- ISIN
- US3159103155
- CUSIP
- 315910315
- Issuer
- Fidelity
- Inception Date
- Nov 1, 2007
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
FIGFX Performance Chart
Fidelity International Growth Fund (FIGFX) is up 7.2% since the beginning of the year. FIGFX is currently trading at $24 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FIGFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,318.
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Returns By Period
Fidelity International Growth Fund (FIGFX) has returned 7.22% so far this year and 14.47% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FIGFX has returned 9.27% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Fidelity International Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.25%
- 1M
- 3.18%
- YTD
- 7.22%
- 6M
- 8.42%
- 1Y
- 14.47%
- 3Y*
- 12.39%
- 5Y*
- 5.67%
- 10Y*
- 9.27%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
FIGFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 2, 2007, FIGFX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.62%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.3 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +12.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, FIGFX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.37% | 3.26% | -10.11% | 8.37% | 1.20% | -0.04% | 7.22% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.62% | 0.05% | -4.47% | 3.05% | 4.58% | 3.11% | -1.99% | 2.44% | 3.44% | 1.02% | -2.53% | 1.82% | 17.91% |
| 2024 | 1.46% | 3.60% | 3.03% | -5.45% | 4.79% | -0.97% | 1.18% | 3.25% | 0.42% | -4.26% | 2.10% | -3.74% | 4.90% |
| 2023 | 9.48% | -3.96% | 4.96% | 1.65% | -1.57% | 3.81% | 0.99% | -3.53% | -5.79% | -2.21% | 10.62% | 6.21% | 20.89% |
| 2022 | -9.02% | -4.54% | -0.22% | -7.78% | -0.12% | -8.86% | 9.46% | -7.33% | -9.72% | 7.27% | 12.43% | -4.39% | -23.19% |
| 2021 | -1.88% | 0.11% | 2.30% | 4.17% | 3.59% | 0.79% | 2.90% | 2.25% | -4.67% | 4.22% | -2.96% | 4.12% | 15.42% |
Benchmark Metrics
Fidelity International Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.60%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.79 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 05, 2007.
- This fund participated in 103.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 90.63% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.89 and R2 of 0.79, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -1.60%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.79
- Upside Capture
- 90.63%
- Downside Capture
- 103.46%
Expense Ratio
FIGFX has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FIGFX ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity International Growth Fund (FIGFX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| FIGFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.79 | 2.24 | -1.45 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.24 | 3.07 | -1.83 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.41 | -0.25 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.03 | 2.93 | -1.90 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.80 | 13.52 | -9.72 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Fidelity International Growth Fund provided a 3.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.78 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.78 | $0.78 | $0.16 | $0.09 | $0.27 | $0.41 | $0.02 | $0.16 | $0.11 | $0.02 | $0.13 | $0.09 |
Dividend yield | 3.21% | 3.44% | 0.78% | 0.48% | 1.66% | 1.93% | 0.11% | 0.97% | 0.88% | 0.12% | 1.24% | 0.77% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity International Growth Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.78 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.41 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Fidelity International Growth Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Fidelity International Growth Fund was 55.97%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 975 trading sessions.
The current Fidelity International Growth Fund drawdown is 2.17%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.97%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 3y 10mo | 5y 2moNov 2007 - Jan 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -34.91%Oct 2022 | 11mo 8d | 1y 5mo | 2y 4moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.87%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 29d | 5mo 1dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.89%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 6mo 9d | 1y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -18.77%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moMay 2015 - Apr 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FIGFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.97% | -56.78% | +0.81% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.95% | -9.10% | -4.85% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.51% | -18.90% | +2.39% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.91% | -25.43% | -9.48% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.91% | -33.92% | -0.99% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.17% | -0.74% | -1.43% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.40% | -10.72% | +0.32% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.77% | 1.97% | +1.80% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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