Fidelity Advisor Financials Fund - Class M (FAFSX)
| Fund Assets | 731.26M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.29% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 49.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.56% |
| Dividend Growth | 57.32% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 38.59 |
| YTD Return | 0.26% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.14% |
| 5-Year Return | 108.19% |
| 52-Week Low | 29.02 |
| 52-Week High | 39.63 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.96 |
| Holdings | 63 |
| Inception Date | Sep 3, 1996 |
About FAFSX
Fidelity Advisor Financials Fund Class M is a mutual fund focused on achieving capital appreciation by investing predominantly in companies within the financial services sector. The fund allocates at least 80% of its assets to firms that are primarily engaged in providing financial products and services to both consumers and industry, including banks, insurance companies, investment firms, and payment processors. Utilizing a fundamental analysis approach, the fund’s managers assess factors such as a company’s financial condition and competitive position to select holdings. The portfolio demonstrates significant concentration, with the top 10 holdings accounting for a substantial portion of overall assets and featuring major industry names such as Mastercard, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America. Established in 1996, the fund plays a specialized role in the market by offering targeted exposure to the financial sector, making it relevant for diversification strategies seeking participation in the performance of financial companies.
Performance
FAFSX had a total return of 8.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.85%.
Top 10 Holdings
43.67% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 9.89% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 6.63% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 6.03% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 3.56% |
| Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated | RGA | 3.28% |
| State Street Corporation | STT | 3.22% |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation | SCHW | 3.08% |
| Morgan Stanley | MS | 2.75% |
| Chubb Limited | CB | 2.63% |
| Apollo Global Management, Inc. | APO | 2.58% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $2.525 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $1.605 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.574 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $1.415 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $1.163 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.505 | Dec 21, 2020 |