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FZILX · Fidelity Zero International Index Fund
Over the last 8 years (2018-09 to 2026-09), $10,000 invested in FZILX with dividends reinvested grew to $21,094, 9.67% a year, with a worst peak-to-trough fall of -28.13%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.
Growth of $10,000 · 2018-09 to 2026-09 · dividends reinvested
How FZILX held up in past market crashes
FZILX has been through 3 of the market crashes since 2000 in our data. Its deepest price fall was 33.0% 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 | FZILX deepest fall | S&P 500 (SPY) | Peak to bottom | Back to peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 fourth-quarter selloff | -15.1% | -20.2% | Sep 2018 to Dec 2018 | 6 months |
| 2020 COVID crash | -33.0% | -34.1% | Feb 2020 to Mar 2020 | 7 months |
| 2022 bear market | -28.6% | -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 FZILX
The Fidelity ZERO International Index Fund is an open-end mutual fund that aims to provide investment results corresponding to the total return of foreign developed and emerging stock markets. The fund tracks the Fidelity Global ex U.S. Index, which is a float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index reflecting the performance of large- and mid-cap stocks outside the United States. By employing a representative sampling strategy, the fund invests primarily in equities across diverse sectors and regions, maintaining broad exposure to companies in Europe, Asia, and other global markets. Notable holdings include companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent Holdings, and Nestle, covering technology, consumer defensive, and communication services industries. Characterized by its zero expense ratio and no minimum investment requirement, the fund is particularly distinguished for offering cost efficiency compared to industry peers. With a large asset base and low portfolio turnover, the Fidelity ZERO International Index Fund serves as a foundational option for investors seeking diversified, low-cost international equity exposure, and plays a significant role in broad market index investing outside the U.S..
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