro Bond
- J97 Fidelity Global Infrastructure
- R26 Fidelity Global Multi-Asset Tactical Moderate (USD)
- R27 Fidelity Global Multi-Asset Tactical Moderate (EUR)
We have been notified by Fidelity International (the “Company”) of the upcoming changes in name and investment objective of the underlying funds of the above named mirror funds. These changes will have various effective dates, which will be confirmed below.
Changes to the underlying fund of J87 Fidelity Euro Bond
The Company have confirmed the below, which has been extracted from the shareholder circular of the underlying fund of J87 Fidelity Euro Bond.
“The investment objective of each of the Funds will be updated so that these Funds are entitled to invest less than 30% of their total net assets in hybrids and CoCos, with less than 20% of their total net assets to be invested in CoCos.”
The above extract refers to Contingent Convertible Bonds (“CoCos”). The changes described above will take effect from 16 December 2020 (the “Effective Date 1”).
Changes to the underlying fund of J97 Fidelity Global Infrastructure
We have been notified by the Company of the following change in name and investment objective of the underlying fund of J97 Fidelity Global Infrastructure. This change will take effect on or around 19 April 2021 (the “Effective Date 2”).
Please see the table below for further details of these changes.
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Before the Effective Date |
With effect from the Effective Date |
Mirror Fund Name and Code |
Fidelity Global Infrastructure (J97) |
Fidelity Global Dividend Plus (J97) |
Underlying fund name |
Fidelity Funds – Global Infrastructure Fund |
Fidelity Funds – Global Dividend Plus Fund |
Fidelity Funds – Global Infrastructure Fund |
The fund aims to provide investors with income and long-term capital growth, principally through investment in the equity securities of companies throughout the world, selected from a universe of infrastructure sectors including, but not limited to, telecommunications, utilities, energy, transportation and social (including educational services and healthcare facilities). As this fund may invest globally, it may be exposed to countries considered to be emerging markets. |
The fund aims to achieve income with the potential for some capital growth, investing at least 70% of net assets directly in equity securities of companies globally. The Investment Manager will target investments which it believes offer attractive dividend yields in addition to price appreciation. |
Changes to the underlying funds of R26 Fidelity Global Multi-Asset Tactical Moderate (USD) & R27 Fidelity Global Multi-Asset Tactical Moderate (EUR)
We have been notified by the Company of the following change in name and investment objective of the underlying fund of J97 Fidelity Global Infrastructure. This change will take effect on or around 19 April 2021 (the “Effective Date 2”).
Please see the tables below for further details of these changes.
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Before the Effective Date |
With effect from the Effective Date |
Mirror Fund Name and Code |
R26 Fidelity Global Multi-Asset Tactical Moderate (USD) |
R26 Fidelity Global Multi-Asset Growth & Income (USD) |
Underlying fund name |
Fidelity Funds - Global Multi-Asset Tactical Moderate |
Fidelity Funds - Global Multi-Asset Growth & Income Fund |
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Before the Effective Date |
With effect from the Effective Date |
Mirror Fund Name and Code |
R27 Fidelity Global Multi-Asset Tactical Moderate (EUR) |
R27 Fidelity Global Multi-Asset Growth & Income (EUR) |
Underlying fund name |
Fidelity Funds - Global Multi-Asset Tactical Moderate |
Fidelity Funds - Global Multi-Asset Growth & Income Fund |
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Before the Effective Date |
With effect from the Effective Date |
Underlying fund name |
Fidelity Funds - Global Multi-Asset Tactical Moderate |
Fidelity Funds - Global Multi-Asset Growth & Income Fund |
Investment objective of the underlying fund |
The fund aims to provide moderate long-term capital growth by investing in a range of global assets, including those located, listed or exposed to emerging markets providing exposure to bonds, equities, commodities, property and cash. Under normal market conditions, the fund will have a maximum exposure of 90% of its total assets in equities. |
The fund aims to provide income and capital growth over the medium to longer term by investing in a range of global asset classes. The fund will actively allocate to, and within, different asset classes and geographies (including emerging markets) based on their potential to generate income and capital growth within the portfolio. |
Should you have any questions regarding these changes, please contact International Funds & Investments.