Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class M (FBNTX)
| Fund Assets | 2.59B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.51% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 59.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.98% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.72% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.49 |
| YTD Return | n/a |
| 1-Year Return | 4.09% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.10% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.45 |
| 52-Week High | 8.56 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 469 |
| Inception Date | Jul 12, 2016 |
About FBNTX
Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund Class M is an open-end mutual fund focused on generating a high level of current income while emphasizing capital preservation. The portfolio primarily invests in investment-grade debt securities with an effective maturity of three years or less, positioning it within the short-term bond segment of the taxable fixed income market. The fund’s holdings commonly include U.S. Treasury notes, high-quality corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, and cash equivalents, reflecting a conservative duration profile and broad sector diversification. This structure aims to mitigate interest-rate sensitivity and reduce credit risk relative to longer-duration or lower-quality bond strategies. The fund serves as a core short-duration allocation for investors seeking steady income, lower volatility than intermediate bond funds, and a potential ballast within multi-asset portfolios. Operational details such as its longstanding history dating back to 1986 and the Class M share structure underscore its role in advisor-led platforms, where expense design and risk controls are important to implementation.
Performance
FBNTX had a total return of 4.09% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.88%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02432 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02724 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02749 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.008 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Nov 30, 2025 | $0.02691 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02869 | Nov 1, 2025 |