The Fidelity Funds - America Fund (A-ACC-USD) seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of companies that have their registered office in the United States of America or that exercise a predominant part of their economic activity in the USA.
Investment Objective
The fund aims to achieve long-term capital growth through a diversified portfolio of US equities. It invests across sectors including technology, healthcare, financials, consumer discretionary, and industrials, seeking companies with strong fundamentals and growth prospects.
Market Overview
The United States remains the world’s largest economy and home to many of the world’s most innovative companies. The US equity market, represented by indices like the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, has historically delivered strong long-term returns driven by corporate earnings growth, technological innovation, and a robust legal and regulatory framework.
Currency
This share class is denominated in USD (US Dollar), aligning naturally with the underlying US equity holdings and eliminating currency conversion costs for USD-based investors.
Risk Considerations
While the US market is highly liquid and well-regulated, investors face risks including market volatility, sector concentration (particularly in technology), interest rate sensitivity, and macroeconomic factors such as inflation and Federal Reserve policy.
Risk & Return Metrics
Share class: A-ACC-USD | ISIN: LU0251131958 | Data: yfinance (1005 trading days, annualised at 252 days/year)
| Metric | Daily | Annualised |
|---|---|---|
| Expected Return | 0.0247% | 6.42% |
| Risk (Std Dev) | 0.8868% | 14.08% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| First NAV | 31.3600 |
| Last NAV | 38.6200 |
| Total Return (period) | 23.15% |