Fidelity Government Income Fund (FGOVX)
| Fund Assets | 1.53B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.44% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 279.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.35% |
| Dividend Growth | -8.09% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.32 |
| YTD Return | 1.24% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.85% |
| 5-Year Return | -2.11% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.71 |
| 52-Week High | 9.35 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.23 |
| Holdings | 1818 |
| Inception Date | Apr 4, 1979 |
About FGOVX
Fidelity Government Income Fund is a mutual fund focused on providing a high level of current income while preserving principal. Its primary strategy involves investing at least 80% of its assets in U.S. government securities and in repurchase agreements backed by these securities. This includes exposure to obligations issued or sponsored by U.S. government entities, some of which may not be explicitly guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. The fund diversifies across various sectors and maturities within the government bond universe, enabling it to manage interest rate risk and credit quality while seeking steady income streams. Notably, dividends are distributed on a monthly basis, offering predictable income for investors. The fund's consistent approach has made it a staple within the intermediate government bond category, often appealing to those seeking stability and income within the broader fixed income market. Fidelity Government Income Fund holds a large number of individual securities, evidencing its diversified structure, and is widely utilized in retirement and conservative allocation strategies due to its emphasis on government-backed fixed income instruments.
Performance
FGOVX had a total return of 7.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.85%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
Top 10 Holdings
47.78% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | n/a | 16.62% |
| United States Treasury Notes 1.125% | T.1.125 08.31.28 | 5.71% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.375% | T.4.375 08.15.43 | 5.24% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 3% | T.3 02.15.49 | 4.54% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T.3.75 05.31.30 | 3.57% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 3.625% | T.3.625 02.15.53 | 3.05% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.625% | T.2.625 05.31.27 | 2.87% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.75% | T.2.75 04.30.27 | 2.23% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 02.28.31 | 2.01% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 08.15.34 | 1.95% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02416 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02484 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.007 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Nov 30, 2025 | $0.02571 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02624 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02614 | Oct 1, 2025 |