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FITFX · Fidelity Flex International Index Fund
Over the last 10 years (2017-04 to 2026-10), $10,000 invested in FITFX with dividends reinvested grew to $22,389, 8.77% a year, with a worst peak-to-trough fall of -28.11%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.
Growth of $10,000 · 2017-04 to 2026-10 · dividends reinvested
How FITFX held up in past market crashes
FITFX has been through 3 of the market crashes since 2000 in our data. Its deepest price fall was 32.7% in the 2020 COVID crash, when the S&P 500 fell 34.1%. It took 7 months from the bottom to get back to its high. No fund is safe from losses; past falls do not predict future ones.
| Crash | FITFX deepest fall | S&P 500 (SPY) | Peak to bottom | Back to peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 fourth-quarter selloff | -16.2% | -20.2% | Sep 2018 to Dec 2018 | 10 months |
| 2020 COVID crash | -32.7% | -34.1% | Feb 2020 to Mar 2020 | 7 months |
| 2022 bear market | -28.5% | -25.4% | Jan 2022 to Oct 2022 | 21 months |
Price declines in the fund's listing currency, dividends not included, inside each crash's S&P 500 peak-to-bottom window. See how 50 popular ETFs compare in the crash study.
About FITFX
The Fidelity Flex International Index Fund is a mutual fund designed to track the performance of international equity markets outside the United States. Its primary objective is to provide investment results that correspond to the total return of foreign developed and emerging stock markets, closely aligning its portfolio with the MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) ex USA Index. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in securities from this index, including both developed and emerging market companies, as well as depositary receipts representing these securities. As a Foreign Large Blend fund, it offers broad diversification across numerous sectors and regions, with thousands of holdings and concentrated positions in global leaders such as technology, healthcare, consumer defensive, and financials. Notable holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent, SAP, and Nestle, reflecting its exposure to influential multinational firms. The fund is managed to maintain low costs and tax efficiency, typically featuring a very low expense ratio and minimal turnover. Its role in the financial market is to give investors comprehensive, cost-effective exposure to the global equity landscape beyond the U.S., often serving as a core component in internationally diversified portfolios.
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This tool is for educational and informational purposes only and does not provide financial, investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Results are hypothetical and based on historical data and assumptions that may be inaccurate. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult a licensed professional before making investment decisions.