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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-3329

Variable Insurance Products Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

82 Devonshire St., Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(Address of principal executive offices)       (Zip code)

Scott C. Goebel, Secretary

82 Devonshire St.

Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 617-563-7000

Date of fiscal year end:

December 31

 

 

Date of reporting period:

December 31, 2012

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders

Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products:
Equity-Income Portfolio - Service Class 2R

Annual Report

December 31, 2012

(Fidelity Cover Art)


Contents

Performance

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How the fund has done over time.

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

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The Portfolio Manager's review of fund performance and strategy.

Shareholder Expense Example

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An example of shareholder expenses.

Investment Changes

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A summary of major shifts in the fund's investments over the past six months.

Investments

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A complete list of the fund's investments with their market values.

Financial Statements

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Statements of assets and liabilities, operations, and changes in net assets, as well as financial highlights.

Notes

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Notes to the financial statements.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Trustees and Officers

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Distributions

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

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To view a fund's proxy voting guidelines and proxy voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30, visit http://www.fidelity.com/proxyvotingresults or visit the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) web site at http://www.sec.gov. You may also call 1-877-208-0098 to request a free copy of the proxy voting guidelines.

Fidelity Variable Insurance Products are separate account options which are purchased through a variable insurance contract.

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This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the fund. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

A fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Forms N-Q are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.advisor.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.

NOT FDIC INSURED • MAY LOSE VALUE • NO BANK GUARANTEE

Neither the fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.

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Performance: The Bottom Line

Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of the class' distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund's total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. Performance numbers are net of all underlying fund operating expenses, but do not include any insurance charges imposed by your insurance company's separate account. If performance information included the effect of these additional charges, the total returns would have been lower. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.

Average Annual Total Returns

Periods ended December 31, 2012

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

VIP Equity-Income PortfolioSM - Service Class 2R

17.05%

0.13%

6.44%

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in VIP Equity-Income PortfolioSM - Service Class 2R on December 31, 2002. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the Russell 3000® Value Index performed over the same period.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global markets overcame a host of macroeconomic concerns in 2012 - related to the eurozone debt crisis, the strength and pace of the U.S. economic recovery, the U.S. fiscal debate and a slowdown in China's once-blistering growth - to post broad-based gains for the year, with more-economically sensitive asset classes leading the way. Investor sentiment improved as some of the uncertainties holding back the markets began to lift and the outlook brightened in the face of stimulative global monetary policies and modest inflationary pressures. Riskier assets such as stocks saw the biggest advances, with international equities edging their U.S. counterparts, thanks to an especially strong rally in the fourth quarter. Similarly, within fixed income, credit-sensitive sectors - including high-yield/investment-grade corporate bonds and emerging-markets debt - surged ahead of more-defensive U.S. investment-grade bonds amid strong demand for higher-risk, higher-yielding securities. Emerging signs of a rebounding U.S. economy lifted domestic stocks for most of the period, extending an uptrend that began in March 2009. The broad-based S&P 500® Index rose 16.00% for the 12 months, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index® gained 17.45% and the blue-chip-laden Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM added 10.24%. Foreign developed- and emerging-markets equities experienced periodic bouts of volatility this past year, but rode a strong second-half rally to finish ahead of their U.S. counterparts. The MSCI® ACWI® (All Country World Index) ex USA Index advanced 16.98% for the period. In an environment that favored higher-risk assets, U.S. investment-grade bonds managed only a 4.21% gain for 12 months, according to the Barclays® U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Among sectors that comprise the index, bonds with higher yields and on the riskier end of the spectrum led the way, with investment-grade credit advancing 9.37%, while ultra-safe U.S. Treasuries managed only a 1.99% advance and finished at the back of the pack. Meanwhile, high-yield bonds, as measured by The BofA Merrill LynchSM US High Yield Constrained Index, gained a hearty 15.55%. Foreign bonds showed positive results during the year, with emerging markets easily outpacing their major developed-markets counterparts. The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global surged 18.54%, while the Citigroup® Non-USD Group-of-Seven (G7) Equal Weighted Index logged a 7.10% gain.

Comments from James Morrow, Lead Portfolio Manager of VIP Equity-Income Portfolio: For the year, the fund's share classes modestly trailed the benchmark Russell 3000® Value Index, which rose 17.55%. (For specific portfolio results, please refer to the performance section of this report.) The primary drag came from stock selection, especially in the software/services industry, though overweighting that strong-performing group slightly tempered the underperformance. Security selection in the diversified financials industry and the telecommunication services and energy sectors further detracted. A small average cash stake of about 3% also hurt in an up market. On the positive side, consumer discretionary stock picking added value, as did underweighting utilities, a sector that lagged. The fund's high-yield and convertible securities subportfolio also was a source of outperformance. On an individual security basis, the fund's biggest relative detractors included financials firms Bank of America and Citigroup, both of which saw their shares increase in value. Unfortunately, the fund had very limited exposure to these sizable benchmark components. Also in financials, an overweighted position in MetLife hurt, given that the insurance provider returned less than half of what the index did. In the energy sector, holdings in Royal Dutch Shell, based in the Netherlands, and Canada's Penn West Petroleum significantly underperformed in a challenging environment for energy producers. Neither stock was in the benchmark. Elsewhere, health benefits company WellPoint struggled amid a variety of concerns, including a worse-than-expected earnings forecast issued in July and, in August, an investor-led dismissal of the company's chief executive. Also limiting performance were positions in telecom giant Verizon Communications and logistics/delivery company United Parcel Service, the latter of which was not in the index. On the positive side, Comcast, a leading cable service provider and media company, continued to generate strong financial results. In the financials sector, JPMorgan Chase was helpful. Despite the company's multibillion-dollar trading loss on May 10, I thought the firm remained a solid business whose stock was trading at a lower-than-deserved valuation. In the following months, JPMorgan Chase gained significant ground, and, by period end, had even surpassed its May valuation. In energy, the fund benefited from a substantial underweighting in index component Occidental Petroleum, a poor-performing oil and gas company. Another notable contributor was consumer electronics and computer maker Apple, an out-of-benchmark stock. Apple's shares rose by a healthy amount through September, and I decided to sell the fund's stake in October. In retrospect, this sale was fortunate timing - the stock corrected sharply through November, exactly when I added back a small position in the company at what I believed was a more reasonable price. Not owning electric utility Exelon, a struggling index component, also helped.

The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.

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Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio

Beginning
Account Value
July 1, 2012

Ending
Account Value
December 31, 2012

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
July 1, 2012
to December 31, 2012

Initial Class

.55%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,081.70

$ 2.88

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,022.37

$ 2.80

Service Class

.65%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,081.40

$ 3.40

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.87

$ 3.30

Service Class 2

.80%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,080.30

$ 4.18

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.11

$ 4.06

Service Class 2R

.80%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,081.00

$ 4.18

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.11

$ 4.06

Investor Class

.64%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,081.60

$ 3.35

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.92

$ 3.25

A 5% return per year before expenses

* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2012

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

3.8

3.5

Chevron Corp.

3.0

3.6

Comcast Corp. Class A

2.9

3.0

Procter & Gamble Co.

2.8

2.6

Wells Fargo & Co.

2.6

3.1

Pfizer, Inc.

2.5

2.5

Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class A sponsored ADR

2.1

1.9

General Electric Co.

2.1

2.2

Johnson & Johnson

2.1

2.1

Paychex, Inc.

2.0

2.0

 

25.9

Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2012

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Financials

19.8

19.1

Health Care

13.9

13.2

Energy

13.6

13.8

Industrials

10.4

9.7

Information Technology

10.3

9.5

Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)

As of December 31, 2012 *

As of June 30, 2012 **

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Stocks 94.1%

 

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Stocks 93.7%

 

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Bonds 4.0%

 

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Bonds 3.4%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets (Liabilities) 1.9%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets (Liabilities) 2.9%

 

* Foreign investments

13.2%

 

** Foreign investments

14.4%

 

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Investments December 31, 2012

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 92.0%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 8.6%

Auto Components - 0.1%

Gentex Corp.

369,450

$ 6,953,049

Diversified Consumer Services - 0.2%

Strayer Education, Inc. (f)

149,403

8,391,967

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.3%

CEC Entertainment, Inc.

185,799

6,166,669

Cedar Fair LP (depository unit)

78,920

2,639,874

McDonald's Corp.

490,952

43,306,876

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Class A

553,059

9,291,391

Yum! Brands, Inc.

123,100

8,173,840

 

69,578,650

Leisure Equipment & Products - 0.2%

New Academy Holding Co. LLC unit (a)(j)(k)

127,200

13,170,288

Media - 4.6%

Comcast Corp. Class A

4,431,552

165,651,414

Time Warner, Inc.

1,957,166

93,611,250

 

259,262,664

Multiline Retail - 1.4%

Target Corp.

1,355,928

80,230,260

Specialty Retail - 0.8%

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

1,001,478

35,572,499

Staples, Inc.

932,768

10,633,555

 

46,206,054

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

483,792,932

CONSUMER STAPLES - 10.1%

Beverages - 2.1%

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA NV

188,681

16,431,201

Molson Coors Brewing Co. Class B

247,800

10,603,362

PepsiCo, Inc.

832,283

56,953,126

The Coca-Cola Co.

954,666

34,606,643

 

118,594,332

Food & Staples Retailing - 2.5%

Safeway, Inc. (f)

2,458,798

44,479,656

Sysco Corp.

537,900

17,029,914

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

389,578

26,580,907

Walgreen Co.

1,447,576

53,574,788

 

141,665,265

Food Products - 0.9%

Kellogg Co.

873,657

48,793,743

Household Products - 3.1%

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

199,103

16,810,266

Procter & Gamble Co.

2,341,501

158,964,503

 

175,774,769

Tobacco - 1.5%

Altria Group, Inc.

1,164,996

36,604,174

 

Shares

Value

British American Tobacco PLC sponsored ADR

138,097

$ 13,982,321

Lorillard, Inc.

124,782

14,558,316

Philip Morris International, Inc.

189,244

15,828,368

 

80,973,179

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

565,801,288

ENERGY - 13.1%

Energy Equipment & Services - 1.5%

Ensco PLC Class A

152,400

9,034,272

Exterran Partners LP

303,957

6,161,208

Halliburton Co.

763,785

26,495,702

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

157,156

10,741,613

Noble Corp.

582,702

20,289,684

Trinidad Drilling Ltd. (f)

1,191,800

8,243,273

 

80,965,752

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 11.6%

Apache Corp.

423,672

33,258,252

BG Group PLC

160,400

2,675,442

BP PLC sponsored ADR

1,060,136

44,144,063

Buckeye Partners LP

139,420

6,331,062

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

801,500

23,077,270

Chevron Corp.

1,545,851

167,168,327

EV Energy Partners LP

332,951

18,831,709

Exxon Mobil Corp.

1,218,869

105,493,112

Holly Energy Partners LP

81,072

5,332,916

HollyFrontier Corp.

404,044

18,808,248

Inergy Midstream LP

154,100

3,428,725

Legacy Reserves LP

289,401

6,893,532

Markwest Energy Partners LP

201,578

10,282,494

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

139,400

10,679,434

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (f)

1,210,655

13,144,741

Pioneer Southwest Energy Partners LP

160,748

3,648,980

Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class A sponsored ADR

1,743,250

120,197,088

Southcross Energy Partners LP

136,450

3,222,949

Suncor Energy, Inc.

640,100

21,049,232

The Williams Companies, Inc.

965,900

31,623,566

Western Gas Equity Partners LP

52,688

1,578,006

 

650,869,148

TOTAL ENERGY

731,834,900

FINANCIALS - 18.8%

Capital Markets - 3.0%

Apollo Investment Corp.

808,738

6,761,050

Ashmore Group PLC

2,360,743

13,939,906

BlackRock, Inc. Class A

111,500

23,048,165

Charles Schwab Corp.

1,921,200

27,588,432

FXCM, Inc. Class A

144,315

1,453,252

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

30

3,827

KKR & Co. LP

2,069,857

31,523,922

Manning & Napier, Inc.

469,200

5,911,920

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

FINANCIALS - continued

Capital Markets - continued

Morgan Stanley

1,215,393

$ 23,238,314

The Blackstone Group LP

2,123,626

33,107,329

 

166,576,117

Commercial Banks - 4.9%

Comerica, Inc.

331,820

10,067,419

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

234,034

12,701,025

M&T Bank Corp.

217,291

21,396,645

Standard Chartered PLC (United Kingdom)

782,390

20,248,055

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

611,480

17,335,458

U.S. Bancorp

1,417,438

45,272,970

Wells Fargo & Co.

4,267,886

145,876,343

 

272,897,915

Diversified Financial Services - 4.8%

Bank of America Corp.

1,121,000

13,003,600

Citigroup, Inc.

176,500

6,982,340

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

4,754,031

209,034,733

KKR Financial Holdings LLC

3,276,660

34,601,530

NYSE Euronext

181,127

5,712,746

 

269,334,949

Insurance - 4.3%

ACE Ltd.

545,020

43,492,596

AFLAC, Inc.

451,300

23,973,056

Assured Guaranty Ltd.

479,720

6,826,416

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B (a)

153,675

13,784,648

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

277,728

10,759,183

MetLife, Inc.

2,768,607

91,197,915

MetLife, Inc. unit

310,815

13,806,402

Prudential Financial, Inc.

232,200

12,383,226

Validus Holdings Ltd.

699,135

24,176,088

 

240,399,530

Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.7%

American Capital Agency Corp.

526,700

15,242,698

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

890,200

12,498,408

Coresite Realty Corp.

53,700

1,485,342

DCT Industrial Trust, Inc.

460,700

2,989,943

First Potomac Realty Trust

40,521

500,840

Home Properties, Inc.

135,594

8,313,268

Lexington Corporate Properties Trust

308,865

3,227,639

LTC Properties, Inc.

152,366

5,361,760

Rayonier, Inc.

392,592

20,348,043

Retail Properties America, Inc.

1,108,353

13,266,985

Two Harbors Investment Corp.

486,403

5,389,345

Ventas, Inc.

104,790

6,782,009

 

95,406,280

 

Shares

Value

Real Estate Management & Development - 0.1%

Beazer Pre-Owned Rental Homes, Inc. (k)

257,800

$ 5,156,000

TOTAL FINANCIALS

1,049,770,791

HEALTH CARE - 13.1%

Biotechnology - 0.4%

Amgen, Inc.

147,100

12,697,672

PDL BioPharma, Inc. (f)

1,550,669

10,932,216

 

23,629,888

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.6%

Baxter International, Inc.

100,100

6,672,666

Covidien PLC

315,700

18,228,518

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

268,500

9,703,590

 

34,604,774

Health Care Providers & Services - 2.2%

Aetna, Inc.

510,900

23,654,670

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. (a)

527,390

13,353,515

Cardinal Health, Inc.

314,500

12,951,110

McKesson Corp.

89,550

8,682,768

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

271,200

14,709,888

WellPoint, Inc.

760,161

46,309,008

 

119,660,959

Pharmaceuticals - 9.9%

Abbott Laboratories

619,440

40,573,320

AbbVie, Inc. (l)

321,100

10,968,776

AstraZeneca PLC sponsored ADR

700,200

33,098,454

Eli Lilly & Co.

804,577

39,681,738

Johnson & Johnson

1,700,268

119,188,787

Merck & Co., Inc.

2,500,889

102,386,396

Pfizer, Inc.

5,470,341

137,196,152

Sanofi SA

396,756

37,624,310

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. sponsored ADR

636,222

23,756,529

Warner Chilcott PLC

940,976

11,329,351

 

555,803,813

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

733,699,434

INDUSTRIALS - 9.7%

Aerospace & Defense - 1.9%

Raytheon Co.

630,741

36,305,452

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

332,585

19,346,469

United Technologies Corp.

625,776

51,319,890

 

106,971,811

Air Freight & Logistics - 1.8%

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

493,300

31,186,426

United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B

924,845

68,188,822

 

99,375,248

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INDUSTRIALS - continued

Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.3%

Intrum Justitia AB

737,519

$ 11,050,708

Pitney Bowes, Inc. (f)

525,000

5,586,000

Republic Services, Inc.

1,865,882

54,726,319

 

71,363,027

Electrical Equipment - 0.2%

Eaton Corp. PLC

131,400

7,121,880

Emerson Electric Co.

116,800

6,185,728

 

13,307,608

Industrial Conglomerates - 2.1%

General Electric Co.

5,705,521

119,758,886

Machinery - 1.6%

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

905,867

19,095,676

Cummins, Inc.

122,208

13,241,237

Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

587,191

8,449,678

Harsco Corp.

260,106

6,112,491

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

208,621

12,686,243

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

385,306

28,501,085

 

88,086,410

Professional Services - 0.3%

Michael Page International PLC

2,755,399

18,010,671

Road & Rail - 0.3%

Union Pacific Corp.

117,662

14,792,467

Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.2%

Watsco, Inc.

187,740

14,061,726

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

545,727,854

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 8.9%

Communications Equipment - 1.6%

Cisco Systems, Inc.

4,612,635

90,638,278

Computers & Peripherals - 0.5%

Apple, Inc.

19,500

10,394,085

Dell, Inc.

1,124,567

11,391,864

Lexmark International, Inc. Class A (f)

171,730

3,982,419

 

25,768,368

IT Services - 4.6%

Accenture PLC Class A

525,471

34,943,822

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a)

490,433

36,316,564

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

98,697

3,435,643

IBM Corp.

350,241

67,088,664

Paychex, Inc.

3,587,887

111,726,801

The Western Union Co.

399,400

5,435,834

 

258,947,328

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.4%

Applied Materials, Inc.

1,457,200

16,670,368

 

Shares

Value

KLA-Tencor Corp.

382,148

$ 18,251,388

Siliconware Precision Industries Co. Ltd. sponsored ADR

2,523,619

13,476,125

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. sponsored ADR

1,698,500

29,146,260

 

77,544,141

Software - 0.8%

CA Technologies, Inc.

401,419

8,823,190

Microsoft Corp.

1,409,200

37,667,916

 

46,491,106

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

499,389,221

MATERIALS - 0.7%

Chemicals - 0.3%

Eastman Chemical Co.

202,500

13,780,125

Monsanto Co.

15,100

1,429,215

PPG Industries, Inc.

50

6,768

 

15,216,108

Metals & Mining - 0.4%

ArcelorMittal SA Class A unit (f)

248,103

4,334,359

Commercial Metals Co.

668,471

9,933,479

Nucor Corp.

190,500

8,225,790

 

22,493,628

TOTAL MATERIALS

37,709,736

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 4.2%

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 3.4%

AT&T, Inc.

2,248,159

75,785,440

CenturyLink, Inc.

290,455

11,362,600

Verizon Communications, Inc.

2,362,108

102,208,413

 

189,356,453

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.8%

Vodafone Group PLC

18,076,746

45,503,974

TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

234,860,427

UTILITIES - 4.8%

Electric Utilities - 3.3%

Duke Energy Corp.

364,343

23,245,083

Edison International

133,500

6,032,865

FirstEnergy Corp.

671,210

28,029,730

NextEra Energy, Inc.

527,480

36,496,341

Northeast Utilities

356,400

13,928,112

PPL Corp.

1,975,734

56,565,264

Southern Co.

542,934

23,243,005

 

187,540,400

Multi-Utilities - 1.5%

CMS Energy Corp.

118,500

2,889,030

GDF Suez

327,900

6,753,449

National Grid PLC

1,814,100

20,806,672

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

UTILITIES - continued

Multi-Utilities - continued

PG&E Corp.

455,105

$ 18,286,119

Sempra Energy

468,200

33,214,108

 

81,949,378

TOTAL UTILITIES

269,489,778

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $4,571,987,376)


5,152,076,361

Preferred Stocks - 2.1%

 

 

 

 

Convertible Preferred Stocks - 1.6%

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 0.3%

Automobiles - 0.2%

General Motors Co. 4.75%

270,890

11,954,376

Media - 0.1%

Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. 5.25%

5,300

5,618,000

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

17,572,376

FINANCIALS - 0.3%

Commercial Banks - 0.2%

Huntington Bancshares, Inc. 8.50%

9,000

11,070,000

Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.1%

Health Care REIT, Inc. Series I, 6.50%

107,400

6,138,576

TOTAL FINANCIALS

17,208,576

HEALTH CARE - 0.3%

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.1%

Alere, Inc. 3.00%

27,680

5,124,675

Health Care Providers & Services - 0.2%

HealthSouth Corp. Series A 6.50%

8,800

9,130,000

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

14,254,675

INDUSTRIALS - 0.3%

Aerospace & Defense - 0.2%

United Technologies Corp. 7.50%

227,600

12,679,596

Professional Services - 0.1%

Nielsen Holdings B.V. 6.25%

108,600

6,098,563

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

18,778,159

UTILITIES - 0.4%

Electric Utilities - 0.4%

NextEra Energy, Inc.:

5.889%

142,307

7,111,081

Series E, 5.599%

152,100

7,582,185

 

Shares

Value

PPL Corp. 8.75%

120,100

$ 6,467,385

 

21,160,651

TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS

88,974,437

Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.5%

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 0.1%

Automobiles - 0.1%

Volkswagen AG

18,318

4,203,046

FINANCIALS - 0.4%

Consumer Finance - 0.4%

Ally Financial, Inc. 7.00% (g)

20,572

20,109,130

Diversified Financial Services - 0.0%

GMAC Capital Trust I Series 2, 8.125%

30,803

820,900

TOTAL FINANCIALS

20,930,030

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS

25,133,076

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $108,780,245)


114,107,513

Corporate Bonds - 3.9%

 

Principal Amount (e)

 

Convertible Bonds - 3.5%

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 0.2%

Automobiles - 0.2%

Volkswagen International Finance NV 5.5% 11/9/15 (g)

EUR

6,400,000

9,322,015

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.0%

MGM Mirage, Inc. 4.25% 4/15/15

2,840,000

2,996,200

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

12,318,215

ENERGY - 0.5%

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.5%

Amyris, Inc. 3% 2/27/17 (k)

1,383,000

965,901

Chesapeake Energy Corp. 2.5% 5/15/37

5,970,000

5,281,062

Massey Energy Co. 3.25% 8/1/15

7,810,000

7,517,125

Peabody Energy Corp. 4.75% 12/15/66

5,610,000

5,403,131

Western Refining, Inc. 5.75% 6/15/14

2,660,000

7,787,150

 

26,954,369

FINANCIALS - 0.1%

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 0.1%

MGIC Investment Corp. 9% 4/1/63 (d)(g)

10,438,000

4,644,910

Corporate Bonds - continued

 

Principal Amount (e)

Value

Convertible Bonds - continued

HEALTH CARE - 0.5%

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.2%

Medtronic, Inc. 1.625% 4/15/13

$ 3,130,000

$ 3,139,390

Teleflex, Inc. 3.875% 8/1/17

4,650,000

5,942,235

 

9,081,625

Health Care Providers & Services - 0.3%

WellPoint, Inc. 2.75% 10/15/42 (g)

18,140,000

19,452,973

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

28,534,598

INDUSTRIALS - 0.4%

Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.2%

Covanta Holding Corp. 3.25% 6/1/14

11,710,000

14,184,323

Construction & Engineering - 0.2%

MasTec, Inc.:

4% 6/15/14

4,330,000

7,106,613

4.25% 12/15/14

1,300,000

2,201,875

 

9,308,488

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

23,492,811

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 1.4%

Communications Equipment - 0.1%

InterDigital, Inc. 2.5% 3/15/16

7,870,000

8,391,388

Computers & Peripherals - 0.2%

SanDisk Corp. 1.5% 8/15/17

9,260,000

10,747,341

Internet Software & Services - 0.1%

VeriSign, Inc. 3.25% 8/15/37

4,410,000

5,562,113

IT Services - 0.1%

CACI International, Inc. 2.125% 5/1/14

5,500,000

6,208,400

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.5%

GT Advanced Technologies, Inc. 3% 10/1/17

9,970,000

7,253,175

Intel Corp. 3.25% 8/1/39

4,770,000

5,599,026

Microchip Technology, Inc. 2.125% 12/15/37

2,500,000

3,165,750

Micron Technology, Inc. 3.125% 5/1/32 (g)

8,190,000

7,975,013

Novellus Systems, Inc. 2.625% 5/15/41

2,680,000

3,336,600

 

27,329,564

Software - 0.4%

Nuance Communications, Inc. 2.75% 11/1/31

18,770,000

20,377,181

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

78,615,987

 

 

Principal Amount (e)

Value

MATERIALS - 0.2%

Metals & Mining - 0.2%

Goldcorp, Inc. 2% 8/1/14

$ 5,170,000

$ 5,699,925

Newmont Mining Corp. 1.25% 7/15/14

4,640,000

5,460,700

 

11,160,625

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 0.2%

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.2%

Clearwire Communications LLC/Clearwire Finance, Inc. 8.25% 12/1/40 (g)

8,630,000

9,460,638

TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS

195,182,153

Nonconvertible Bonds - 0.4%

CONSUMER STAPLES - 0.2%

Food & Staples Retailing - 0.2%

Rite Aid Corp.:

9.25% 3/15/20

1,705,000

1,807,300

9.5% 6/15/17

8,000,000

8,360,000

Tops Markets LLC 8.875% 12/15/17 (g)

770,000

795,025

 

10,962,325

FINANCIALS - 0.1%

Consumer Finance - 0.0%

GMAC LLC 8% 11/1/31

1,680,000

2,129,400

Diversified Financial Services - 0.1%

Goldman Sachs Capital II 4% (h)(i)

7,850,000

6,131,478

TOTAL FINANCIALS

8,260,878

MATERIALS - 0.1%

Paper & Forest Products - 0.1%

AbitibiBowater, Inc. 10.25% 10/15/18

3,141,000

3,596,445

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 0.0%

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.0%

Clearwire Communications LLC/Clearwire Finance, Inc. 12% 12/1/15 (g)

1,230,000

1,322,250

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE BONDS

24,141,898

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS

(Cost $212,090,477)


219,324,051

Floating Rate Loans - 0.1%

 

Principal Amount (e)

Value

FINANCIALS - 0.1%

Insurance - 0.1%

Asurion Corp. Tranche 2LN, term loan 9% 5/24/19 (i)

$ 2,468,726

$ 2,524,272

TOTAL FLOATING RATE LOANS

(Cost $2,446,762)


2,524,272

Money Market Funds - 2.8%

Shares

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.18% (b)

97,659,539

97,659,539

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.18% (b)(c)

60,704,125

60,704,125

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $158,363,664)


158,363,664

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 100.9%

(Cost $5,053,668,524)

5,646,395,861

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.9)%

(48,011,437)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 5,598,384,424

Currency Abbreviations

EUR

-

European Monetary Unit

Legend

(a) Non-income producing

(b) Affiliated fund that is available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.

(c) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.

(d) Non-income producing - Security is in default.

(e) Amount is stated in United States dollars unless otherwise noted.

(f) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.

(g) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $73,081,954 or 1.3% of net assets.

(h) Security is perpetual in nature with no stated maturity date.

(i) Coupon rates for floating and adjustable rate securities reflect the rates in effect at period end.

(j) Investment is owned by an entity that is treated as a corporation for U.S. tax purposes which is owned by the Fund.

(k) Restricted securities - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $19,292,189 or 0.3% of net assets.

Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows:

Security

Acquisition Date

Acquisition Cost

Amyris, Inc. 3% 2/27/17

2/27/12

$ 1,383,000

Beazer Pre-Owned Rental Homes, Inc.

5/3/12 - 10/23/12

$ 5,156,000

New Academy Holding Co. LLC unit

8/1/11

$ 13,406,880

(l) Security or a portion of the security purchased on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis.

Affiliated Central Funds

Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 235,486

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

1,334,732

Total

$ 1,570,218

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2012, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the tables below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:

Description

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Investments in Securities:

Equities:

Consumer Discretionary

$ 505,568,354

$ 482,577,020

$ 9,821,046

$ 13,170,288

Consumer Staples

565,801,288

549,370,087

16,431,201

-

Energy

731,834,900

729,159,458

2,675,442

-

Financials

1,087,909,397

1,008,511,328

74,242,069

5,156,000

Health Care

747,954,109

701,199,799

46,754,310

-

Industrials

564,506,013

529,346,071

35,159,942

-

Information Technology

499,389,221

499,389,221

-

-

Materials

37,709,736

37,709,736

-

-

Telecommunication Services

234,860,427

189,356,453

45,503,974

-

Utilities

290,650,429

249,511,842

41,138,587

-

Corporate Bonds

219,324,051

-

219,324,051

-

Floating Rate Loans

2,524,272

-

2,524,272

-

Money Market Funds

158,363,664

158,363,664

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 5,646,395,861

$ 5,134,494,679

$ 493,574,894

$ 18,326,288

The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended December 31, 2012. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:

Transfers

Total

Level 1 to Level 2

$ 110,995,962

Level 2 to Level 1

$ 0

Distribution of investments by country or territory of incorporation, as a percentage of total net assets, is as follows. (Unaudited)

United States of America

86.8%

United Kingdom

6.1%

Ireland

1.2%

Canada

1.2%

Switzerland

1.2%

Others (Individually Less Than 1%)

3.5%

 

100.0%

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $59,362,021) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $4,895,304,860)

$ 5,488,032,197

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $158,363,664)

158,363,664

 

Total Investments (cost $5,053,668,524)

 

$ 5,646,395,861

Cash

 

10,839,603

Receivable for investments sold

20,362,644

Receivable for fund shares sold

2,536,878

Dividends receivable

11,228,905

Interest receivable

1,293,297

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

152,056

Prepaid expenses

15,547

Other receivables

1,078,619

Total assets

5,693,903,410

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

 

Regular delivery

$ 17,292,231

Delayed delivery

10,726,282

Payable for fund shares redeemed

3,408,561

Accrued management fee

2,128,294

Distribution and service plan fees payable

354,970

Other affiliated payables

523,916

Other payables and accrued expenses

380,607

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

60,704,125

Total liabilities

95,518,986

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 5,598,384,424

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 5,036,587,854

Distributions in excess of net investment income

(131,517)

Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

(30,820,406)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

592,748,493

Net Assets

$ 5,598,384,424

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Initial Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($3,461,083,262 ÷ 173,545,167 shares)

$ 19.94

 

 

 

Service Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($350,493,485 ÷ 17,636,031 shares)

$ 19.87

 

 

 

Service Class 2:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,560,856,143 ÷ 79,545,418 shares)

$ 19.62

 

 

 

Service Class 2R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($5,640,342 ÷ 288,875 shares)

$ 19.53

 

 

 

Investor Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($220,311,192 ÷ 11,078,936 shares)

$ 19.89

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Statement of Operations

  

Year ended December 31, 2012

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 183,287,566

Interest

 

10,369,788

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

1,570,218

Total income

 

195,227,572

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 25,636,897

Transfer agent fees

4,132,359

Distribution and service plan fees

4,313,822

Accounting and security lending fees

1,115,612

Custodian fees and expenses

117,770

Independent trustees' compensation

37,915

Appreciation in deferred trustee compensation account

270

Audit

83,367

Legal

28,362

Interest

310

Miscellaneous

56,276

Total expenses before reductions

35,522,960

Expense reductions

(491,839)

35,031,121

Net investment income (loss)

160,196,451

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

225,837,510

Foreign currency transactions

23,917

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

225,861,427

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

499,557,639

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

30,257

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

499,587,896

Net gain (loss)

725,449,323

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 885,645,774

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
December 31,
2012

Year ended
December 31,
2011

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 160,196,451

$ 137,582,764

Net realized gain (loss)

225,861,427

336,648,895

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

499,587,896

(414,416,618)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

885,645,774

59,815,041

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(160,836,253)

(135,446,653)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(361,842,958)

-

Total distributions

(522,679,211)

(135,446,653)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

(98,030,068)

(594,372,345)

Redemption fees

2,080

2,327

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

264,938,575

(670,001,630)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

5,333,445,849

6,003,447,479

End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $131,517 and distributions in excess of net investment income of $132,585, respectively)

$ 5,598,384,424

$ 5,333,445,849

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Initial Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 18.69

$ 19.02

$ 16.81

$ 13.18

$ 23.91

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .59

.48

.30

.33

.47

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.59

(.31)

2.24

3.64

(10.67)

Total from investment operations

  3.18

.17

2.54

3.97

(10.20)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.63) H

(.50)

(.33)

(.34)

(.51)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (1.30) H

-

-

-

(.02)

Total distributions

  (1.93)

(.50)

(.33)

(.34)

(.53)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 19.94

$ 18.69

$ 19.02

$ 16.81

$ 13.18

Total Return A, B

  17.31%

.97%

15.15%

30.21%

(42.65)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .55%

.56%

.56%

.58%

.57%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .55%

.55%

.55%

.58%

.57%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .54%

.54%

.55%

.58%

.57%

Net investment income (loss)

  2.94%

2.48%

1.71%

2.29%

2.37%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 3,461,083

$ 3,345,762

$ 3,798,310

$ 3,771,733

$ 3,322,799

Portfolio turnover rate E

  48%

96%

29%

29%

34%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

Financial Highlights - Service Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 18.63

$ 18.96

$ 16.75

$ 13.14

$ 23.82

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .57

.46

.28

.31

.44

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.57

(.31)

2.24

3.63

(10.62)

Total from investment operations

  3.14

.15

2.52

3.94

(10.18)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.60) H

(.48)

(.31)

(.33)

(.48)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (1.30) H

-

-

-

(.02)

Total distributions

  (1.90)

(.48)

(.31)

(.33)

(.50)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 19.87

$ 18.63

$ 18.96

$ 16.75

$ 13.14

Total Return A, B

  17.19%

.86%

15.09%

30.03%

(42.70)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .65%

.66%

.66%

.68%

.67%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .65%

.66%

.65%

.68%

.67%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .64%

.64%

.65%

.68%

.67%

Net investment income (loss)

  2.84%

2.38%

1.61%

2.19%

2.27%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 350,493

$ 347,999

$ 414,431

$ 430,383

$ 405,082

Portfolio turnover rate E

  48%

96%

29%

29%

34%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Service Class 2

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 18.41

$ 18.75

$ 16.57

$ 13.00

$ 23.57

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .53

.42

.25

.29

.41

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.55

(.31)

2.21

3.58

(10.50)

Total from investment operations

  3.08

.11

2.46

3.87

(10.09)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.57) H

(.45)

(.28)

(.30)

(.46)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (1.30) H

-

-

-

(.02)

Total distributions

  (1.87)

(.45)

(.28)

(.30)

(.48)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 19.62

$ 18.41

$ 18.75

$ 16.57

$ 13.00

Total Return A, B

  17.05%

.66%

14.92%

29.88%

(42.81)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .80%

.81%

.81%

.83%

.82%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .80%

.81%

.80%

.83%

.82%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .79%

.80%

.80%

.83%

.82%

Net investment income (loss)

  2.69%

2.23%

1.46%

2.04%

2.12%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,560,856

$ 1,457,230

$ 1,619,356

$ 1,558,421

$ 1,321,569

Portfolio turnover rate E

  48%

96%

29%

29%

34%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

Financial Highlights - Service Class 2R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 18.34

$ 18.66

$ 16.49

$ 12.93

$ 23.44

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .53

.42

.25

.28

.41

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.54

(.30)

2.20

3.58

(10.45)

Total from investment operations

  3.07

.12

2.45

3.86

(10.04)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.58) H

(.44)

(.28)

(.30)

(.45)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (1.30) H

-

-

-

(.02)

Total distributions

  (1.88)

(.44)

(.28)

(.30)

(.47)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 19.53

$ 18.34

$ 18.66

$ 16.49

$ 12.93

Total Return A, B

  17.05%

.70%

14.90%

29.95%

(42.82)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .80%

.81%

.81%

.83%

.82%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .80%

.80%

.80%

.83%

.82%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .79%

.79%

.80%

.83%

.81%

Net investment income (loss)

  2.69%

2.23%

1.46%

2.04%

2.12%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 5,640

$ 3,956

$ 5,405

$ 5,259

$ 5,339

Portfolio turnover rate E

  48%

96%

29%

29%

34%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Investor Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 18.64

$ 18.97

$ 16.77

$ 13.15

$ 23.85

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .57

.46

.28

.31

.44

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.59

(.31)

2.23

3.64

(10.63)

Total from investment operations

  3.16

.15

2.51

3.95

(10.19)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.61) H

(.48)

(.31)

(.33)

(.49)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (1.30) H

-

-

-

(.02)

Total distributions

  (1.91)

(.48)

(.31)

(.33)

(.51)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 19.89

$ 18.64

$ 18.97

$ 16.77

$ 13.15

Total Return A, B

  17.27%

.89%

15.04%

30.09%

(42.71)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .64%

.64%

.65%

.68%

.66%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .64%

.64%

.64%

.68%

.66%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .63%

.63%

.64%

.68%

.66%

Net investment income (loss)

  2.85%

2.39%

1.62%

2.19%

2.28%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 220,311

$ 178,499

$ 165,946

$ 147,358

$ 122,483

Portfolio turnover rate E

  48%

96%

29%

29%

34%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended December 31, 2012

1. Organization.

VIP Equity-Income Portfolio (the Fund) is a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Shares of the Fund may only be purchased by insurance companies for the purpose of funding variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts. The Fund offers the following classes of shares: Initial Class shares, Service Class shares, Service Class 2 shares, Service Class 2R shares and Investor Class shares. All classes have equal rights and voting privileges, except for matters affecting a single class. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of FMR.

A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.

3. Significant Accounting Policies.

The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:

Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board), the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the FMR Fair Value Committee (the Committee), in accordance with procedures adopted by the Fund's Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and is responsible for approving and reporting to the Board all fair value determinations.

The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:

Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)

Level 3 - unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)

Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:

Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when significant market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities are used and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For restricted equity securities and private placements where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

Debt securities, including restricted securities, are valued based on evaluated prices received from third party pricing vendors or from brokers who make markets in such securities. For corporate bonds and floating rate loans, pricing vendors utilize matrix pricing which considers yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type as well as broker-supplied prices and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. When independent prices are unavailable or unreliable, debt securities may be valued utilizing pricing methodologies which consider similar factors that would be used by third party pricing vendors. These are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy but may be Level 3 depending on the circumstances.

Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of December 31, 2012, including information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.

Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Fund estimates the components of distributions received that may be considered return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

Expenses. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.

Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), independent Trustees may elect to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in a cross-section of Fidelity funds, are marked-to-market and remain in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required. As of December 31, 2012, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. A fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.

Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences resulted in distribution reclassifications.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences will reverse in a subsequent period.

Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, market discount, partnerships, deferred trustees compensation, equity-debt classifications and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.

The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 913,072,586

Gross unrealized depreciation

(352,279,531)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 560,793,055

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 5,085,602,806

The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 15,802,676

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

$ 560,814,211

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

December 31, 2012

December 31, 2011

Ordinary Income

$ 250,126,867

$ 135,446,653

Long-term Capital Gains

272,552,344

-

Total

$ 522,679,211

$ 135,446,653

Trading (Redemption) Fees. Service Class 2R shares held by investors less than 60 days are subject to a redemption fee equal to 1% of the net asset value of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

Delayed Delivery Transactions and When-Issued Securities. During the period, the Fund transacted in securities on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis. Payment and delivery may take place after the customary settlement period for that security. The price of the underlying securities and the date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The securities purchased on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis are identified as such in the Fund's Schedule of Investments. The Fund may receive compensation for interest forgone in the purchase of a delayed delivery or when-issued security. With respect to purchase commitments, the Fund identifies securities as segregated in its records with a value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. Losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract's terms, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic, or other factors.

Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

Loans and Other Direct Debt Instruments. The Fund invests in direct debt instruments which are interests in amounts owed to lenders by corporate or other borrowers. These instruments may be in the form of loans, trade claims or other receivables and may include standby financing commitments such as revolving credit facilities that obligate the Fund to supply additional cash to the borrower on demand. Loans may be acquired through assignment or participation, or may be made directly to a borrower. The Fund may be contractually obligated to receive approval from the agent bank and/or borrower prior to the sale of these loans. The Fund did not have any unfunded loan commitments, which are contractual obligations for future funding, at period end.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $2,624,731,579 and $3,119,270,452, respectively.

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. FMR and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .20% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .26% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the period, the total annual management fee rate was .46% of the Fund's average net assets.

Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate 12b-1 Plans for each Service Class of shares. Each Service Class pays Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a service fee. For the period, the service fee is based on an annual rate of .10% of Service Class' average net assets and .25% of Service Class 2's and Service Class 2R's average net assets.

For the period, total fees, all of which were re-allowed to insurance companies for the distribution of shares and providing shareholder support services were as follows:

Service Class

$ 356,215

Service Class 2

3,944,855

Service Class 2 R

12,752

 

$ 4,313,822

Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of FMR, is the Fund's transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing agent. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee with respect to each class. Each class (with the exception of Investor Class) pays a transfer agent fee, excluding out of pocket expenses, equal to an annual rate of .07% of average net assets. Investor Class pays a monthly asset-based transfer agent fee of .15% of average net assets. In addition, FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of .0038% of average net assets for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, transfer agent fees for each class, including printing and out of pocket expenses, were as follows:

Initial Class

$ 2,447,720

Service Class

251,499

Service Class 2

1,115,763

Service Class 2R

3,565

Investor Class

313,812

 

$ 4,132,359

Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of FMR, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions.

Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $43,530 for the period.

Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. The Fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:

Borrower or Lender

Average
Loan Balance

Weighted Average Interest Rate

Interest
Expense

Borrower

$ 13,168,000

.42%

$ 310

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by FMR or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $15,155 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

7. Security Lending - continued

securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund could experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of securities loaned to FCM at period end was $3,719,304. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $1,334,732, including $22,896 from securities loaned to FCM.

8. Expense Reductions.

Many of the brokers with whom FMR places trades on behalf of the Fund provided services to the Fund in addition to trade execution. These services included payments of certain expenses on behalf of the Fund totaling $491,559 for the period. In addition, through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, these credits reduced the Fund's custody expenses by $280.

9. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

From net investment income

 

 

Initial Class

$ 101,791,140

$ 87,368,043

Service Class

9,989,279

8,664,568

Service Class 2

42,628,835

34,838,681

Service Class 2R

156,403

92,819

Investor Class

6,270,596

4,482,542

Total

$ 160,836,253

$ 135,446,653

From net realized gain

 

 

Initial Class

$ 222,187,565

$ -

Service Class

22,886,320

-

Service Class 2

103,060,364

-

Service Class 2R

339,927

-

Investor Class

13,368,782

-

Total

$ 361,842,958

$ -

10. Share Transactions.

Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Initial Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

3,870,932

4,371,165

$ 77,988,279

$ 84,316,162

Reinvestment of distributions

16,250,583

4,832,303

323,978,705

87,368,043

Shares redeemed

(25,610,108)

(29,859,019)

(515,027,646)

(577,640,149)

Net increase (decrease)

(5,488,593)

(20,655,551)

$ (113,060,662)

$ (405,955,944)

Service Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

779,349

732,651

$ 15,549,373

$ 13,967,159

Reinvestment of distributions

1,655,419

480,564

32,875,599

8,664,568

Shares redeemed

(3,480,467)

(4,390,826)

(69,732,701)

(85,219,322)

Net increase (decrease)

(1,045,699)

(3,177,611)

$ (21,307,729)

$ (62,587,595)

Service Class 2

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

9,943,946

6,218,448

$ 192,585,015

$ 117,730,568

Reinvestment of distributions

7,428,210

1,955,033

145,689,199

34,838,681

Shares redeemed

(16,965,629)

(15,423,190)

(333,504,543)

(293,235,286)

Net increase (decrease)

406,527

(7,249,709)

$ 4,769,671

$ (140,666,037)

Annual Report

10. Share Transactions - continued

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Service Class 2R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

121,840

65,572

$ 2,390,089

$ 1,282,023

Reinvestment of distributions

25,375

5,229

496,330

92,819

Shares redeemed

(74,064)

(144,784)

(1,477,846)

(2,656,411)

Net increase (decrease)

73,151

(73,983)

$ 1,408,573

$ (1,281,569)

Investor Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,569,001

1,692,332

$ 31,601,024

$ 32,847,466

Reinvestment of distributions

986,760

248,478

19,639,378

4,482,542

Shares redeemed

(1,052,779)

(1,110,397)

(21,080,323)

(21,211,208)

Net increase (decrease)

1,502,982

830,413

$ 30,160,079

$ 16,118,800

11. Other.

The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

At the end of the period, FMR or its affiliates were the owners of record of 12% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund and one otherwise unaffiliated shareholder was the owner of record of 18% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.

Annual Report


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Variable Insurance Products Fund and the Shareholders of VIP Equity-Income Portfolio:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of VIP Equity-Income Portfolio (a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund) at December 31, 2012, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the VIP Equity-Income Portfolio's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 14, 2013

Annual Report


Trustees and Officers

The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board, and executive officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for James C. Curvey, each of the Trustees oversees 234 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate. Mr. Curvey oversees 452 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate.

The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) (Independent Trustee), shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. The executive officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer and Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.

Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Fund's Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.

In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.

Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.

Fidelity funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's equity and high income funds and another Board oversees Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, and asset allocation funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity funds overseen by each Board.

The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with FMR to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. For example, a working group comprised of Independent Trustees and FMR has worked and continues to work to review the Fidelity funds' valuation-related activities, reporting and risk management. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of FMR's risk management program for the Fidelity funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Fund's Trustees."

Annual Report

The fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.

Interested Trustees*:

Correspondence intended for each Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

James C. Curvey (77)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2007

Mr. Curvey is Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of certain Trusts. Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee (2007-present) of other investment companies advised by FMR. Mr. Curvey is a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present) and Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (2007-present). Mr. Curvey is also Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC. In addition, Mr. Curvey serves as an Overseer for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Trustees of Villanova University. Previously, Mr. Curvey was the Vice Chairman (2006-2007) and Director (2000-2007) of FMR Corp.

Ronald P. O'Hanley (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Mr. O'Hanley is Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), President of Fidelity Asset Management and Corporate Services and a member of Fidelity's Executive Committee (2010-present). Previously, Mr. O'Hanley served as President and Chief Executive Officer of BNY Mellon Asset Management (2007-2010). Mr. O'Hanley also served as Vice Chairman of Bank New York Mellon Corp. and a member of that firm's Executive Committee. Prior to the 2007 merger of The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial Corporation, he was Vice Chairman of Mellon Financial Corporation and President and Chief Executive Officer of Mellon Asset Management. He joined Mellon in February 1997. Mr. O'Hanley currently serves as Chairman of the Boston Public Library Foundation Board of Directors and sits on the Board of Directors of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the Board of Trustees of the Marine Biological Laboratory and the Advisory Board of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Administration at Syracuse University. Mr. O'Hanley also chairs the Council on Asset Management for the Financial Services Roundtable and is a member of the Board of Directors of Institutional Investor's U.S. Institute.

* Trustees have been determined to be "Interested Trustees" by virtue of, among other things, their affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Independent Trustees:

Correspondence intended for each Independent Trustee (that is, the Trustees other than the Interested Trustees) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

Dennis J. Dirks (64)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), and as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-present) and Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children's Services, Inc. (2009-present).

Alan J. Lacy (59)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Lacy serves as Senior Adviser (2007-present) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity). Mr. Lacy also served as Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail). In addition, Mr. Lacy serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes, 2010-present), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2012-present), The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-present), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). Mr. Lacy is a member of the Board of Trustees of The National Parks Conservation Association (2006-present). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association (2008-2011) and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).

Ned C. Lautenbach (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2000

Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as the Lead Director of the Eaton Corporation Board of Directors (diversified industrial, 1997-present). Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, Florida (2012-present) and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach was a Partner/Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007).

Joseph Mauriello (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a Director of the Hamilton Funds of the Bank of New York (2006-2007) and of Arcadia Resources Inc. (health care services and products, 2007-2012).

Robert W. Selander (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Previously, Mr. Selander served as a Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds (2011), Executive Vice Chairman (2010), Chief Executive Officer (2009-2010), and President and Chief Executive Officer (1997-2009) of Mastercard, Inc.

Cornelia M. Small (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.

William S. Stavropoulos (73)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2001

Mr. Stavropoulos is Vice Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is a Director of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals, Chairman from 2010-May 2012 and Lead Director from May 2012-present), Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions, 2008-present), Maersk Inc. (industrial conglomerate), and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-present), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012).

David M. Thomas (63)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011). In addition, Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), and as a member of the Board of Directors of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication, 2004-present).

Michael E. Wiley (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-present). Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of Tesoro Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-present), and a Director of Bill Barrett Corporation (exploration and production, 2005-present). In addition, Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), as a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), as an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004), and as Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005).

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Advisory Board Members and Executive Officers:

Correspondence intended for David A. Rosow and Garnett A. Smith may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for each executive officer and Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupation

Peter S. Lynch (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2003

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).

David A. Rosow (70)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of International Golf Group, Inc. (golf course development, 1989-present). Previously, Mr. Rosow served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rosow & Company, Inc. (private investment company, 1989-2011), a Lead Director of Hudson United Bancorp (2001-2006) and as a Director of TD Banknorth (1996-2006). In addition, Mr. Rosow is a member (2008-present) and President (2009-present) of the Town Council of Palm Beach, Florida.

Garnett A. Smith (65)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith is a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-present).

Kenneth B. Robins (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Robins also serves as President and Treasurer (2010-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2009-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds (2005-2008) and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2006-2008).

Bruce T. Herring (47)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2006

Vice President of certain Equity Funds. Mr. Herring also serves as President of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), Chief Investment Officer and Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2010-present) and Group Chief Investment Officer of FMR. Previously, Mr. Herring served as Vice President (2005-2006) and Senior Vice President (2006-2007) of Fidelity Management & Research Company, Vice President of FMR Co., Inc. (2001-2007) and as a portfolio manager for Fidelity U.S. Equity Funds.

Brian B. Hogan (48)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President of Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hogan also serves as President of FMR's Equity Division (2009-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Senior Vice President, Equity Research of FMR (2006-2009) and as a portfolio manager.

Scott C. Goebel (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Goebel also serves as Secretary of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2010-present) and Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC) (2010-present); Secretary and CLO of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present); General Counsel, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of FMR (2008-present) and FMR Co., Inc. (2008-present); employed by FMR LLC or an affiliate (2001-present); Chief Legal Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (2008-present) and Assistant Secretary of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (2008-present), and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Goebel served as Assistant Secretary of FIMM (2008-2010), FRAC (2008-2010), and the Funds (2007-2008) and as Vice President and Secretary of Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) (2005-2007).

William C. Coffey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Secretary of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Coffey also serves as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).

Elizabeth Paige Baumann (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2012-present), Chief AML Officer of FMR LLC (2012-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as Vice President and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012).

Christine Reynolds (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Chief Financial Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Reynolds became President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) in August 2008. Ms. Reynolds served as Chief Operating Officer of FPCMS (2007-2008). Previously, Ms. Reynolds served as President, Treasurer, and Anti-Money Laundering officer of the Fidelity funds (2004-2007).

Joseph A. Hanlon (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hanlon serves as Compliance Officer of FMR, FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC), Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), and Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2009-present), as Senior Vice President of the Fidelity Asset Management Division (2009-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

Joseph F. Zambello (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Zambello is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Zambello served as Vice President of FMR's Program Management Group (2009-2011) and Vice President of the Transfer Agent Oversight Group (2005-2009).

Adrien E. Deberghes (45)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Deberghes also serves as Vice President (2011-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2010-present) of other Fidelity funds, and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005).

Stephen Sadoski (41)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Sadoski also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Sadoski served as Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2013), an assistant chief accountant in the Division of Investment Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (2009-2012) and as a senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (1997-2009).

Stacie Smith (38)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Smith is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (1996-2009).

Stephanie J. Dorsey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Dorsey also serves as President and Treasurer (2013-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2012-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Dorsey served as Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013), Treasurer (2004-2008) of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds and Vice President (2004-2008) of JPMorgan Chase Bank.

John R. Hebble (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hebble also serves as President (2011-present), Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Hebble served as President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013).

Gary W. Ryan (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Ryan is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Ryan served as Vice President of Fund Reporting in Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (1999-2005).

Jonathan Davis (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Davis is also Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II and Fidelity Commonwealth Trust II. Mr. Davis is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2003-2010).

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Distributions (Unaudited)

The Board of Trustees of VIP Equity-Income Portfolio voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities:

 

Pay Date

Record Date

Capital Gains

Service Class 2R

02/08/2013

02/08/2013

$0.058

The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended December 31, 2012 $131,076,317, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.

Service Class 2R designates 54% and 52% of the dividends distributed on December 14 and December 27, respectively during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

VIP Equity-Income Portfolio

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. The Board, assisted by the advice of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel, requests and considers a broad range of information relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Contracts throughout the year.

The Board meets regularly and, at each of its meetings, considers factors that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts, including the services and support provided to the fund and its shareholders. The Board has established various standing committees, each composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees with varying backgrounds, to which the Board has assigned specific subject matter responsibilities in order to enhance effective decision-making by the Board. The Board, acting directly and through its Committees, requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to consider matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through ad hoc joint committees to discuss certain matters relevant to the Fidelity funds.

At its July 2012 meeting, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined to renew the fund's Advisory Contracts. In reaching its determination, the Board considered all factors it believed relevant, including (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio relative to peer funds; (iii) the total costs of the services to be provided by and the profits to be realized by Fidelity from its relationship with the fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale exist and would be realized as the fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of fund shareholders.

In considering whether to renew the Advisory Contracts for the fund, the Board reached a determination, with the assistance of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel and through the exercise of its business judgment, that the renewal of the Advisory Contracts is in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts is fair and reasonable. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor, but rather was based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information provided to the Board at its meetings throughout the year. The Board, in reaching its determination to renew the Advisory Contracts, is aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual funds offered by Fidelity's competitors, and that the fund's shareholders, who have the opportunity to review and weigh the disclosure provided by the fund in its prospectus and other public disclosures, have chosen to invest in this fund, managed by Fidelity.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, FMR, and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel, and also considered the fund's investment objective, strategies, and related investment philosophy. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the portfolio manager compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board also noted that FMR has continued to increase the resources devoted to non-U.S. offices, including expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization. The Board noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities that allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and guarantors. The Board also believes that Fidelity's investment professionals have sufficient access to global information and data so as to provide competitive investment results over time, and that those professionals also have access to sophisticated tools that permit them to assess portfolio construction and risk and performance attribution characteristics continuously, as well as to transmit new information and research conclusions rapidly around the world. Additionally, in its deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading and risk management capabilities and resources, which are an integral part of the investment management process.

Shareholder and Administrative Services. The Board considered (i) the nature, extent, quality, and cost of advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by the Investment Advisers and their affiliates under the Advisory Contracts and under separate agreements covering transfer agency, pricing and bookkeeping, and securities lending services for the fund; (ii) the nature and extent of the supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians and subcustodians; and (iii) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the fund's compliance policies and procedures. The Board also reviewed the allocation of fund brokerage, including allocations to brokers affiliated with the Investment Advisers, the use of brokerage commissions to pay fund expenses, and the use of "soft" commission dollars to pay for research services.

The Board noted that the growth of fund assets over time across the complex allows Fidelity to reinvest in the development of services designed to enhance the value or convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information through telephone representatives and over the Internet, investor education materials and asset allocation tools, and the expanded availability of Fidelity Investor Centers.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fidelity fund, including the benefits of investing in a fund that is part of a large family of funds offering a variety of investment disciplines and providing a large variety of mutual fund investor services. The Board noted that Fidelity had taken, or had made recommendations that resulted in the Fidelity funds taking, a number of actions over the previous year that benefited particular funds, including (i) continuing to dedicate additional resources to investment research and support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) persisting in efforts to enhance Fidelity's research capabilities, in particular, international research; (iii) launching new funds and making other enhancements to meet client needs for global and income-oriented solutions; (iv) continuing to launch dedicated lower cost underlying funds to meet investment management's portfolio construction needs related to expanding underlying fund options, specifically for the Freedom Fund product lines; (v) adopting a "Stock Selector" sector neutral investment approach and employing a team of portfolio managers who are sector specialists to manage certain funds; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through the mergers of several funds into other funds; (vii) strengthening the Spartan Index Fund product line by adding new funds and/or new low-cost institutional share classes, restructuring fund expenses to accommodate new classes, and reducing investment minimums for certain classes of shares; (viii) modifying the eligibility criteria for Institutional Class shares to increase their appeal to government entities and charitable investors; and (ix) reducing certain transfer agent fee rates.

Investment Performance. The Board considered whether the fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective, as well as its record of compliance with its investment restrictions. It also reviewed the fund's absolute investment performance for each class, as well as the fund's relative investment performance for each class measured over multiple periods against (i) a broad-based securities market index, and (ii) a peer group of mutual funds deemed appropriate by Fidelity and reviewed by the Board. The following charts considered by the Board show, over the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2011, the cumulative total returns of Initial Class and Service Class 2 of the fund, the cumulative total returns of a broad-based securities market index ("benchmark"), and a range of cumulative total returns of a peer group of mutual funds identified by Lipper Inc. as having an investment objective similar to that of the fund. The returns of Initial Class and Service Class 2 show the performance of the highest and lowest performing classes, respectively (based on five-year performance). The box within each chart shows the 25th percentile return (top of box) and the 75th percentile return (bottom of box) of the peer group. Returns shown above the box are in the first quartile and returns shown below the box are in the fourth quartile. The percentage beaten numbers noted below each chart correspond to the percentile box and represent the percentage of funds in the peer group whose performance was equal to or lower than that of the class indicated.

VIP Equity-Income Portfolio

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The Board reviewed the fund's relative investment performance against its peer group and noted that the performance of Initial Class of the fund was in the third quartile for the one-year period, the first quartile for the three-year period, and the fourth quartile for the five-year period. The Board also noted that the investment performance of Initial Class of the fund compared favorably to its benchmark for all the periods shown. The Board considered that the variations in performance among the fund's classes reflect the variations in class expenses, which result in lower performance for higher expense classes. The Board also reviewed the fund's performance since inception as well as performance in the current year.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should benefit the fund's shareholders.

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. Combining Lipper investment objective categories aids the Board's management fee and total expense ratio comparisons by broadening the competitive group used for comparison and by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.

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Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods shown in the chart below. The group of Lipper funds used by the Board for management fee comparisons is referred to below as the "Total Mapped Group." The Total Mapped Group is broader than the Lipper peer group used by the Board for performance comparisons because the Total Mapped Group combines several Lipper investment objective categories while the Lipper peer group does not. The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to the total universe of comparable funds available to investors in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps. "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 12% means that 88% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to non-Fidelity funds similar in size to the fund within the Total Mapped Group. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee characteristics, subject to a minimum of 50 funds (or all funds in the Total Mapped Group if fewer than 50). Additional information, such as the ASPG quartile in which the fund's management fee ranked, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2011.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the fund's management fee is fair and reasonable in light of the services that the fund receives and the other factors considered.

Total Expense Ratio. In its review of each class's total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each class ranked below its competitive median for 2011.

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. The Board noted the findings of the 2010 ad hoc joint committee (created with the board of other Fidelity funds), which reviewed and compared Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.

Based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the total expense ratio of each class of the fund was reasonable in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Costs of the Services and Profitability. The Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by Fidelity in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering and servicing the fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.

On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of Fidelity's methodologies used in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to allocation methodologies. After considering PwC's reports issued under the engagement and information provided by Fidelity, the Board concluded that while other allocation methods may also be reasonable, Fidelity's profitability methodologies are reasonable in all material respects.

The Board also reviewed Fidelity's non-fund businesses and fall-out benefits related to the mutual fund business as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from or be related to the fund's business.

The Board considered the costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by Fidelity in connection with the operation of the fund and was satisfied that the profitability was not excessive in the circumstances.

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR attains economies of scale in respect of the management and servicing of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds have appropriately benefited from such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale.

The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. FMR calculates the group fee rates based on a tiered asset "breakpoint" schedule that varies based on asset class. The Board considered that the group fee is designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total Fidelity fund assets increase, even if assets of any particular fund are unchanged or have declined, because some portion of Fidelity's costs are attributable to services provided to all Fidelity funds, and all funds benefit if those costs can be allocated among more assets. The Board concluded that, given the group fee structure, fund shareholders will benefit from lower management fees as assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that economies of scale, if any, are being appropriately shared between fund shareholders and Fidelity.

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including (i) fund performance trends, actions to be taken by FMR to improve certain funds' overall performance, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) the potential to further rationalize the Fidelity fund lineup with the possibility of achieving savings for the funds and Fidelity; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers and other key investment personnel; (iv) the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (v) the realization of fall-out benefits in certain Fidelity business units; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures, the potential impact of regulatory changes on such structures, and the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain funds; (vii) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (viii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and the possibility of implementing performance fee structures for additional funds; and (ix) the impact of net redemptions from the Fidelity funds.

Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited

Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc.

General Distributor

Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Smithfield, RI

Transfer and Service Agents

Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Fidelity Service Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Custodian

The Northern Trust Company
Chicago, IL

VIPEI2R-ANN-0213
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Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products:
Equity-Income Portfolio

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December 31, 2012

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Contents

Performance

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How the fund has done over time.

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

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The Portfolio Manager's review of fund performance and strategy.

Shareholder Expense Example

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An example of shareholder expenses.

Investment Changes

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A summary of major shifts in the fund's investments over the past six months.

Investments

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A complete list of the fund's investments with their market values.

Financial Statements

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Statements of assets and liabilities, operations, and changes in net assets, as well as financial highlights.

Notes

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Notes to the financial statements.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Trustees and Officers

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Distributions

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

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A fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Forms N-Q are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.advisor.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.

NOT FDIC INSURED • MAY LOSE VALUE • NO BANK GUARANTEE

Neither the fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.

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Performance: The Bottom Line

Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of the class' distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund's total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. Performance numbers are net of all underlying fund operating expenses, but do not include any insurance charges imposed by your insurance company's separate account. If performance information included the effect of these additional charges, the total returns would have been lower. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.

Average Annual Total Returns

Periods ended December 31, 2012

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

VIP Equity-Income PortfolioSM - Initial Class

17.31%

0.37%

6.70%

VIP Equity-Income Portfolio - Service Class

17.19%

0.27%

6.59%

VIP Equity-Income Portfolio - Service Class 2

17.05%

0.11%

6.43%

VIP Equity-Income Portfolio - Investor Class A

17.27%

0.29%

6.62%

A The initial offering of Investor Class shares took place on July 21, 2005. Returns prior to July 21, 2005, are those of Initial Class. Had Investor Class's transfer agent fee been reflected, returns prior to July 21, 2005, would have been lower.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in VIP Equity-Income PortfolioSM - Initial Class on December 31, 2002. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the Russell 3000® Value Index performed over the same period.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global markets overcame a host of macroeconomic concerns in 2012 - related to the eurozone debt crisis, the strength and pace of the U.S. economic recovery, the U.S. fiscal debate and a slowdown in China's once-blistering growth - to post broad-based gains for the year, with more-economically sensitive asset classes leading the way. Investor sentiment improved as some of the uncertainties holding back the markets began to lift and the outlook brightened in the face of stimulative global monetary policies and modest inflationary pressures. Riskier assets such as stocks saw the biggest advances, with international equities edging their U.S. counterparts, thanks to an especially strong rally in the fourth quarter. Similarly, within fixed income, credit-sensitive sectors - including high-yield/investment-grade corporate bonds and emerging-markets debt - surged ahead of more-defensive U.S. investment-grade bonds amid strong demand for higher-risk, higher-yielding securities. Emerging signs of a rebounding U.S. economy lifted domestic stocks for most of the period, extending an uptrend that began in March 2009. The broad-based S&P 500® Index rose 16.00% for the 12 months, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index® gained 17.45% and the blue-chip-laden Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM added 10.24%. Foreign developed- and emerging-markets equities experienced periodic bouts of volatility this past year, but rode a strong second-half rally to finish ahead of their U.S. counterparts. The MSCI® ACWI® (All Country World Index) ex USA Index advanced 16.98% for the period. In an environment that favored higher-risk assets, U.S. investment-grade bonds managed only a 4.21% gain for 12 months, according to the Barclays® U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Among sectors that comprise the index, bonds with higher yields and on the riskier end of the spectrum led the way, with investment-grade credit advancing 9.37%, while ultra-safe U.S. Treasuries managed only a 1.99% advance and finished at the back of the pack. Meanwhile, high-yield bonds, as measured by The BofA Merrill LynchSM US High Yield Constrained Index, gained a hearty 15.55%. Foreign bonds showed positive results during the year, with emerging markets easily outpacing their major developed-markets counterparts. The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global surged 18.54%, while the Citigroup® Non-USD Group-of-Seven (G7) Equal Weighted Index logged a 7.10% gain.

Comments from James Morrow, Lead Portfolio Manager of VIP Equity-Income Portfolio: For the year, the fund's share classes modestly trailed the benchmark Russell 3000® Value Index, which rose 17.55%. (For specific portfolio results, please refer to the performance section of this report.) The primary drag came from stock selection, especially in the software/services industry, though overweighting that strong-performing group slightly tempered the underperformance. Security selection in the diversified financials industry and the telecommunication services and energy sectors further detracted. A small average cash stake of about 3% also hurt in an up market. On the positive side, consumer discretionary stock picking added value, as did underweighting utilities, a sector that lagged. The fund's high-yield and convertible securities subportfolio also was a source of outperformance. On an individual security basis, the fund's biggest relative detractors included financials firms Bank of America and Citigroup, both of which saw their shares increase in value. Unfortunately, the fund had very limited exposure to these sizable benchmark components. Also in financials, an overweighted position in MetLife hurt, given that the insurance provider returned less than half of what the index did. In the energy sector, holdings in Royal Dutch Shell, based in the Netherlands, and Canada's Penn West Petroleum significantly underperformed in a challenging environment for energy producers. Neither stock was in the benchmark. Elsewhere, health benefits company WellPoint struggled amid a variety of concerns, including a worse-than-expected earnings forecast issued in July and, in August, an investor-led dismissal of the company's chief executive. Also limiting performance were positions in telecom giant Verizon Communications and logistics/delivery company United Parcel Service, the latter of which was not in the index. On the positive side, Comcast, a leading cable service provider and media company, continued to generate strong financial results. In the financials sector, JPMorgan Chase was helpful. Despite the company's multibillion-dollar trading loss on May 10, I thought the firm remained a solid business whose stock was trading at a lower-than-deserved valuation. In the following months, JPMorgan Chase gained significant ground, and, by period end, had even surpassed its May valuation. In energy, the fund benefited from a substantial underweighting in index component Occidental Petroleum, a poor-performing oil and gas company. Another notable contributor was consumer electronics and computer maker Apple, an out-of-benchmark stock. Apple's shares rose by a healthy amount through September, and I decided to sell the fund's stake in October. In retrospect, this sale was fortunate timing - the stock corrected sharply through November, exactly when I added back a small position in the company at what I believed was a more reasonable price. Not owning electric utility Exelon, a struggling index component, also helped.

The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.

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Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio

Beginning
Account Value
July 1, 2012

Ending
Account Value
December 31, 2012

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
July 1, 2012
to December 31, 2012

Initial Class

.55%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,081.70

$ 2.88

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,022.37

$ 2.80

Service Class

.65%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,081.40

$ 3.40

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.87

$ 3.30

Service Class 2

.80%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,080.30

$ 4.18

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.11

$ 4.06

Service Class 2R

.80%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,081.00

$ 4.18

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.11

$ 4.06

Investor Class

.64%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,081.60

$ 3.35

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.92

$ 3.25

A 5% return per year before expenses

* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

Annual Report


Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2012

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

3.8

3.5

Chevron Corp.

3.0

3.6

Comcast Corp. Class A

2.9

3.0

Procter & Gamble Co.

2.8

2.6

Wells Fargo & Co.

2.6

3.1

Pfizer, Inc.

2.5

2.5

Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class A sponsored ADR

2.1

1.9

General Electric Co.

2.1

2.2

Johnson & Johnson

2.1

2.1

Paychex, Inc.

2.0

2.0

 

25.9

Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2012

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Financials

19.8

19.1

Health Care

13.9

13.2

Energy

13.6

13.8

Industrials

10.4

9.7

Information Technology

10.3

9.5

Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)

As of December 31, 2012 *

As of June 30, 2012 **

vei6229

Stocks 94.1%

 

vei6229

Stocks 93.7%

 

vei6232

Bonds 4.0%

 

vei6232

Bonds 3.4%

 

vei6235

Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets (Liabilities) 1.9%

 

vei6235

Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets (Liabilities) 2.9%

 

* Foreign investments

13.2%

 

** Foreign investments

14.4%

 

vei6238

Annual Report


Investments December 31, 2012

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 92.0%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 8.6%

Auto Components - 0.1%

Gentex Corp.

369,450

$ 6,953,049

Diversified Consumer Services - 0.2%

Strayer Education, Inc. (f)

149,403

8,391,967

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.3%

CEC Entertainment, Inc.

185,799

6,166,669

Cedar Fair LP (depository unit)

78,920

2,639,874

McDonald's Corp.

490,952

43,306,876

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Class A

553,059

9,291,391

Yum! Brands, Inc.

123,100

8,173,840

 

69,578,650

Leisure Equipment & Products - 0.2%

New Academy Holding Co. LLC unit (a)(j)(k)

127,200

13,170,288

Media - 4.6%

Comcast Corp. Class A

4,431,552

165,651,414

Time Warner, Inc.

1,957,166

93,611,250

 

259,262,664

Multiline Retail - 1.4%

Target Corp.

1,355,928

80,230,260

Specialty Retail - 0.8%

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

1,001,478

35,572,499

Staples, Inc.

932,768

10,633,555

 

46,206,054

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

483,792,932

CONSUMER STAPLES - 10.1%

Beverages - 2.1%

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA NV

188,681

16,431,201

Molson Coors Brewing Co. Class B

247,800

10,603,362

PepsiCo, Inc.

832,283

56,953,126

The Coca-Cola Co.

954,666

34,606,643

 

118,594,332

Food & Staples Retailing - 2.5%

Safeway, Inc. (f)

2,458,798

44,479,656

Sysco Corp.

537,900

17,029,914

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

389,578

26,580,907

Walgreen Co.

1,447,576

53,574,788

 

141,665,265

Food Products - 0.9%

Kellogg Co.

873,657

48,793,743

Household Products - 3.1%

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

199,103

16,810,266

Procter & Gamble Co.

2,341,501

158,964,503

 

175,774,769

Tobacco - 1.5%

Altria Group, Inc.

1,164,996

36,604,174

 

Shares

Value

British American Tobacco PLC sponsored ADR

138,097

$ 13,982,321

Lorillard, Inc.

124,782

14,558,316

Philip Morris International, Inc.

189,244

15,828,368

 

80,973,179

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

565,801,288

ENERGY - 13.1%

Energy Equipment & Services - 1.5%

Ensco PLC Class A

152,400

9,034,272

Exterran Partners LP

303,957

6,161,208

Halliburton Co.

763,785

26,495,702

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

157,156

10,741,613

Noble Corp.

582,702

20,289,684

Trinidad Drilling Ltd. (f)

1,191,800

8,243,273

 

80,965,752

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 11.6%

Apache Corp.

423,672

33,258,252

BG Group PLC

160,400

2,675,442

BP PLC sponsored ADR

1,060,136

44,144,063

Buckeye Partners LP

139,420

6,331,062

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

801,500

23,077,270

Chevron Corp.

1,545,851

167,168,327

EV Energy Partners LP

332,951

18,831,709

Exxon Mobil Corp.

1,218,869

105,493,112

Holly Energy Partners LP

81,072

5,332,916

HollyFrontier Corp.

404,044

18,808,248

Inergy Midstream LP

154,100

3,428,725

Legacy Reserves LP

289,401

6,893,532

Markwest Energy Partners LP

201,578

10,282,494

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

139,400

10,679,434

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (f)

1,210,655

13,144,741

Pioneer Southwest Energy Partners LP

160,748

3,648,980

Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class A sponsored ADR

1,743,250

120,197,088

Southcross Energy Partners LP

136,450

3,222,949

Suncor Energy, Inc.

640,100

21,049,232

The Williams Companies, Inc.

965,900

31,623,566

Western Gas Equity Partners LP

52,688

1,578,006

 

650,869,148

TOTAL ENERGY

731,834,900

FINANCIALS - 18.8%

Capital Markets - 3.0%

Apollo Investment Corp.

808,738

6,761,050

Ashmore Group PLC

2,360,743

13,939,906

BlackRock, Inc. Class A

111,500

23,048,165

Charles Schwab Corp.

1,921,200

27,588,432

FXCM, Inc. Class A

144,315

1,453,252

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

30

3,827

KKR & Co. LP

2,069,857

31,523,922

Manning & Napier, Inc.

469,200

5,911,920

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

FINANCIALS - continued

Capital Markets - continued

Morgan Stanley

1,215,393

$ 23,238,314

The Blackstone Group LP

2,123,626

33,107,329

 

166,576,117

Commercial Banks - 4.9%

Comerica, Inc.

331,820

10,067,419

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

234,034

12,701,025

M&T Bank Corp.

217,291

21,396,645

Standard Chartered PLC (United Kingdom)

782,390

20,248,055

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

611,480

17,335,458

U.S. Bancorp

1,417,438

45,272,970

Wells Fargo & Co.

4,267,886

145,876,343

 

272,897,915

Diversified Financial Services - 4.8%

Bank of America Corp.

1,121,000

13,003,600

Citigroup, Inc.

176,500

6,982,340

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

4,754,031

209,034,733

KKR Financial Holdings LLC

3,276,660

34,601,530

NYSE Euronext

181,127

5,712,746

 

269,334,949

Insurance - 4.3%

ACE Ltd.

545,020

43,492,596

AFLAC, Inc.

451,300

23,973,056

Assured Guaranty Ltd.

479,720

6,826,416

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B (a)

153,675

13,784,648

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

277,728

10,759,183

MetLife, Inc.

2,768,607

91,197,915

MetLife, Inc. unit

310,815

13,806,402

Prudential Financial, Inc.

232,200

12,383,226

Validus Holdings Ltd.

699,135

24,176,088

 

240,399,530

Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.7%

American Capital Agency Corp.

526,700

15,242,698

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

890,200

12,498,408

Coresite Realty Corp.

53,700

1,485,342

DCT Industrial Trust, Inc.

460,700

2,989,943

First Potomac Realty Trust

40,521

500,840

Home Properties, Inc.

135,594

8,313,268

Lexington Corporate Properties Trust

308,865

3,227,639

LTC Properties, Inc.

152,366

5,361,760

Rayonier, Inc.

392,592

20,348,043

Retail Properties America, Inc.

1,108,353

13,266,985

Two Harbors Investment Corp.

486,403

5,389,345

Ventas, Inc.

104,790

6,782,009

 

95,406,280

 

Shares

Value

Real Estate Management & Development - 0.1%

Beazer Pre-Owned Rental Homes, Inc. (k)

257,800

$ 5,156,000

TOTAL FINANCIALS

1,049,770,791

HEALTH CARE - 13.1%

Biotechnology - 0.4%

Amgen, Inc.

147,100

12,697,672

PDL BioPharma, Inc. (f)

1,550,669

10,932,216

 

23,629,888

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.6%

Baxter International, Inc.

100,100

6,672,666

Covidien PLC

315,700

18,228,518

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

268,500

9,703,590

 

34,604,774

Health Care Providers & Services - 2.2%

Aetna, Inc.

510,900

23,654,670

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. (a)

527,390

13,353,515

Cardinal Health, Inc.

314,500

12,951,110

McKesson Corp.

89,550

8,682,768

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

271,200

14,709,888

WellPoint, Inc.

760,161

46,309,008

 

119,660,959

Pharmaceuticals - 9.9%

Abbott Laboratories

619,440

40,573,320

AbbVie, Inc. (l)

321,100

10,968,776

AstraZeneca PLC sponsored ADR

700,200

33,098,454

Eli Lilly & Co.

804,577

39,681,738

Johnson & Johnson

1,700,268

119,188,787

Merck & Co., Inc.

2,500,889

102,386,396

Pfizer, Inc.

5,470,341

137,196,152

Sanofi SA

396,756

37,624,310

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. sponsored ADR

636,222

23,756,529

Warner Chilcott PLC

940,976

11,329,351

 

555,803,813

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

733,699,434

INDUSTRIALS - 9.7%

Aerospace & Defense - 1.9%

Raytheon Co.

630,741

36,305,452

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

332,585

19,346,469

United Technologies Corp.

625,776

51,319,890

 

106,971,811

Air Freight & Logistics - 1.8%

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

493,300

31,186,426

United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B

924,845

68,188,822

 

99,375,248

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INDUSTRIALS - continued

Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.3%

Intrum Justitia AB

737,519

$ 11,050,708

Pitney Bowes, Inc. (f)

525,000

5,586,000

Republic Services, Inc.

1,865,882

54,726,319

 

71,363,027

Electrical Equipment - 0.2%

Eaton Corp. PLC

131,400

7,121,880

Emerson Electric Co.

116,800

6,185,728

 

13,307,608

Industrial Conglomerates - 2.1%

General Electric Co.

5,705,521

119,758,886

Machinery - 1.6%

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

905,867

19,095,676

Cummins, Inc.

122,208

13,241,237

Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

587,191

8,449,678

Harsco Corp.

260,106

6,112,491

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

208,621

12,686,243

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

385,306

28,501,085

 

88,086,410

Professional Services - 0.3%

Michael Page International PLC

2,755,399

18,010,671

Road & Rail - 0.3%

Union Pacific Corp.

117,662

14,792,467

Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.2%

Watsco, Inc.

187,740

14,061,726

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

545,727,854

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 8.9%

Communications Equipment - 1.6%

Cisco Systems, Inc.

4,612,635

90,638,278

Computers & Peripherals - 0.5%

Apple, Inc.

19,500

10,394,085

Dell, Inc.

1,124,567

11,391,864

Lexmark International, Inc. Class A (f)

171,730

3,982,419

 

25,768,368

IT Services - 4.6%

Accenture PLC Class A

525,471

34,943,822

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a)

490,433

36,316,564

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

98,697

3,435,643

IBM Corp.

350,241

67,088,664

Paychex, Inc.

3,587,887

111,726,801

The Western Union Co.

399,400

5,435,834

 

258,947,328

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.4%

Applied Materials, Inc.

1,457,200

16,670,368

 

Shares

Value

KLA-Tencor Corp.

382,148

$ 18,251,388

Siliconware Precision Industries Co. Ltd. sponsored ADR

2,523,619

13,476,125

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. sponsored ADR

1,698,500

29,146,260

 

77,544,141

Software - 0.8%

CA Technologies, Inc.

401,419

8,823,190

Microsoft Corp.

1,409,200

37,667,916

 

46,491,106

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

499,389,221

MATERIALS - 0.7%

Chemicals - 0.3%

Eastman Chemical Co.

202,500

13,780,125

Monsanto Co.

15,100

1,429,215

PPG Industries, Inc.

50

6,768

 

15,216,108

Metals & Mining - 0.4%

ArcelorMittal SA Class A unit (f)

248,103

4,334,359

Commercial Metals Co.

668,471

9,933,479

Nucor Corp.

190,500

8,225,790

 

22,493,628

TOTAL MATERIALS

37,709,736

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 4.2%

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 3.4%

AT&T, Inc.

2,248,159

75,785,440

CenturyLink, Inc.

290,455

11,362,600

Verizon Communications, Inc.

2,362,108

102,208,413

 

189,356,453

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.8%

Vodafone Group PLC

18,076,746

45,503,974

TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

234,860,427

UTILITIES - 4.8%

Electric Utilities - 3.3%

Duke Energy Corp.

364,343

23,245,083

Edison International

133,500

6,032,865

FirstEnergy Corp.

671,210

28,029,730

NextEra Energy, Inc.

527,480

36,496,341

Northeast Utilities

356,400

13,928,112

PPL Corp.

1,975,734

56,565,264

Southern Co.

542,934

23,243,005

 

187,540,400

Multi-Utilities - 1.5%

CMS Energy Corp.

118,500

2,889,030

GDF Suez

327,900

6,753,449

National Grid PLC

1,814,100

20,806,672

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

UTILITIES - continued

Multi-Utilities - continued

PG&E Corp.

455,105

$ 18,286,119

Sempra Energy

468,200

33,214,108

 

81,949,378

TOTAL UTILITIES

269,489,778

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $4,571,987,376)


5,152,076,361

Preferred Stocks - 2.1%

 

 

 

 

Convertible Preferred Stocks - 1.6%

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 0.3%

Automobiles - 0.2%

General Motors Co. 4.75%

270,890

11,954,376

Media - 0.1%

Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. 5.25%

5,300

5,618,000

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

17,572,376

FINANCIALS - 0.3%

Commercial Banks - 0.2%

Huntington Bancshares, Inc. 8.50%

9,000

11,070,000

Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.1%

Health Care REIT, Inc. Series I, 6.50%

107,400

6,138,576

TOTAL FINANCIALS

17,208,576

HEALTH CARE - 0.3%

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.1%

Alere, Inc. 3.00%

27,680

5,124,675

Health Care Providers & Services - 0.2%

HealthSouth Corp. Series A 6.50%

8,800

9,130,000

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

14,254,675

INDUSTRIALS - 0.3%

Aerospace & Defense - 0.2%

United Technologies Corp. 7.50%

227,600

12,679,596

Professional Services - 0.1%

Nielsen Holdings B.V. 6.25%

108,600

6,098,563

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

18,778,159

UTILITIES - 0.4%

Electric Utilities - 0.4%

NextEra Energy, Inc.:

5.889%

142,307

7,111,081

Series E, 5.599%

152,100

7,582,185

 

Shares

Value

PPL Corp. 8.75%

120,100

$ 6,467,385

 

21,160,651

TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS

88,974,437

Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.5%

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 0.1%

Automobiles - 0.1%

Volkswagen AG

18,318

4,203,046

FINANCIALS - 0.4%

Consumer Finance - 0.4%

Ally Financial, Inc. 7.00% (g)

20,572

20,109,130

Diversified Financial Services - 0.0%

GMAC Capital Trust I Series 2, 8.125%

30,803

820,900

TOTAL FINANCIALS

20,930,030

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS

25,133,076

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $108,780,245)


114,107,513

Corporate Bonds - 3.9%

 

Principal Amount (e)

 

Convertible Bonds - 3.5%

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 0.2%

Automobiles - 0.2%

Volkswagen International Finance NV 5.5% 11/9/15 (g)

EUR

6,400,000

9,322,015

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.0%

MGM Mirage, Inc. 4.25% 4/15/15

2,840,000

2,996,200

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

12,318,215

ENERGY - 0.5%

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.5%

Amyris, Inc. 3% 2/27/17 (k)

1,383,000

965,901

Chesapeake Energy Corp. 2.5% 5/15/37

5,970,000

5,281,062

Massey Energy Co. 3.25% 8/1/15

7,810,000

7,517,125

Peabody Energy Corp. 4.75% 12/15/66

5,610,000

5,403,131

Western Refining, Inc. 5.75% 6/15/14

2,660,000

7,787,150

 

26,954,369

FINANCIALS - 0.1%

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 0.1%

MGIC Investment Corp. 9% 4/1/63 (d)(g)

10,438,000

4,644,910

Corporate Bonds - continued

 

Principal Amount (e)

Value

Convertible Bonds - continued

HEALTH CARE - 0.5%

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.2%

Medtronic, Inc. 1.625% 4/15/13

$ 3,130,000

$ 3,139,390

Teleflex, Inc. 3.875% 8/1/17

4,650,000

5,942,235

 

9,081,625

Health Care Providers & Services - 0.3%

WellPoint, Inc. 2.75% 10/15/42 (g)

18,140,000

19,452,973

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

28,534,598

INDUSTRIALS - 0.4%

Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.2%

Covanta Holding Corp. 3.25% 6/1/14

11,710,000

14,184,323

Construction & Engineering - 0.2%

MasTec, Inc.:

4% 6/15/14

4,330,000

7,106,613

4.25% 12/15/14

1,300,000

2,201,875

 

9,308,488

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

23,492,811

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 1.4%

Communications Equipment - 0.1%

InterDigital, Inc. 2.5% 3/15/16

7,870,000

8,391,388

Computers & Peripherals - 0.2%

SanDisk Corp. 1.5% 8/15/17

9,260,000

10,747,341

Internet Software & Services - 0.1%

VeriSign, Inc. 3.25% 8/15/37

4,410,000

5,562,113

IT Services - 0.1%

CACI International, Inc. 2.125% 5/1/14

5,500,000

6,208,400

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.5%

GT Advanced Technologies, Inc. 3% 10/1/17

9,970,000

7,253,175

Intel Corp. 3.25% 8/1/39

4,770,000

5,599,026

Microchip Technology, Inc. 2.125% 12/15/37

2,500,000

3,165,750

Micron Technology, Inc. 3.125% 5/1/32 (g)

8,190,000

7,975,013

Novellus Systems, Inc. 2.625% 5/15/41

2,680,000

3,336,600

 

27,329,564

Software - 0.4%

Nuance Communications, Inc. 2.75% 11/1/31

18,770,000

20,377,181

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

78,615,987

 

 

Principal Amount (e)

Value

MATERIALS - 0.2%

Metals & Mining - 0.2%

Goldcorp, Inc. 2% 8/1/14

$ 5,170,000

$ 5,699,925

Newmont Mining Corp. 1.25% 7/15/14

4,640,000

5,460,700

 

11,160,625

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 0.2%

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.2%

Clearwire Communications LLC/Clearwire Finance, Inc. 8.25% 12/1/40 (g)

8,630,000

9,460,638

TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS

195,182,153

Nonconvertible Bonds - 0.4%

CONSUMER STAPLES - 0.2%

Food & Staples Retailing - 0.2%

Rite Aid Corp.:

9.25% 3/15/20

1,705,000

1,807,300

9.5% 6/15/17

8,000,000

8,360,000

Tops Markets LLC 8.875% 12/15/17 (g)

770,000

795,025

 

10,962,325

FINANCIALS - 0.1%

Consumer Finance - 0.0%

GMAC LLC 8% 11/1/31

1,680,000

2,129,400

Diversified Financial Services - 0.1%

Goldman Sachs Capital II 4% (h)(i)

7,850,000

6,131,478

TOTAL FINANCIALS

8,260,878

MATERIALS - 0.1%

Paper & Forest Products - 0.1%

AbitibiBowater, Inc. 10.25% 10/15/18

3,141,000

3,596,445

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 0.0%

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.0%

Clearwire Communications LLC/Clearwire Finance, Inc. 12% 12/1/15 (g)

1,230,000

1,322,250

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE BONDS

24,141,898

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS

(Cost $212,090,477)


219,324,051

Floating Rate Loans - 0.1%

 

Principal Amount (e)

Value

FINANCIALS - 0.1%

Insurance - 0.1%

Asurion Corp. Tranche 2LN, term loan 9% 5/24/19 (i)

$ 2,468,726

$ 2,524,272

TOTAL FLOATING RATE LOANS

(Cost $2,446,762)


2,524,272

Money Market Funds - 2.8%

Shares

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.18% (b)

97,659,539

97,659,539

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.18% (b)(c)

60,704,125

60,704,125

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $158,363,664)


158,363,664

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 100.9%

(Cost $5,053,668,524)

5,646,395,861

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.9)%

(48,011,437)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 5,598,384,424

Currency Abbreviations

EUR

-

European Monetary Unit

Legend

(a) Non-income producing

(b) Affiliated fund that is available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.

(c) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.

(d) Non-income producing - Security is in default.

(e) Amount is stated in United States dollars unless otherwise noted.

(f) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.

(g) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $73,081,954 or 1.3% of net assets.

(h) Security is perpetual in nature with no stated maturity date.

(i) Coupon rates for floating and adjustable rate securities reflect the rates in effect at period end.

(j) Investment is owned by an entity that is treated as a corporation for U.S. tax purposes which is owned by the Fund.

(k) Restricted securities - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $19,292,189 or 0.3% of net assets.

Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows:

Security

Acquisition Date

Acquisition Cost

Amyris, Inc. 3% 2/27/17

2/27/12

$ 1,383,000

Beazer Pre-Owned Rental Homes, Inc.

5/3/12 - 10/23/12

$ 5,156,000

New Academy Holding Co. LLC unit

8/1/11

$ 13,406,880

(l) Security or a portion of the security purchased on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis.

Affiliated Central Funds

Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 235,486

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

1,334,732

Total

$ 1,570,218

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2012, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the tables below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:

Description

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Investments in Securities:

Equities:

Consumer Discretionary

$ 505,568,354

$ 482,577,020

$ 9,821,046

$ 13,170,288

Consumer Staples

565,801,288

549,370,087

16,431,201

-

Energy

731,834,900

729,159,458

2,675,442

-

Financials

1,087,909,397

1,008,511,328

74,242,069

5,156,000

Health Care

747,954,109

701,199,799

46,754,310

-

Industrials

564,506,013

529,346,071

35,159,942

-

Information Technology

499,389,221

499,389,221

-

-

Materials

37,709,736

37,709,736

-

-

Telecommunication Services

234,860,427

189,356,453

45,503,974

-

Utilities

290,650,429

249,511,842

41,138,587

-

Corporate Bonds

219,324,051

-

219,324,051

-

Floating Rate Loans

2,524,272

-

2,524,272

-

Money Market Funds

158,363,664

158,363,664

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 5,646,395,861

$ 5,134,494,679

$ 493,574,894

$ 18,326,288

The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended December 31, 2012. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:

Transfers

Total

Level 1 to Level 2

$ 110,995,962

Level 2 to Level 1

$ 0

Distribution of investments by country or territory of incorporation, as a percentage of total net assets, is as follows. (Unaudited)

United States of America

86.8%

United Kingdom

6.1%

Ireland

1.2%

Canada

1.2%

Switzerland

1.2%

Others (Individually Less Than 1%)

3.5%

 

100.0%

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $59,362,021) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $4,895,304,860)

$ 5,488,032,197

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $158,363,664)

158,363,664

 

Total Investments (cost $5,053,668,524)

 

$ 5,646,395,861

Cash

 

10,839,603

Receivable for investments sold

20,362,644

Receivable for fund shares sold

2,536,878

Dividends receivable

11,228,905

Interest receivable

1,293,297

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

152,056

Prepaid expenses

15,547

Other receivables

1,078,619

Total assets

5,693,903,410

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

 

Regular delivery

$ 17,292,231

Delayed delivery

10,726,282

Payable for fund shares redeemed

3,408,561

Accrued management fee

2,128,294

Distribution and service plan fees payable

354,970

Other affiliated payables

523,916

Other payables and accrued expenses

380,607

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

60,704,125

Total liabilities

95,518,986

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 5,598,384,424

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 5,036,587,854

Distributions in excess of net investment income

(131,517)

Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

(30,820,406)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

592,748,493

Net Assets

$ 5,598,384,424

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Initial Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($3,461,083,262 ÷ 173,545,167 shares)

$ 19.94

 

 

 

Service Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($350,493,485 ÷ 17,636,031 shares)

$ 19.87

 

 

 

Service Class 2:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,560,856,143 ÷ 79,545,418 shares)

$ 19.62

 

 

 

Service Class 2R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($5,640,342 ÷ 288,875 shares)

$ 19.53

 

 

 

Investor Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($220,311,192 ÷ 11,078,936 shares)

$ 19.89

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Statement of Operations

  

Year ended December 31, 2012

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 183,287,566

Interest

 

10,369,788

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

1,570,218

Total income

 

195,227,572

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 25,636,897

Transfer agent fees

4,132,359

Distribution and service plan fees

4,313,822

Accounting and security lending fees

1,115,612

Custodian fees and expenses

117,770

Independent trustees' compensation

37,915

Appreciation in deferred trustee compensation account

270

Audit

83,367

Legal

28,362

Interest

310

Miscellaneous

56,276

Total expenses before reductions

35,522,960

Expense reductions

(491,839)

35,031,121

Net investment income (loss)

160,196,451

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

225,837,510

Foreign currency transactions

23,917

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

225,861,427

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

499,557,639

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

30,257

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

499,587,896

Net gain (loss)

725,449,323

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 885,645,774

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
December 31,
2012

Year ended
December 31,
2011

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 160,196,451

$ 137,582,764

Net realized gain (loss)

225,861,427

336,648,895

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

499,587,896

(414,416,618)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

885,645,774

59,815,041

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(160,836,253)

(135,446,653)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(361,842,958)

-

Total distributions

(522,679,211)

(135,446,653)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

(98,030,068)

(594,372,345)

Redemption fees

2,080

2,327

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

264,938,575

(670,001,630)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

5,333,445,849

6,003,447,479

End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $131,517 and distributions in excess of net investment income of $132,585, respectively)

$ 5,598,384,424

$ 5,333,445,849

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Initial Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 18.69

$ 19.02

$ 16.81

$ 13.18

$ 23.91

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .59

.48

.30

.33

.47

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.59

(.31)

2.24

3.64

(10.67)

Total from investment operations

  3.18

.17

2.54

3.97

(10.20)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.63) H

(.50)

(.33)

(.34)

(.51)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (1.30) H

-

-

-

(.02)

Total distributions

  (1.93)

(.50)

(.33)

(.34)

(.53)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 19.94

$ 18.69

$ 19.02

$ 16.81

$ 13.18

Total Return A, B

  17.31%

.97%

15.15%

30.21%

(42.65)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .55%

.56%

.56%

.58%

.57%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .55%

.55%

.55%

.58%

.57%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .54%

.54%

.55%

.58%

.57%

Net investment income (loss)

  2.94%

2.48%

1.71%

2.29%

2.37%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 3,461,083

$ 3,345,762

$ 3,798,310

$ 3,771,733

$ 3,322,799

Portfolio turnover rate E

  48%

96%

29%

29%

34%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

Financial Highlights - Service Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 18.63

$ 18.96

$ 16.75

$ 13.14

$ 23.82

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .57

.46

.28

.31

.44

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.57

(.31)

2.24

3.63

(10.62)

Total from investment operations

  3.14

.15

2.52

3.94

(10.18)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.60) H

(.48)

(.31)

(.33)

(.48)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (1.30) H

-

-

-

(.02)

Total distributions

  (1.90)

(.48)

(.31)

(.33)

(.50)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 19.87

$ 18.63

$ 18.96

$ 16.75

$ 13.14

Total Return A, B

  17.19%

.86%

15.09%

30.03%

(42.70)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .65%

.66%

.66%

.68%

.67%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .65%

.66%

.65%

.68%

.67%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .64%

.64%

.65%

.68%

.67%

Net investment income (loss)

  2.84%

2.38%

1.61%

2.19%

2.27%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 350,493

$ 347,999

$ 414,431

$ 430,383

$ 405,082

Portfolio turnover rate E

  48%

96%

29%

29%

34%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Service Class 2

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 18.41

$ 18.75

$ 16.57

$ 13.00

$ 23.57

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .53

.42

.25

.29

.41

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.55

(.31)

2.21

3.58

(10.50)

Total from investment operations

  3.08

.11

2.46

3.87

(10.09)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.57) H

(.45)

(.28)

(.30)

(.46)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (1.30) H

-

-

-

(.02)

Total distributions

  (1.87)

(.45)

(.28)

(.30)

(.48)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 19.62

$ 18.41

$ 18.75

$ 16.57

$ 13.00

Total Return A, B

  17.05%

.66%

14.92%

29.88%

(42.81)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .80%

.81%

.81%

.83%

.82%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .80%

.81%

.80%

.83%

.82%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .79%

.80%

.80%

.83%

.82%

Net investment income (loss)

  2.69%

2.23%

1.46%

2.04%

2.12%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,560,856

$ 1,457,230

$ 1,619,356

$ 1,558,421

$ 1,321,569

Portfolio turnover rate E

  48%

96%

29%

29%

34%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

Financial Highlights - Service Class 2R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 18.34

$ 18.66

$ 16.49

$ 12.93

$ 23.44

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .53

.42

.25

.28

.41

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.54

(.30)

2.20

3.58

(10.45)

Total from investment operations

  3.07

.12

2.45

3.86

(10.04)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.58) H

(.44)

(.28)

(.30)

(.45)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (1.30) H

-

-

-

(.02)

Total distributions

  (1.88)

(.44)

(.28)

(.30)

(.47)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 19.53

$ 18.34

$ 18.66

$ 16.49

$ 12.93

Total Return A, B

  17.05%

.70%

14.90%

29.95%

(42.82)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .80%

.81%

.81%

.83%

.82%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .80%

.80%

.80%

.83%

.82%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .79%

.79%

.80%

.83%

.81%

Net investment income (loss)

  2.69%

2.23%

1.46%

2.04%

2.12%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 5,640

$ 3,956

$ 5,405

$ 5,259

$ 5,339

Portfolio turnover rate E

  48%

96%

29%

29%

34%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Investor Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 18.64

$ 18.97

$ 16.77

$ 13.15

$ 23.85

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .57

.46

.28

.31

.44

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.59

(.31)

2.23

3.64

(10.63)

Total from investment operations

  3.16

.15

2.51

3.95

(10.19)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.61) H

(.48)

(.31)

(.33)

(.49)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (1.30) H

-

-

-

(.02)

Total distributions

  (1.91)

(.48)

(.31)

(.33)

(.51)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 19.89

$ 18.64

$ 18.97

$ 16.77

$ 13.15

Total Return A, B

  17.27%

.89%

15.04%

30.09%

(42.71)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .64%

.64%

.65%

.68%

.66%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .64%

.64%

.64%

.68%

.66%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .63%

.63%

.64%

.68%

.66%

Net investment income (loss)

  2.85%

2.39%

1.62%

2.19%

2.28%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 220,311

$ 178,499

$ 165,946

$ 147,358

$ 122,483

Portfolio turnover rate E

  48%

96%

29%

29%

34%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended December 31, 2012

1. Organization.

VIP Equity-Income Portfolio (the Fund) is a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Shares of the Fund may only be purchased by insurance companies for the purpose of funding variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts. The Fund offers the following classes of shares: Initial Class shares, Service Class shares, Service Class 2 shares, Service Class 2R shares and Investor Class shares. All classes have equal rights and voting privileges, except for matters affecting a single class. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of FMR.

A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.

3. Significant Accounting Policies.

The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:

Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board), the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the FMR Fair Value Committee (the Committee), in accordance with procedures adopted by the Fund's Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and is responsible for approving and reporting to the Board all fair value determinations.

The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:

Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)

Level 3 - unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)

Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:

Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when significant market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities are used and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For restricted equity securities and private placements where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

Debt securities, including restricted securities, are valued based on evaluated prices received from third party pricing vendors or from brokers who make markets in such securities. For corporate bonds and floating rate loans, pricing vendors utilize matrix pricing which considers yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type as well as broker-supplied prices and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. When independent prices are unavailable or unreliable, debt securities may be valued utilizing pricing methodologies which consider similar factors that would be used by third party pricing vendors. These are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy but may be Level 3 depending on the circumstances.

Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of December 31, 2012, including information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.

Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Fund estimates the components of distributions received that may be considered return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

Expenses. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.

Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), independent Trustees may elect to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in a cross-section of Fidelity funds, are marked-to-market and remain in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required. As of December 31, 2012, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. A fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.

Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences resulted in distribution reclassifications.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences will reverse in a subsequent period.

Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, market discount, partnerships, deferred trustees compensation, equity-debt classifications and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.

The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 913,072,586

Gross unrealized depreciation

(352,279,531)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 560,793,055

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 5,085,602,806

The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 15,802,676

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

$ 560,814,211

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

December 31, 2012

December 31, 2011

Ordinary Income

$ 250,126,867

$ 135,446,653

Long-term Capital Gains

272,552,344

-

Total

$ 522,679,211

$ 135,446,653

Trading (Redemption) Fees. Service Class 2R shares held by investors less than 60 days are subject to a redemption fee equal to 1% of the net asset value of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

Delayed Delivery Transactions and When-Issued Securities. During the period, the Fund transacted in securities on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis. Payment and delivery may take place after the customary settlement period for that security. The price of the underlying securities and the date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The securities purchased on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis are identified as such in the Fund's Schedule of Investments. The Fund may receive compensation for interest forgone in the purchase of a delayed delivery or when-issued security. With respect to purchase commitments, the Fund identifies securities as segregated in its records with a value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. Losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract's terms, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic, or other factors.

Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

Loans and Other Direct Debt Instruments. The Fund invests in direct debt instruments which are interests in amounts owed to lenders by corporate or other borrowers. These instruments may be in the form of loans, trade claims or other receivables and may include standby financing commitments such as revolving credit facilities that obligate the Fund to supply additional cash to the borrower on demand. Loans may be acquired through assignment or participation, or may be made directly to a borrower. The Fund may be contractually obligated to receive approval from the agent bank and/or borrower prior to the sale of these loans. The Fund did not have any unfunded loan commitments, which are contractual obligations for future funding, at period end.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $2,624,731,579 and $3,119,270,452, respectively.

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. FMR and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .20% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .26% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the period, the total annual management fee rate was .46% of the Fund's average net assets.

Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate 12b-1 Plans for each Service Class of shares. Each Service Class pays Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a service fee. For the period, the service fee is based on an annual rate of .10% of Service Class' average net assets and .25% of Service Class 2's and Service Class 2R's average net assets.

For the period, total fees, all of which were re-allowed to insurance companies for the distribution of shares and providing shareholder support services were as follows:

Service Class

$ 356,215

Service Class 2

3,944,855

Service Class 2 R

12,752

 

$ 4,313,822

Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of FMR, is the Fund's transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing agent. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee with respect to each class. Each class (with the exception of Investor Class) pays a transfer agent fee, excluding out of pocket expenses, equal to an annual rate of .07% of average net assets. Investor Class pays a monthly asset-based transfer agent fee of .15% of average net assets. In addition, FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of .0038% of average net assets for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, transfer agent fees for each class, including printing and out of pocket expenses, were as follows:

Initial Class

$ 2,447,720

Service Class

251,499

Service Class 2

1,115,763

Service Class 2R

3,565

Investor Class

313,812

 

$ 4,132,359

Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of FMR, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions.

Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $43,530 for the period.

Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. The Fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:

Borrower or Lender

Average
Loan Balance

Weighted Average Interest Rate

Interest
Expense

Borrower

$ 13,168,000

.42%

$ 310

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by FMR or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $15,155 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

7. Security Lending - continued

securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund could experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of securities loaned to FCM at period end was $3,719,304. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $1,334,732, including $22,896 from securities loaned to FCM.

8. Expense Reductions.

Many of the brokers with whom FMR places trades on behalf of the Fund provided services to the Fund in addition to trade execution. These services included payments of certain expenses on behalf of the Fund totaling $491,559 for the period. In addition, through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, these credits reduced the Fund's custody expenses by $280.

9. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

From net investment income

 

 

Initial Class

$ 101,791,140

$ 87,368,043

Service Class

9,989,279

8,664,568

Service Class 2

42,628,835

34,838,681

Service Class 2R

156,403

92,819

Investor Class

6,270,596

4,482,542

Total

$ 160,836,253

$ 135,446,653

From net realized gain

 

 

Initial Class

$ 222,187,565

$ -

Service Class

22,886,320

-

Service Class 2

103,060,364

-

Service Class 2R

339,927

-

Investor Class

13,368,782

-

Total

$ 361,842,958

$ -

10. Share Transactions.

Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Initial Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

3,870,932

4,371,165

$ 77,988,279

$ 84,316,162

Reinvestment of distributions

16,250,583

4,832,303

323,978,705

87,368,043

Shares redeemed

(25,610,108)

(29,859,019)

(515,027,646)

(577,640,149)

Net increase (decrease)

(5,488,593)

(20,655,551)

$ (113,060,662)

$ (405,955,944)

Service Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

779,349

732,651

$ 15,549,373

$ 13,967,159

Reinvestment of distributions

1,655,419

480,564

32,875,599

8,664,568

Shares redeemed

(3,480,467)

(4,390,826)

(69,732,701)

(85,219,322)

Net increase (decrease)

(1,045,699)

(3,177,611)

$ (21,307,729)

$ (62,587,595)

Service Class 2

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

9,943,946

6,218,448

$ 192,585,015

$ 117,730,568

Reinvestment of distributions

7,428,210

1,955,033

145,689,199

34,838,681

Shares redeemed

(16,965,629)

(15,423,190)

(333,504,543)

(293,235,286)

Net increase (decrease)

406,527

(7,249,709)

$ 4,769,671

$ (140,666,037)

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10. Share Transactions - continued

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Service Class 2R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

121,840

65,572

$ 2,390,089

$ 1,282,023

Reinvestment of distributions

25,375

5,229

496,330

92,819

Shares redeemed

(74,064)

(144,784)

(1,477,846)

(2,656,411)

Net increase (decrease)

73,151

(73,983)

$ 1,408,573

$ (1,281,569)

Investor Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,569,001

1,692,332

$ 31,601,024

$ 32,847,466

Reinvestment of distributions

986,760

248,478

19,639,378

4,482,542

Shares redeemed

(1,052,779)

(1,110,397)

(21,080,323)

(21,211,208)

Net increase (decrease)

1,502,982

830,413

$ 30,160,079

$ 16,118,800

11. Other.

The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

At the end of the period, FMR or its affiliates were the owners of record of 12% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund and one otherwise unaffiliated shareholder was the owner of record of 18% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Variable Insurance Products Fund and the Shareholders of VIP Equity-Income Portfolio:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of VIP Equity-Income Portfolio (a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund) at December 31, 2012, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the VIP Equity-Income Portfolio's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 14, 2013

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Trustees and Officers

The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board, and executive officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for James C. Curvey, each of the Trustees oversees 234 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate. Mr. Curvey oversees 452 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate.

The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) (Independent Trustee), shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. The executive officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer and Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.

Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Fund's Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.

In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.

Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.

Fidelity funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's equity and high income funds and another Board oversees Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, and asset allocation funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity funds overseen by each Board.

The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with FMR to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. For example, a working group comprised of Independent Trustees and FMR has worked and continues to work to review the Fidelity funds' valuation-related activities, reporting and risk management. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of FMR's risk management program for the Fidelity funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Fund's Trustees."

Annual Report

The fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.

Interested Trustees*:

Correspondence intended for each Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

James C. Curvey (77)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2007

Mr. Curvey is Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of certain Trusts. Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee (2007-present) of other investment companies advised by FMR. Mr. Curvey is a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present) and Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (2007-present). Mr. Curvey is also Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC. In addition, Mr. Curvey serves as an Overseer for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Trustees of Villanova University. Previously, Mr. Curvey was the Vice Chairman (2006-2007) and Director (2000-2007) of FMR Corp.

Ronald P. O'Hanley (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Mr. O'Hanley is Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), President of Fidelity Asset Management and Corporate Services and a member of Fidelity's Executive Committee (2010-present). Previously, Mr. O'Hanley served as President and Chief Executive Officer of BNY Mellon Asset Management (2007-2010). Mr. O'Hanley also served as Vice Chairman of Bank New York Mellon Corp. and a member of that firm's Executive Committee. Prior to the 2007 merger of The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial Corporation, he was Vice Chairman of Mellon Financial Corporation and President and Chief Executive Officer of Mellon Asset Management. He joined Mellon in February 1997. Mr. O'Hanley currently serves as Chairman of the Boston Public Library Foundation Board of Directors and sits on the Board of Directors of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the Board of Trustees of the Marine Biological Laboratory and the Advisory Board of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Administration at Syracuse University. Mr. O'Hanley also chairs the Council on Asset Management for the Financial Services Roundtable and is a member of the Board of Directors of Institutional Investor's U.S. Institute.

* Trustees have been determined to be "Interested Trustees" by virtue of, among other things, their affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Independent Trustees:

Correspondence intended for each Independent Trustee (that is, the Trustees other than the Interested Trustees) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

Dennis J. Dirks (64)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), and as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-present) and Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children's Services, Inc. (2009-present).

Alan J. Lacy (59)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Lacy serves as Senior Adviser (2007-present) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity). Mr. Lacy also served as Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail). In addition, Mr. Lacy serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes, 2010-present), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2012-present), The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-present), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). Mr. Lacy is a member of the Board of Trustees of The National Parks Conservation Association (2006-present). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association (2008-2011) and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).

Ned C. Lautenbach (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2000

Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as the Lead Director of the Eaton Corporation Board of Directors (diversified industrial, 1997-present). Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, Florida (2012-present) and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach was a Partner/Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007).

Joseph Mauriello (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a Director of the Hamilton Funds of the Bank of New York (2006-2007) and of Arcadia Resources Inc. (health care services and products, 2007-2012).

Robert W. Selander (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Previously, Mr. Selander served as a Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds (2011), Executive Vice Chairman (2010), Chief Executive Officer (2009-2010), and President and Chief Executive Officer (1997-2009) of Mastercard, Inc.

Cornelia M. Small (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.

William S. Stavropoulos (73)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2001

Mr. Stavropoulos is Vice Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is a Director of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals, Chairman from 2010-May 2012 and Lead Director from May 2012-present), Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions, 2008-present), Maersk Inc. (industrial conglomerate), and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-present), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012).

David M. Thomas (63)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011). In addition, Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), and as a member of the Board of Directors of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication, 2004-present).

Michael E. Wiley (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-present). Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of Tesoro Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-present), and a Director of Bill Barrett Corporation (exploration and production, 2005-present). In addition, Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), as a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), as an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004), and as Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005).

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Advisory Board Members and Executive Officers:

Correspondence intended for David A. Rosow and Garnett A. Smith may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for each executive officer and Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupation

Peter S. Lynch (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2003

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).

David A. Rosow (70)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of International Golf Group, Inc. (golf course development, 1989-present). Previously, Mr. Rosow served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rosow & Company, Inc. (private investment company, 1989-2011), a Lead Director of Hudson United Bancorp (2001-2006) and as a Director of TD Banknorth (1996-2006). In addition, Mr. Rosow is a member (2008-present) and President (2009-present) of the Town Council of Palm Beach, Florida.

Garnett A. Smith (65)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith is a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-present).

Kenneth B. Robins (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Robins also serves as President and Treasurer (2010-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2009-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds (2005-2008) and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2006-2008).

Bruce T. Herring (47)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2006

Vice President of certain Equity Funds. Mr. Herring also serves as President of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), Chief Investment Officer and Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2010-present) and Group Chief Investment Officer of FMR. Previously, Mr. Herring served as Vice President (2005-2006) and Senior Vice President (2006-2007) of Fidelity Management & Research Company, Vice President of FMR Co., Inc. (2001-2007) and as a portfolio manager for Fidelity U.S. Equity Funds.

Brian B. Hogan (48)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President of Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hogan also serves as President of FMR's Equity Division (2009-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Senior Vice President, Equity Research of FMR (2006-2009) and as a portfolio manager.

Scott C. Goebel (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Goebel also serves as Secretary of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2010-present) and Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC) (2010-present); Secretary and CLO of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present); General Counsel, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of FMR (2008-present) and FMR Co., Inc. (2008-present); employed by FMR LLC or an affiliate (2001-present); Chief Legal Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (2008-present) and Assistant Secretary of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (2008-present), and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Goebel served as Assistant Secretary of FIMM (2008-2010), FRAC (2008-2010), and the Funds (2007-2008) and as Vice President and Secretary of Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) (2005-2007).

William C. Coffey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Secretary of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Coffey also serves as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).

Elizabeth Paige Baumann (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2012-present), Chief AML Officer of FMR LLC (2012-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as Vice President and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012).

Christine Reynolds (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Chief Financial Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Reynolds became President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) in August 2008. Ms. Reynolds served as Chief Operating Officer of FPCMS (2007-2008). Previously, Ms. Reynolds served as President, Treasurer, and Anti-Money Laundering officer of the Fidelity funds (2004-2007).

Joseph A. Hanlon (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hanlon serves as Compliance Officer of FMR, FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC), Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), and Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2009-present), as Senior Vice President of the Fidelity Asset Management Division (2009-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

Joseph F. Zambello (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Zambello is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Zambello served as Vice President of FMR's Program Management Group (2009-2011) and Vice President of the Transfer Agent Oversight Group (2005-2009).

Adrien E. Deberghes (45)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Deberghes also serves as Vice President (2011-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2010-present) of other Fidelity funds, and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005).

Stephen Sadoski (41)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Sadoski also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Sadoski served as Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2013), an assistant chief accountant in the Division of Investment Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (2009-2012) and as a senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (1997-2009).

Stacie Smith (38)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Smith is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (1996-2009).

Stephanie J. Dorsey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Dorsey also serves as President and Treasurer (2013-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2012-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Dorsey served as Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013), Treasurer (2004-2008) of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds and Vice President (2004-2008) of JPMorgan Chase Bank.

John R. Hebble (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hebble also serves as President (2011-present), Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Hebble served as President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013).

Gary W. Ryan (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Ryan is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Ryan served as Vice President of Fund Reporting in Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (1999-2005).

Jonathan Davis (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Davis is also Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II and Fidelity Commonwealth Trust II. Mr. Davis is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2003-2010).

Annual Report


Distributions (Unaudited)

The Board of Trustees of VIP Equity-Income Portfolio voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities:

 

Pay Date

Record Date

Capital Gains

Initial Class

02/08/2013

02/08/2013

$0.058

Service Class

02/08/2013

02/08/2013

$0.058

Service Class 2

02/08/2013

02/08/2013

$0.058

Investor Class

02/08/2013

02/08/2013

$0.058

The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended December 31, 2012 $131,076,317, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.

Initial Class designates 51% and 52%; Service Class designates 52% and 52%; Service Class 2 designates 54% and 52%; and Investor Class designates 52% and 52% of the dividends distributed on December 14 and December 27, respectively during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders.

Annual Report


Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

VIP Equity-Income Portfolio

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. The Board, assisted by the advice of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel, requests and considers a broad range of information relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Contracts throughout the year.

The Board meets regularly and, at each of its meetings, considers factors that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts, including the services and support provided to the fund and its shareholders. The Board has established various standing committees, each composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees with varying backgrounds, to which the Board has assigned specific subject matter responsibilities in order to enhance effective decision-making by the Board. The Board, acting directly and through its Committees, requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to consider matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through ad hoc joint committees to discuss certain matters relevant to the Fidelity funds.

At its July 2012 meeting, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined to renew the fund's Advisory Contracts. In reaching its determination, the Board considered all factors it believed relevant, including (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio relative to peer funds; (iii) the total costs of the services to be provided by and the profits to be realized by Fidelity from its relationship with the fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale exist and would be realized as the fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of fund shareholders.

In considering whether to renew the Advisory Contracts for the fund, the Board reached a determination, with the assistance of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel and through the exercise of its business judgment, that the renewal of the Advisory Contracts is in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts is fair and reasonable. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor, but rather was based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information provided to the Board at its meetings throughout the year. The Board, in reaching its determination to renew the Advisory Contracts, is aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual funds offered by Fidelity's competitors, and that the fund's shareholders, who have the opportunity to review and weigh the disclosure provided by the fund in its prospectus and other public disclosures, have chosen to invest in this fund, managed by Fidelity.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, FMR, and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel, and also considered the fund's investment objective, strategies, and related investment philosophy. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the portfolio manager compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board also noted that FMR has continued to increase the resources devoted to non-U.S. offices, including expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization. The Board noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities that allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and guarantors. The Board also believes that Fidelity's investment professionals have sufficient access to global information and data so as to provide competitive investment results over time, and that those professionals also have access to sophisticated tools that permit them to assess portfolio construction and risk and performance attribution characteristics continuously, as well as to transmit new information and research conclusions rapidly around the world. Additionally, in its deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading and risk management capabilities and resources, which are an integral part of the investment management process.

Shareholder and Administrative Services. The Board considered (i) the nature, extent, quality, and cost of advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by the Investment Advisers and their affiliates under the Advisory Contracts and under separate agreements covering transfer agency, pricing and bookkeeping, and securities lending services for the fund; (ii) the nature and extent of the supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians and subcustodians; and (iii) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the fund's compliance policies and procedures. The Board also reviewed the allocation of fund brokerage, including allocations to brokers affiliated with the Investment Advisers, the use of brokerage commissions to pay fund expenses, and the use of "soft" commission dollars to pay for research services.

The Board noted that the growth of fund assets over time across the complex allows Fidelity to reinvest in the development of services designed to enhance the value or convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information through telephone representatives and over the Internet, investor education materials and asset allocation tools, and the expanded availability of Fidelity Investor Centers.

Annual Report

Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fidelity fund, including the benefits of investing in a fund that is part of a large family of funds offering a variety of investment disciplines and providing a large variety of mutual fund investor services. The Board noted that Fidelity had taken, or had made recommendations that resulted in the Fidelity funds taking, a number of actions over the previous year that benefited particular funds, including (i) continuing to dedicate additional resources to investment research and support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) persisting in efforts to enhance Fidelity's research capabilities, in particular, international research; (iii) launching new funds and making other enhancements to meet client needs for global and income-oriented solutions; (iv) continuing to launch dedicated lower cost underlying funds to meet investment management's portfolio construction needs related to expanding underlying fund options, specifically for the Freedom Fund product lines; (v) adopting a "Stock Selector" sector neutral investment approach and employing a team of portfolio managers who are sector specialists to manage certain funds; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through the mergers of several funds into other funds; (vii) strengthening the Spartan Index Fund product line by adding new funds and/or new low-cost institutional share classes, restructuring fund expenses to accommodate new classes, and reducing investment minimums for certain classes of shares; (viii) modifying the eligibility criteria for Institutional Class shares to increase their appeal to government entities and charitable investors; and (ix) reducing certain transfer agent fee rates.

Investment Performance. The Board considered whether the fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective, as well as its record of compliance with its investment restrictions. It also reviewed the fund's absolute investment performance for each class, as well as the fund's relative investment performance for each class measured over multiple periods against (i) a broad-based securities market index, and (ii) a peer group of mutual funds deemed appropriate by Fidelity and reviewed by the Board. The following charts considered by the Board show, over the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2011, the cumulative total returns of Initial Class and Service Class 2 of the fund, the cumulative total returns of a broad-based securities market index ("benchmark"), and a range of cumulative total returns of a peer group of mutual funds identified by Lipper Inc. as having an investment objective similar to that of the fund. The returns of Initial Class and Service Class 2 show the performance of the highest and lowest performing classes, respectively (based on five-year performance). The box within each chart shows the 25th percentile return (top of box) and the 75th percentile return (bottom of box) of the peer group. Returns shown above the box are in the first quartile and returns shown below the box are in the fourth quartile. The percentage beaten numbers noted below each chart correspond to the percentile box and represent the percentage of funds in the peer group whose performance was equal to or lower than that of the class indicated.

VIP Equity-Income Portfolio

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The Board reviewed the fund's relative investment performance against its peer group and noted that the performance of Initial Class of the fund was in the third quartile for the one-year period, the first quartile for the three-year period, and the fourth quartile for the five-year period. The Board also noted that the investment performance of Initial Class of the fund compared favorably to its benchmark for all the periods shown. The Board considered that the variations in performance among the fund's classes reflect the variations in class expenses, which result in lower performance for higher expense classes. The Board also reviewed the fund's performance since inception as well as performance in the current year.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should benefit the fund's shareholders.

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. Combining Lipper investment objective categories aids the Board's management fee and total expense ratio comparisons by broadening the competitive group used for comparison and by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.

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Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods shown in the chart below. The group of Lipper funds used by the Board for management fee comparisons is referred to below as the "Total Mapped Group." The Total Mapped Group is broader than the Lipper peer group used by the Board for performance comparisons because the Total Mapped Group combines several Lipper investment objective categories while the Lipper peer group does not. The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to the total universe of comparable funds available to investors in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps. "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 12% means that 88% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to non-Fidelity funds similar in size to the fund within the Total Mapped Group. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee characteristics, subject to a minimum of 50 funds (or all funds in the Total Mapped Group if fewer than 50). Additional information, such as the ASPG quartile in which the fund's management fee ranked, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

VIP Equity-Income Portfolio

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2011.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the fund's management fee is fair and reasonable in light of the services that the fund receives and the other factors considered.

Total Expense Ratio. In its review of each class's total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each class ranked below its competitive median for 2011.

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. The Board noted the findings of the 2010 ad hoc joint committee (created with the board of other Fidelity funds), which reviewed and compared Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.

Based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the total expense ratio of each class of the fund was reasonable in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered.

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Costs of the Services and Profitability. The Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by Fidelity in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering and servicing the fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.

On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of Fidelity's methodologies used in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to allocation methodologies. After considering PwC's reports issued under the engagement and information provided by Fidelity, the Board concluded that while other allocation methods may also be reasonable, Fidelity's profitability methodologies are reasonable in all material respects.

The Board also reviewed Fidelity's non-fund businesses and fall-out benefits related to the mutual fund business as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from or be related to the fund's business.

The Board considered the costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by Fidelity in connection with the operation of the fund and was satisfied that the profitability was not excessive in the circumstances.

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR attains economies of scale in respect of the management and servicing of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds have appropriately benefited from such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale.

The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. FMR calculates the group fee rates based on a tiered asset "breakpoint" schedule that varies based on asset class. The Board considered that the group fee is designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total Fidelity fund assets increase, even if assets of any particular fund are unchanged or have declined, because some portion of Fidelity's costs are attributable to services provided to all Fidelity funds, and all funds benefit if those costs can be allocated among more assets. The Board concluded that, given the group fee structure, fund shareholders will benefit from lower management fees as assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that economies of scale, if any, are being appropriately shared between fund shareholders and Fidelity.

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including (i) fund performance trends, actions to be taken by FMR to improve certain funds' overall performance, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) the potential to further rationalize the Fidelity fund lineup with the possibility of achieving savings for the funds and Fidelity; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers and other key investment personnel; (iv) the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (v) the realization of fall-out benefits in certain Fidelity business units; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures, the potential impact of regulatory changes on such structures, and the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain funds; (vii) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (viii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and the possibility of implementing performance fee structures for additional funds; and (ix) the impact of net redemptions from the Fidelity funds.

Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited

Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc.

General Distributor

Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Smithfield, RI

Transfer and Service Agents

Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Fidelity Service Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Custodian

The Northern Trust Company
Chicago, IL

VIPEI-ANN-0213
1.540027.115

Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products:
Growth Portfolio - Service Class 2R

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December 31, 2012

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Contents

Performance

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How the fund has done over time.

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

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The Portfolio Manager's review of fund performance and strategy.

Shareholder Expense Example

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An example of shareholder expenses.

Investment Changes

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A summary of major shifts in the fund's investments over the past six months.

Investments

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A complete list of the fund's investments with their market values.

Financial Statements

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Statements of assets and liabilities, operations, and changes in net assets, as well as financial highlights.

Notes

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Notes to the financial statements.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Trustees and Officers

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Distributions

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

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Performance: The Bottom Line

Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of the class' distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund's total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. Performance numbers are net of all underlying fund operating expenses, but do not include any insurance charges imposed by your insurance company's separate account. If performance information included the effect of these additional charges, the total returns would have been lower. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.

Average Annual Total Returns

Periods ended December 31, 2012

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

VIP Growth Portfolio - Service Class 2R

14.41%

-0.91%

6.40%

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in VIP Growth Portfolio - Service Class 2R on December 31, 2002. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the Russell 3000® Growth Index performed over the same period.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global markets overcame a host of macroeconomic concerns in 2012 - related to the eurozone debt crisis, the strength and pace of the U.S. economic recovery, the U.S. fiscal debate and a slowdown in China's once-blistering growth - to post broad-based gains for the year, with more-economically sensitive asset classes leading the way. Investor sentiment improved as some of the uncertainties holding back the markets began to lift and the outlook brightened in the face of stimulative global monetary policies and modest inflationary pressures. Riskier assets such as stocks saw the biggest advances, with international equities edging their U.S. counterparts, thanks to an especially strong rally in the fourth quarter. Similarly, within fixed income, credit-sensitive sectors - including high-yield/investment-grade corporate bonds and emerging-markets debt - surged ahead of more-defensive U.S. investment-grade bonds amid strong demand for higher-risk, higher-yielding securities. Emerging signs of a rebounding U.S. economy lifted domestic stocks for most of the period, extending an uptrend that began in March 2009. The broad-based S&P 500® Index rose 16.00% for the 12 months, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index® gained 17.45% and the blue-chip-laden Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM added 10.24%. Foreign developed- and emerging-markets equities experienced periodic bouts of volatility this past year, but rode a strong second-half rally to finish ahead of their U.S. counterparts. The MSCI® ACWI® (All Country World Index) ex USA Index advanced 16.98% for the period. In an environment that favored higher-risk assets, U.S. investment-grade bonds managed only a 4.21% gain for 12 months, according to the Barclays® U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Among sectors that comprise the index, bonds with higher yields and on the riskier end of the spectrum led the way, with investment-grade credit advancing 9.37%, while ultra-safe U.S. Treasuries managed only a 1.99% advance and finished at the back of the pack. Meanwhile, high-yield bonds, as measured by The BofA Merrill LynchSM US High Yield Constrained Index, gained a hearty 15.55%. Foreign bonds showed positive results during the year, with emerging markets easily outpacing their major developed-markets counterparts. The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global surged 18.54%, while the Citigroup® Non-USD Group-of-Seven (G7) Equal Weighted Index logged a 7.10% gain.

Comments from Jason Weiner, Portfolio Manager of VIP Growth Portfolio: For the year ending December 31, 2012, the fund's share classes fell just short of the 15.21% gain of the Russell 3000® Growth Index. (For specific portfolio results, please refer to the performance section of this report.) Versus the index, unfavorable industry positioning and a small cash stake undermined good security selection overall. A large overweighting in nutritional supplements company Herbalife hurt the most, particularly late in the period when the stock tumbled after the firm's business model was accused of being a pyramid scheme and allegations were made that Herbalife was misrepresenting some of its financial information to disguise the nature of its business. Herbalife's response to the accusations did little to keep speculative investors from selling the stock, however, I continued to hold it, as I liked the valuation and the company's track record. Additionally, I believed the company was operating within reasonable boundaries, with real consumption of its products. An average underweighting in Internet search giant Google also hampered results during the period, particularly when its shares shot up in the third quarter following strong second-quarter financial results, as the company continued to benefit from rising demand for its advertising products in the search, display and mobile markets. Elsewhere, two of fund's biggest detractors were out-of-index holdings: energy firm Poseidon Concepts and materials company Newmont Mining. I sold Newmont and Poseidon by period end. Conversely, consumer electronics giant Apple was by far the fund's largest holding during the period, as well as its biggest contributor. Apple experienced rapid growth over the past few years due to an unveiling of new products, such as its iPhone® smartphone and iPad® tablet device, and it has been able to historically sustain large amounts of free cash flow. At the same time, its stock has had a relatively low valuation. Despite a weak fourth quarter, strong sales helped propel the stock for most of the year. Not owning index component Intel was another plus. Demand for the company's products has been very low since many of the most popular electronics - including laptops, smartphones and tablets - don't require Intel chips.

The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.

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Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio

Beginning
Account Value
July 1, 2012

Ending
Account Value
December 31, 2012

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
July 1, 2012
to December 31, 2012

Initial Class

.66%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,037.00

$ 3.38

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.82

$ 3.35

Service Class

.76%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,036.50

$ 3.89

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.32

$ 3.86

Service Class 2

.91%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,035.70

$ 4.66

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.56

$ 4.62

Service Class 2R

.91%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,035.80

$ 4.66

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.56

$ 4.62

Investor Class

.75%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,036.80

$ 3.84

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.37

$ 3.81

A 5% return per year before expenses

* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2012

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Apple, Inc.

10.7

11.5

Express Scripts Holding Co.

3.1

1.7

Visa, Inc. Class A

2.3

0.5

Home Depot, Inc.

2.3

2.0

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

2.2

2.1

The Coca-Cola Co.

2.1

2.0

Facebook, Inc. Class A

2.1

0.0

Google, Inc. Class A

1.9

1.4

Monsanto Co.

1.9

0.6

salesforce.com, Inc.

1.6

1.2

 

30.2

Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2012

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Information Technology

28.5

31.8

Consumer Discretionary

19.0

18.4

Health Care

12.3

6.0

Consumer Staples

12.2

11.4

Industrials

8.1

14.2

Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)

As of December 31, 2012*

As of June 30, 2012**

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Stocks 97.6%

 

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Stocks 94.5%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets
(Liabilities) 2.4%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets
(Liabilities) 5.5%

 

* Foreign investments

11.8%

 

** Foreign investments

13.1%

 

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Investments December 31, 2012

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 97.6%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 19.0%

Automobiles - 2.6%

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

1,678,575

$ 81,981,603

Tesla Motors, Inc. (a)

521,977

17,679,361

 

99,660,964

Diversified Consumer Services - 1.2%

Anhanguera Educacional Participacoes SA

1,271,400

21,723,920

Kroton Educacional SA (a)

1,003,900

22,948,737

 

44,672,657

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 4.4%

Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc. Class A (d)

867,220

10,371,951

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (a)

95,299

28,347,641

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (d)

500,595

16,609,742

McDonald's Corp.

219,757

19,384,765

Panera Bread Co. Class A (a)

124,959

19,847,238

Starbucks Corp.

924,173

49,554,156

Yum! Brands, Inc.

313,138

20,792,363

 

164,907,856

Household Durables - 0.7%

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.

130,696

3,360,194

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (a)

262,065

23,709,021

 

27,069,215

Internet & Catalog Retail - 1.1%

Amazon.com, Inc. (a)

164,242

41,247,736

Media - 1.4%

Comcast Corp. Class A (special) (non-vtg.)

721,751

25,946,948

Discovery Communications, Inc. Class C (non-vtg.) (a)

444,191

25,985,174

 

51,932,122

Multiline Retail - 1.2%

Dollarama, Inc.

750,040

44,465,526

Specialty Retail - 5.7%

GNC Holdings, Inc.

1,068,583

35,562,442

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.

7,578

123,597

Home Depot, Inc.

1,376,638

85,145,060

PetSmart, Inc.

284,350

19,432,479

Ross Stores, Inc.

426,968

23,120,317

TJX Companies, Inc.

579,300

24,591,285

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (a)

435,648

24,988,769

 

212,963,949

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.7%

lululemon athletica, Inc. (a)

124,900

9,521,127

NIKE, Inc. Class B

330,570

17,057,412

 

26,578,539

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

713,498,564

 

Shares

Value

CONSUMER STAPLES - 12.2%

Beverages - 3.3%

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA NV ADR

244,000

$ 21,328,040

SABMiller PLC

527,600

24,486,511

The Coca-Cola Co.

2,175,568

78,864,340

 

124,678,891

Food & Staples Retailing - 1.3%

Costco Wholesale Corp.

202,500

20,000,925

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

312,379

28,529,574

 

48,530,499

Food Products - 3.4%

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (a)

1,345,037

55,630,730

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. Class A

456,673

30,090,184

The Hershey Co.

568,673

41,069,564

 

126,790,478

Household Products - 1.1%

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

405,742

42,416,269

Personal Products - 0.7%

Herbalife Ltd.

775,922

25,558,871

Tobacco - 2.4%

British American Tobacco PLC sponsored ADR

322,500

32,653,125

Philip Morris International, Inc.

688,500

57,586,140

 

90,239,265

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

458,214,273

ENERGY - 7.6%

Energy Equipment & Services - 2.5%

Cameron International Corp. (a)

393,658

22,225,931

Dresser-Rand Group, Inc. (a)

369,891

20,765,681

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

349,030

23,856,201

Oceaneering International, Inc.

457,074

24,586,010

 

91,433,823

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 5.1%

Atlas Pipeline Partners LP

513,841

16,221,960

Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (a)

349,500

8,583,720

Concho Resources, Inc. (a)

252,292

20,324,644

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (a)

1,419,583

17,531,850

Markwest Energy Partners LP

227,900

11,625,179

Noble Energy, Inc.

95,400

9,705,996

Phillips 66

1,000,600

53,131,860

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

164,798

17,565,819

Targa Resources Corp.

237,280

12,537,875

Valero Energy Corp.

744,200

25,392,104

 

192,621,007

TOTAL ENERGY

284,054,830

FINANCIALS - 3.3%

Capital Markets - 0.6%

Apollo Global Management LLC Class A

254,544

4,418,884

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

FINANCIALS - continued

Capital Markets - continued

GP Investments Ltd. (depositary receipt) (a)

587,558

$ 1,533,350

Invesco Ltd.

623,251

16,260,619

 

22,212,853

Consumer Finance - 0.4%

Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd.

293,032

5,889,017

Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd.

630,051

8,746,763

 

14,635,780

Insurance - 0.2%

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B (a)

88,700

7,956,390

Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.5%

American Tower Corp.

582,655

45,021,752

Public Storage

76,840

11,138,726

 

56,160,478

Real Estate Management & Development - 0.6%

Realogy Holdings Corp.

517,851

21,729,028

TOTAL FINANCIALS

122,694,529

HEALTH CARE - 12.3%

Biotechnology - 5.8%

Amgen, Inc.

386,600

33,371,312

AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)(d)

863,725

6,952,986

Biogen Idec, Inc. (a)

321,322

47,128,298

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (a)

487,315

24,000,264

Biovitrum AB (a)

1,472,948

8,335,549

Cytokinetics, Inc.

1,808,300

1,193,478

Cytokinetics, Inc. warrants 6/25/17 (a)

1,084,980

5,780

Elan Corp. PLC sponsored ADR (a)

1,464,955

14,957,191

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (a)

678,362

49,825,689

Grifols SA ADR

197,400

5,118,582

Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

121,364

9,166,623

Prothena Corp. PLC (a)

35,730

261,901

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

53,441

9,142,152

Thrombogenics NV (a)

155,832

8,673,526

 

218,133,331

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.4%

The Cooper Companies, Inc.

151,400

14,001,472

Health Care Providers & Services - 3.6%

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.

449,858

6,487,883

Express Scripts Holding Co. (a)

2,176,669

117,540,126

Qualicorp SA (a)

923,800

9,684,456

 

133,712,465

Health Care Technology - 0.4%

Cerner Corp. (a)

219,000

17,003,160

 

Shares

Value

Pharmaceuticals - 2.1%

Novo Nordisk A/S Series B

196,560

$ 32,007,173

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (Canada) (a)

766,419

45,721,628

 

77,728,801

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

460,579,229

INDUSTRIALS - 8.1%

Aerospace & Defense - 2.6%

Honeywell International, Inc.

289,416

18,369,234

Precision Castparts Corp.

113,710

21,538,948

TransDigm Group, Inc.

222,393

30,325,509

United Technologies Corp.

314,755

25,813,058

 

96,046,749

Building Products - 0.4%

USG Corp. (a)(d)

557,800

15,657,446

Electrical Equipment - 1.8%

Hubbell, Inc. Class B

253,841

21,482,564

Regal-Beloit Corp.

167,150

11,779,061

Roper Industries, Inc.

298,449

33,271,095

 

66,532,720

Industrial Conglomerates - 0.6%

Danaher Corp.

394,109

22,030,693

Machinery - 0.2%

Graco, Inc.

185,462

9,549,438

Professional Services - 2.0%

Equifax, Inc.

886,303

47,966,718

Verisk Analytics, Inc. (a)

547,004

27,897,204

 

75,863,922

Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.5%

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (a)

296,300

9,860,864

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

46,252

9,360,017

 

19,220,881

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

304,901,849

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 28.5%

Communications Equipment - 1.3%

QUALCOMM, Inc.

800,916

49,672,810

Computers & Peripherals - 12.1%

Apple, Inc.

750,206

399,882,302

SanDisk Corp. (a)

1,207,111

52,581,755

 

452,464,057

Internet Software & Services - 6.6%

Bankrate, Inc. (a)

548,546

6,829,398

Blucora, Inc. (a)

672,066

10,558,157

CoStar Group, Inc. (a)

114,314

10,216,242

eBay, Inc. (a)

719,394

36,703,482

Facebook, Inc. Class A

2,938,907

78,263,093

Google, Inc. Class A (a)

103,090

73,128,953

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued

Internet Software & Services - continued

MercadoLibre, Inc. (d)

248,742

$ 19,543,659

SPS Commerce, Inc. (a)

316,718

11,804,080

 

247,047,064

IT Services - 2.8%

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

613,736

18,105,212

Visa, Inc. Class A

575,400

87,219,132

 

105,324,344

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.5%

Avago Technologies Ltd.

616,697

19,524,627

Software - 5.2%

ANSYS, Inc. (a)

110,148

7,417,366

Citrix Systems, Inc. (a)

597,865

39,309,624

Computer Modelling Group Ltd.

519,200

11,128,324

FleetMatics Group PLC

80,000

2,012,800

Intuit, Inc.

293,556

17,466,582

salesforce.com, Inc. (a)

365,082

61,370,284

SolarWinds, Inc. (a)

540,708

28,360,135

VMware, Inc. Class A (a)

276,677

26,046,373

Workday, Inc.

50,400

2,746,800

 

195,858,288

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

1,069,891,190

MATERIALS - 4.6%

Chemicals - 3.5%

FMC Corp.

546,554

31,984,340

Monsanto Co.

752,761

71,248,829

Sherwin-Williams Co.

171,400

26,364,748

 

129,597,917

Construction Materials - 0.8%

James Hardie Industries NV sponsored ADR

269,300

13,122,989

Vulcan Materials Co.

355,311

18,493,938

 

31,616,927

Paper & Forest Products - 0.3%

Norbord, Inc. (a)

356,800

10,829,187

TOTAL MATERIALS

172,044,031

 

Shares

Value

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 1.0%

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.0%

SBA Communications Corp. Class A (a)

508,600

$ 36,120,772

UTILITIES - 1.0%

Electric Utilities - 1.0%

ITC Holdings Corp.

495,369

38,098,830

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $2,798,281,425)


3,660,098,097

Money Market Funds - 3.4%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.18% (b)

91,914,989

91,914,989

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.18% (b)(c)

36,162,900

36,162,900

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $128,077,889)


128,077,889

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 101.0%

(Cost $2,926,359,314)

3,788,175,986

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.0)%

(37,840,589)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 3,750,335,397

Legend

(a) Non-income producing

(b) Affiliated fund that is available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.

(c) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.

(d) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.

Affiliated Central Funds

Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 161,921

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

2,581,383

Total

$ 2,743,304

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2012, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the table below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:

Description

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Investments in Securities:

Equities:

Consumer Discretionary

$ 713,498,564

$ 668,825,907

$ 44,672,657

$ -

Consumer Staples

458,214,273

433,727,762

24,486,511

-

Energy

284,054,830

284,054,830

-

-

Financials

122,694,529

106,525,399

16,169,130

-

Health Care

460,579,229

395,384,862

65,194,367

-

Industrials

304,901,849

304,901,849

-

-

Information Technology

1,069,891,190

1,069,891,190

-

-

Materials

172,044,031

172,044,031

-

-

Telecommunication Services

36,120,772

36,120,772

-

-

Utilities

38,098,830

38,098,830

-

-

Money Market Funds

128,077,889

128,077,889

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 3,788,175,986

$ 3,637,653,321

$ 150,522,665

$ -

Distribution of investments by country or territory of incorporation, as a percentage of total net assets, is as follows. (Unaudited)

United States of America

88.2%

Canada

3.0%

United Kingdom

1.5%

Brazil

1.5%

Bermuda

1.0%

Others (Individually Less Than 1%)

4.8%

 

100.0%

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $36,012,596) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $2,798,281,425)

$ 3,660,098,097

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $128,077,889)

128,077,889

 

Total Investments (cost $2,926,359,314)

 

$ 3,788,175,986

Receivable for investments sold

991,884

Receivable for fund shares sold

889,400

Dividends receivable

1,035,173

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

120,325

Prepaid expenses

10,512

Other receivables

463,244

Total assets

3,791,686,524

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for fund shares redeemed

$ 2,655,542

Accrued management fee

1,738,379

Distribution and service plan fees payable

157,768

Other affiliated payables

376,992

Other payables and accrued expenses

259,546

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

36,162,900

Total liabilities

41,351,127

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 3,750,335,397

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 3,999,703,454

Undistributed net investment income

(162,984)

Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

(1,111,021,961)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

861,816,888

Net Assets

$ 3,750,335,397

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Initial Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($2,613,977,054 ÷ 62,159,908 shares)

$ 42.05

 

 

 

Service Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($395,589,331 ÷ 9,429,217 shares)

$ 41.95

 

 

 

Service Class 2:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($592,406,939 ÷ 14,225,877 shares)

$ 41.64

 

 

 

Service Class 2R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($5,357,280 ÷ 128,942 shares)

$ 41.55

 

 

 

Investor Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($143,004,793 ÷ 3,408,967 shares)

$ 41.95

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Statement of Operations

  

Year ended December 31, 2012

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 47,541,918

Interest

 

47

Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $2,581,383 from security lending)

 

2,743,304

Total income

 

50,285,269

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 21,744,311

Transfer agent fees

2,888,016

Distribution and service plan fees

1,951,493

Accounting and security lending fees

1,047,955

Custodian fees and expenses

122,045

Independent trustees' compensation

26,853

Appreciation in deferred trustee compensation account

130

Audit

72,601

Legal

23,297

Interest

124

Miscellaneous

40,552

Total expenses before reductions

27,917,377

Expense reductions

(376,397)

27,540,980

Net investment income (loss)

22,744,289

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

142,129,633

Foreign currency transactions

(25,200)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

142,104,433

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

361,928,956

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

2,177

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

361,931,133

Net gain (loss)

504,035,566

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 526,779,855

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
December 31,
2012

Year ended
December 31,
2011

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 22,744,289

$ 12,085,920

Net realized gain (loss)

142,104,433

390,193,292

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

361,931,133

(386,686,117)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

526,779,855

15,593,095

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(20,720,579)

(13,217,872)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

-

(12,854,853)

Total distributions

(20,720,579)

(26,072,725)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

(456,375,196)

(292,123,490)

Redemption fees

1,933

14,621

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

49,686,013

(302,588,499)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

3,700,649,384

4,003,237,883

End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $162,984 and distributions in excess of net investment income of $1,595,240, respectively)

$ 3,750,335,397

$ 3,700,649,384

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Initial Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 36.89

$ 37.09

$ 30.04

$ 23.53

$ 45.12

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .26

.14

.07

.10

.27

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.16

(.06) F

7.18

6.55

(21.55)

Total from investment operations

  5.42

.08

7.25

6.65

(21.28)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.26)

(.15) K

(.09)

(.12)

(.31)

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

(.12) K

(.11)

(.02)

-

Total distributions

  (.26)

(.28) J

(.20)

(.14) I

(.31)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, H

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 42.05

$ 36.89

$ 37.09

$ 30.04

$ 23.53

Total Return A, B

  14.69%

.20%

24.17%

28.29%

(47.17)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .66%

.66%

.67%

.69%

.68%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .66%

.66%

.66%

.69%

.68%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .65%

.66%

.66%

.68%

.67%

Net investment income (loss)

  .64%

.36%

.22%

.41%

.74%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 2,613,977

$ 2,583,122

$ 2,842,307

$ 2,618,954

$ 2,337,892

Portfolio turnover rate E

  68%

71%

75%

134%

161%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown. B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. F The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class. H Amount represents less than $.01 per share. I Total distributions of $.14 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.118 and distributions from net realized gain of $.023 per share. J Total distributions of $.28 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.152 and distributions from net realized gain of $.123 per share. K The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

Financial Highlights - Service Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 36.81

$ 36.99

$ 29.96

$ 23.47

$ 44.99

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .22

.10

.04

.08

.23

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.13

(.05) F

7.16

6.52

(21.48)

Total from investment operations

  5.35

.05

7.20

6.60

(21.25)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.21)

(.11) J

(.06)

(.09)

(.27)

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

(.12) J

(.11)

(.02)

-

Total distributions

  (.21)

(.23)

(.17)

(.11) I

(.27)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, H

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 41.95

$ 36.81

$ 36.99

$ 29.96

$ 23.47

Total Return A, B

  14.54%

.14%

24.06%

28.15%

(47.23)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .76%

.77%

.77%

.79%

.78%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .76%

.76%

.76%

.79%

.78%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .75%

.76%

.76%

.78%

.77%

Net investment income (loss)

  .54%

.26%

.12%

.31%

.64%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 395,589

$ 395,217

$ 453,063

$ 421,996

$ 395,759

Portfolio turnover rate E

  68%

71%

75%

134%

161%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown. B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. F The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class. H Amount represents less than $.01 per share. I Total distributions of $.11 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.089 and distributions from net realized gain of $.023 per share. J The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Service Class 2

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 36.53

$ 36.72

$ 29.75

$ 23.31

$ 44.65

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .16

.04

(.01)

.04

.17

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.10

(.05) F

7.10

6.48

(21.29)

Total from investment operations

  5.26

(.01)

7.09

6.52

(21.12)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.15)

(.06) J

(.01)

(.05)

(.22)

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

(.12) J

(.11)

(.02)

-

Total distributions

  (.15)

(.18)

(.12)

(.08) I

(.22)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, H

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 41.64

$ 36.53

$ 36.72

$ 29.75

$ 23.31

Total Return A, B

  14.40%

(.03)%

23.86%

27.97%

(47.31)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .91%

.92%

.92%

.94%

.93%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .91%

.91%

.91%

.94%

.93%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .90%

.91%

.91%

.93%

.92%

Net investment income (loss)

  .39%

.11%

(.03)%

.16%

.49%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 592,407

$ 590,556

$ 584,193

$ 528,819

$ 447,530

Portfolio turnover rate E

  68%

71%

75%

134%

161%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown. B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. F The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class. H Amount represents less than $.01 per share. I Total distributions of $.08 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.052 and distributions from net realized gain of $.023 per share. J The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

Financial Highlights - Service Class 2R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 36.46

$ 36.64

$ 29.70

$ 23.26

$ 44.42

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .16

.04

(.01)

.04

.18

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.09

(.05) F

7.09

6.46

(21.20)

Total from investment operations

  5.25

(.01)

7.08

6.50

(21.02)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.16)

(.05) J

(.03)

(.04)

(.14)

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

(.12) J

(.11)

(.02)

-

Total distributions

  (.16)

(.17)

(.14)

(.06) I

(.14)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, H

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 41.55

$ 36.46

$ 36.64

$ 29.70

$ 23.26

Total Return A, B

  14.41%

(.02)%

23.86%

27.98%

(47.31)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .91%

.91%

.92%

.94%

.93%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .91%

.91%

.91%

.94%

.93%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .90%

.91%

.91%

.93%

.92%

Net investment income (loss)

  .39%

.11%

(.03)%

.16%

.49%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 5,357

$ 5,202

$ 5,739

$ 4,084

$ 3,061

Portfolio turnover rate E

  68%

71%

75%

134%

161%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown. B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. F The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class. H Amount represents less than $.01 per share. I Total distributions of $.06 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.041 and distributions from net realized gain of $.023 per share. J The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Investor Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 36.81

$ 37.00

$ 29.97

$ 23.48

$ 45.00

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .23

.10

.04

.08

.24

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.13

(.05) F

7.17

6.52

(21.49)

Total from investment operations

  5.36

.05

7.21

6.60

(21.25)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.22)

(.12) J

(.07)

(.09)

(.27)

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

(.12) J

(.11)

(.02)

-

Total distributions

  (.22)

(.24)

(.18)

(.11) I

(.27)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, H

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 41.95

$ 36.81

$ 37.00

$ 29.97

$ 23.48

Total Return A, B

  14.58%

.14%

24.08%

28.14%

(47.22)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .75%

.75%

.76%

.79%

.77%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .75%

.75%

.75%

.79%

.77%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .74%

.74%

.75%

.78%

.76%

Net investment income (loss)

  .55%

.27%

.13%

.31%

.65%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 143,005

$ 126,551

$ 117,936

$ 95,531

$ 93,428

Portfolio turnover rate E

  68%

71%

75%

134%

161%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown. B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. F The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class. H Amount represents less than $.01 per share. I Total distributions of $.11 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.089 and distributions from net realized gain of $.023 per share. J The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended December 31, 2012

1. Organization.

VIP Growth Portfolio (the Fund) is a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Shares of the Fund may only be purchased by insurance companies for the purpose of funding variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts. The Fund offers the following classes of shares: Initial Class shares, Service Class shares, Service Class 2 shares, Service Class 2R shares and Investor Class shares. All classes have equal rights and voting privileges, except for matters affecting a single class. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of FMR.

A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.

3. Significant Accounting Policies.

The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:

Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board), the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the FMR Fair Value Committee (the Committee), in accordance with procedures adopted by the Fund's Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and is responsible for approving and reporting to the Board all fair value determinations.

The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:

Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)

Level 3 - unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)

Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:

Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when significant market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities are used and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.

Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of December 31, 2012, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.

Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Fund estimates the components of distributions received that may be considered return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

Expenses. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.

Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), independent Trustees may elect to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in a cross-section of Fidelity funds, are marked-to-market and remain in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required. As of December 31, 2012, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. A fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.

Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences will reverse in a subsequent period.

Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), partnerships, deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 930,528,530

Gross unrealized depreciation

(74,773,577)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 855,754,953

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 2,932,421,033

The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:

Capital loss carryforward

$ (1,104,960,243)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

$ 855,755,169

Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Fund to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period and such capital losses are required to be used prior to any losses that expire. Capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2016

$ (646,554,601)

2017

(458,405,642)

Total capital loss carryforward

$ (1,104,960,243)

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

December 31, 2012

December 31, 2011

Ordinary Income

$ 20,720,579

$ 26,072,725

Trading (Redemption) Fees. Service Class 2R shares held by investors less than 60 days are subject to a redemption fee equal to 1% of the net asset value of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $2,571,351,255 and $2,954,673,970, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. FMR and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .30% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .26% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the period, the total annual management fee rate was .56% of the Fund's average net assets.

Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate 12b-1 Plans for each Service Class of shares. Each Service Class pays Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a service fee. For the period, the service fee is based on an annual rate of .10% of Service Class' average net assets and .25% of Service Class 2's and Service Class 2R's average net assets.

For the period, total fees, all of which were re-allowed to insurance companies for the distribution of shares and providing shareholder support services were as follows:

Service Class

$ 415,623

Service Class 2

1,522,844

Service Class 2R

13,026

 

$ 1,951,493

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of FMR, is the Fund's transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing agent. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee with respect to each class. Each class (with the exception of Investor Class) pays a transfer agent fee, excluding out of pocket expenses, equal to an annual rate of .07% of average net assets. Investor Class pays a monthly asset-based transfer agent fee of .15% of average net assets. In addition, FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of .0038% of average net assets for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, transfer agent fees for each class, including printing and out of pocket expenses, were as follows:

Initial Class

$ 1,932,347

Service Class

296,338

Service Class 2

435,185

Service Class 2R

3,644

Investor Class

220,502

 

$ 2,888,016

Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of FMR, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions.

Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $49,818 for the period.

Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. The Fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:

Borrower or Lender

Average Loan
Balance

Weighted Average Interest Rate

Interest Expense

Borrower

$ 10,649,000

.42%

$ 124

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by FMR or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $10,662 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund could experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. At period end, there were no security loans outstanding with FCM. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds, and includes $518,950 from securities loaned to FCM.

8. Expense Reductions.

Many of the brokers with whom FMR places trades on behalf of the Fund provided services to the Fund in addition to trade execution. These services included payments of certain expenses on behalf of the Fund totaling $376,397 for the period.

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9. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

From net investment income

 

 

Initial Class

$ 15,820,328

$ 10,671,389

Service Class

1,992,915

1,191,707

Service Class 2

2,128,126

935,559

Service Class 2R

21,103

7,550

Investor Class

758,107

411,667

Total

$ 20,720,579

$ 13,217,872

From net realized gain

 

 

Initial Class

$ -

$ 8,992,576

Service Class

-

1,422,036

Service Class 2

-

2,010,246

Service Class 2R

-

18,630

Investor Class

-

411,365

Total

$ -

$ 12,854,853

10. Share Transactions.

Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Initial Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

2,323,728

5,105,832

$ 96,521,392

$ 193,724,251

Reinvestment of distributions

381,572

531,779

15,820,328

19,663,965

Shares redeemed

(10,560,173)

(12,264,436)

(437,343,347)

(468,044,614)

Net increase (decrease)

(7,854,873)

(6,626,825)

$ (325,001,627)

$ (254,656,398)

Service Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

449,055

823,475

$ 18,616,054

$ 31,606,992

Reinvestment of distributions

48,172

70,516

1,992,915

2,613,743

Shares redeemed

(1,805,917)

(2,403,651)

(74,456,372)

(92,186,437)

Net increase (decrease)

(1,308,690)

(1,509,660)

$ (53,847,403)

$ (57,965,702)

Service Class 2

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

2,992,976

5,724,223

$ 122,866,709

$ 218,079,773

Reinvestment of distributions

51,828

79,666

2,128,126

2,945,805

Shares redeemed

(4,983,249)

(5,547,933)

(200,935,979)

(210,350,344)

Net increase (decrease)

(1,938,445)

255,956

$ (75,941,144)

$ 10,675,234

Service Class 2R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

51,435

116,285

$ 2,117,779

$ 4,451,582

Reinvestment of distributions

515

708

21,103

26,180

Shares redeemed

(65,694)

(130,935)

(2,637,205)

(4,926,892)

Net increase (decrease)

(13,744)

(13,942)

$ (498,323)

$ (449,130)

Investor Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

497,342

882,253

$ 20,659,697

$ 34,127,993

Reinvestment of distributions

18,329

22,289

758,107

823,032

Shares redeemed

(544,984)

(653,911)

(22,504,503)

(24,678,519)

Net increase (decrease)

(29,313)

250,631

$ (1,086,699)

$ 10,272,506

11. Other.

The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

At the end of the period, FMR or its affiliates were the owners of record of 13% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund and one otherwise unaffiliated shareholder was the owner of record of 23% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Variable Insurance Products Fund and the Shareholders of VIP Growth Portfolio:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of VIP Growth Portfolio (a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund) at December 31, 2012, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the VIP Growth Portfolio's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 12, 2013

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Trustees and Officers

The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board, and executive officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for James C. Curvey, each of the Trustees oversees 234 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate. Mr. Curvey oversees 452 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate.

The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) (Independent Trustee), shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. The executive officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer and Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.

Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Fund's Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.

In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.

Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.

Fidelity funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's equity and high income funds and another Board oversees Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, and asset allocation funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity funds overseen by each Board.

The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with FMR to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. For example, a working group comprised of Independent Trustees and FMR has worked and continues to work to review the Fidelity funds' valuation-related activities, reporting and risk management. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of FMR's risk management program for the Fidelity funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Fund's Trustees."

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The fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.

Interested Trustees*:

Correspondence intended for each Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

James C. Curvey (77)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2007

Mr. Curvey is Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of certain Trusts. Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee (2007-present) of other investment companies advised by FMR. Mr. Curvey is a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present) and Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (2007-present). Mr. Curvey is also Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC. In addition, Mr. Curvey serves as an Overseer for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Trustees of Villanova University. Previously, Mr. Curvey was the Vice Chairman (2006-2007) and Director (2000-2007) of FMR Corp.

Ronald P. O'Hanley (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Mr. O'Hanley is Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), President of Fidelity Asset Management and Corporate Services and a member of Fidelity's Executive Committee (2010-present). Previously, Mr. O'Hanley served as President and Chief Executive Officer of BNY Mellon Asset Management (2007-2010). Mr. O'Hanley also served as Vice Chairman of Bank New York Mellon Corp. and a member of that firm's Executive Committee. Prior to the 2007 merger of The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial Corporation, he was Vice Chairman of Mellon Financial Corporation and President and Chief Executive Officer of Mellon Asset Management. He joined Mellon in February 1997. Mr. O'Hanley currently serves as Chairman of the Boston Public Library Foundation Board of Directors and sits on the Board of Directors of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the Board of Trustees of the Marine Biological Laboratory and the Advisory Board of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Administration at Syracuse University. Mr. O'Hanley also chairs the Council on Asset Management for the Financial Services Roundtable and is a member of the Board of Directors of Institutional Investor's U.S. Institute.

* Trustees have been determined to be "Interested Trustees" by virtue of, among other things, their affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Independent Trustees:

Correspondence intended for each Independent Trustee (that is, the Trustees other than the Interested Trustees) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

Dennis J. Dirks (64)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), and as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-present) and Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children's Services, Inc. (2009-present).

Alan J. Lacy (59)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Lacy serves as Senior Adviser (2007-present) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity). Mr. Lacy also served as Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail). In addition, Mr. Lacy serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes, 2010-present), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2012-present), The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-present), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). Mr. Lacy is a member of the Board of Trustees of The National Parks Conservation Association (2006-present). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association (2008-2011) and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).

Ned C. Lautenbach (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2000

Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as the Lead Director of the Eaton Corporation Board of Directors (diversified industrial, 1997-present). Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, Florida (2012-present) and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach was a Partner/Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007).

Joseph Mauriello (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a Director of the Hamilton Funds of the Bank of New York (2006-2007) and of Arcadia Resources Inc. (health care services and products, 2007-2012).

Robert W. Selander (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Previously, Mr. Selander served as a Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds (2011), Executive Vice Chairman (2010), Chief Executive Officer (2009-2010), and President and Chief Executive Officer (1997-2009) of Mastercard, Inc.

Cornelia M. Small (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.

William S. Stavropoulos (73)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2001

Mr. Stavropoulos is Vice Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is a Director of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals, Chairman from 2010-May 2012 and Lead Director from May 2012-present), Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions, 2008-present), Maersk Inc. (industrial conglomerate), and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-present), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012).

David M. Thomas (63)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011). In addition, Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), and as a member of the Board of Directors of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication, 2004-present).

Michael E. Wiley (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-present). Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of Tesoro Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-present), and a Director of Bill Barrett Corporation (exploration and production, 2005-present). In addition, Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), as a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), as an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004), and as Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005).

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Advisory Board Members and Executive Officers:

Correspondence intended for David A. Rosow and Garnett A. Smith may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for each executive officer and Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupation

Peter S. Lynch (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2003

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).

David A. Rosow (70)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of International Golf Group, Inc. (golf course development, 1989-present). Previously, Mr. Rosow served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rosow & Company, Inc. (private investment company, 1989-2011), a Lead Director of Hudson United Bancorp (2001-2006) and as a Director of TD Banknorth (1996-2006). In addition, Mr. Rosow is a member (2008-present) and President (2009-present) of the Town Council of Palm Beach, Florida.

Garnett A. Smith (65)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith is a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-present).

Kenneth B. Robins (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Robins also serves as President and Treasurer (2010-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2009-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds (2005-2008) and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2006-2008).

Bruce T. Herring (47)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2006

Vice President of certain Equity Funds. Mr. Herring also serves as President of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), Chief Investment Officer and Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2010-present) and Group Chief Investment Officer of FMR. Previously, Mr. Herring served as Vice President (2005-2006) and Senior Vice President (2006-2007) of Fidelity Management & Research Company, Vice President of FMR Co., Inc. (2001-2007) and as a portfolio manager for Fidelity U.S. Equity Funds.

Brian B. Hogan (48)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President of Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hogan also serves as President of FMR's Equity Division (2009-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Senior Vice President, Equity Research of FMR (2006-2009) and as a portfolio manager.

Scott C. Goebel (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Goebel also serves as Secretary of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2010-present) and Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC) (2010-present); Secretary and CLO of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present); General Counsel, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of FMR (2008-present) and FMR Co., Inc. (2008-present); employed by FMR LLC or an affiliate (2001-present); Chief Legal Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (2008-present) and Assistant Secretary of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (2008-present), and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Goebel served as Assistant Secretary of FIMM (2008-2010), FRAC (2008-2010), and the Funds (2007-2008) and as Vice President and Secretary of Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) (2005-2007).

William C. Coffey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Secretary of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Coffey also serves as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).

Elizabeth Paige Baumann (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2012-present), Chief AML Officer of FMR LLC (2012-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as Vice President and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012).

Christine Reynolds (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Chief Financial Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Reynolds became President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) in August 2008. Ms. Reynolds served as Chief Operating Officer of FPCMS (2007-2008). Previously, Ms. Reynolds served as President, Treasurer, and Anti-Money Laundering officer of the Fidelity funds (2004-2007).

Joseph A. Hanlon (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hanlon serves as Compliance Officer of FMR, FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC), Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), and Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2009-present), as Senior Vice President of the Fidelity Asset Management Division (2009-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

Joseph F. Zambello (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Zambello is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Zambello served as Vice President of FMR's Program Management Group (2009-2011) and Vice President of the Transfer Agent Oversight Group (2005-2009).

Adrien E. Deberghes (45)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Deberghes also serves as Vice President (2011-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2010-present) of other Fidelity funds, and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005).

Stephen Sadoski (41)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Sadoski also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Sadoski served as Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2013), an assistant chief accountant in the Division of Investment Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (2009-2012) and as a senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (1997-2009).

Stacie Smith (38)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Smith is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (1996-2009).

Stephanie J. Dorsey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Dorsey also serves as President and Treasurer (2013-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2012-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Dorsey served as Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013), Treasurer (2004-2008) of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds and Vice President (2004-2008) of JPMorgan Chase Bank.

John R. Hebble (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hebble also serves as President (2011-present), Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Hebble served as President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013).

Gary W. Ryan (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Ryan is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Ryan served as Vice President of Fund Reporting in Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (1999-2005).

Jonathan Davis (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Davis is also Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II and Fidelity Commonwealth Trust II. Mr. Davis is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2003-2010).

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Distributions (Unaudited)

Service Class 2R designates 100% of the dividends distributed in December 2012 as qualifying for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

VIP Growth Portfolio

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. The Board, assisted by the advice of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel, requests and considers a broad range of information relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Contracts throughout the year.

The Board meets regularly and, at each of its meetings, considers factors that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts, including the services and support provided to the fund and its shareholders. The Board has established various standing committees, each composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees with varying backgrounds, to which the Board has assigned specific subject matter responsibilities in order to enhance effective decision-making by the Board. The Board, acting directly and through its Committees, requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to consider matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through ad hoc joint committees to discuss certain matters relevant to the Fidelity funds.

At its July 2012 meeting, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined to renew the fund's Advisory Contracts. In reaching its determination, the Board considered all factors it believed relevant, including (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio relative to peer funds; (iii) the total costs of the services to be provided by and the profits to be realized by Fidelity from its relationship with the fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale exist and would be realized as the fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of fund shareholders.

In considering whether to renew the Advisory Contracts for the fund, the Board reached a determination, with the assistance of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel and through the exercise of its business judgment, that the renewal of the Advisory Contracts is in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts is fair and reasonable. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor, but rather was based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information provided to the Board at its meetings throughout the year. The Board, in reaching its determination to renew the Advisory Contracts, is aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual funds offered by Fidelity's competitors, and that the fund's shareholders, who have the opportunity to review and weigh the disclosure provided by the fund in its prospectus and other public disclosures, have chosen to invest in this fund, managed by Fidelity.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, FMR, and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel, and also considered the fund's investment objective, strategies, and related investment philosophy. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the portfolio manager compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board also noted that FMR has continued to increase the resources devoted to non-U.S. offices, including expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization. The Board noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities that allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and guarantors. The Board also believes that Fidelity's investment professionals have sufficient access to global information and data so as to provide competitive investment results over time, and that those professionals also have access to sophisticated tools that permit them to assess portfolio construction and risk and performance attribution characteristics continuously, as well as to transmit new information and research conclusions rapidly around the world. Additionally, in its deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading and risk management capabilities and resources, which are an integral part of the investment management process.

Shareholder and Administrative Services. The Board considered (i) the nature, extent, quality, and cost of advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by the Investment Advisers and their affiliates under the Advisory Contracts and under separate agreements covering transfer agency, pricing and bookkeeping, and securities lending services for the fund; (ii) the nature and extent of the supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians and subcustodians; and (iii) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the fund's compliance policies and procedures. The Board also reviewed the allocation of fund brokerage, including allocations to brokers affiliated with the Investment Advisers, the use of brokerage commissions to pay fund expenses, and the use of "soft" commission dollars to pay for research services.

The Board noted that the growth of fund assets over time across the complex allows Fidelity to reinvest in the development of services designed to enhance the value or convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information through telephone representatives and over the Internet, investor education materials and asset allocation tools, and the expanded availability of Fidelity Investor Centers.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fidelity fund, including the benefits of investing in a fund that is part of a large family of funds offering a variety of investment disciplines and providing a large variety of mutual fund investor services. The Board noted that Fidelity had taken, or had made recommendations that resulted in the Fidelity funds taking, a number of actions over the previous year that benefited particular funds, including (i) continuing to dedicate additional resources to investment research and support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) persisting in efforts to enhance Fidelity's research capabilities, in particular, international research; (iii) launching new funds and making other enhancements to meet client needs for global and income-oriented solutions; (iv) continuing to launch dedicated lower cost underlying funds to meet investment management's portfolio construction needs related to expanding underlying fund options, specifically for the Freedom Fund product lines; (v) adopting a "Stock Selector" sector neutral investment approach and employing a team of portfolio managers who are sector specialists to manage certain funds; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through the mergers of several funds into other funds; (vii) strengthening the Spartan Index Fund product line by adding new funds and/or new low-cost institutional share classes, restructuring fund expenses to accommodate new classes, and reducing investment minimums for certain classes of shares; (viii) modifying the eligibility criteria for Institutional Class shares to increase their appeal to government entities and charitable investors; and (ix) reducing certain transfer agent fee rates.

Investment Performance. The Board considered whether the fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective, as well as its record of compliance with its investment restrictions. It also reviewed the fund's absolute investment performance for each class, as well as the fund's relative investment performance for each class measured over multiple periods against (i) a broad-based securities market index, and (ii) a custom peer group of mutual funds deemed appropriate by Fidelity and reviewed by the Board. The following charts considered by the Board show, over the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2011, the cumulative total returns of Initial Class and Service Class 2 of the fund, the cumulative total returns of a broad-based securities market index ("benchmark"), and a range of cumulative total returns of a custom peer group of mutual funds defined by FMR based on categories assigned by Morningstar, Inc. The returns of Initial Class and Service Class 2 show the performance of the highest and lowest performing classes, respectively (based on five-year performance). The box within each chart shows the 25th percentile return (top of box) and the 75th percentile return (bottom of box) of the peer group. Returns shown above the box are in the first quartile and returns shown below the box are in the fourth quartile. The percentage beaten numbers noted below each chart correspond to the percentile box and represent the percentage of funds in the peer group whose performance was equal to or lower than that of the class indicated. The fund's custom peer group, defined by FMR, is a peer group that FMR believes provides a more meaningful performance comparison than the peer group assigned by Morningstar, Inc., which assigns mutual funds to categories based on their investment styles as measured by their underlying portfolio holdings.

VIP Growth Portfolio

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The Board reviewed the fund's relative investment performance against its peer group and noted that the performance of Initial Class of the fund was in the first quartile for the one-year period and the second quartile for the three- and five-year periods. The Board also noted that the investment performance of the fund was lower than its benchmark for all the periods shown. The Board considered that the variations in performance among the fund's classes reflect the variations in class expenses, which result in lower performance for higher expense classes. The Board discussed with FMR the fact that the fund underperformed its benchmark for each period measured. The Board also reviewed the fund's performance since inception as well as performance in the current year. The Board will continue to closely monitor performance of the fund in the coming year and discuss with FMR if other actions to address performance are appropriate.

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Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should benefit the fund's shareholders.

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. Combining Lipper investment objective categories aids the Board's management fee and total expense ratio comparisons by broadening the competitive group used for comparison and by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.

Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods shown in the chart below. The group of Lipper funds used by the Board for management fee comparisons is referred to below as the "Total Mapped Group." The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to the total universe of comparable funds available to investors in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps. "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 10% means that 90% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to non-Fidelity funds similar in size to the fund within the Total Mapped Group. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee characteristics, subject to a minimum of 50 funds (or all funds in the Total Mapped Group if fewer than 50). Additional information, such as the ASPG quartile in which the fund's management fee ranked, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

VIP Growth Portfolio

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2011.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the fund's management fee is fair and reasonable in light of the services that the fund receives and the other factors considered.

Total Expense Ratio. In its review of each class's total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each class ranked below its competitive median for 2011.

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. The Board noted the findings of the 2010 ad hoc joint committee (created with the board of other Fidelity funds), which reviewed and compared Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the total expense ratio of each class of the fund was reasonable in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered.

Costs of the Services and Profitability. The Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by Fidelity in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering and servicing the fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.

On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of Fidelity's methodologies used in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to allocation methodologies. After considering PwC's reports issued under the engagement and information provided by Fidelity, the Board concluded that while other allocation methods may also be reasonable, Fidelity's profitability methodologies are reasonable in all material respects.

The Board also reviewed Fidelity's non-fund businesses and fall-out benefits related to the mutual fund business as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from or be related to the fund's business.

The Board considered the costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by Fidelity in connection with the operation of the fund and was satisfied that the profitability was not excessive in the circumstances.

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR attains economies of scale in respect of the management and servicing of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds have appropriately benefited from such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale.

The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. FMR calculates the group fee rates based on a tiered asset "breakpoint" schedule that varies based on asset class. The Board considered that the group fee is designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total Fidelity fund assets increase, even if assets of any particular fund are unchanged or have declined, because some portion of Fidelity's costs are attributable to services provided to all Fidelity funds, and all funds benefit if those costs can be allocated among more assets. The Board concluded that, given the group fee structure, fund shareholders will benefit from lower management fees as assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that economies of scale, if any, are being appropriately shared between fund shareholders and Fidelity.

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including (i) fund performance trends, actions to be taken by FMR to improve certain funds' overall performance, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) the potential to further rationalize the Fidelity fund lineup with the possibility of achieving savings for the funds and Fidelity; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers and other key investment personnel; (iv) the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (v) the realization of fall-out benefits in certain Fidelity business units; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures, the potential impact of regulatory changes on such structures, and the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain funds; (vii) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (viii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and the possibility of implementing performance fee structures for additional funds; and (ix) the impact of net redemptions from the Fidelity funds.

Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited

Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc.

General Distributor

Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Smithfield, RI

Transfer and Service Agents

Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Fidelity Service Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company
Quincy, MA

VIPGRWTR-ANN-0213
1.811845.108

Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products:
Growth Portfolio

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December 31, 2012

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Contents

Performance

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How the fund has done over time.

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

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The Portfolio Manager's review of fund performance and strategy.

Shareholder Expense Example

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An example of shareholder expenses.

Investment Changes

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A summary of major shifts in the fund's investments over the past six months.

Investments

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A complete list of the fund's investments with their market values.

Financial Statements

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Statements of assets and liabilities, operations, and changes in net assets, as well as financial highlights.

Notes

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Notes to the financial statements.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Trustees and Officers

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Distributions

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

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NOT FDIC INSURED • MAY LOSE VALUE • NO BANK GUARANTEE

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Performance: The Bottom Line

Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of the class' distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund's total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. Performance numbers are net of all underlying fund operating expenses, but do not include any insurance charges imposed by your insurance company's separate account. If performance information included the effect of these additional charges, the total returns would have been lower. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.

Average Annual Total Returns

Periods ended December 31, 2012

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

VIP Growth Portfolio - Initial Class

14.69%

-0.66%

6.67%

VIP Growth Portfolio - Service Class

14.54%

-0.77%

6.56%

VIP Growth Portfolio - Service Class 2

14.40%

-0.91%

6.40%

VIP Growth Portfolio - Investor Class A

14.58%

-0.75%

6.58%

A The initial offering of Investor Class shares took place on July 21, 2005. Returns prior to July 21, 2005, are those of Initial Class. Had Investor Class's transfer agent fee been reflected, returns prior to July 21, 2005, would have been lower.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in VIP Growth Portfolio - Initial Class on December 31, 2002. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the Russell 3000® Growth Index performed over the same period.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global markets overcame a host of macroeconomic concerns in 2012 - related to the eurozone debt crisis, the strength and pace of the U.S. economic recovery, the U.S. fiscal debate and a slowdown in China's once-blistering growth - to post broad-based gains for the year, with more-economically sensitive asset classes leading the way. Investor sentiment improved as some of the uncertainties holding back the markets began to lift and the outlook brightened in the face of stimulative global monetary policies and modest inflationary pressures. Riskier assets such as stocks saw the biggest advances, with international equities edging their U.S. counterparts, thanks to an especially strong rally in the fourth quarter. Similarly, within fixed income, credit-sensitive sectors - including high-yield/investment-grade corporate bonds and emerging-markets debt - surged ahead of more-defensive U.S. investment-grade bonds amid strong demand for higher-risk, higher-yielding securities. Emerging signs of a rebounding U.S. economy lifted domestic stocks for most of the period, extending an uptrend that began in March 2009. The broad-based S&P 500® Index rose 16.00% for the 12 months, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index® gained 17.45% and the blue-chip-laden Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM added 10.24%. Foreign developed- and emerging-markets equities experienced periodic bouts of volatility this past year, but rode a strong second-half rally to finish ahead of their U.S. counterparts. The MSCI® ACWI® (All Country World Index) ex USA Index advanced 16.98% for the period. In an environment that favored higher-risk assets, U.S. investment-grade bonds managed only a 4.21% gain for 12 months, according to the Barclays® U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Among sectors that comprise the index, bonds with higher yields and on the riskier end of the spectrum led the way, with investment-grade credit advancing 9.37%, while ultra-safe U.S. Treasuries managed only a 1.99% advance and finished at the back of the pack. Meanwhile, high-yield bonds, as measured by The BofA Merrill LynchSM US High Yield Constrained Index, gained a hearty 15.55%. Foreign bonds showed positive results during the year, with emerging markets easily outpacing their major developed-markets counterparts. The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global surged 18.54%, while the Citigroup® Non-USD Group-of-Seven (G7) Equal Weighted Index logged a 7.10% gain.

Comments from Jason Weiner, Portfolio Manager of VIP Growth Portfolio: For the year ending December 31, 2012, the fund's share classes fell just short of the 15.21% gain of the Russell 3000® Growth Index. (For specific portfolio results, please refer to the performance section of this report.) Versus the index, unfavorable industry positioning and a small cash stake undermined good security selection overall. A large overweighting in nutritional supplements company Herbalife hurt the most, particularly late in the period when the stock tumbled after the firm's business model was accused of being a pyramid scheme and allegations were made that Herbalife was misrepresenting some of its financial information to disguise the nature of its business. Herbalife's response to the accusations did little to keep speculative investors from selling the stock, however, I continued to hold it, as I liked the valuation and the company's track record. Additionally, I believed the company was operating within reasonable boundaries, with real consumption of its products. An average underweighting in Internet search giant Google also hampered results during the period, particularly when its shares shot up in the third quarter following strong second-quarter financial results, as the company continued to benefit from rising demand for its advertising products in the search, display and mobile markets. Elsewhere, two of fund's biggest detractors were out-of-index holdings: energy firm Poseidon Concepts and materials company Newmont Mining. I sold Newmont and Poseidon by period end. Conversely, consumer electronics giant Apple was by far the fund's largest holding during the period, as well as its biggest contributor. Apple experienced rapid growth over the past few years due to an unveiling of new products, such as its iPhone® smartphone and iPad® tablet device, and it has been able to historically sustain large amounts of free cash flow. At the same time, its stock has had a relatively low valuation. Despite a weak fourth quarter, strong sales helped propel the stock for most of the year. Not owning index component Intel was another plus. Demand for the company's products has been very low since many of the most popular electronics - including laptops, smartphones and tablets - don't require Intel chips.

The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.

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Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio

Beginning
Account Value
July 1, 2012

Ending
Account Value
December 31, 2012

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
July 1, 2012
to December 31, 2012

Initial Class

.66%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,037.00

$ 3.38

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.82

$ 3.35

Service Class

.76%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,036.50

$ 3.89

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.32

$ 3.86

Service Class 2

.91%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,035.70

$ 4.66

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.56

$ 4.62

Service Class 2R

.91%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,035.80

$ 4.66

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.56

$ 4.62

Investor Class

.75%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,036.80

$ 3.84

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.37

$ 3.81

A 5% return per year before expenses

* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2012

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Apple, Inc.

10.7

11.5

Express Scripts Holding Co.

3.1

1.7

Visa, Inc. Class A

2.3

0.5

Home Depot, Inc.

2.3

2.0

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

2.2

2.1

The Coca-Cola Co.

2.1

2.0

Facebook, Inc. Class A

2.1

0.0

Google, Inc. Class A

1.9

1.4

Monsanto Co.

1.9

0.6

salesforce.com, Inc.

1.6

1.2

 

30.2

Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2012

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Information Technology

28.5

31.8

Consumer Discretionary

19.0

18.4

Health Care

12.3

6.0

Consumer Staples

12.2

11.4

Industrials

8.1

14.2

Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)

As of December 31, 2012*

As of June 30, 2012**

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Stocks 97.6%

 

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Stocks 94.5%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets
(Liabilities) 2.4%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets
(Liabilities) 5.5%

 

* Foreign investments

11.8%

 

** Foreign investments

13.1%

 

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Investments December 31, 2012

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 97.6%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 19.0%

Automobiles - 2.6%

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

1,678,575

$ 81,981,603

Tesla Motors, Inc. (a)

521,977

17,679,361

 

99,660,964

Diversified Consumer Services - 1.2%

Anhanguera Educacional Participacoes SA

1,271,400

21,723,920

Kroton Educacional SA (a)

1,003,900

22,948,737

 

44,672,657

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 4.4%

Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc. Class A (d)

867,220

10,371,951

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (a)

95,299

28,347,641

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (d)

500,595

16,609,742

McDonald's Corp.

219,757

19,384,765

Panera Bread Co. Class A (a)

124,959

19,847,238

Starbucks Corp.

924,173

49,554,156

Yum! Brands, Inc.

313,138

20,792,363

 

164,907,856

Household Durables - 0.7%

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.

130,696

3,360,194

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (a)

262,065

23,709,021

 

27,069,215

Internet & Catalog Retail - 1.1%

Amazon.com, Inc. (a)

164,242

41,247,736

Media - 1.4%

Comcast Corp. Class A (special) (non-vtg.)

721,751

25,946,948

Discovery Communications, Inc. Class C (non-vtg.) (a)

444,191

25,985,174

 

51,932,122

Multiline Retail - 1.2%

Dollarama, Inc.

750,040

44,465,526

Specialty Retail - 5.7%

GNC Holdings, Inc.

1,068,583

35,562,442

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.

7,578

123,597

Home Depot, Inc.

1,376,638

85,145,060

PetSmart, Inc.

284,350

19,432,479

Ross Stores, Inc.

426,968

23,120,317

TJX Companies, Inc.

579,300

24,591,285

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (a)

435,648

24,988,769

 

212,963,949

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.7%

lululemon athletica, Inc. (a)

124,900

9,521,127

NIKE, Inc. Class B

330,570

17,057,412

 

26,578,539

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

713,498,564

 

Shares

Value

CONSUMER STAPLES - 12.2%

Beverages - 3.3%

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA NV ADR

244,000

$ 21,328,040

SABMiller PLC

527,600

24,486,511

The Coca-Cola Co.

2,175,568

78,864,340

 

124,678,891

Food & Staples Retailing - 1.3%

Costco Wholesale Corp.

202,500

20,000,925

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

312,379

28,529,574

 

48,530,499

Food Products - 3.4%

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (a)

1,345,037

55,630,730

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. Class A

456,673

30,090,184

The Hershey Co.

568,673

41,069,564

 

126,790,478

Household Products - 1.1%

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

405,742

42,416,269

Personal Products - 0.7%

Herbalife Ltd.

775,922

25,558,871

Tobacco - 2.4%

British American Tobacco PLC sponsored ADR

322,500

32,653,125

Philip Morris International, Inc.

688,500

57,586,140

 

90,239,265

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

458,214,273

ENERGY - 7.6%

Energy Equipment & Services - 2.5%

Cameron International Corp. (a)

393,658

22,225,931

Dresser-Rand Group, Inc. (a)

369,891

20,765,681

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

349,030

23,856,201

Oceaneering International, Inc.

457,074

24,586,010

 

91,433,823

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 5.1%

Atlas Pipeline Partners LP

513,841

16,221,960

Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (a)

349,500

8,583,720

Concho Resources, Inc. (a)

252,292

20,324,644

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (a)

1,419,583

17,531,850

Markwest Energy Partners LP

227,900

11,625,179

Noble Energy, Inc.

95,400

9,705,996

Phillips 66

1,000,600

53,131,860

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

164,798

17,565,819

Targa Resources Corp.

237,280

12,537,875

Valero Energy Corp.

744,200

25,392,104

 

192,621,007

TOTAL ENERGY

284,054,830

FINANCIALS - 3.3%

Capital Markets - 0.6%

Apollo Global Management LLC Class A

254,544

4,418,884

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

FINANCIALS - continued

Capital Markets - continued

GP Investments Ltd. (depositary receipt) (a)

587,558

$ 1,533,350

Invesco Ltd.

623,251

16,260,619

 

22,212,853

Consumer Finance - 0.4%

Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd.

293,032

5,889,017

Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd.

630,051

8,746,763

 

14,635,780

Insurance - 0.2%

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B (a)

88,700

7,956,390

Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.5%

American Tower Corp.

582,655

45,021,752

Public Storage

76,840

11,138,726

 

56,160,478

Real Estate Management & Development - 0.6%

Realogy Holdings Corp.

517,851

21,729,028

TOTAL FINANCIALS

122,694,529

HEALTH CARE - 12.3%

Biotechnology - 5.8%

Amgen, Inc.

386,600

33,371,312

AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)(d)

863,725

6,952,986

Biogen Idec, Inc. (a)

321,322

47,128,298

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (a)

487,315

24,000,264

Biovitrum AB (a)

1,472,948

8,335,549

Cytokinetics, Inc.

1,808,300

1,193,478

Cytokinetics, Inc. warrants 6/25/17 (a)

1,084,980

5,780

Elan Corp. PLC sponsored ADR (a)

1,464,955

14,957,191

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (a)

678,362

49,825,689

Grifols SA ADR

197,400

5,118,582

Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

121,364

9,166,623

Prothena Corp. PLC (a)

35,730

261,901

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

53,441

9,142,152

Thrombogenics NV (a)

155,832

8,673,526

 

218,133,331

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.4%

The Cooper Companies, Inc.

151,400

14,001,472

Health Care Providers & Services - 3.6%

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.

449,858

6,487,883

Express Scripts Holding Co. (a)

2,176,669

117,540,126

Qualicorp SA (a)

923,800

9,684,456

 

133,712,465

Health Care Technology - 0.4%

Cerner Corp. (a)

219,000

17,003,160

 

Shares

Value

Pharmaceuticals - 2.1%

Novo Nordisk A/S Series B

196,560

$ 32,007,173

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (Canada) (a)

766,419

45,721,628

 

77,728,801

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

460,579,229

INDUSTRIALS - 8.1%

Aerospace & Defense - 2.6%

Honeywell International, Inc.

289,416

18,369,234

Precision Castparts Corp.

113,710

21,538,948

TransDigm Group, Inc.

222,393

30,325,509

United Technologies Corp.

314,755

25,813,058

 

96,046,749

Building Products - 0.4%

USG Corp. (a)(d)

557,800

15,657,446

Electrical Equipment - 1.8%

Hubbell, Inc. Class B

253,841

21,482,564

Regal-Beloit Corp.

167,150

11,779,061

Roper Industries, Inc.

298,449

33,271,095

 

66,532,720

Industrial Conglomerates - 0.6%

Danaher Corp.

394,109

22,030,693

Machinery - 0.2%

Graco, Inc.

185,462

9,549,438

Professional Services - 2.0%

Equifax, Inc.

886,303

47,966,718

Verisk Analytics, Inc. (a)

547,004

27,897,204

 

75,863,922

Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.5%

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (a)

296,300

9,860,864

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

46,252

9,360,017

 

19,220,881

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

304,901,849

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 28.5%

Communications Equipment - 1.3%

QUALCOMM, Inc.

800,916

49,672,810

Computers & Peripherals - 12.1%

Apple, Inc.

750,206

399,882,302

SanDisk Corp. (a)

1,207,111

52,581,755

 

452,464,057

Internet Software & Services - 6.6%

Bankrate, Inc. (a)

548,546

6,829,398

Blucora, Inc. (a)

672,066

10,558,157

CoStar Group, Inc. (a)

114,314

10,216,242

eBay, Inc. (a)

719,394

36,703,482

Facebook, Inc. Class A

2,938,907

78,263,093

Google, Inc. Class A (a)

103,090

73,128,953

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued

Internet Software & Services - continued

MercadoLibre, Inc. (d)

248,742

$ 19,543,659

SPS Commerce, Inc. (a)

316,718

11,804,080

 

247,047,064

IT Services - 2.8%

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

613,736

18,105,212

Visa, Inc. Class A

575,400

87,219,132

 

105,324,344

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.5%

Avago Technologies Ltd.

616,697

19,524,627

Software - 5.2%

ANSYS, Inc. (a)

110,148

7,417,366

Citrix Systems, Inc. (a)

597,865

39,309,624

Computer Modelling Group Ltd.

519,200

11,128,324

FleetMatics Group PLC

80,000

2,012,800

Intuit, Inc.

293,556

17,466,582

salesforce.com, Inc. (a)

365,082

61,370,284

SolarWinds, Inc. (a)

540,708

28,360,135

VMware, Inc. Class A (a)

276,677

26,046,373

Workday, Inc.

50,400

2,746,800

 

195,858,288

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

1,069,891,190

MATERIALS - 4.6%

Chemicals - 3.5%

FMC Corp.

546,554

31,984,340

Monsanto Co.

752,761

71,248,829

Sherwin-Williams Co.

171,400

26,364,748

 

129,597,917

Construction Materials - 0.8%

James Hardie Industries NV sponsored ADR

269,300

13,122,989

Vulcan Materials Co.

355,311

18,493,938

 

31,616,927

Paper & Forest Products - 0.3%

Norbord, Inc. (a)

356,800

10,829,187

TOTAL MATERIALS

172,044,031

 

Shares

Value

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 1.0%

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.0%

SBA Communications Corp. Class A (a)

508,600

$ 36,120,772

UTILITIES - 1.0%

Electric Utilities - 1.0%

ITC Holdings Corp.

495,369

38,098,830

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $2,798,281,425)


3,660,098,097

Money Market Funds - 3.4%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.18% (b)

91,914,989

91,914,989

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.18% (b)(c)

36,162,900

36,162,900

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $128,077,889)


128,077,889

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 101.0%

(Cost $2,926,359,314)

3,788,175,986

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.0)%

(37,840,589)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 3,750,335,397

Legend

(a) Non-income producing

(b) Affiliated fund that is available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.

(c) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.

(d) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.

Affiliated Central Funds

Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 161,921

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

2,581,383

Total

$ 2,743,304

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2012, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the table below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:

Description

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Investments in Securities:

Equities:

Consumer Discretionary

$ 713,498,564

$ 668,825,907

$ 44,672,657

$ -

Consumer Staples

458,214,273

433,727,762

24,486,511

-

Energy

284,054,830

284,054,830

-

-

Financials

122,694,529

106,525,399

16,169,130

-

Health Care

460,579,229

395,384,862

65,194,367

-

Industrials

304,901,849

304,901,849

-

-

Information Technology

1,069,891,190

1,069,891,190

-

-

Materials

172,044,031

172,044,031

-

-

Telecommunication Services

36,120,772

36,120,772

-

-

Utilities

38,098,830

38,098,830

-

-

Money Market Funds

128,077,889

128,077,889

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 3,788,175,986

$ 3,637,653,321

$ 150,522,665

$ -

Distribution of investments by country or territory of incorporation, as a percentage of total net assets, is as follows. (Unaudited)

United States of America

88.2%

Canada

3.0%

United Kingdom

1.5%

Brazil

1.5%

Bermuda

1.0%

Others (Individually Less Than 1%)

4.8%

 

100.0%

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $36,012,596) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $2,798,281,425)

$ 3,660,098,097

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $128,077,889)

128,077,889

 

Total Investments (cost $2,926,359,314)

 

$ 3,788,175,986

Receivable for investments sold

991,884

Receivable for fund shares sold

889,400

Dividends receivable

1,035,173

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

120,325

Prepaid expenses

10,512

Other receivables

463,244

Total assets

3,791,686,524

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for fund shares redeemed

$ 2,655,542

Accrued management fee

1,738,379

Distribution and service plan fees payable

157,768

Other affiliated payables

376,992

Other payables and accrued expenses

259,546

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

36,162,900

Total liabilities

41,351,127

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 3,750,335,397

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 3,999,703,454

Undistributed net investment income

(162,984)

Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

(1,111,021,961)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

861,816,888

Net Assets

$ 3,750,335,397

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Initial Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($2,613,977,054 ÷ 62,159,908 shares)

$ 42.05

 

 

 

Service Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($395,589,331 ÷ 9,429,217 shares)

$ 41.95

 

 

 

Service Class 2:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($592,406,939 ÷ 14,225,877 shares)

$ 41.64

 

 

 

Service Class 2R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($5,357,280 ÷ 128,942 shares)

$ 41.55

 

 

 

Investor Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($143,004,793 ÷ 3,408,967 shares)

$ 41.95

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Statement of Operations

  

Year ended December 31, 2012

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 47,541,918

Interest

 

47

Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $2,581,383 from security lending)

 

2,743,304

Total income

 

50,285,269

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 21,744,311

Transfer agent fees

2,888,016

Distribution and service plan fees

1,951,493

Accounting and security lending fees

1,047,955

Custodian fees and expenses

122,045

Independent trustees' compensation

26,853

Appreciation in deferred trustee compensation account

130

Audit

72,601

Legal

23,297

Interest

124

Miscellaneous

40,552

Total expenses before reductions

27,917,377

Expense reductions

(376,397)

27,540,980

Net investment income (loss)

22,744,289

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

142,129,633

Foreign currency transactions

(25,200)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

142,104,433

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

361,928,956

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

2,177

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

361,931,133

Net gain (loss)

504,035,566

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 526,779,855

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
December 31,
2012

Year ended
December 31,
2011

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 22,744,289

$ 12,085,920

Net realized gain (loss)

142,104,433

390,193,292

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

361,931,133

(386,686,117)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

526,779,855

15,593,095

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(20,720,579)

(13,217,872)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

-

(12,854,853)

Total distributions

(20,720,579)

(26,072,725)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

(456,375,196)

(292,123,490)

Redemption fees

1,933

14,621

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

49,686,013

(302,588,499)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

3,700,649,384

4,003,237,883

End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $162,984 and distributions in excess of net investment income of $1,595,240, respectively)

$ 3,750,335,397

$ 3,700,649,384

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Initial Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 36.89

$ 37.09

$ 30.04

$ 23.53

$ 45.12

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .26

.14

.07

.10

.27

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.16

(.06) F

7.18

6.55

(21.55)

Total from investment operations

  5.42

.08

7.25

6.65

(21.28)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.26)

(.15) K

(.09)

(.12)

(.31)

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

(.12) K

(.11)

(.02)

-

Total distributions

  (.26)

(.28) J

(.20)

(.14) I

(.31)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, H

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 42.05

$ 36.89

$ 37.09

$ 30.04

$ 23.53

Total Return A, B

  14.69%

.20%

24.17%

28.29%

(47.17)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .66%

.66%

.67%

.69%

.68%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .66%

.66%

.66%

.69%

.68%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .65%

.66%

.66%

.68%

.67%

Net investment income (loss)

  .64%

.36%

.22%

.41%

.74%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 2,613,977

$ 2,583,122

$ 2,842,307

$ 2,618,954

$ 2,337,892

Portfolio turnover rate E

  68%

71%

75%

134%

161%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown. B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. F The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class. H Amount represents less than $.01 per share. I Total distributions of $.14 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.118 and distributions from net realized gain of $.023 per share. J Total distributions of $.28 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.152 and distributions from net realized gain of $.123 per share. K The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

Financial Highlights - Service Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 36.81

$ 36.99

$ 29.96

$ 23.47

$ 44.99

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .22

.10

.04

.08

.23

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.13

(.05) F

7.16

6.52

(21.48)

Total from investment operations

  5.35

.05

7.20

6.60

(21.25)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.21)

(.11) J

(.06)

(.09)

(.27)

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

(.12) J

(.11)

(.02)

-

Total distributions

  (.21)

(.23)

(.17)

(.11) I

(.27)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, H

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 41.95

$ 36.81

$ 36.99

$ 29.96

$ 23.47

Total Return A, B

  14.54%

.14%

24.06%

28.15%

(47.23)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .76%

.77%

.77%

.79%

.78%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .76%

.76%

.76%

.79%

.78%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .75%

.76%

.76%

.78%

.77%

Net investment income (loss)

  .54%

.26%

.12%

.31%

.64%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 395,589

$ 395,217

$ 453,063

$ 421,996

$ 395,759

Portfolio turnover rate E

  68%

71%

75%

134%

161%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown. B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. F The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class. H Amount represents less than $.01 per share. I Total distributions of $.11 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.089 and distributions from net realized gain of $.023 per share. J The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Service Class 2

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 36.53

$ 36.72

$ 29.75

$ 23.31

$ 44.65

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .16

.04

(.01)

.04

.17

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.10

(.05) F

7.10

6.48

(21.29)

Total from investment operations

  5.26

(.01)

7.09

6.52

(21.12)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.15)

(.06) J

(.01)

(.05)

(.22)

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

(.12) J

(.11)

(.02)

-

Total distributions

  (.15)

(.18)

(.12)

(.08) I

(.22)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, H

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 41.64

$ 36.53

$ 36.72

$ 29.75

$ 23.31

Total Return A, B

  14.40%

(.03)%

23.86%

27.97%

(47.31)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .91%

.92%

.92%

.94%

.93%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .91%

.91%

.91%

.94%

.93%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .90%

.91%

.91%

.93%

.92%

Net investment income (loss)

  .39%

.11%

(.03)%

.16%

.49%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 592,407

$ 590,556

$ 584,193

$ 528,819

$ 447,530

Portfolio turnover rate E

  68%

71%

75%

134%

161%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown. B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. F The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class. H Amount represents less than $.01 per share. I Total distributions of $.08 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.052 and distributions from net realized gain of $.023 per share. J The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

Financial Highlights - Service Class 2R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 36.46

$ 36.64

$ 29.70

$ 23.26

$ 44.42

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .16

.04

(.01)

.04

.18

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.09

(.05) F

7.09

6.46

(21.20)

Total from investment operations

  5.25

(.01)

7.08

6.50

(21.02)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.16)

(.05) J

(.03)

(.04)

(.14)

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

(.12) J

(.11)

(.02)

-

Total distributions

  (.16)

(.17)

(.14)

(.06) I

(.14)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, H

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 41.55

$ 36.46

$ 36.64

$ 29.70

$ 23.26

Total Return A, B

  14.41%

(.02)%

23.86%

27.98%

(47.31)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .91%

.91%

.92%

.94%

.93%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .91%

.91%

.91%

.94%

.93%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .90%

.91%

.91%

.93%

.92%

Net investment income (loss)

  .39%

.11%

(.03)%

.16%

.49%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 5,357

$ 5,202

$ 5,739

$ 4,084

$ 3,061

Portfolio turnover rate E

  68%

71%

75%

134%

161%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown. B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. F The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class. H Amount represents less than $.01 per share. I Total distributions of $.06 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.041 and distributions from net realized gain of $.023 per share. J The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Investor Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 36.81

$ 37.00

$ 29.97

$ 23.48

$ 45.00

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .23

.10

.04

.08

.24

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.13

(.05) F

7.17

6.52

(21.49)

Total from investment operations

  5.36

.05

7.21

6.60

(21.25)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.22)

(.12) J

(.07)

(.09)

(.27)

Distributions from net realized gain

  -

(.12) J

(.11)

(.02)

-

Total distributions

  (.22)

(.24)

(.18)

(.11) I

(.27)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, H

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 41.95

$ 36.81

$ 37.00

$ 29.97

$ 23.48

Total Return A, B

  14.58%

.14%

24.08%

28.14%

(47.22)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .75%

.75%

.76%

.79%

.77%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .75%

.75%

.75%

.79%

.77%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .74%

.74%

.75%

.78%

.76%

Net investment income (loss)

  .55%

.27%

.13%

.31%

.65%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 143,005

$ 126,551

$ 117,936

$ 95,531

$ 93,428

Portfolio turnover rate E

  68%

71%

75%

134%

161%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown. B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. F The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class. H Amount represents less than $.01 per share. I Total distributions of $.11 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.089 and distributions from net realized gain of $.023 per share. J The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended December 31, 2012

1. Organization.

VIP Growth Portfolio (the Fund) is a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Shares of the Fund may only be purchased by insurance companies for the purpose of funding variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts. The Fund offers the following classes of shares: Initial Class shares, Service Class shares, Service Class 2 shares, Service Class 2R shares and Investor Class shares. All classes have equal rights and voting privileges, except for matters affecting a single class. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of FMR.

A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.

3. Significant Accounting Policies.

The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:

Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board), the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the FMR Fair Value Committee (the Committee), in accordance with procedures adopted by the Fund's Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and is responsible for approving and reporting to the Board all fair value determinations.

The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:

Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)

Level 3 - unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)

Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:

Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when significant market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities are used and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.

Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of December 31, 2012, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.

Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Fund estimates the components of distributions received that may be considered return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

Expenses. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.

Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), independent Trustees may elect to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in a cross-section of Fidelity funds, are marked-to-market and remain in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required. As of December 31, 2012, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. A fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.

Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences will reverse in a subsequent period.

Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), partnerships, deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 930,528,530

Gross unrealized depreciation

(74,773,577)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 855,754,953

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 2,932,421,033

The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:

Capital loss carryforward

$ (1,104,960,243)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

$ 855,755,169

Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Fund to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period and such capital losses are required to be used prior to any losses that expire. Capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2016

$ (646,554,601)

2017

(458,405,642)

Total capital loss carryforward

$ (1,104,960,243)

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

December 31, 2012

December 31, 2011

Ordinary Income

$ 20,720,579

$ 26,072,725

Trading (Redemption) Fees. Service Class 2R shares held by investors less than 60 days are subject to a redemption fee equal to 1% of the net asset value of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $2,571,351,255 and $2,954,673,970, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. FMR and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .30% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .26% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the period, the total annual management fee rate was .56% of the Fund's average net assets.

Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate 12b-1 Plans for each Service Class of shares. Each Service Class pays Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a service fee. For the period, the service fee is based on an annual rate of .10% of Service Class' average net assets and .25% of Service Class 2's and Service Class 2R's average net assets.

For the period, total fees, all of which were re-allowed to insurance companies for the distribution of shares and providing shareholder support services were as follows:

Service Class

$ 415,623

Service Class 2

1,522,844

Service Class 2R

13,026

 

$ 1,951,493

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of FMR, is the Fund's transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing agent. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee with respect to each class. Each class (with the exception of Investor Class) pays a transfer agent fee, excluding out of pocket expenses, equal to an annual rate of .07% of average net assets. Investor Class pays a monthly asset-based transfer agent fee of .15% of average net assets. In addition, FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of .0038% of average net assets for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, transfer agent fees for each class, including printing and out of pocket expenses, were as follows:

Initial Class

$ 1,932,347

Service Class

296,338

Service Class 2

435,185

Service Class 2R

3,644

Investor Class

220,502

 

$ 2,888,016

Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of FMR, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions.

Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $49,818 for the period.

Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. The Fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:

Borrower or Lender

Average Loan
Balance

Weighted Average Interest Rate

Interest Expense

Borrower

$ 10,649,000

.42%

$ 124

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by FMR or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $10,662 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund could experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. At period end, there were no security loans outstanding with FCM. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds, and includes $518,950 from securities loaned to FCM.

8. Expense Reductions.

Many of the brokers with whom FMR places trades on behalf of the Fund provided services to the Fund in addition to trade execution. These services included payments of certain expenses on behalf of the Fund totaling $376,397 for the period.

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9. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

From net investment income

 

 

Initial Class

$ 15,820,328

$ 10,671,389

Service Class

1,992,915

1,191,707

Service Class 2

2,128,126

935,559

Service Class 2R

21,103

7,550

Investor Class

758,107

411,667

Total

$ 20,720,579

$ 13,217,872

From net realized gain

 

 

Initial Class

$ -

$ 8,992,576

Service Class

-

1,422,036

Service Class 2

-

2,010,246

Service Class 2R

-

18,630

Investor Class

-

411,365

Total

$ -

$ 12,854,853

10. Share Transactions.

Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Initial Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

2,323,728

5,105,832

$ 96,521,392

$ 193,724,251

Reinvestment of distributions

381,572

531,779

15,820,328

19,663,965

Shares redeemed

(10,560,173)

(12,264,436)

(437,343,347)

(468,044,614)

Net increase (decrease)

(7,854,873)

(6,626,825)

$ (325,001,627)

$ (254,656,398)

Service Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

449,055

823,475

$ 18,616,054

$ 31,606,992

Reinvestment of distributions

48,172

70,516

1,992,915

2,613,743

Shares redeemed

(1,805,917)

(2,403,651)

(74,456,372)

(92,186,437)

Net increase (decrease)

(1,308,690)

(1,509,660)

$ (53,847,403)

$ (57,965,702)

Service Class 2

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

2,992,976

5,724,223

$ 122,866,709

$ 218,079,773

Reinvestment of distributions

51,828

79,666

2,128,126

2,945,805

Shares redeemed

(4,983,249)

(5,547,933)

(200,935,979)

(210,350,344)

Net increase (decrease)

(1,938,445)

255,956

$ (75,941,144)

$ 10,675,234

Service Class 2R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

51,435

116,285

$ 2,117,779

$ 4,451,582

Reinvestment of distributions

515

708

21,103

26,180

Shares redeemed

(65,694)

(130,935)

(2,637,205)

(4,926,892)

Net increase (decrease)

(13,744)

(13,942)

$ (498,323)

$ (449,130)

Investor Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

497,342

882,253

$ 20,659,697

$ 34,127,993

Reinvestment of distributions

18,329

22,289

758,107

823,032

Shares redeemed

(544,984)

(653,911)

(22,504,503)

(24,678,519)

Net increase (decrease)

(29,313)

250,631

$ (1,086,699)

$ 10,272,506

11. Other.

The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

At the end of the period, FMR or its affiliates were the owners of record of 13% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund and one otherwise unaffiliated shareholder was the owner of record of 23% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Variable Insurance Products Fund and the Shareholders of VIP Growth Portfolio:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of VIP Growth Portfolio (a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund) at December 31, 2012, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the VIP Growth Portfolio's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 12, 2013

Annual Report


Trustees and Officers

The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board, and executive officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for James C. Curvey, each of the Trustees oversees 234 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate. Mr. Curvey oversees 452 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate.

The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) (Independent Trustee), shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. The executive officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer and Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.

Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Fund's Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.

In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.

Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.

Fidelity funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's equity and high income funds and another Board oversees Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, and asset allocation funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity funds overseen by each Board.

The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with FMR to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. For example, a working group comprised of Independent Trustees and FMR has worked and continues to work to review the Fidelity funds' valuation-related activities, reporting and risk management. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of FMR's risk management program for the Fidelity funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Fund's Trustees."

Annual Report

The fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.

Interested Trustees*:

Correspondence intended for each Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

James C. Curvey (77)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2007

Mr. Curvey is Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of certain Trusts. Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee (2007-present) of other investment companies advised by FMR. Mr. Curvey is a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present) and Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (2007-present). Mr. Curvey is also Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC. In addition, Mr. Curvey serves as an Overseer for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Trustees of Villanova University. Previously, Mr. Curvey was the Vice Chairman (2006-2007) and Director (2000-2007) of FMR Corp.

Ronald P. O'Hanley (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Mr. O'Hanley is Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), President of Fidelity Asset Management and Corporate Services and a member of Fidelity's Executive Committee (2010-present). Previously, Mr. O'Hanley served as President and Chief Executive Officer of BNY Mellon Asset Management (2007-2010). Mr. O'Hanley also served as Vice Chairman of Bank New York Mellon Corp. and a member of that firm's Executive Committee. Prior to the 2007 merger of The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial Corporation, he was Vice Chairman of Mellon Financial Corporation and President and Chief Executive Officer of Mellon Asset Management. He joined Mellon in February 1997. Mr. O'Hanley currently serves as Chairman of the Boston Public Library Foundation Board of Directors and sits on the Board of Directors of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the Board of Trustees of the Marine Biological Laboratory and the Advisory Board of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Administration at Syracuse University. Mr. O'Hanley also chairs the Council on Asset Management for the Financial Services Roundtable and is a member of the Board of Directors of Institutional Investor's U.S. Institute.

* Trustees have been determined to be "Interested Trustees" by virtue of, among other things, their affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Independent Trustees:

Correspondence intended for each Independent Trustee (that is, the Trustees other than the Interested Trustees) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

Dennis J. Dirks (64)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), and as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-present) and Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children's Services, Inc. (2009-present).

Alan J. Lacy (59)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Lacy serves as Senior Adviser (2007-present) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity). Mr. Lacy also served as Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail). In addition, Mr. Lacy serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes, 2010-present), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2012-present), The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-present), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). Mr. Lacy is a member of the Board of Trustees of The National Parks Conservation Association (2006-present). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association (2008-2011) and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).

Ned C. Lautenbach (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2000

Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as the Lead Director of the Eaton Corporation Board of Directors (diversified industrial, 1997-present). Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, Florida (2012-present) and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach was a Partner/Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007).

Joseph Mauriello (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a Director of the Hamilton Funds of the Bank of New York (2006-2007) and of Arcadia Resources Inc. (health care services and products, 2007-2012).

Robert W. Selander (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Previously, Mr. Selander served as a Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds (2011), Executive Vice Chairman (2010), Chief Executive Officer (2009-2010), and President and Chief Executive Officer (1997-2009) of Mastercard, Inc.

Cornelia M. Small (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.

William S. Stavropoulos (73)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2001

Mr. Stavropoulos is Vice Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is a Director of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals, Chairman from 2010-May 2012 and Lead Director from May 2012-present), Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions, 2008-present), Maersk Inc. (industrial conglomerate), and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-present), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012).

David M. Thomas (63)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011). In addition, Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), and as a member of the Board of Directors of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication, 2004-present).

Michael E. Wiley (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-present). Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of Tesoro Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-present), and a Director of Bill Barrett Corporation (exploration and production, 2005-present). In addition, Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), as a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), as an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004), and as Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005).

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Advisory Board Members and Executive Officers:

Correspondence intended for David A. Rosow and Garnett A. Smith may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for each executive officer and Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupation

Peter S. Lynch (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2003

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).

David A. Rosow (70)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of International Golf Group, Inc. (golf course development, 1989-present). Previously, Mr. Rosow served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rosow & Company, Inc. (private investment company, 1989-2011), a Lead Director of Hudson United Bancorp (2001-2006) and as a Director of TD Banknorth (1996-2006). In addition, Mr. Rosow is a member (2008-present) and President (2009-present) of the Town Council of Palm Beach, Florida.

Garnett A. Smith (65)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith is a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-present).

Kenneth B. Robins (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Robins also serves as President and Treasurer (2010-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2009-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds (2005-2008) and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2006-2008).

Bruce T. Herring (47)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2006

Vice President of certain Equity Funds. Mr. Herring also serves as President of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), Chief Investment Officer and Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2010-present) and Group Chief Investment Officer of FMR. Previously, Mr. Herring served as Vice President (2005-2006) and Senior Vice President (2006-2007) of Fidelity Management & Research Company, Vice President of FMR Co., Inc. (2001-2007) and as a portfolio manager for Fidelity U.S. Equity Funds.

Brian B. Hogan (48)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President of Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hogan also serves as President of FMR's Equity Division (2009-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Senior Vice President, Equity Research of FMR (2006-2009) and as a portfolio manager.

Scott C. Goebel (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Goebel also serves as Secretary of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2010-present) and Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC) (2010-present); Secretary and CLO of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present); General Counsel, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of FMR (2008-present) and FMR Co., Inc. (2008-present); employed by FMR LLC or an affiliate (2001-present); Chief Legal Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (2008-present) and Assistant Secretary of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (2008-present), and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Goebel served as Assistant Secretary of FIMM (2008-2010), FRAC (2008-2010), and the Funds (2007-2008) and as Vice President and Secretary of Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) (2005-2007).

William C. Coffey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Secretary of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Coffey also serves as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).

Elizabeth Paige Baumann (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2012-present), Chief AML Officer of FMR LLC (2012-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as Vice President and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012).

Christine Reynolds (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Chief Financial Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Reynolds became President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) in August 2008. Ms. Reynolds served as Chief Operating Officer of FPCMS (2007-2008). Previously, Ms. Reynolds served as President, Treasurer, and Anti-Money Laundering officer of the Fidelity funds (2004-2007).

Joseph A. Hanlon (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hanlon serves as Compliance Officer of FMR, FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC), Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), and Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2009-present), as Senior Vice President of the Fidelity Asset Management Division (2009-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

Joseph F. Zambello (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Zambello is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Zambello served as Vice President of FMR's Program Management Group (2009-2011) and Vice President of the Transfer Agent Oversight Group (2005-2009).

Adrien E. Deberghes (45)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Deberghes also serves as Vice President (2011-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2010-present) of other Fidelity funds, and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005).

Stephen Sadoski (41)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Sadoski also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Sadoski served as Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2013), an assistant chief accountant in the Division of Investment Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (2009-2012) and as a senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (1997-2009).

Stacie Smith (38)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Smith is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (1996-2009).

Stephanie J. Dorsey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Dorsey also serves as President and Treasurer (2013-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2012-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Dorsey served as Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013), Treasurer (2004-2008) of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds and Vice President (2004-2008) of JPMorgan Chase Bank.

John R. Hebble (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hebble also serves as President (2011-present), Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Hebble served as President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013).

Gary W. Ryan (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Ryan is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Ryan served as Vice President of Fund Reporting in Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (1999-2005).

Jonathan Davis (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Davis is also Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II and Fidelity Commonwealth Trust II. Mr. Davis is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2003-2010).

Annual Report


Distributions (Unaudited)

Initial Class, Service Class, Service Class 2, and Investor Class designates 100% of the dividends distributed in December 2012 as qualifying for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

VIP Growth Portfolio

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. The Board, assisted by the advice of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel, requests and considers a broad range of information relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Contracts throughout the year.

The Board meets regularly and, at each of its meetings, considers factors that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts, including the services and support provided to the fund and its shareholders. The Board has established various standing committees, each composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees with varying backgrounds, to which the Board has assigned specific subject matter responsibilities in order to enhance effective decision-making by the Board. The Board, acting directly and through its Committees, requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to consider matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through ad hoc joint committees to discuss certain matters relevant to the Fidelity funds.

At its July 2012 meeting, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined to renew the fund's Advisory Contracts. In reaching its determination, the Board considered all factors it believed relevant, including (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio relative to peer funds; (iii) the total costs of the services to be provided by and the profits to be realized by Fidelity from its relationship with the fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale exist and would be realized as the fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of fund shareholders.

In considering whether to renew the Advisory Contracts for the fund, the Board reached a determination, with the assistance of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel and through the exercise of its business judgment, that the renewal of the Advisory Contracts is in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts is fair and reasonable. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor, but rather was based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information provided to the Board at its meetings throughout the year. The Board, in reaching its determination to renew the Advisory Contracts, is aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual funds offered by Fidelity's competitors, and that the fund's shareholders, who have the opportunity to review and weigh the disclosure provided by the fund in its prospectus and other public disclosures, have chosen to invest in this fund, managed by Fidelity.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, FMR, and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel, and also considered the fund's investment objective, strategies, and related investment philosophy. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the portfolio manager compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board also noted that FMR has continued to increase the resources devoted to non-U.S. offices, including expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization. The Board noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities that allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and guarantors. The Board also believes that Fidelity's investment professionals have sufficient access to global information and data so as to provide competitive investment results over time, and that those professionals also have access to sophisticated tools that permit them to assess portfolio construction and risk and performance attribution characteristics continuously, as well as to transmit new information and research conclusions rapidly around the world. Additionally, in its deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading and risk management capabilities and resources, which are an integral part of the investment management process.

Shareholder and Administrative Services. The Board considered (i) the nature, extent, quality, and cost of advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by the Investment Advisers and their affiliates under the Advisory Contracts and under separate agreements covering transfer agency, pricing and bookkeeping, and securities lending services for the fund; (ii) the nature and extent of the supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians and subcustodians; and (iii) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the fund's compliance policies and procedures. The Board also reviewed the allocation of fund brokerage, including allocations to brokers affiliated with the Investment Advisers, the use of brokerage commissions to pay fund expenses, and the use of "soft" commission dollars to pay for research services.

The Board noted that the growth of fund assets over time across the complex allows Fidelity to reinvest in the development of services designed to enhance the value or convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information through telephone representatives and over the Internet, investor education materials and asset allocation tools, and the expanded availability of Fidelity Investor Centers.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fidelity fund, including the benefits of investing in a fund that is part of a large family of funds offering a variety of investment disciplines and providing a large variety of mutual fund investor services. The Board noted that Fidelity had taken, or had made recommendations that resulted in the Fidelity funds taking, a number of actions over the previous year that benefited particular funds, including (i) continuing to dedicate additional resources to investment research and support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) persisting in efforts to enhance Fidelity's research capabilities, in particular, international research; (iii) launching new funds and making other enhancements to meet client needs for global and income-oriented solutions; (iv) continuing to launch dedicated lower cost underlying funds to meet investment management's portfolio construction needs related to expanding underlying fund options, specifically for the Freedom Fund product lines; (v) adopting a "Stock Selector" sector neutral investment approach and employing a team of portfolio managers who are sector specialists to manage certain funds; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through the mergers of several funds into other funds; (vii) strengthening the Spartan Index Fund product line by adding new funds and/or new low-cost institutional share classes, restructuring fund expenses to accommodate new classes, and reducing investment minimums for certain classes of shares; (viii) modifying the eligibility criteria for Institutional Class shares to increase their appeal to government entities and charitable investors; and (ix) reducing certain transfer agent fee rates.

Investment Performance. The Board considered whether the fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective, as well as its record of compliance with its investment restrictions. It also reviewed the fund's absolute investment performance for each class, as well as the fund's relative investment performance for each class measured over multiple periods against (i) a broad-based securities market index, and (ii) a custom peer group of mutual funds deemed appropriate by Fidelity and reviewed by the Board. The following charts considered by the Board show, over the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2011, the cumulative total returns of Initial Class and Service Class 2 of the fund, the cumulative total returns of a broad-based securities market index ("benchmark"), and a range of cumulative total returns of a custom peer group of mutual funds defined by FMR based on categories assigned by Morningstar, Inc. The returns of Initial Class and Service Class 2 show the performance of the highest and lowest performing classes, respectively (based on five-year performance). The box within each chart shows the 25th percentile return (top of box) and the 75th percentile return (bottom of box) of the peer group. Returns shown above the box are in the first quartile and returns shown below the box are in the fourth quartile. The percentage beaten numbers noted below each chart correspond to the percentile box and represent the percentage of funds in the peer group whose performance was equal to or lower than that of the class indicated. The fund's custom peer group, defined by FMR, is a peer group that FMR believes provides a more meaningful performance comparison than the peer group assigned by Morningstar, Inc., which assigns mutual funds to categories based on their investment styles as measured by their underlying portfolio holdings.

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The Board reviewed the fund's relative investment performance against its peer group and noted that the performance of Initial Class of the fund was in the first quartile for the one-year period and the second quartile for the three- and five-year periods. The Board also noted that the investment performance of the fund was lower than its benchmark for all the periods shown. The Board considered that the variations in performance among the fund's classes reflect the variations in class expenses, which result in lower performance for higher expense classes. The Board discussed with FMR the fact that the fund underperformed its benchmark for each period measured. The Board also reviewed the fund's performance since inception as well as performance in the current year. The Board will continue to closely monitor performance of the fund in the coming year and discuss with FMR if other actions to address performance are appropriate.

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Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should benefit the fund's shareholders.

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. Combining Lipper investment objective categories aids the Board's management fee and total expense ratio comparisons by broadening the competitive group used for comparison and by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.

Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods shown in the chart below. The group of Lipper funds used by the Board for management fee comparisons is referred to below as the "Total Mapped Group." The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to the total universe of comparable funds available to investors in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps. "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 10% means that 90% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to non-Fidelity funds similar in size to the fund within the Total Mapped Group. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee characteristics, subject to a minimum of 50 funds (or all funds in the Total Mapped Group if fewer than 50). Additional information, such as the ASPG quartile in which the fund's management fee ranked, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2011.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the fund's management fee is fair and reasonable in light of the services that the fund receives and the other factors considered.

Total Expense Ratio. In its review of each class's total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each class ranked below its competitive median for 2011.

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. The Board noted the findings of the 2010 ad hoc joint committee (created with the board of other Fidelity funds), which reviewed and compared Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the total expense ratio of each class of the fund was reasonable in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered.

Costs of the Services and Profitability. The Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by Fidelity in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering and servicing the fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.

On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of Fidelity's methodologies used in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to allocation methodologies. After considering PwC's reports issued under the engagement and information provided by Fidelity, the Board concluded that while other allocation methods may also be reasonable, Fidelity's profitability methodologies are reasonable in all material respects.

The Board also reviewed Fidelity's non-fund businesses and fall-out benefits related to the mutual fund business as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from or be related to the fund's business.

The Board considered the costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by Fidelity in connection with the operation of the fund and was satisfied that the profitability was not excessive in the circumstances.

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR attains economies of scale in respect of the management and servicing of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds have appropriately benefited from such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale.

The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. FMR calculates the group fee rates based on a tiered asset "breakpoint" schedule that varies based on asset class. The Board considered that the group fee is designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total Fidelity fund assets increase, even if assets of any particular fund are unchanged or have declined, because some portion of Fidelity's costs are attributable to services provided to all Fidelity funds, and all funds benefit if those costs can be allocated among more assets. The Board concluded that, given the group fee structure, fund shareholders will benefit from lower management fees as assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that economies of scale, if any, are being appropriately shared between fund shareholders and Fidelity.

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including (i) fund performance trends, actions to be taken by FMR to improve certain funds' overall performance, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) the potential to further rationalize the Fidelity fund lineup with the possibility of achieving savings for the funds and Fidelity; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers and other key investment personnel; (iv) the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (v) the realization of fall-out benefits in certain Fidelity business units; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures, the potential impact of regulatory changes on such structures, and the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain funds; (vii) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (viii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and the possibility of implementing performance fee structures for additional funds; and (ix) the impact of net redemptions from the Fidelity funds.

Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited

Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc.

General Distributor

Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Smithfield, RI

Transfer and Service Agents

Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Fidelity Service Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company
Quincy, MA

VIPGRWT-ANN-0213
1.540077.115

Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products:

High Income Portfolio - Class R

Annual Report

December 31, 2012

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Contents

Performance

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How the fund has done over time.

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

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The Portfolio Manager's review of fund performance and strategy.

Shareholder Expense Example

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An example of shareholder expenses.

Investment Changes

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A summary of major shifts in the fund's investments over the past six months.

Investments

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A complete list of the fund's investments with their market values.

Financial Statements

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Statements of assets and liabilities, operations, and changes in net assets, as well as financial highlights.

Notes

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Notes to the financial statements.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Trustees and Officers

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

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NOT FDIC INSURED • MAY LOSE VALUE • NO BANK GUARANTEE

Neither the fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.

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Performance: The Bottom Line

Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of the class' distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund's total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. Performance numbers are net of all underlying fund operating expenses, but do not include any insurance charges imposed by your insurance company's separate account. If performance information included the effect of these additional charges, the total returns would have been lower. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.

Average Annual Total Returns

Periods ended December 31, 2012

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

VIP High Income Portfolio - Initial Class R A

14.30%

7.91%

9.10%

VIP High Income Portfolio - Service Class R B

14.10%

7.81%

8.99%

VIP High Income Portfolio - Service Class 2R C

13.90%

7.60%

8.83%

A The initial offering of Initial Class R shares took place on April 14, 2004. Returns prior to April 14, 2004, are those of Initial Class.

B The initial offering of Service Class R shares took place on April 14, 2004. Returns prior to April 14, 2004, are those of Service Class.

C The initial offering of Service Class 2R shares took place on April 14, 2004. Returns prior to April 14, 2004, are those of Service Class 2.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in VIP High Income Portfolio - Initial Class R on December 31, 2002. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how The BofA Merrill LynchSM US High Yield Constrained Index performed over the same period. The initial offering of Initial Class R took place on April 14, 2004. See above for additional information regarding the performance of Initial Class R.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global markets overcame a host of macroeconomic concerns in 2012 - related to the eurozone debt crisis, the strength and pace of the U.S. economic recovery, the U.S. fiscal debate and a slowdown in China's once-blistering growth - to post broad-based gains for the year, with more-economically sensitive asset classes leading the way. Investor sentiment improved as some of the uncertainties holding back the markets began to lift and the outlook brightened in the face of stimulative global monetary policies and modest inflationary pressures. Riskier assets such as stocks saw the biggest advances, with international equities edging their U.S. counterparts, thanks to an especially strong rally in the fourth quarter. Similarly, within fixed income, credit-sensitive sectors - including high-yield/investment-grade corporate bonds and emerging-markets debt - surged ahead of more-defensive U.S. investment-grade bonds amid strong demand for higher-risk, higher-yielding securities. Emerging signs of a rebounding U.S. economy lifted domestic stocks for most of the period, extending an uptrend that began in March 2009. The broad-based S&P 500® Index rose 16.00% for the 12 months, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index® gained 17.45% and the blue-chip-laden Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM added 10.24%. Foreign developed- and emerging-markets equities experienced periodic bouts of volatility this past year, but rode a strong second-half rally to finish ahead of their U.S. counterparts. The MSCI® ACWI® (All Country World Index) ex USA Index advanced 16.98% for the period. In an environment that favored higher-risk assets, U.S. investment-grade bonds managed only a 4.21% gain for 12 months, according to the Barclays® U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Among sectors that comprise the index, bonds with higher yields and on the riskier end of the spectrum led the way, with investment-grade credit advancing 9.37%, while ultra-safe U.S. Treasuries managed only a 1.99% advance and finished at the back of the pack. Meanwhile, high-yield bonds, as measured by The BofA Merrill LynchSM US High Yield Constrained Index, gained a hearty 15.55%. Foreign bonds showed positive results during the year, with emerging markets easily outpacing their major developed-markets counterparts. The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global surged 18.54%, while the Citigroup® Non-USD Group-of-Seven (G7) Equal Weighted Index logged a 7.10% gain.

Comments from Matthew Conti, Portfolio Manager of VIP High Income Portfolio: For the year, the fund's share classes underperformed the BofA high-yield index. (For specific portfolio results, please refer to the performance section of this report.) Relative to the index, the fund's higher-quality positioning hurt, as the lowest-quality credit tiers outperformed. At the industry level, we were hurt by underweighting banks/thrifts and by security selection in technology. The fund's cash position also dampened results within a strong market. Individually, untimely ownership of credit card payment processor First Data hurt, as did an overweighting in Ford Motor Credit. Untimely ownership of telecommunications equipment provider Alcatel-Lucent also detracted, along with the fund's position in the shorter-maturity and higher-quality parts of the capital structure of wireless telecom provider Sprint Nextel - which produced strong returns but underperformed the company's longer-term, subordinated bonds included in the index. An underweighting in auto finance bank Ally Financial further curtailed performance. On the plus side, the fund was helped by security selection in energy, food/drug retail and utilities. Top individual contributors included utility GenOn Energy, casino operator MGM Mirage, homebuilder Standard Pacific and drug store chain Rite Aid.

The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.

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Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio

Beginning
Account Value
July 1, 2012

Ending
Account Value
December 31, 2012

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
July 1, 2012
to December 31, 2012

Initial Class

.68%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,066.50

$ 3.53

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.72

$ 3.46

Service Class

.77%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,065.80

$ 4.00

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.27

$ 3.91

Service Class 2

.92%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,066.10

$ 4.78

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.51

$ 4.67

Initial Class R

.67%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,066.90

$ 3.48

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.77

$ 3.40

Service Class R

.77%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,066.50

$ 4.00

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.27

$ 3.91

Service Class 2R

.92%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,065.40

$ 4.78

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.51

$ 4.67

Investor Class

.71%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,066.50

$ 3.69

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.57

$ 3.61

A 5% return per year before expenses

* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Top Five Holdings as of December 31, 2012

(by issuer, excluding cash equivalents)

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

International Lease Finance Corp.

2.9

2.6

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.

2.9

2.7

MGM Mirage, Inc.

2.7

2.9

Sprint Nextel Corp.

2.2

0.9

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC

2.2

3.1

 

12.9

Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2012

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Energy

9.6

10.8

Telecommunications

8.4

6.8

Electric Utilities

6.9

7.3

Automotive

6.7

7.7

Diversified Financial Services

6.7

7.1

Quality Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of December 31, 2012

As of June 30, 2012

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BBB 4.2%

 

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BBB 4.8%

 

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BB 26.7%

 

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BB 30.3%

 

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B 47.0%

 

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B 43.2%

 

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CCC,CC,C 9.8%

 

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CCC,CC,C 11.5%

 

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Not Rated 1.8%

 

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Not Rated 1.9%

 

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Equities 0.7%

 

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Equities 0.4%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets 9.8%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets 7.9%

 

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We have used ratings from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. Where Moody's® ratings are not available, we have used S&P® ratings. All ratings are as of the date indicated and do not reflect subsequent changes.

Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)

As of December 31, 2012*

As of June 30, 2012**

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Nonconvertible
Bonds 82.1%

 

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Nonconvertible
Bonds 84.1%

 

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Convertible Bonds,
Preferred Stocks 0.6%

 

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Convertible Bonds,
Preferred Stocks 0.3%

 

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Common Stocks 0.1%

 

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Common Stocks 0.1%

 

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Floating Rate
Loans 7.4%

 

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Floating Rate
Loans 7.6%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets
(Liabilities) 9.8%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets
(Liabilities) 7.9%

 

* Foreign investments

11.8%

 

** Foreign investments

12.9%

 

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Annual Report


Investments December 31, 2012

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Nonconvertible Bonds - 82.1%

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Aerospace - 0.4%

TransDigm, Inc. 5.5% 10/15/20 (d)

$ 5,985,000

$ 6,224,400

Air Transportation - 1.9%

Air Canada 12% 2/1/16 (d)

1,485,000

1,533,263

Continental Airlines, Inc.:

pass-thru trust certificates 9.798% 4/1/21

3,136,578

3,418,870

5.5% 4/29/22

3,015,000

3,150,675

6.125% 4/29/18 (d)

520,000

523,900

6.75% 9/15/15 (d)

4,090,000

4,274,050

Continental Airlines, Inc. 9.25% 5/10/17

779,489

861,335

Delta Air Lines, Inc. pass-thru trust certificates:

6.375% 1/2/16

1,985,000

2,064,400

6.75% 11/23/15

1,985,000

2,059,438

8.021% 8/10/22

1,678,128

1,820,769

8.954% 8/10/14

1,447,437

1,498,098

Northwest Airlines, Inc. pass-thru trust certificates 8.028% 11/1/17

608,283

657,676

U.S. Airways pass-thru certificates Series 2012-2 Class A, 4.625% 12/3/26

715,000

729,300

United Air Lines, Inc. 9.875% 8/1/13 (d)

659,000

659,000

United Air Lines, Inc. pass-thru trust certificates:

Class B, 7.336% 7/2/19

2,533,737

2,559,074

9.75% 1/15/17

1,949,478

2,241,900

12% 1/15/16 (d)

613,688

675,057

 

28,726,805

Automotive - 5.5%

Chrysler Group LLC/CG Co-Issuer, Inc.:

8% 6/15/19

6,970,000

7,597,300

8.25% 6/15/21

7,665,000

8,431,500

Continental Rubber of America Corp. 4.5% 9/15/19 (d)

2,380,000

2,415,700

Dana Holding Corp.:

6.5% 2/15/19

1,505,000

1,591,538

6.75% 2/15/21

1,710,000

1,825,425

Delphi Corp.:

5.875% 5/15/19

8,625,000

9,250,313

6.125% 5/15/21

1,475,000

1,637,250

Ford Motor Co. 7.45% 7/16/31

4,370,000

5,549,900

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC:

3.875% 1/15/15

3,950,000

4,119,230

4.25% 2/3/17

3,465,000

3,712,023

5% 5/15/18

7,600,000

8,386,114

5.875% 8/2/21

3,025,000

3,522,727

6.625% 8/15/17

1,620,000

1,892,915

7% 4/15/15

1,355,000

1,510,876

 

 

Principal
Amount

Value

8% 12/15/16

$ 4,870,000

$ 5,880,369

12% 5/15/15

3,495,000

4,290,113

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.:

4.75% 8/15/17 (d)

3,370,000

3,530,075

6.75% 6/1/18

3,685,000

4,200,900

Tenneco, Inc.:

6.875% 12/15/20

1,930,000

2,101,288

7.75% 8/15/18

1,685,000

1,802,950

 

83,248,506

Banks & Thrifts - 1.8%

Ally Financial, Inc.:

3.125% 1/15/16

4,460,000

4,471,150

3.51% 2/11/14 (e)

3,805,000

3,881,100

4.625% 6/26/15

4,700,000

4,899,637

5.5% 2/15/17

5,830,000

6,223,525

8% 3/15/20

1,475,000

1,806,875

GMAC LLC 8% 11/1/31

4,485,000

5,684,738

 

26,967,025

Broadcasting - 1.6%

Allbritton Communications Co. 8% 5/15/18

2,205,000

2,403,450

Univision Communications, Inc.:

6.75% 9/15/22 (d)

2,385,000

2,462,513

6.875% 5/15/19 (d)

6,165,000

6,365,363

7.875% 11/1/20 (d)

1,180,000

1,265,550

8.5% 5/15/21 (d)

9,605,000

9,845,125

UPC Holding BV 9.875% 4/15/18 (d)

1,630,000

1,841,900

 

24,183,901

Building Materials - 2.1%

Building Materials Corp. of America:

6.75% 5/1/21 (d)

3,680,000

4,066,400

6.875% 8/15/18 (d)

4,490,000

4,837,975

HD Supply, Inc.:

8.125% 4/15/19 (d)

6,620,000

7,563,350

11% 4/15/20 (d)

1,365,000

1,610,700

Headwaters, Inc. 7.625% 4/1/19

5,505,000

5,835,300

Masco Corp. 5.95% 3/15/22

1,815,000

2,011,913

Texas Industries, Inc. 9.25% 8/15/20

3,935,000

4,220,288

USG Corp. 7.875% 3/30/20 (d)

970,000

1,079,125

 

31,225,051

Cable TV - 4.7%

Cablevision Systems Corp.:

5.875% 9/15/22

4,415,000

4,415,000

7.75% 4/15/18

740,000

823,250

8.625% 9/15/17

1,000,000

1,167,500

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.:

5.125% 2/15/23

1,980,000

1,975,050

5.25% 9/30/22

5,635,000

5,712,481

Nonconvertible Bonds - continued

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Cable TV - continued

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.: - continued

6.5% 4/30/21

$ 10,700,000

$ 11,542,625

6.625% 1/31/22

3,080,000

3,364,900

7% 1/15/19

9,810,000

10,521,225

7.25% 10/30/17

7,685,000

8,367,044

7.875% 4/30/18

985,000

1,060,106

Cequel Communications Escrow 1 LLC/Cequel Communications Escrow Capital Corp. 6.375% 9/15/20 (d)

3,395,000

3,522,313

CSC Holdings LLC:

6.75% 11/15/21 (d)

510,000

566,100

8.625% 2/15/19

215,000

256,925

Harron Communications LP/Harron Finance Corp. 9.125% 4/1/20 (d)

530,000

580,350

Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG/Unitymedia NRW GmbH:

5.5% 1/15/23 (d)

1,655,000

1,692,238

7.5% 3/15/19 (d)

950,000

1,045,000

UPCB Finance III Ltd. 6.625% 7/1/20 (d)

2,710,000

2,899,700

UPCB Finance V Ltd. 7.25% 11/15/21 (d)

3,270,000

3,600,924

UPCB Finance VI Ltd. 6.875% 1/15/22 (d)

1,325,000

1,431,000

Virgin Media Finance PLC 4.875% 2/15/22

1,650,000

1,691,250

WaveDivision Escrow LLC/WaveDivision Escrow Corp. 8.125% 9/1/20 (d)

4,820,000

4,964,600

 

71,199,581

Capital Goods - 0.5%

Amsted Industries, Inc. 8.125% 3/15/18 (d)

2,890,000

3,092,300

JB Poindexter & Co., Inc. 9% 4/1/22 (d)

3,830,000

3,959,263

 

7,051,563

Chemicals - 1.5%

Celanese U.S. Holdings LLC:

4.625% 11/15/22

1,605,000

1,693,275

6.625% 10/15/18

1,030,000

1,133,000

INEOS Finance PLC 8.375% 2/15/19 (d)

4,370,000

4,708,675

Kinove German Bondco GmbH 9.625% 6/15/18 (d)

2,575,000

2,813,188

LyondellBasell Industries NV:

5% 4/15/19

3,195,000

3,530,475

5.75% 4/15/24

3,530,000

4,147,750

 

 

Principal
Amount

Value

6% 11/15/21

$ 1,005,000

$ 1,185,900

Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc. 4.625% 10/15/20

2,770,000

2,873,875

 

22,086,138

Consumer Products - 0.2%

NBTY, Inc. 9% 10/1/18

2,690,000

3,046,425

Containers - 2.0%

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC 7.375% 10/15/17 (d)

1,415,000

1,538,813

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC / Ardagh MP Holdings USA, Inc. 7.375% 10/15/17 (d)

335,000

364,313

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer (Luxembourg) SA:

5.75% 10/15/20 (d)

4,415,000

4,569,525

7.875% 8/15/19

6,625,000

7,370,313

8.5% 5/15/18 (c)

4,275,000

4,381,875

9.875% 8/15/19

3,295,000

3,525,650

Sealed Air Corp.:

6.5% 12/1/20 (d)

1,315,000

1,420,200

8.125% 9/15/19 (d)

4,270,000

4,761,050

8.375% 9/15/21 (d)

2,695,000

3,045,350

 

30,977,089

Diversified Financial Services - 6.5%

Aircastle Ltd.:

6.25% 12/1/19 (d)

1,740,000

1,813,950

6.75% 4/15/17

2,030,000

2,172,100

9.75% 8/1/18

3,730,000

4,214,900

CIT Group, Inc.:

4.25% 8/15/17

3,180,000

3,274,580

4.75% 2/15/15 (d)

3,100,000

3,224,000

5% 5/15/17

3,230,000

3,423,800

5% 8/15/22

2,530,000

2,697,779

5.25% 3/15/18

4,935,000

5,280,450

5.375% 5/15/20

4,035,000

4,408,238

5.5% 2/15/19 (d)

2,505,000

2,730,450

Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp.:

7.75% 1/15/16

6,595,000

6,834,069

8% 1/15/18

12,950,000

13,905,063

ILFC E-Capital Trust II 6.25% 12/21/65 (d)(e)

1,275,000

1,090,125

International Lease Finance Corp.:

4.875% 4/1/15

3,400,000

3,519,272

5.65% 6/1/14

1,315,000

1,368,415

5.75% 5/15/16

8,055,000

8,490,687

5.875% 4/1/19

5,485,000

5,781,185

5.875% 8/15/22

3,480,000

3,686,058

6.25% 5/15/19

2,245,000

2,390,925

8.625% 9/15/15

6,070,000

6,813,575

8.625% 1/15/22

3,855,000

4,760,925

Nonconvertible Bonds - continued

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Diversified Financial Services - continued

International Lease Finance Corp.: - continued

8.75% 3/15/17

$ 2,110,000

$ 2,431,775

8.875% 9/1/17

3,235,000

3,801,384

 

98,113,705

Diversified Media - 1.3%

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.:

6.5% 11/15/22 (d)

1,205,000

1,238,138

6.5% 11/15/22 (d)

4,990,000

5,177,125

Nielsen Finance LLC/Nielsen Finance Co.:

4.5% 10/1/20 (d)

2,135,000

2,124,325

7.75% 10/15/18

3,900,000

4,338,750

Quebecor Media, Inc.:

5.75% 1/15/23 (d)

2,360,000

2,472,100

7.75% 3/15/16

2,612,000

2,677,300

7.75% 3/15/16

1,060,000

1,086,500

 

19,114,238

Electric Utilities - 6.9%

Atlantic Power Corp. 9% 11/15/18

6,740,000

7,026,450

Dolphin Subsidiary II, Inc.:

6.5% 10/15/16

7,095,000

7,467,488

7.25% 10/15/21

935,000

1,000,450

GenOn Energy, Inc.:

9.5% 10/15/18

4,055,000

4,784,900

9.875% 10/15/20

1,465,000

1,692,075

InterGen NV 9% 6/30/17 (d)

5,550,000

4,967,250

IPALCO Enterprises, Inc. 5% 5/1/18

1,435,000

1,506,750

Mirant Americas Generation LLC:

8.5% 10/1/21

7,395,000

8,430,300

9.125% 5/1/31

15,020,000

16,521,967

NRG Energy, Inc. 6.625% 3/15/23 (d)

4,655,000

4,980,850

NSG Holdings II, LLC 7.75% 12/15/25 (d)

9,865,000

10,160,950

NV Energy, Inc. 6.25% 11/15/20

4,295,000

5,050,491

Otter Tail Corp. 9% 12/15/16

2,460,000

2,853,600

Puget Energy, Inc.:

5.625% 7/15/22

1,045,000

1,125,548

6.5% 12/15/20

3,975,000

4,478,672

RRI Energy, Inc. 7.625% 6/15/14

6,280,000

6,703,900

The AES Corp.:

7.375% 7/1/21

5,145,000

5,710,950

7.75% 10/15/15

3,745,000

4,203,763

8% 10/15/17

1,515,000

1,749,825

9.75% 4/15/16

3,010,000

3,596,950

 

104,013,129

 

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Energy - 9.1%

Access Midstream Partners LP/ACMP Finance Corp. 4.875% 5/15/23

$ 2,110,000

$ 2,141,650

AmeriGas Partners LP/AmeriGas Finance Corp.:

6.25% 8/20/19

1,710,000

1,829,700

6.5% 5/20/21

642,000

696,570

Antero Resources Finance Corp.:

6% 12/1/20 (d)

2,075,000

2,100,938

7.25% 8/1/19

1,845,000

2,011,050

9.375% 12/1/17

4,215,000

4,625,963

Chesapeake Energy Corp.:

6.125% 2/15/21

9,950,000

10,323,125

6.775% 3/15/19

4,505,000

4,505,000

6.875% 11/15/20

1,250,000

1,354,688

Chesapeake Midstream Partners LP/CHKM Finance Corp.:

5.875% 4/15/21

615,000

653,438

6.125% 7/15/22

1,745,000

1,873,694

Chesapeake Oilfield Operating LLC 6.625% 11/15/19 (d)

1,680,000

1,583,400

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP/Finance Corp. 7.75% 4/1/19

2,315,000

2,401,813

Denbury Resources, Inc. 6.375% 8/15/21

2,550,000

2,792,250

Energy Transfer Equity LP 7.5% 10/15/20

2,930,000

3,384,150

EP Energy LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc. 7.75% 9/1/22

1,035,000

1,099,688

Everest Acquisition LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc.:

6.875% 5/1/19

1,655,000

1,795,675

9.375% 5/1/20

4,725,000

5,327,438

Expro Finance Luxembourg SCA 8.5% 12/15/16 (d)

2,812,000

2,938,540

Exterran Holdings, Inc. 7.25% 12/1/18

7,855,000

8,297,237

Forbes Energy Services Ltd. 9% 6/15/19

4,680,000

4,165,200

Forest Oil Corp. 7.5% 9/15/20 (d)

4,155,000

4,362,750

Frontier Oil Corp. 6.875% 11/15/18

1,245,000

1,338,375

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.:

5.875% 4/1/20

1,400,000

1,463,000

8% 9/1/17

215,000

230,588

Kinder Morgan Finance Co. LLC 6% 1/15/18 (d)

6,445,000

7,073,388

LINN Energy LLC/LINN Energy Finance Corp.:

6.25% 11/1/19 (d)

2,500,000

2,512,500

6.5% 5/15/19

2,895,000

2,945,663

7.75% 2/1/21

2,390,000

2,545,350

8.625% 4/15/20

3,055,000

3,329,950

Nonconvertible Bonds - continued

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Energy - continued

Northern Tier Energy LLC/Northern Tier Finance Corp. 7.125% 11/15/20 (d)

$ 1,855,000

$ 1,919,925

Oil States International, Inc.:

5.125% 1/15/23 (d)

1,100,000

1,115,125

6.5% 6/1/19

4,695,000

5,000,175

Pan American Energy LLC 7.875% 5/7/21 (d)

2,345,000

2,040,150

PBF Holding Co. LLC/PBF Finance Corp. 8.25% 2/15/20 (d)

4,340,000

4,708,900

Petroleum Geo-Services ASA 7.375% 12/15/18 (d)

3,225,000

3,483,000

Plains Exploration & Production Co. 6.125% 6/15/19

3,190,000

3,477,100

Precision Drilling Corp.:

6.5% 12/15/21

290,000

308,850

6.625% 11/15/20

2,505,000

2,692,875

Samson Investment Co. 9.75% 2/15/20 (d)

5,105,000

5,398,538

Suburban Propane Partners LP/Suburban Energy Finance Corp. 7.5% 10/1/18

2,664,000

2,870,460

Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.:

5.25% 5/1/23 (d)

2,515,000

2,596,738

6.375% 8/1/22 (d)

800,000

872,000

6.875% 2/1/21

2,840,000

3,109,800

7.875% 10/15/18

2,660,000

2,912,700

Tesoro Corp.:

4.25% 10/1/17

920,000

952,200

5.375% 10/1/22

1,035,000

1,102,275

Tesoro Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp. 5.875% 10/1/20 (d)

315,000

329,175

WPX Energy, Inc. 6% 1/15/22

1,625,000

1,755,000

 

138,347,757

Environmental - 0.8%

ADS Waste Holdings, Inc. 8.25% 10/1/20 (d)

2,720,000

2,862,800

Clean Harbors, Inc.:

5.125% 6/1/21 (d)

910,000

941,850

5.25% 8/1/20

1,000,000

1,042,500

Covanta Holding Corp. 7.25% 12/1/20

6,860,000

7,558,327

 

12,405,477

Food & Drug Retail - 1.8%

Rite Aid Corp.:

9.25% 3/15/20

12,235,000

12,969,100

9.5% 6/15/17

14,440,000

15,089,800

 

28,058,900

 

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Food/Beverage/Tobacco - 0.9%

JBS USA LLC/JBS USA Finance, Inc. 8.25% 2/1/20 (d)

$ 7,945,000

$ 8,401,838

Post Holdings, Inc. 7.375% 2/15/22 (d)

4,845,000

5,305,275

 

13,707,113

Gaming - 3.3%

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. 7.5% 4/15/21

6,135,000

6,625,800

MGM Mirage, Inc.:

6.625% 7/15/15

6,430,000

6,896,175

6.625% 12/15/21

2,985,000

2,985,000

6.75% 10/1/20 (d)

4,415,000

4,503,300

7.5% 6/1/16

2,600,000

2,801,500

7.625% 1/15/17

10,930,000

11,695,100

8.625% 2/1/19 (d)

2,760,000

3,063,600

10% 11/1/16

3,185,000

3,702,563

11.375% 3/1/18

2,360,000

2,867,400

Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp.:

5.375% 3/15/22

2,995,000

3,182,188

7.75% 8/15/20

1,535,000

1,749,900

 

50,072,526

Healthcare - 4.3%

CDRT Holding Corp. 9.25% 10/1/17 pay-in-kind (d)

3,940,000

4,038,500

DaVita, Inc. 5.75% 8/15/22

6,340,000

6,680,775

DJO Finance LLC/DJO Finance Corp.:

7.75% 4/15/18

1,350,000

1,299,375

8.75% 3/15/18 (d)

165,000

183,150

9.875% 4/15/18 (d)

705,000

733,200

Emergency Medical Services Corp. 8.125% 6/1/19

5,100,000

5,600,438

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc. 5.625% 7/31/19 (d)

4,660,000

4,962,900

HealthSouth Corp.:

5.75% 11/1/24

2,320,000

2,354,800

7.25% 10/1/18

4,008,000

4,348,680

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp. 6.875% 5/1/21

2,595,000

2,815,575

Mylan, Inc. 6% 11/15/18 (d)

690,000

762,066

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. 6.75% 10/15/22

4,540,000

4,925,900

Rural/Metro Corp. 10.125% 7/15/19 (d)

1,055,000

996,975

Sabra Health Care LP/Sabra Capital Corp. 8.125% 11/1/18

6,590,000

7,001,875

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International:

6.375% 10/15/20 (d)

2,280,000

2,445,300

6.5% 7/15/16 (d)

5,325,000

5,597,906

6.875% 12/1/18 (d)

4,655,000

5,015,763

Nonconvertible Bonds - continued

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Healthcare - continued

VPI Escrow Corp. 6.375% 10/15/20 (d)

$ 3,425,000

$ 3,643,173

WP Rocket Merger Sub, Inc. 10.125% 7/15/19 (d)

2,345,000

2,268,788

 

65,675,139

Homebuilders/Real Estate - 3.3%

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. 6.5% 12/15/20 (d)

780,000

801,450

CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc. 6.625% 10/15/20

2,370,000

2,586,381

D.R. Horton, Inc.:

4.375% 9/15/22

1,675,000

1,708,500

4.75% 5/15/17

1,315,000

1,397,188

KB Home:

7.25% 6/15/18

5,145,000

5,620,913

7.5% 9/15/22

2,255,000

2,463,588

Lennar Corp.:

4.75% 12/15/17 (d)

5,000,000

5,175,000

4.75% 11/15/22 (d)

2,990,000

2,941,413

5.6% 5/31/15

545,000

580,425

6.95% 6/1/18

2,515,000

2,810,513

12.25% 6/1/17

1,600,000

2,144,000

Standard Pacific Corp.:

8.375% 5/15/18

11,850,000

13,746,000

8.375% 1/15/21

4,240,000

4,950,200

10.75% 9/15/16

2,405,000

2,988,213

 

49,913,784

Hotels - 0.4%

Host Hotels & Resorts LP:

4.75% 3/1/23

1,490,000

1,583,125

5.875% 6/15/19

2,165,000

2,365,263

9% 5/15/17

2,195,000

2,348,650

 

6,297,038

Insurance - 0.2%

Onex USI Aquisition Corp. 7.75% 1/15/21 (d)

2,995,000

2,950,075

Leisure - 1.2%

Equinox Holdings, Inc. 9.5% 2/1/16 (d)

3,570,000

3,766,350

GWR Operating Partnership LLP/Great Wolf Finance Corp. 10.875% 4/1/17

3,920,000

4,459,000

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.:

5.25% 11/15/22

3,560,000

3,764,700

7.25% 3/15/18

1,815,000

2,050,950

7.5% 10/15/27

595,000

672,350

yankee 7.25% 6/15/16

2,445,000

2,762,850

 

17,476,200

 

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Metals/Mining - 1.7%

Boart Longyear Management Pty Ltd. 7% 4/1/21 (d)

$ 1,790,000

$ 1,816,850

CONSOL Energy, Inc. 8% 4/1/17

4,330,000

4,730,525

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty Ltd.:

6.375% 2/1/16 (d)

3,145,000

3,255,075

7% 11/1/15 (d)

12,635,000

13,266,750

Peabody Energy Corp. 6.25% 11/15/21

2,270,000

2,423,225

 

25,492,425

Paper - 0.2%

Sappi Papier Holding GmbH 7.75% 7/15/17 (d)

3,205,000

3,493,450

Restaurants - 0.3%

NPC International, Inc./NPC Operating Co. A, Inc./NPC Operating Co. B, Inc. 10.5% 1/15/20

4,035,000

4,680,600

Services - 3.5%

Alliance Data Systems Corp. 5.25% 12/1/17 (d)

4,695,000

4,765,425

APX Group, Inc.:

6.375% 12/1/19 (d)

4,465,000

4,431,513

8.75% 12/1/20 (d)

2,265,000

2,235,102

ARAMARK Corp.:

3.8128% 2/1/15 (e)

7,820,000

7,790,675

8.5% 2/1/15

4,830,000

4,842,075

ARAMARK Holdings Corp. 8.625% 5/1/16 pay-in-kind (d)(e)

5,580,000

5,705,550

FTI Consulting, Inc.:

6% 11/15/22 (d)

1,860,000

1,929,750

6.75% 10/1/20

3,100,000

3,317,000

Hertz Corp.:

6.75% 4/15/19

2,660,000

2,902,725

6.75% 4/15/19 (d)

2,850,000

3,110,063

7.5% 10/15/18

7,205,000

7,961,525

TransUnion Holding Co., Inc. 8.125% 6/15/18 pay-in-kind (d)

4,340,000

4,481,050

 

53,472,453

Shipping - 0.2%

Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc. 8.875% 11/1/17

3,185,000

3,169,075

Steel - 1.8%

Essar Steel Algoma, Inc. 9.375% 3/15/15 (d)

3,350,000

3,031,750

JMC Steel Group, Inc. 8.25% 3/15/18 (d)

3,970,000

4,148,650

Severstal Columbus LLC 10.25% 2/15/18

8,610,000

9,040,500

Nonconvertible Bonds - continued

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Steel - continued

Steel Dynamics, Inc.:

6.125% 8/15/19 (d)

$ 5,905,000

$ 6,259,300

7.625% 3/15/20

3,930,000

4,352,475

 

26,832,675

Super Retail - 1.3%

Claire's Stores, Inc. 9% 3/15/19 (d)

3,535,000

3,773,613

J. Crew Group, Inc. 8.125% 3/1/19

7,465,000

7,894,238

PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. 9.25% 12/1/18 (d)

7,585,000

8,419,350

 

20,087,201

Technology - 2.9%

First Data Corp.:

6.75% 11/1/20 (d)

3,280,000

3,312,800

7.375% 6/15/19 (d)

1,910,000

1,976,850

GrafTech International Ltd. 6.375% 11/15/20 (d)

1,340,000

1,386,900

IAC/InterActiveCorp 4.75% 12/15/22 (d)

1,845,000

1,851,827

NCR Corp. 4.625% 2/15/21 (d)

3,550,000

3,550,000

Nuance Communications, Inc. 5.375% 8/15/20 (d)

5,695,000

5,951,275

Sanmina-SCI Corp. 7% 5/15/19 (d)

9,305,000

9,467,838

Spansion LLC 7.875% 11/15/17

5,850,000

5,908,500

SunGard Data Systems, Inc. 7.375% 11/15/18

595,000

636,650

Viasystems, Inc. 7.875% 5/1/19 (d)

4,600,000

4,508,000

WideOpenWest Finance LLC/WideOpenWest Capital Corp.:

10.25% 7/15/19 (d)

2,995,000

3,174,700

13.375% 10/15/19 (d)

1,605,000

1,697,288

 

43,422,628

Telecommunications - 7.9%

Altice Financing SA 7.875% 12/15/19 (d)

685,000

724,388

Altice Finco SA 9.875% 12/15/20 (d)

735,000

791,963

Crown Castle International Corp. 5.25% 1/15/23 (d)

5,520,000

5,906,400

Digicel Group Ltd.:

7% 2/15/20 (d)

295,000

315,650

8.25% 9/1/17 (d)

5,395,000

5,732,188

8.25% 9/30/20 (d)

7,340,000

8,074,000

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA:

6.625% 12/15/22 (d)

3,230,000

3,334,975

7.25% 10/15/20 (d)

2,900,000

3,146,500

7.5% 4/1/21

3,050,000

3,355,000

 

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Intelsat Luxembourg SA:

11.25% 2/4/17

$ 12,970,000

$ 13,715,775

11.5% 2/4/17 pay-in-kind (e)

14,761,864

15,684,481

SBA Communications Corp. 5.625% 10/1/19 (d)

2,265,000

2,378,250

Sprint Capital Corp. 6.875% 11/15/28

1,490,000

1,549,600

Sprint Nextel Corp.:

6% 12/1/16

10,710,000

11,647,125

6% 11/15/22

5,950,000

6,083,875

7% 8/15/20

12,790,000

13,973,075

9% 11/15/18 (d)

1,505,000

1,858,675

Telesat Canada/Telesat LLC 6% 5/15/17 (d)

5,590,000

5,869,500

TW Telecom Holdings, Inc. 5.375% 10/1/22 (d)

2,700,000

2,841,750

Wind Acquisition Holdings Finance SA 12.25% 7/15/17 pay-in-kind (d)(e)

2,945,000

2,837,548

Zayo Group LLC/Zayo Capital, Inc.:

8.125% 1/1/20

5,975,000

6,684,531

10.125% 7/1/20

2,555,000

2,912,700

 

119,417,949

Textiles & Apparel - 0.1%

Hanesbrands, Inc. 6.375% 12/15/20

1,535,000

1,680,825

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE BONDS

(Cost $1,162,173,950)


1,242,830,846

Commercial Mortgage Securities - 0.0%

 

LB Multi-family Mortgage Trust Series 1991-4 Class A1, 7.125% 4/25/21 (e)
(Cost $0)

20,648


14,454

Common Stocks - 0.1%

Shares

 

Telecommunications - 0.1%

CUI Acquisition Corp. Class E (a)(d)

1

873,375

Textiles & Apparel - 0.0%

Arena Brands Holding Corp. Class B (a)(f)

48,889

347,112

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $3,248,508)


1,220,487

Preferred Stocks - 0.6%

Shares

Value

Convertible Preferred Stocks - 0.3%

Automotive - 0.3%

General Motors Co. 4.75%

111,200

$ 4,907,256

Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.3%

Banks & Thrifts - 0.3%

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 5.95% (a)

172,538

4,309,999

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $9,649,676)


9,217,255

Floating Rate Loans - 7.4%

 

Principal
Amount

 

Air Transportation - 1.6%

Delta Air Lines, Inc.:

Tranche B 1LN, term loan 5.25% 10/18/18 (e)

$ 4,995,000

5,038,706

Tranche B 2LN, term loan 4.25% 4/18/16 (e)

1,250,000

1,251,563

Tranche B, term loan 5.5% 4/20/17 (e)

7,234,825

7,316,217

US Airways Group, Inc. term loan 2.7117% 3/23/14 (e)

11,031,187

10,893,298

 

24,499,784

Automotive - 0.9%

Chrysler Group LLC Tranche B, term loan 6% 5/24/17 (e)

8,717,102

8,891,444

Federal-Mogul Corp.:

Tranche B, term loan 2.1475% 12/27/14 (e)

3,570,732

3,267,220

Tranche C, term loan 2.1475% 12/27/15 (e)

2,402,812

2,198,573

 

14,357,237

Broadcasting - 0.3%

Univision Communications, Inc. term loan 4.4617% 3/31/17 (e)

5,373,950

5,239,601

Cable TV - 0.4%

Harron Communications LP Tranche B, term loan 5% 10/6/17 (e)

2,720,638

2,751,245

UPC Broadband Holding BV Tranche AF, term loan 4% 1/31/21 (e)

2,890,000

2,890,000

 

5,641,245

Diversified Financial Services - 0.2%

Flying Fortress, Inc. Tranche 3, term loan 5% 6/30/17 (e)

2,310,000

2,321,550

Energy - 0.5%

Chesapeake Energy Corp. Tranche B, term loan 5.75% 12/2/17 (e)

4,710,000

4,716,123

 

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Crestwood Holdings Partners LLC Tranche B, term loan 9.75% 3/26/18 (e)

$ 1,734,885

$ 1,769,583

Samson Investment Co. Tranche 2LN, term loan 6% 9/25/18 (e)

395,000

398,476

 

6,884,182

Environmental - 0.1%

ADS Waste Holdings, Inc. Tranche B, term loan 5.25% 10/9/19 (e)

795,000

802,950

Food & Drug Retail - 0.4%

GNC Corp. Tranche B, term loan 3.75% 3/2/18 (e)

5,342,569

5,355,926

Gaming - 0.1%

MGM Mirage, Inc. Tranche B, term loan 4.25% 12/10/19 (e)

800,000

807,040

Healthcare - 0.3%

Emergency Medical Services Corp. Tranche B, term loan 5.25% 5/25/18 (e)

2,652,560

2,669,138

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Tranche B, term loan:

4.25% 2/13/19 (e)

520,000

520,000

4.25% 9/16/19 (e)

1,360,000

1,370,200

 

4,559,338

Insurance - 0.7%

Asurion Corp.:

Tranche 1LN, term loan 5.5% 5/24/18 (e)

4,035,227

4,085,668

Tranche 2LN, term loan 9% 5/24/19 (e)

2,389,809

2,443,580

Tranche B-1 1LN, term loan 4.75% 7/23/17 (e)

1,370,781

1,377,635

Lonestar Intermediate Super Holdings LLC term loan 11% 9/2/19 (e)

2,760,000

2,925,600

 

10,832,483

Leisure - 0.3%

Equinox Holdings, Inc.:

Tranche 2LN, term loan 5/16/20

1,600,000

1,600,000

Tranche B 1LN, term loan 11/16/19

2,985,000

3,007,388

 

4,607,388

Metals/Mining - 0.2%

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. Tranche B, term loan 5.25% 10/18/17 (e)

3,456,338

3,482,260

Publishing/Printing - 0.1%

Getty Images, Inc. Tranche B, term loan 4.75% 10/18/19 (e)

1,825,000

1,825,000

Services - 0.0%

ARAMARK Corp. Tranche C, term loan 3.5662% 7/26/16 (e)

235,000

236,763

Floating Rate Loans - continued

 

Principal Amount

Value

Steel - 0.2%

JMC Steel Group, Inc. term loan 4.75% 4/1/17 (e)

$ 3,018,276

$ 3,048,459

Super Retail - 0.2%

Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. Tranche B, term loan 4.75% 5/16/18 (e)

3,335,000

3,335,000

Technology - 0.5%

First Data Corp. term loan 4.2107% 3/24/18 (e)

4,000,000

3,800,000

GoDaddy.com, Inc. Tranche B 1LN, term loan 5.5% 12/16/18 (e)

4,232,798

4,248,671

 

8,048,671

Telecommunications - 0.4%

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA:

term loan 3.21% 2/1/14 (e)

830,000

828,963

Tranche B, term loan 4.5% 4/2/18 (e)

1,705,000

1,720,004

RP Crown Parent, LLC Tranche 1LN, term loan 6.75% 12/7/18 (e)

3,455,000

3,446,363

 

5,995,330

TOTAL FLOATING RATE LOANS

(Cost $109,304,887)


111,880,207

Money Market Funds - 8.7%

Shares

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.18% (b)
(Cost $131,369,035)

131,369,035


131,369,035

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 98.9%

(Cost $1,415,746,056)

1,496,532,284

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 1.1%

16,723,802

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 1,513,256,086

Legend

(a) Non-income producing

(b) Affiliated fund that is available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.

(c) Security initially issued at one coupon which converts to a higher coupon at a specified date. The rate shown is the rate at period end.

(d) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $421,409,231 or 27.8% of net assets.

(e) Coupon rates for floating and adjustable rate securities reflect the rates in effect at period end.

(f) Restricted securities - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $347,112 or 0.0% of net assets.

Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows:

Security

Acquisition Date

Acquisition Cost

Arena Brands Holding Corp. Class B

6/18/97

$ 1,974,627

Affiliated Central Funds

Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 159,217

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2012, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the table below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:

Description

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Investments in Securities:

Equities:

Consumer Discretionary

$ 5,254,368

$ 4,907,256

$ -

$ 347,112

Financials

4,309,999

4,309,999

-

-

Telecommunication Services

873,375

-

-

873,375

Corporate Bonds

1,242,830,846

-

1,242,830,846

-

Commercial Mortgage Securities

14,454

-

-

14,454

Floating Rate Loans

111,880,207

-

111,880,207

-

Money Market Funds

131,369,035

131,369,035

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 1,496,532,284

$ 140,586,290

$ 1,354,711,053

$ 1,234,941

Distribution of investments by country or territory of incorporation, as a percentage of total net assets, is as follows. (Unaudited)

United States of America

88.2%

Luxembourg

3.2%

Canada

2.0%

Bermuda

1.5%

Australia

1.4%

Netherlands

1.0%

Others (Individually Less Than 1%)

2.7%

 

100.0%

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,284,377,021)

$ 1,365,163,249

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $131,369,035)

131,369,035

 

Total Investments (cost $1,415,746,056)

 

$ 1,496,532,284

Cash

 

45,167

Receivable for investments sold

6,945,633

Receivable for fund shares sold

1,069,857

Interest receivable

21,973,517

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

16,964

Prepaid expenses

4,235

Other receivables

23

Total assets

1,526,587,680

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 10,145,539

Payable for fund shares redeemed

2,165,484

Accrued management fee

707,497

Distribution and service plan fees payable

71,088

Other affiliated payables

165,354

Other payables and accrued expenses

76,632

Total liabilities

13,331,594

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 1,513,256,086

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 1,531,601,671

Undistributed net investment income

6,819,718

Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments

(105,951,531)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

80,786,228

Net Assets

$ 1,513,256,086

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Initial Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($606,505,986 ÷ 104,417,135 shares)

$ 5.81

 

 

 

Service Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($77,396,813 ÷ 13,398,286 shares)

$ 5.78

 

 

 

Service Class 2:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($281,065,286 ÷ 49,688,487 shares)

$ 5.66

 

 

 

Initial Class R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($35,604,516 ÷ 6,153,476 shares)

$ 5.79

 

 

 

Service Class R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($69,892,526 ÷ 12,164,441 shares)

$ 5.75

 

 

 

Service Class 2R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($4,019,360 ÷ 711,026 shares)

$ 5.65

 

 

 

Investor Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($438,771,599 ÷ 75,798,800 shares)

$ 5.79

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Financial Statements - continued

Statement of Operations

  

Year ended December 31, 2012

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 448,517

Interest

 

95,241,280

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

159,217

Total income

 

95,849,014

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 7,824,108

Transfer agent fees

1,133,006

Distribution and service plan fees

768,843

Accounting fees and expenses

473,635

Custodian fees and expenses

23,764

Independent trustees' compensation

9,286

Audit

78,095

Legal

22,033

Interest

153

Miscellaneous

12,304

Total expenses before reductions

10,345,227

Expense reductions

(653)

10,344,574

Net investment income (loss)

85,504,440

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

13,064,180

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities

80,611,074

Net gain (loss)

93,675,254

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 179,179,694

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
December 31,
2012

Year ended
December 31,
2011

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 85,504,440

$ 82,841,870

Net realized gain (loss)

13,064,180

30,894,343

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

80,611,074

(67,492,572)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

179,179,694

46,243,641

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(84,934,228)

(84,003,585)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

164,623,275

65,821,196

Redemption fees

64,369

88,182

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

258,933,110

28,149,434

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

1,254,322,976

1,226,173,542

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $6,819,718 and undistributed net investment income of $6,423,570, respectively)

$ 1,513,256,086

$ 1,254,322,976

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Initial Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 5.39

$ 5.57

$ 5.29

$ 3.96

$ 5.98

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .361

.391

.439

.438

.475

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .405

(.171)

.288

1.298

(1.990)

Total from investment operations

  .766

.220

.727

1.736

(1.515)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.346)

(.400)

(.448)

(.406)

(.506)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

.001

- G

.001

Net asset value, end of period

$ 5.81

$ 5.39

$ 5.57

$ 5.29

$ 3.96

Total Return A, B

  14.23%

4.03%

13.82%

43.96%

(24.98)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .68%

.69%

.69%

.70%

.71%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .68%

.69%

.69%

.70%

.71%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .68%

.69%

.69%

.70%

.70%

Net investment income (loss)

  6.22%

6.85%

7.84%

9.02%

8.48%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 606,506

$ 561,514

$ 594,688

$ 608,802

$ 451,824

Portfolio turnover rate E

  55%

79%

81%

70%

58%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.001 per share.

Financial Highlights - Service Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 5.36

$ 5.54

$ 5.26

$ 3.95

$ 5.95

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .353

.384

.431

.429

.469

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .407

(.171)

.290

1.281

(1.971)

Total from investment operations

  .760

.213

.721

1.710

(1.502)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.340)

(.393)

(.442)

(.400)

(.499)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

.001

- G

.001

Net asset value, end of period

$ 5.78

$ 5.36

$ 5.54

$ 5.26

$ 3.95

Total Return A, B

  14.20%

3.93%

13.79%

43.41%

(24.87)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .78%

.79%

.79%

.80%

.80%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .78%

.79%

.78%

.80%

.80%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .78%

.79%

.78%

.80%

.80%

Net investment income (loss)

  6.13%

6.75%

7.74%

8.92%

8.39%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 77,397

$ 91,573

$ 98,988

$ 103,511

$ 95,461

Portfolio turnover rate E

  55%

79%

81%

70%

58%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.001 per share.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Service Class 2

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 5.26

$ 5.45

$ 5.18

$ 3.89

$ 5.88

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .338

.368

.417

.422

.450

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .396

(.170)

.287

1.264

(1.949)

Total from investment operations

  .734

.198

.704

1.686

(1.499)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.334)

(.388)

(.435)

(.396)

(.492)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

.001

- G

.001

Net asset value, end of period

$ 5.66

$ 5.26

$ 5.45

$ 5.18

$ 3.89

Total Return A, B

  13.97%

3.72%

13.67%

43.46%

(25.14)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .93%

.94%

.94%

.95%

.96%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .93%

.94%

.94%

.95%

.96%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .93%

.94%

.94%

.95%

.96%

Net investment income (loss)

  5.98%

6.60%

7.59%

8.77%

8.23%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 281,065

$ 220,333

$ 182,465

$ 181,377

$ 87,077

Portfolio turnover rate E

  55%

79%

81%

70%

58%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.001 per share.

Financial Highlights - Initial Class R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 5.37

$ 5.55

$ 5.27

$ 3.95

$ 5.96

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .360

.391

.439

.440

.471

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .407

(.171)

.288

1.286

(1.975)

Total from investment operations

  .767

.220

.727

1.726

(1.504)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.347)

(.400)

(.448)

(.406)

(.507)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

.001

- G

.001

Net asset value, end of period

$ 5.79

$ 5.37

$ 5.55

$ 5.27

$ 3.95

Total Return A, B

  14.30%

4.05%

13.88%

43.82%

(24.88)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .68%

.68%

.69%

.70%

.70%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .68%

.68%

.68%

.70%

.70%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .68%

.68%

.68%

.69%

.70%

Net investment income (loss)

  6.23%

6.85%

7.84%

9.02%

8.49%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 35,605

$ 31,627

$ 34,946

$ 34,080

$ 19,801

Portfolio turnover rate E

  55%

79%

81%

70%

58%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.001 per share.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Service Class R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 5.34

$ 5.52

$ 5.25

$ 3.94

$ 5.93

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .352

.383

.433

.431

.467

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .400

(.167)

.280

1.280

(1.959)

Total from investment operations

  .752

.216

.713

1.711

(1.492)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.342)

(.396)

(.444)

(.401)

(.499)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

.001

- G

.001

Net asset value, end of period

$ 5.75

$ 5.34

$ 5.52

$ 5.25

$ 3.94

Total Return A, B

  14.10%

3.99%

13.66%

43.56%

(24.79)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .78%

.78%

.79%

.80%

.80%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .78%

.78%

.78%

.80%

.80%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .78%

.78%

.78%

.80%

.80%

Net investment income (loss)

  6.13%

6.75%

7.74%

8.92%

8.39%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 69,893

$ 63,557

$ 68,806

$ 47,873

$ 26,572

Portfolio turnover rate E

  55%

79%

81%

70%

58%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.001 per share.

Financial Highlights - Service Class 2R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 5.26

$ 5.45

$ 5.17

$ 3.89

$ 5.87

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .340

.369

.415

.416

.451

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .390

(.175)

.293

1.257

(1.940)

Total from investment operations

  .730

.194

.708

1.673

(1.489)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.340)

(.384)

(.429)

(.393)

(.492)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

.001

- G

.001

Net asset value, end of period

$ 5.65

$ 5.26

$ 5.45

$ 5.17

$ 3.89

Total Return A, B

  13.90%

3.64%

13.79%

43.13%

(24.99)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .93%

.93%

.94%

.95%

.95%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .93%

.93%

.93%

.95%

.95%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .93%

.93%

.93%

.94%

.95%

Net investment income (loss)

  5.98%

6.60%

7.59%

8.77%

8.24%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 4,019

$ 1,350

$ 1,543

$ 2,016

$ 1,487

Portfolio turnover rate E

  55%

79%

81%

70%

58%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.001 per share.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Investor Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 5.37

$ 5.56

$ 5.27

$ 3.96

$ 5.96

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .358

.388

.437

.441

.473

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .407

(.180)

.298

1.274

(1.971)

Total from investment operations

  .765

.208

.735

1.715

(1.498)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.345)

(.398)

(.446)

(.405)

(.503)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

.001

- G

.001

Net asset value, end of period

$ 5.79

$ 5.37

$ 5.56

$ 5.27

$ 3.96

Total Return A, B

  14.26%

3.82%

14.04%

43.43%

(24.76)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .71%

.72%

.73%

.73%

.74%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .71%

.72%

.72%

.73%

.74%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .71%

.72%

.72%

.73%

.74%

Net investment income (loss)

  6.20%

6.82%

7.81%

8.99%

8.45%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 438,772

$ 284,370

$ 244,738

$ 182,806

$ 90,312

Portfolio turnover rate E

  55%

79%

81%

70%

58%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.001 per share.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended December 31, 2012

1. Organization.

VIP High Income Portfolio (the Fund) is a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Shares of the Fund may only be purchased by insurance companies for the purpose of funding variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts. The Fund offers the following classes of shares: Initial Class shares, Service Class shares, Service Class 2 shares, Initial Class R shares, Service Class R shares, Service Class 2R shares, and Investor Class shares. All classes have equal rights and voting privileges, except for matters affecting a single class. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of FMR.

A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.

3. Significant Accounting Policies.

The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:

Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board), the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the FMR Fair Value Committee (the Committee), in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and is responsible for approving and reporting to the Board all fair value determinations.

The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:

Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)

Level 3 - unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)

Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:

Debt securities, including restricted securities, are valued based on evaluated prices received from third party pricing vendors or from brokers who make markets in such securities. For corporate bonds and floating rate loans, pricing vendors utilize matrix pricing which considers yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type as well as broker-supplied prices and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For commercial mortgage securities, pricing vendors utilize matrix pricing which considers prepayment speed assumptions, attributes of the collateral, yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type as well as broker-supplied prices and, accordingly, such securities are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. When independent prices are unavailable or unreliable, debt securities may be valued utilizing pricing methodologies which consider similar factors that would be used by third party pricing vendors. These are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy but

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

may be Level 3 depending on the circumstances. The Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in below investment grade securities. The value of these securities can be more volatile due to changes in the credit quality of the issuer and is sensitive to changes in economic, market and regulatory conditions.

Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For restricted securities and private placements where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.

Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of December 31, 2012, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities.

Expenses. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required. As of December 31, 2012, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. A fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction.

Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences will reverse in a subsequent period.

Book-tax differences are primarily due to market discount, deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.

The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 91,423,248

Gross unrealized depreciation

(5,047,573)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 86,375,675

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 1,410,156,609

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 1,124,064

Capital loss carryforward

$ (105,844,902)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

$ 86,375,675

Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Fund to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period and such capital losses are required to be used prior to any losses that expire. Capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2016

$ (26,397,633)

2017

(79,447,269)

Total capital loss carryforward

$ (105,844,902)

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

December 31, 2012

December 31, 2011

Ordinary Income

$ 84,934,228

$ 84,003,585

Trading (Redemption) Fees. Initial Class R shares, Service Class R shares and Service Class 2 R shares held by investors less than 60 days are subject to a redemption fee equal to 1% of the net asset value of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

Loans and Other Direct Debt Instruments. The Fund invests in direct debt instruments which are interests in amounts owed to lenders by corporate or other borrowers. These instruments may be in the form of loans, trade claims or other receivables and may include standby financing commitments such as revolving credit facilities that obligate the Fund to supply additional cash to the borrower on demand. Loans may be acquired through assignment or participation, or may be made directly to a borrower. The Fund may be contractually obligated to receive approval from the agent bank and/or borrower prior to the sale of these loans.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $824,377,803 and $709,377,458, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. FMR and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .12% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the period, the total annual management fee rate was .56% of the Fund's average net assets.

Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate 12b-1 Plans for each Service Class of shares. Each Service Class pays Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a service fee. For the period, the service fee is based on an annual rate of .10% of Service Class' and Service Class R's average net assets and .25% of Service Class 2's and Service Class 2R's average net assets.

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Distribution and Service Plan Fees - continued

For the period, total fees, all of which were re-allowed to insurance companies for the distribution of shares and providing shareholder support services were as follows:

Service Class

$ 81,509

Service Class 2

619,306

Service Class R

62,443

Service Class 2 R

5,585

 

$ 768,843

Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of FMR, is the Fund's transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing agent. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee with respect to each class. Each class (with the exception of Investor Class) pays a transfer agent fee, excluding out of pocket expenses, equal to an annual rate of .07% of average net assets. Investor Class pays a monthly asset-based transfer agent fee of .10% of average net assets. In addition, FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of .0038% of average net assets for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, transfer agent fees for each class, including printing and out of pocket expenses, were as follows:

Initial Class

$ 441,336

Service Class

58,827

Service Class 2

178,876

Initial Class R

23,634

Service Class R

43,659

Service Class 2R

1,565

Investor Class

385,109

 

$ 1,133,006

Accounting Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc.(FSC), an affiliate of FMR, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month.

Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. The Fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:

Borrower or Lender

Average Loan
Balance

Weighted Average
Interest Rate

Interest Expense

Borrower

$ 6,556,000

.42%

$ 153

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by FMR or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $3,608 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.

7. Expense Reductions.

Many of the brokers with whom FMR places trades on behalf of the Fund provided services to the Fund in addition to trade execution. These services included payments of certain expenses on behalf of the Fund totaling $23 for the period. In addition through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, these credits reduced the Fund's custody expenses by $630.

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8. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

From net investment income

 

 

Initial Class

$ 34,341,731

$ 38,834,457

Service Class

4,352,958

5,348,721

Service Class 2

15,615,687

14,701,408

Initial Class R

2,033,316

2,203,822

Service Class R

3,948,919

4,443,415

Service Class 2R

215,852

92,376

Investor Class

24,425,765

18,379,386

Total

$ 84,934,228

$ 84,003,585

9. Share Transactions.

Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Initial Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

13,853,360

14,954,963

$ 80,405,792

$ 85,548,272

Reinvestment of distributions

5,923,006

7,279,400

34,341,731

38,834,457

Shares redeemed

(19,521,567)

(24,811,221)

(112,985,217)

(141,718,667)

Net increase (decrease)

254,799

(2,576,858)

$ 1,762,306

$ (17,335,938)

Service Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,525,261

4,391,885

$ 8,621,959

$ 23,974,978

Reinvestment of distributions

754,748

1,008,126

4,352,958

5,348,721

Shares redeemed

(5,957,709)

(6,182,000)

(33,943,822)

(35,059,439)

Net increase (decrease)

(3,677,700)

(781,989)

$ (20,968,905)

$ (5,735,740)

Service Class 2

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

25,700,556

35,272,315

$ 145,593,661

$ 197,650,737

Reinvestment of distributions

2,764,623

2,824,984

15,615,687

14,701,408

Shares redeemed

(20,664,331)

(29,704,714)

(115,959,882)

(165,911,073)

Net increase (decrease)

7,800,848

8,392,585

$ 45,249,466

$ 46,441,072

Initial Class R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

2,462,639

2,974,865

$ 14,321,536

$ 17,006,544

Reinvestment of distributions

351,902

414,639

2,033,316

2,203,822

Shares redeemed

(2,548,693)

(3,795,258)

(14,732,861)

(21,688,955)

Net increase (decrease)

265,848

(405,754)

$ 1,621,991

$ (2,478,589)

Service Class R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

8,023,964

8,003,006

$ 46,504,431

$ 45,643,141

Reinvestment of distributions

688,191

840,752

3,948,919

4,443,415

Shares redeemed

(8,456,038)

(9,397,413)

(47,748,690)

(53,628,031)

Net increase (decrease)

256,117

(553,655)

$ 2,704,660

$ (3,541,475)

Service Class 2R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

580,649

77,098

$ 3,315,329

$ 432,475

Reinvestment of distributions

38,276

17,746

215,852

92,376

Shares redeemed

(164,440)

(121,577)

(925,854)

(682,497)

Net increase (decrease)

454,485

(26,733)

$ 2,605,327

$ (157,646)

Investor Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

28,186,563

35,223,887

$ 162,161,430

$ 199,792,708

Reinvestment of distributions

4,226,954

3,458,337

24,425,765

18,379,386

Shares redeemed

(9,530,114)

(29,823,638)

(54,938,765)

(169,542,582)

Net increase (decrease)

22,883,403

8,858,586

$ 131,648,430

$ 48,629,512

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10. Other.

The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

At the end of the period, FMR or its affiliates were the owners of record of 38% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund and one otherwise unaffiliated shareholder was the owner of 17% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Variable Insurance Products Fund and the Shareholders of VIP High Income Portfolio:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of VIP High Income Portfolio (a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund) at December 31, 2012, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the VIP High Income Portfolio's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, agent banks, and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 13, 2013

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Trustees and Officers

The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board, and executive officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for James C. Curvey, each of the Trustees oversees 234 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate. Mr. Curvey oversees 452 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate.

The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) (Independent Trustee), shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. The executive officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer and Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.

Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Fund's Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.

In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.

Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.

Fidelity funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's equity and high income funds and another Board oversees Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, and asset allocation funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity funds overseen by each Board.

The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with FMR to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. For example, a working group comprised of Independent Trustees and FMR has worked and continues to work to review the Fidelity funds' valuation-related activities, reporting and risk management. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of FMR's risk management program for the Fidelity funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Fund's Trustees."

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The fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.

Interested Trustees*:

Correspondence intended for each Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

James C. Curvey (77)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2007

Mr. Curvey is Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of certain Trusts. Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee (2007-present) of other investment companies advised by FMR. Mr. Curvey is a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present) and Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (2007-present). Mr. Curvey is also Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC. In addition, Mr. Curvey serves as an Overseer for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Trustees of Villanova University. Previously, Mr. Curvey was the Vice Chairman (2006-2007) and Director (2000-2007) of FMR Corp.

Ronald P. O'Hanley (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Mr. O'Hanley is Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), President of Fidelity Asset Management and Corporate Services and a member of Fidelity's Executive Committee (2010-present). Previously, Mr. O'Hanley served as President and Chief Executive Officer of BNY Mellon Asset Management (2007-2010). Mr. O'Hanley also served as Vice Chairman of Bank New York Mellon Corp. and a member of that firm's Executive Committee. Prior to the 2007 merger of The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial Corporation, he was Vice Chairman of Mellon Financial Corporation and President and Chief Executive Officer of Mellon Asset Management. He joined Mellon in February 1997. Mr. O'Hanley currently serves as Chairman of the Boston Public Library Foundation Board of Directors and sits on the Board of Directors of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the Board of Trustees of the Marine Biological Laboratory and the Advisory Board of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Administration at Syracuse University. Mr. O'Hanley also chairs the Council on Asset Management for the Financial Services Roundtable and is a member of the Board of Directors of Institutional Investor's U.S. Institute.

* Trustees have been determined to be "Interested Trustees" by virtue of, among other things, their affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Independent Trustees:

Correspondence intended for each Independent Trustee (that is, the Trustees other than the Interested Trustees) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

Dennis J. Dirks (64)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), and as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-present) and Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children's Services, Inc. (2009-present).

Alan J. Lacy (59)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Lacy serves as Senior Adviser (2007-present) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity). Mr. Lacy also served as Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail). In addition, Mr. Lacy serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes, 2010-present), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2012-present), The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-present), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). Mr. Lacy is a member of the Board of Trustees of The National Parks Conservation Association (2006-present). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association (2008-2011) and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).

Ned C. Lautenbach (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2000

Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as the Lead Director of the Eaton Corporation Board of Directors (diversified industrial, 1997-present). Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, Florida (2012-present) and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach was a Partner/Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007).

Joseph Mauriello (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a Director of the Hamilton Funds of the Bank of New York (2006-2007) and of Arcadia Resources Inc. (health care services and products, 2007-2012).

Robert W. Selander (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Previously, Mr. Selander served as a Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds (2011), Executive Vice Chairman (2010), Chief Executive Officer (2009-2010), and President and Chief Executive Officer (1997-2009) of Mastercard, Inc.

Cornelia M. Small (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.

William S. Stavropoulos (73)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2001

Mr. Stavropoulos is Vice Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is a Director of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals, Chairman from 2010-May 2012 and Lead Director from May 2012-present), Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions, 2008-present), Maersk Inc. (industrial conglomerate), and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-present), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012).

David M. Thomas (63)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011). In addition, Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), and as a member of the Board of Directors of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication, 2004-present).

Michael E. Wiley (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-present). Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of Tesoro Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-present), and a Director of Bill Barrett Corporation (exploration and production, 2005-present). In addition, Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), as a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), as an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004), and as Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005).

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Advisory Board Members and Executive Officers:

Correspondence intended for David A. Rosow and Garnett A. Smith may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for each executive officer and Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupation

Peter S. Lynch (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2003

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).

David A. Rosow (70)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of International Golf Group, Inc. (golf course development, 1989-present). Previously, Mr. Rosow served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rosow & Company, Inc. (private investment company, 1989-2011), a Lead Director of Hudson United Bancorp (2001-2006) and as a Director of TD Banknorth (1996-2006). In addition, Mr. Rosow is a member (2008-present) and President (2009-present) of the Town Council of Palm Beach, Florida.

Garnett A. Smith (65)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith is a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-present).

Kenneth B. Robins (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Robins also serves as President and Treasurer (2010-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2009-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds (2005-2008) and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2006-2008).

Brian B. Hogan (48)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President of Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hogan also serves as President of FMR's Equity Division (2009-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Senior Vice President, Equity Research of FMR (2006-2009) and as a portfolio manager.

Thomas C. Hense (48)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008 or 2010

Vice President of Fidelity's High Income (2008), Small Cap (2008), and Value (2010) Funds. Previously, Mr. Hense served as a portfolio manager for Fidelity's Institutional Money Management Group (Pyramis) (2003-2008).

Scott C. Goebel (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Goebel also serves as Secretary of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2010-present) and Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC) (2010-present); Secretary and CLO of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present); General Counsel, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of FMR (2008-present) and FMR Co., Inc. (2008-present); employed by FMR LLC or an affiliate (2001-present); Chief Legal Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (2008-present) and Assistant Secretary of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (2008-present), and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Goebel served as Assistant Secretary of FIMM (2008-2010), FRAC (2008-2010), and the Funds (2007-2008) and as Vice President and Secretary of Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) (2005-2007).

William C. Coffey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Secretary of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Coffey also serves as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).

Elizabeth Paige Baumann (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2012-present), Chief AML Officer of FMR LLC (2012-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as Vice President and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012).

Christine Reynolds (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Chief Financial Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Reynolds became President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) in August 2008. Ms. Reynolds served as Chief Operating Officer of FPCMS (2007-2008). Previously, Ms. Reynolds served as President, Treasurer, and Anti-Money Laundering officer of the Fidelity funds (2004-2007).

Joseph A. Hanlon (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hanlon serves as Compliance Officer of FMR, FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC), Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), and Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2009-present), as Senior Vice President of the Fidelity Asset Management Division (2009-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

Joseph F. Zambello (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Zambello is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Zambello served as Vice President of FMR's Program Management Group (2009-2011) and Vice President of the Transfer Agent Oversight Group (2005-2009).

Adrien E. Deberghes (45)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Deberghes also serves as Vice President (2011-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2010-present) of other Fidelity funds, and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005).

Stephen Sadoski (41)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Sadoski also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Sadoski served as Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2013), an assistant chief accountant in the Division of Investment Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (2009-2012) and as a senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (1997-2009).

Stacie Smith (38)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Smith is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (1996-2009).

Stephanie J. Dorsey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Dorsey also serves as President and Treasurer (2013-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2012-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Dorsey served as Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013), Treasurer (2004-2008) of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds and Vice President (2004-2008) of JPMorgan Chase Bank.

John R. Hebble (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hebble also serves as President (2011-present), Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Hebble served as President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013).

Gary W. Ryan (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Ryan is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Ryan served as Vice President of Fund Reporting in Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (1999-2005).

Jonathan Davis (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Davis is also Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II and Fidelity Commonwealth Trust II. Mr. Davis is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2003-2010).

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

VIP High Income Portfolio

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. The Board, assisted by the advice of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel, requests and considers a broad range of information relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Contracts throughout the year.

The Board meets regularly and, at each of its meetings, considers factors that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts, including the services and support provided to the fund and its shareholders. The Board has established various standing committees, each composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees with varying backgrounds, to which the Board has assigned specific subject matter responsibilities in order to enhance effective decision-making by the Board. The Board, acting directly and through its Committees, requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to consider matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through ad hoc joint committees to discuss certain matters relevant to the Fidelity funds.

At its July 2012 meeting, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined to renew the fund's Advisory Contracts. In reaching its determination, the Board considered all factors it believed relevant, including (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio relative to peer funds; (iii) the total costs of the services to be provided by and the profits to be realized by Fidelity from its relationship with the fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale exist and would be realized as the fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of fund shareholders.

In considering whether to renew the Advisory Contracts for the fund, the Board reached a determination, with the assistance of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel and through the exercise of its business judgment, that the renewal of the Advisory Contracts is in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts is fair and reasonable. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor, but rather was based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information provided to the Board at its meetings throughout the year. The Board, in reaching its determination to renew the Advisory Contracts, is aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual funds offered by Fidelity's competitors, and that the fund's shareholders, who have the opportunity to review and weigh the disclosure provided by the fund in its prospectus and other public disclosures, have chosen to invest in this fund, managed by Fidelity.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, FMR, and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel, and also considered the fund's investment objective, strategies, and related investment philosophy. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the portfolio manager compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board also noted that FMR has continued to increase the resources devoted to non-U.S. offices, including expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization. The Board noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities that allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and guarantors. The Board also believes that Fidelity's investment professionals have sufficient access to global information and data so as to provide competitive investment results over time, and that those professionals also have access to sophisticated tools that permit them to assess portfolio construction and risk and performance attribution characteristics continuously, as well as to transmit new information and research conclusions rapidly around the world. Additionally, in its deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading and risk management capabilities and resources, which are an integral part of the investment management process.

Shareholder and Administrative Services. The Board considered (i) the nature, extent, quality, and cost of advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by the Investment Advisers and their affiliates under the Advisory Contracts and under separate agreements covering transfer agency, pricing and bookkeeping, and securities lending services for the fund; (ii) the nature and extent of the supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians and subcustodians; and (iii) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the fund's compliance policies and procedures. The Board also reviewed the allocation of fund brokerage, including allocations to brokers affiliated with the Investment Advisers, the use of brokerage commissions to pay fund expenses, and the use of "soft" commission dollars to pay for research services.

The Board noted that the growth of fund assets over time across the complex allows Fidelity to reinvest in the development of services designed to enhance the value or convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information through telephone representatives and over the Internet, investor education materials and asset allocation tools, and the expanded availability of Fidelity Investor Centers.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fidelity fund, including the benefits of investing in a fund that is part of a large family of funds offering a variety of investment disciplines and providing a large variety of mutual fund investor services. The Board noted that Fidelity had taken, or had made recommendations that resulted in the Fidelity funds taking, a number of actions over the previous year that benefited particular funds, including (i) continuing to dedicate additional resources to investment research and support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) persisting in efforts to enhance Fidelity's research capabilities, in particular, international research; (iii) launching new funds and making other enhancements to meet client needs for global and income-oriented solutions; (iv) continuing to launch dedicated lower cost underlying funds to meet investment management's portfolio construction needs related to expanding underlying fund options, specifically for the Freedom Fund product lines; (v) adopting a "Stock Selector" sector neutral investment approach and employing a team of portfolio managers who are sector specialists to manage certain funds; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through the mergers of several funds into other funds; (vii) strengthening the Spartan Index Fund product line by adding new funds and/or new low-cost institutional share classes, restructuring fund expenses to accommodate new classes, and reducing investment minimums for certain classes of shares; (viii) modifying the eligibility criteria for Institutional Class shares to increase their appeal to government entities and charitable investors; and (ix) reducing certain transfer agent fee rates.

Investment Performance. The Board considered whether the fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective, as well as its record of compliance with its investment restrictions. It also reviewed the fund's absolute investment performance for each class, as well as the fund's relative investment performance for each class measured over multiple periods against (i) a broad-based securities market index, and (ii) a peer group of mutual funds deemed appropriate by Fidelity and reviewed by the Board. The following charts considered by the Board show, over the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2011, the cumulative total returns of Initial Class and Service Class 2 of the fund, the cumulative total returns of a broad-based securities market index ("benchmark"), and a range of cumulative total returns of a peer group of mutual funds identified by Lipper Inc. as having an investment objective similar to that of the fund. The returns of Initial Class and Service Class 2 show the performance of the highest and lowest performing classes, respectively (based on five-year performance). The box within each chart shows the 25th percentile return (top of box) and the 75th percentile return (bottom of box) of the peer group. Returns shown above the box are in the first quartile and returns shown below the box are in the fourth quartile. The percentage beaten numbers noted below each chart correspond to the percentile box and represent the percentage of funds in the peer group whose performance was equal to or lower than that of the class indicated.

VIP High Income Portfolio

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The Board reviewed the fund's relative investment performance against its peer group and noted that the performance of Initial Class of the fund was in the second quartile for the one-year period and the third quartile for the three- and five-year periods. The Board also noted that the investment performance of the fund was lower than its benchmark for all the periods shown. The Board considered that the variations in performance among the fund's classes reflect the variations in class expenses, which result in lower performance for higher expense classes. The Board discussed with FMR the fact that the fund underperformed its benchmark for each period measured. The Board also reviewed the fund's performance since inception as well as performance in the current year. The Board will continue to closely monitor performance of the fund in the coming year and discuss with FMR if other actions to address performance are appropriate.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should benefit the fund's shareholders.

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Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. Combining Lipper investment objective categories aids the Board's management fee and total expense ratio comparisons by broadening the competitive group used for comparison and by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.

Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods shown in the chart below. The group of Lipper funds used by the Board for management fee comparisons is referred to below as the "Total Mapped Group." The Total Mapped Group is broader than the Lipper peer group used by the Board for performance comparisons because the Total Mapped Group combines several Lipper investment objective categories while the Lipper peer group does not. The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to the total universe of comparable funds available to investors in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps. "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 24% means that 76% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to non-Fidelity funds similar in size to the fund within the Total Mapped Group. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee characteristics, subject to a minimum of 50 funds (or all funds in the Total Mapped Group if fewer than 50). Additional information, such as the ASPG quartile in which the fund's management fee ranked, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2011.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the fund's management fee is fair and reasonable in light of the services that the fund receives and the other factors considered.

Total Expense Ratio. In its review of each class's total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each of Initial Class, Initial Class R, Investor Class, Service Class, and Service Class R ranked below its competitive median for 2011 and the total expense ratio of each of Service Class 2 and Service Class 2 R ranked above its competitive median for 2011. The Board considered that various factors, including 12b-1 fees, positive or negative performance adjustments, and relatively higher other expenses in the case of small fund size, can affect total expense ratios. The Board noted that the fund offers multiple classes, each of which has a different 12b-1 fee structure, and that the multiple structures are intended to offer a range of pricing options for the intermediary market. The Board also noted that the total expense ratios of the classes vary primarily by the level of their 12b-1 fees, although differences in transfer agent fees may also cause expenses to vary from class to class.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. The Board noted the findings of the 2010 ad hoc joint committee (created with the board of other Fidelity funds), which reviewed and compared Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.

Based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the total expense ratio of each class of the fund was reasonable, although in some cases above the median of the universe presented for comparison, in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered.

Costs of the Services and Profitability. The Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by Fidelity in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering and servicing the fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.

On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of Fidelity's methodologies used in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to allocation methodologies. After considering PwC's reports issued under the engagement and information provided by Fidelity, the Board concluded that while other allocation methods may also be reasonable, Fidelity's profitability methodologies are reasonable in all material respects.

The Board also reviewed Fidelity's non-fund businesses and fall-out benefits related to the mutual fund business as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from or be related to the fund's business.

The Board considered the costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by Fidelity in connection with the operation of the fund and was satisfied that the profitability was not excessive in the circumstances.

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR attains economies of scale in respect of the management and servicing of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds have appropriately benefited from such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale.

The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. FMR calculates the group fee rates based on a tiered asset "breakpoint" schedule that varies based on asset class. The Board considered that the group fee is designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total Fidelity fund assets increase, even if assets of any particular fund are unchanged or have declined, because some portion of Fidelity's costs are attributable to services provided to all Fidelity funds, and all funds benefit if those costs can be allocated among more assets. The Board concluded that, given the group fee structure, fund shareholders will benefit from lower management fees as assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that economies of scale, if any, are being appropriately shared between fund shareholders and Fidelity.

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including (i) fund performance trends, actions to be taken by FMR to improve certain funds' overall performance, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) the potential to further rationalize the Fidelity fund lineup with the possibility of achieving savings for the funds and Fidelity; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers and other key investment personnel; (iv) the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (v) the realization of fall-out benefits in certain Fidelity business units; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures, the potential impact of regulatory changes on such structures, and the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain funds; (vii) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (viii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and the possibility of implementing performance fee structures for additional funds; and (ix) the impact of net redemptions from the Fidelity funds.

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Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited

Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc.

General Distributor

Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Smithfield, RI

Transfer and Service Agents

Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Fidelity Service Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon
New York, NY

VIPHIR-ANN-0213
1.811842.108

Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products:

High Income Portfolio

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December 31, 2012

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Contents

Performance

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How the fund has done over time.

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

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The Portfolio Manager's review of fund performance and strategy.

Shareholder Expense Example

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An example of shareholder expenses.

Investment Changes

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A summary of major shifts in the fund's investments over the past six months.

Investments

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A complete list of the fund's investments with their market values.

Financial Statements

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Statements of assets and liabilities, operations, and changes in net assets, as well as financial highlights.

Notes

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Notes to the financial statements.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Trustees and Officers

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

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Neither the fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.

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Performance: The Bottom Line

Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of the class' distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund's total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. Performance numbers are net of all underlying fund operating expenses, but do not include any insurance charges imposed by your insurance company's separate account. If performance information included the effect of these additional charges, the total returns would have been lower. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.

Average Annual Total Returns

Periods ended December 31, 2012

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

VIP High Income Portfolio - Initial Class

14.23%

7.87%

9.11%

VIP High Income Portfolio - Service Class

14.20%

7.79%

8.99%

VIP High Income Portfolio - Service Class 2

13.97%

7.61%

8.83%

VIP High Income Portfolio - Investor Class A

14.26%

7.86%

9.07%

A The initial offering of Investor Class shares took place on July 21, 2005. Returns prior to July 21, 2005, are those of Initial Class, the original class of the fund. Had Investor Class's transfer agent fee been reflected, returns prior to July 21, 2005 would have been lower.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in VIP High Income Portfolio - Initial Class on December 31, 2002. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how The BofA Merrill LynchSM US High Yield Constrained Index performed over the same period.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global markets overcame a host of macroeconomic concerns in 2012 - related to the eurozone debt crisis, the strength and pace of the U.S. economic recovery, the U.S. fiscal debate and a slowdown in China's once-blistering growth - to post broad-based gains for the year, with more-economically sensitive asset classes leading the way. Investor sentiment improved as some of the uncertainties holding back the markets began to lift and the outlook brightened in the face of stimulative global monetary policies and modest inflationary pressures. Riskier assets such as stocks saw the biggest advances, with international equities edging their U.S. counterparts, thanks to an especially strong rally in the fourth quarter. Similarly, within fixed income, credit-sensitive sectors - including high-yield/investment-grade corporate bonds and emerging-markets debt - surged ahead of more-defensive U.S. investment-grade bonds amid strong demand for higher-risk, higher-yielding securities. Emerging signs of a rebounding U.S. economy lifted domestic stocks for most of the period, extending an uptrend that began in March 2009. The broad-based S&P 500® Index rose 16.00% for the 12 months, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index® gained 17.45% and the blue-chip-laden Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM added 10.24%. Foreign developed- and emerging-markets equities experienced periodic bouts of volatility this past year, but rode a strong second-half rally to finish ahead of their U.S. counterparts. The MSCI® ACWI® (All Country World Index) ex USA Index advanced 16.98% for the period. In an environment that favored higher-risk assets, U.S. investment-grade bonds managed only a 4.21% gain for 12 months, according to the Barclays® U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Among sectors that comprise the index, bonds with higher yields and on the riskier end of the spectrum led the way, with investment-grade credit advancing 9.37%, while ultra-safe U.S. Treasuries managed only a 1.99% advance and finished at the back of the pack. Meanwhile, high-yield bonds, as measured by The BofA Merrill LynchSM US High Yield Constrained Index, gained a hearty 15.55%. Foreign bonds showed positive results during the year, with emerging markets easily outpacing their major developed-markets counterparts. The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global surged 18.54%, while the Citigroup® Non-USD Group-of-Seven (G7) Equal Weighted Index logged a 7.10% gain.

Comments from Matthew Conti, Portfolio Manager of VIP High Income Portfolio: For the year, the fund's share classes underperformed the BofA high-yield index. (For specific portfolio results, please refer to the performance section of this report.) Relative to the index, the fund's higher-quality positioning hurt, as the lowest-quality credit tiers outperformed. At the industry level, we were hurt by underweighting banks/thrifts and by security selection in technology. The fund's cash position also dampened results within a strong market. Individually, untimely ownership of credit card payment processor First Data hurt, as did an overweighting in Ford Motor Credit. Untimely ownership of telecommunications equipment provider Alcatel-Lucent also detracted, along with the fund's position in the shorter-maturity and higher-quality parts of the capital structure of wireless telecom provider Sprint Nextel - which produced strong returns but underperformed the company's longer-term, subordinated bonds included in the index. An underweighting in auto finance bank Ally Financial further curtailed performance. On the plus side, the fund was helped by security selection in energy, food/drug retail and utilities. Top individual contributors included utility GenOn Energy, casino operator MGM Mirage, homebuilder Standard Pacific and drug store chain Rite Aid.

The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.

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Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio

Beginning
Account Value
July 1, 2012

Ending
Account Value
December 31, 2012

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
July 1, 2012
to December 31, 2012

Initial Class

.68%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,066.50

$ 3.53

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.72

$ 3.46

Service Class

.77%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,065.80

$ 4.00

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.27

$ 3.91

Service Class 2

.92%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,066.10

$ 4.78

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.51

$ 4.67

Initial Class R

.67%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,066.90

$ 3.48

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.77

$ 3.40

Service Class R

.77%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,066.50

$ 4.00

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.27

$ 3.91

Service Class 2R

.92%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,065.40

$ 4.78

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.51

$ 4.67

Investor Class

.71%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,066.50

$ 3.69

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.57

$ 3.61

A 5% return per year before expenses

* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Top Five Holdings as of December 31, 2012

(by issuer, excluding cash equivalents)

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

International Lease Finance Corp.

2.9

2.6

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.

2.9

2.7

MGM Mirage, Inc.

2.7

2.9

Sprint Nextel Corp.

2.2

0.9

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC

2.2

3.1

 

12.9

Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2012

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Energy

9.6

10.8

Telecommunications

8.4

6.8

Electric Utilities

6.9

7.3

Automotive

6.7

7.7

Diversified Financial Services

6.7

7.1

Quality Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of December 31, 2012

As of June 30, 2012

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BBB 4.2%

 

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BBB 4.8%

 

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BB 26.7%

 

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BB 30.3%

 

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B 47.0%

 

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B 43.2%

 

vhi221698

CCC,CC,C 9.8%

 

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CCC,CC,C 11.5%

 

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Not Rated 1.8%

 

vhi221701

Not Rated 1.9%

 

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Equities 0.7%

 

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Equities 0.4%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets 9.8%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets 7.9%

 

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We have used ratings from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. Where Moody's® ratings are not available, we have used S&P® ratings. All ratings are as of the date indicated and do not reflect subsequent changes.

Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)

As of December 31, 2012*

As of June 30, 2012**

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Nonconvertible
Bonds 82.1%

 

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Nonconvertible
Bonds 84.1%

 

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Convertible Bonds,
Preferred Stocks 0.6%

 

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Convertible Bonds,
Preferred Stocks 0.3%

 

vhi221698

Common Stocks 0.1%

 

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Common Stocks 0.1%

 

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Floating Rate
Loans 7.4%

 

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Floating Rate
Loans 7.6%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets
(Liabilities) 9.8%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets
(Liabilities) 7.9%

 

* Foreign investments

11.8%

 

** Foreign investments

12.9%

 

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Investments December 31, 2012

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Nonconvertible Bonds - 82.1%

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Aerospace - 0.4%

TransDigm, Inc. 5.5% 10/15/20 (d)

$ 5,985,000

$ 6,224,400

Air Transportation - 1.9%

Air Canada 12% 2/1/16 (d)

1,485,000

1,533,263

Continental Airlines, Inc.:

pass-thru trust certificates 9.798% 4/1/21

3,136,578

3,418,870

5.5% 4/29/22

3,015,000

3,150,675

6.125% 4/29/18 (d)

520,000

523,900

6.75% 9/15/15 (d)

4,090,000

4,274,050

Continental Airlines, Inc. 9.25% 5/10/17

779,489

861,335

Delta Air Lines, Inc. pass-thru trust certificates:

6.375% 1/2/16

1,985,000

2,064,400

6.75% 11/23/15

1,985,000

2,059,438

8.021% 8/10/22

1,678,128

1,820,769

8.954% 8/10/14

1,447,437

1,498,098

Northwest Airlines, Inc. pass-thru trust certificates 8.028% 11/1/17

608,283

657,676

U.S. Airways pass-thru certificates Series 2012-2 Class A, 4.625% 12/3/26

715,000

729,300

United Air Lines, Inc. 9.875% 8/1/13 (d)

659,000

659,000

United Air Lines, Inc. pass-thru trust certificates:

Class B, 7.336% 7/2/19

2,533,737

2,559,074

9.75% 1/15/17

1,949,478

2,241,900

12% 1/15/16 (d)

613,688

675,057

 

28,726,805

Automotive - 5.5%

Chrysler Group LLC/CG Co-Issuer, Inc.:

8% 6/15/19

6,970,000

7,597,300

8.25% 6/15/21

7,665,000

8,431,500

Continental Rubber of America Corp. 4.5% 9/15/19 (d)

2,380,000

2,415,700

Dana Holding Corp.:

6.5% 2/15/19

1,505,000

1,591,538

6.75% 2/15/21

1,710,000

1,825,425

Delphi Corp.:

5.875% 5/15/19

8,625,000

9,250,313

6.125% 5/15/21

1,475,000

1,637,250

Ford Motor Co. 7.45% 7/16/31

4,370,000

5,549,900

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC:

3.875% 1/15/15

3,950,000

4,119,230

4.25% 2/3/17

3,465,000

3,712,023

5% 5/15/18

7,600,000

8,386,114

5.875% 8/2/21

3,025,000

3,522,727

6.625% 8/15/17

1,620,000

1,892,915

7% 4/15/15

1,355,000

1,510,876

 

 

Principal
Amount

Value

8% 12/15/16

$ 4,870,000

$ 5,880,369

12% 5/15/15

3,495,000

4,290,113

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.:

4.75% 8/15/17 (d)

3,370,000

3,530,075

6.75% 6/1/18

3,685,000

4,200,900

Tenneco, Inc.:

6.875% 12/15/20

1,930,000

2,101,288

7.75% 8/15/18

1,685,000

1,802,950

 

83,248,506

Banks & Thrifts - 1.8%

Ally Financial, Inc.:

3.125% 1/15/16

4,460,000

4,471,150

3.51% 2/11/14 (e)

3,805,000

3,881,100

4.625% 6/26/15

4,700,000

4,899,637

5.5% 2/15/17

5,830,000

6,223,525

8% 3/15/20

1,475,000

1,806,875

GMAC LLC 8% 11/1/31

4,485,000

5,684,738

 

26,967,025

Broadcasting - 1.6%

Allbritton Communications Co. 8% 5/15/18

2,205,000

2,403,450

Univision Communications, Inc.:

6.75% 9/15/22 (d)

2,385,000

2,462,513

6.875% 5/15/19 (d)

6,165,000

6,365,363

7.875% 11/1/20 (d)

1,180,000

1,265,550

8.5% 5/15/21 (d)

9,605,000

9,845,125

UPC Holding BV 9.875% 4/15/18 (d)

1,630,000

1,841,900

 

24,183,901

Building Materials - 2.1%

Building Materials Corp. of America:

6.75% 5/1/21 (d)

3,680,000

4,066,400

6.875% 8/15/18 (d)

4,490,000

4,837,975

HD Supply, Inc.:

8.125% 4/15/19 (d)

6,620,000

7,563,350

11% 4/15/20 (d)

1,365,000

1,610,700

Headwaters, Inc. 7.625% 4/1/19

5,505,000

5,835,300

Masco Corp. 5.95% 3/15/22

1,815,000

2,011,913

Texas Industries, Inc. 9.25% 8/15/20

3,935,000

4,220,288

USG Corp. 7.875% 3/30/20 (d)

970,000

1,079,125

 

31,225,051

Cable TV - 4.7%

Cablevision Systems Corp.:

5.875% 9/15/22

4,415,000

4,415,000

7.75% 4/15/18

740,000

823,250

8.625% 9/15/17

1,000,000

1,167,500

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.:

5.125% 2/15/23

1,980,000

1,975,050

5.25% 9/30/22

5,635,000

5,712,481

Nonconvertible Bonds - continued

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Cable TV - continued

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.: - continued

6.5% 4/30/21

$ 10,700,000

$ 11,542,625

6.625% 1/31/22

3,080,000

3,364,900

7% 1/15/19

9,810,000

10,521,225

7.25% 10/30/17

7,685,000

8,367,044

7.875% 4/30/18

985,000

1,060,106

Cequel Communications Escrow 1 LLC/Cequel Communications Escrow Capital Corp. 6.375% 9/15/20 (d)

3,395,000

3,522,313

CSC Holdings LLC:

6.75% 11/15/21 (d)

510,000

566,100

8.625% 2/15/19

215,000

256,925

Harron Communications LP/Harron Finance Corp. 9.125% 4/1/20 (d)

530,000

580,350

Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG/Unitymedia NRW GmbH:

5.5% 1/15/23 (d)

1,655,000

1,692,238

7.5% 3/15/19 (d)

950,000

1,045,000

UPCB Finance III Ltd. 6.625% 7/1/20 (d)

2,710,000

2,899,700

UPCB Finance V Ltd. 7.25% 11/15/21 (d)

3,270,000

3,600,924

UPCB Finance VI Ltd. 6.875% 1/15/22 (d)

1,325,000

1,431,000

Virgin Media Finance PLC 4.875% 2/15/22

1,650,000

1,691,250

WaveDivision Escrow LLC/WaveDivision Escrow Corp. 8.125% 9/1/20 (d)

4,820,000

4,964,600

 

71,199,581

Capital Goods - 0.5%

Amsted Industries, Inc. 8.125% 3/15/18 (d)

2,890,000

3,092,300

JB Poindexter & Co., Inc. 9% 4/1/22 (d)

3,830,000

3,959,263

 

7,051,563

Chemicals - 1.5%

Celanese U.S. Holdings LLC:

4.625% 11/15/22

1,605,000

1,693,275

6.625% 10/15/18

1,030,000

1,133,000

INEOS Finance PLC 8.375% 2/15/19 (d)

4,370,000

4,708,675

Kinove German Bondco GmbH 9.625% 6/15/18 (d)

2,575,000

2,813,188

LyondellBasell Industries NV:

5% 4/15/19

3,195,000

3,530,475

5.75% 4/15/24

3,530,000

4,147,750

 

 

Principal
Amount

Value

6% 11/15/21

$ 1,005,000

$ 1,185,900

Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc. 4.625% 10/15/20

2,770,000

2,873,875

 

22,086,138

Consumer Products - 0.2%

NBTY, Inc. 9% 10/1/18

2,690,000

3,046,425

Containers - 2.0%

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC 7.375% 10/15/17 (d)

1,415,000

1,538,813

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC / Ardagh MP Holdings USA, Inc. 7.375% 10/15/17 (d)

335,000

364,313

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer (Luxembourg) SA:

5.75% 10/15/20 (d)

4,415,000

4,569,525

7.875% 8/15/19

6,625,000

7,370,313

8.5% 5/15/18 (c)

4,275,000

4,381,875

9.875% 8/15/19

3,295,000

3,525,650

Sealed Air Corp.:

6.5% 12/1/20 (d)

1,315,000

1,420,200

8.125% 9/15/19 (d)

4,270,000

4,761,050

8.375% 9/15/21 (d)

2,695,000

3,045,350

 

30,977,089

Diversified Financial Services - 6.5%

Aircastle Ltd.:

6.25% 12/1/19 (d)

1,740,000

1,813,950

6.75% 4/15/17

2,030,000

2,172,100

9.75% 8/1/18

3,730,000

4,214,900

CIT Group, Inc.:

4.25% 8/15/17

3,180,000

3,274,580

4.75% 2/15/15 (d)

3,100,000

3,224,000

5% 5/15/17

3,230,000

3,423,800

5% 8/15/22

2,530,000

2,697,779

5.25% 3/15/18

4,935,000

5,280,450

5.375% 5/15/20

4,035,000

4,408,238

5.5% 2/15/19 (d)

2,505,000

2,730,450

Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp.:

7.75% 1/15/16

6,595,000

6,834,069

8% 1/15/18

12,950,000

13,905,063

ILFC E-Capital Trust II 6.25% 12/21/65 (d)(e)

1,275,000

1,090,125

International Lease Finance Corp.:

4.875% 4/1/15

3,400,000

3,519,272

5.65% 6/1/14

1,315,000

1,368,415

5.75% 5/15/16

8,055,000

8,490,687

5.875% 4/1/19

5,485,000

5,781,185

5.875% 8/15/22

3,480,000

3,686,058

6.25% 5/15/19

2,245,000

2,390,925

8.625% 9/15/15

6,070,000

6,813,575

8.625% 1/15/22

3,855,000

4,760,925

Nonconvertible Bonds - continued

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Diversified Financial Services - continued

International Lease Finance Corp.: - continued

8.75% 3/15/17

$ 2,110,000

$ 2,431,775

8.875% 9/1/17

3,235,000

3,801,384

 

98,113,705

Diversified Media - 1.3%

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.:

6.5% 11/15/22 (d)

1,205,000

1,238,138

6.5% 11/15/22 (d)

4,990,000

5,177,125

Nielsen Finance LLC/Nielsen Finance Co.:

4.5% 10/1/20 (d)

2,135,000

2,124,325

7.75% 10/15/18

3,900,000

4,338,750

Quebecor Media, Inc.:

5.75% 1/15/23 (d)

2,360,000

2,472,100

7.75% 3/15/16

2,612,000

2,677,300

7.75% 3/15/16

1,060,000

1,086,500

 

19,114,238

Electric Utilities - 6.9%

Atlantic Power Corp. 9% 11/15/18

6,740,000

7,026,450

Dolphin Subsidiary II, Inc.:

6.5% 10/15/16

7,095,000

7,467,488

7.25% 10/15/21

935,000

1,000,450

GenOn Energy, Inc.:

9.5% 10/15/18

4,055,000

4,784,900

9.875% 10/15/20

1,465,000

1,692,075

InterGen NV 9% 6/30/17 (d)

5,550,000

4,967,250

IPALCO Enterprises, Inc. 5% 5/1/18

1,435,000

1,506,750

Mirant Americas Generation LLC:

8.5% 10/1/21

7,395,000

8,430,300

9.125% 5/1/31

15,020,000

16,521,967

NRG Energy, Inc. 6.625% 3/15/23 (d)

4,655,000

4,980,850

NSG Holdings II, LLC 7.75% 12/15/25 (d)

9,865,000

10,160,950

NV Energy, Inc. 6.25% 11/15/20

4,295,000

5,050,491

Otter Tail Corp. 9% 12/15/16

2,460,000

2,853,600

Puget Energy, Inc.:

5.625% 7/15/22

1,045,000

1,125,548

6.5% 12/15/20

3,975,000

4,478,672

RRI Energy, Inc. 7.625% 6/15/14

6,280,000

6,703,900

The AES Corp.:

7.375% 7/1/21

5,145,000

5,710,950

7.75% 10/15/15

3,745,000

4,203,763

8% 10/15/17

1,515,000

1,749,825

9.75% 4/15/16

3,010,000

3,596,950

 

104,013,129

 

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Energy - 9.1%

Access Midstream Partners LP/ACMP Finance Corp. 4.875% 5/15/23

$ 2,110,000

$ 2,141,650

AmeriGas Partners LP/AmeriGas Finance Corp.:

6.25% 8/20/19

1,710,000

1,829,700

6.5% 5/20/21

642,000

696,570

Antero Resources Finance Corp.:

6% 12/1/20 (d)

2,075,000

2,100,938

7.25% 8/1/19

1,845,000

2,011,050

9.375% 12/1/17

4,215,000

4,625,963

Chesapeake Energy Corp.:

6.125% 2/15/21

9,950,000

10,323,125

6.775% 3/15/19

4,505,000

4,505,000

6.875% 11/15/20

1,250,000

1,354,688

Chesapeake Midstream Partners LP/CHKM Finance Corp.:

5.875% 4/15/21

615,000

653,438

6.125% 7/15/22

1,745,000

1,873,694

Chesapeake Oilfield Operating LLC 6.625% 11/15/19 (d)

1,680,000

1,583,400

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP/Finance Corp. 7.75% 4/1/19

2,315,000

2,401,813

Denbury Resources, Inc. 6.375% 8/15/21

2,550,000

2,792,250

Energy Transfer Equity LP 7.5% 10/15/20

2,930,000

3,384,150

EP Energy LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc. 7.75% 9/1/22

1,035,000

1,099,688

Everest Acquisition LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc.:

6.875% 5/1/19

1,655,000

1,795,675

9.375% 5/1/20

4,725,000

5,327,438

Expro Finance Luxembourg SCA 8.5% 12/15/16 (d)

2,812,000

2,938,540

Exterran Holdings, Inc. 7.25% 12/1/18

7,855,000

8,297,237

Forbes Energy Services Ltd. 9% 6/15/19

4,680,000

4,165,200

Forest Oil Corp. 7.5% 9/15/20 (d)

4,155,000

4,362,750

Frontier Oil Corp. 6.875% 11/15/18

1,245,000

1,338,375

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.:

5.875% 4/1/20

1,400,000

1,463,000

8% 9/1/17

215,000

230,588

Kinder Morgan Finance Co. LLC 6% 1/15/18 (d)

6,445,000

7,073,388

LINN Energy LLC/LINN Energy Finance Corp.:

6.25% 11/1/19 (d)

2,500,000

2,512,500

6.5% 5/15/19

2,895,000

2,945,663

7.75% 2/1/21

2,390,000

2,545,350

8.625% 4/15/20

3,055,000

3,329,950

Nonconvertible Bonds - continued

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Energy - continued

Northern Tier Energy LLC/Northern Tier Finance Corp. 7.125% 11/15/20 (d)

$ 1,855,000

$ 1,919,925

Oil States International, Inc.:

5.125% 1/15/23 (d)

1,100,000

1,115,125

6.5% 6/1/19

4,695,000

5,000,175

Pan American Energy LLC 7.875% 5/7/21 (d)

2,345,000

2,040,150

PBF Holding Co. LLC/PBF Finance Corp. 8.25% 2/15/20 (d)

4,340,000

4,708,900

Petroleum Geo-Services ASA 7.375% 12/15/18 (d)

3,225,000

3,483,000

Plains Exploration & Production Co. 6.125% 6/15/19

3,190,000

3,477,100

Precision Drilling Corp.:

6.5% 12/15/21

290,000

308,850

6.625% 11/15/20

2,505,000

2,692,875

Samson Investment Co. 9.75% 2/15/20 (d)

5,105,000

5,398,538

Suburban Propane Partners LP/Suburban Energy Finance Corp. 7.5% 10/1/18

2,664,000

2,870,460

Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.:

5.25% 5/1/23 (d)

2,515,000

2,596,738

6.375% 8/1/22 (d)

800,000

872,000

6.875% 2/1/21

2,840,000

3,109,800

7.875% 10/15/18

2,660,000

2,912,700

Tesoro Corp.:

4.25% 10/1/17

920,000

952,200

5.375% 10/1/22

1,035,000

1,102,275

Tesoro Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp. 5.875% 10/1/20 (d)

315,000

329,175

WPX Energy, Inc. 6% 1/15/22

1,625,000

1,755,000

 

138,347,757

Environmental - 0.8%

ADS Waste Holdings, Inc. 8.25% 10/1/20 (d)

2,720,000

2,862,800

Clean Harbors, Inc.:

5.125% 6/1/21 (d)

910,000

941,850

5.25% 8/1/20

1,000,000

1,042,500

Covanta Holding Corp. 7.25% 12/1/20

6,860,000

7,558,327

 

12,405,477

Food & Drug Retail - 1.8%

Rite Aid Corp.:

9.25% 3/15/20

12,235,000

12,969,100

9.5% 6/15/17

14,440,000

15,089,800

 

28,058,900

 

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Food/Beverage/Tobacco - 0.9%

JBS USA LLC/JBS USA Finance, Inc. 8.25% 2/1/20 (d)

$ 7,945,000

$ 8,401,838

Post Holdings, Inc. 7.375% 2/15/22 (d)

4,845,000

5,305,275

 

13,707,113

Gaming - 3.3%

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. 7.5% 4/15/21

6,135,000

6,625,800

MGM Mirage, Inc.:

6.625% 7/15/15

6,430,000

6,896,175

6.625% 12/15/21

2,985,000

2,985,000

6.75% 10/1/20 (d)

4,415,000

4,503,300

7.5% 6/1/16

2,600,000

2,801,500

7.625% 1/15/17

10,930,000

11,695,100

8.625% 2/1/19 (d)

2,760,000

3,063,600

10% 11/1/16

3,185,000

3,702,563

11.375% 3/1/18

2,360,000

2,867,400

Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp.:

5.375% 3/15/22

2,995,000

3,182,188

7.75% 8/15/20

1,535,000

1,749,900

 

50,072,526

Healthcare - 4.3%

CDRT Holding Corp. 9.25% 10/1/17 pay-in-kind (d)

3,940,000

4,038,500

DaVita, Inc. 5.75% 8/15/22

6,340,000

6,680,775

DJO Finance LLC/DJO Finance Corp.:

7.75% 4/15/18

1,350,000

1,299,375

8.75% 3/15/18 (d)

165,000

183,150

9.875% 4/15/18 (d)

705,000

733,200

Emergency Medical Services Corp. 8.125% 6/1/19

5,100,000

5,600,438

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc. 5.625% 7/31/19 (d)

4,660,000

4,962,900

HealthSouth Corp.:

5.75% 11/1/24

2,320,000

2,354,800

7.25% 10/1/18

4,008,000

4,348,680

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp. 6.875% 5/1/21

2,595,000

2,815,575

Mylan, Inc. 6% 11/15/18 (d)

690,000

762,066

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. 6.75% 10/15/22

4,540,000

4,925,900

Rural/Metro Corp. 10.125% 7/15/19 (d)

1,055,000

996,975

Sabra Health Care LP/Sabra Capital Corp. 8.125% 11/1/18

6,590,000

7,001,875

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International:

6.375% 10/15/20 (d)

2,280,000

2,445,300

6.5% 7/15/16 (d)

5,325,000

5,597,906

6.875% 12/1/18 (d)

4,655,000

5,015,763

Nonconvertible Bonds - continued

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Healthcare - continued

VPI Escrow Corp. 6.375% 10/15/20 (d)

$ 3,425,000

$ 3,643,173

WP Rocket Merger Sub, Inc. 10.125% 7/15/19 (d)

2,345,000

2,268,788

 

65,675,139

Homebuilders/Real Estate - 3.3%

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. 6.5% 12/15/20 (d)

780,000

801,450

CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc. 6.625% 10/15/20

2,370,000

2,586,381

D.R. Horton, Inc.:

4.375% 9/15/22

1,675,000

1,708,500

4.75% 5/15/17

1,315,000

1,397,188

KB Home:

7.25% 6/15/18

5,145,000

5,620,913

7.5% 9/15/22

2,255,000

2,463,588

Lennar Corp.:

4.75% 12/15/17 (d)

5,000,000

5,175,000

4.75% 11/15/22 (d)

2,990,000

2,941,413

5.6% 5/31/15

545,000

580,425

6.95% 6/1/18

2,515,000

2,810,513

12.25% 6/1/17

1,600,000

2,144,000

Standard Pacific Corp.:

8.375% 5/15/18

11,850,000

13,746,000

8.375% 1/15/21

4,240,000

4,950,200

10.75% 9/15/16

2,405,000

2,988,213

 

49,913,784

Hotels - 0.4%

Host Hotels & Resorts LP:

4.75% 3/1/23

1,490,000

1,583,125

5.875% 6/15/19

2,165,000

2,365,263

9% 5/15/17

2,195,000

2,348,650

 

6,297,038

Insurance - 0.2%

Onex USI Aquisition Corp. 7.75% 1/15/21 (d)

2,995,000

2,950,075

Leisure - 1.2%

Equinox Holdings, Inc. 9.5% 2/1/16 (d)

3,570,000

3,766,350

GWR Operating Partnership LLP/Great Wolf Finance Corp. 10.875% 4/1/17

3,920,000

4,459,000

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.:

5.25% 11/15/22

3,560,000

3,764,700

7.25% 3/15/18

1,815,000

2,050,950

7.5% 10/15/27

595,000

672,350

yankee 7.25% 6/15/16

2,445,000

2,762,850

 

17,476,200

 

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Metals/Mining - 1.7%

Boart Longyear Management Pty Ltd. 7% 4/1/21 (d)

$ 1,790,000

$ 1,816,850

CONSOL Energy, Inc. 8% 4/1/17

4,330,000

4,730,525

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty Ltd.:

6.375% 2/1/16 (d)

3,145,000

3,255,075

7% 11/1/15 (d)

12,635,000

13,266,750

Peabody Energy Corp. 6.25% 11/15/21

2,270,000

2,423,225

 

25,492,425

Paper - 0.2%

Sappi Papier Holding GmbH 7.75% 7/15/17 (d)

3,205,000

3,493,450

Restaurants - 0.3%

NPC International, Inc./NPC Operating Co. A, Inc./NPC Operating Co. B, Inc. 10.5% 1/15/20

4,035,000

4,680,600

Services - 3.5%

Alliance Data Systems Corp. 5.25% 12/1/17 (d)

4,695,000

4,765,425

APX Group, Inc.:

6.375% 12/1/19 (d)

4,465,000

4,431,513

8.75% 12/1/20 (d)

2,265,000

2,235,102

ARAMARK Corp.:

3.8128% 2/1/15 (e)

7,820,000

7,790,675

8.5% 2/1/15

4,830,000

4,842,075

ARAMARK Holdings Corp. 8.625% 5/1/16 pay-in-kind (d)(e)

5,580,000

5,705,550

FTI Consulting, Inc.:

6% 11/15/22 (d)

1,860,000

1,929,750

6.75% 10/1/20

3,100,000

3,317,000

Hertz Corp.:

6.75% 4/15/19

2,660,000

2,902,725

6.75% 4/15/19 (d)

2,850,000

3,110,063

7.5% 10/15/18

7,205,000

7,961,525

TransUnion Holding Co., Inc. 8.125% 6/15/18 pay-in-kind (d)

4,340,000

4,481,050

 

53,472,453

Shipping - 0.2%

Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc. 8.875% 11/1/17

3,185,000

3,169,075

Steel - 1.8%

Essar Steel Algoma, Inc. 9.375% 3/15/15 (d)

3,350,000

3,031,750

JMC Steel Group, Inc. 8.25% 3/15/18 (d)

3,970,000

4,148,650

Severstal Columbus LLC 10.25% 2/15/18

8,610,000

9,040,500

Nonconvertible Bonds - continued

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Steel - continued

Steel Dynamics, Inc.:

6.125% 8/15/19 (d)

$ 5,905,000

$ 6,259,300

7.625% 3/15/20

3,930,000

4,352,475

 

26,832,675

Super Retail - 1.3%

Claire's Stores, Inc. 9% 3/15/19 (d)

3,535,000

3,773,613

J. Crew Group, Inc. 8.125% 3/1/19

7,465,000

7,894,238

PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. 9.25% 12/1/18 (d)

7,585,000

8,419,350

 

20,087,201

Technology - 2.9%

First Data Corp.:

6.75% 11/1/20 (d)

3,280,000

3,312,800

7.375% 6/15/19 (d)

1,910,000

1,976,850

GrafTech International Ltd. 6.375% 11/15/20 (d)

1,340,000

1,386,900

IAC/InterActiveCorp 4.75% 12/15/22 (d)

1,845,000

1,851,827

NCR Corp. 4.625% 2/15/21 (d)

3,550,000

3,550,000

Nuance Communications, Inc. 5.375% 8/15/20 (d)

5,695,000

5,951,275

Sanmina-SCI Corp. 7% 5/15/19 (d)

9,305,000

9,467,838

Spansion LLC 7.875% 11/15/17

5,850,000

5,908,500

SunGard Data Systems, Inc. 7.375% 11/15/18

595,000

636,650

Viasystems, Inc. 7.875% 5/1/19 (d)

4,600,000

4,508,000

WideOpenWest Finance LLC/WideOpenWest Capital Corp.:

10.25% 7/15/19 (d)

2,995,000

3,174,700

13.375% 10/15/19 (d)

1,605,000

1,697,288

 

43,422,628

Telecommunications - 7.9%

Altice Financing SA 7.875% 12/15/19 (d)

685,000

724,388

Altice Finco SA 9.875% 12/15/20 (d)

735,000

791,963

Crown Castle International Corp. 5.25% 1/15/23 (d)

5,520,000

5,906,400

Digicel Group Ltd.:

7% 2/15/20 (d)

295,000

315,650

8.25% 9/1/17 (d)

5,395,000

5,732,188

8.25% 9/30/20 (d)

7,340,000

8,074,000

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA:

6.625% 12/15/22 (d)

3,230,000

3,334,975

7.25% 10/15/20 (d)

2,900,000

3,146,500

7.5% 4/1/21

3,050,000

3,355,000

 

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Intelsat Luxembourg SA:

11.25% 2/4/17

$ 12,970,000

$ 13,715,775

11.5% 2/4/17 pay-in-kind (e)

14,761,864

15,684,481

SBA Communications Corp. 5.625% 10/1/19 (d)

2,265,000

2,378,250

Sprint Capital Corp. 6.875% 11/15/28

1,490,000

1,549,600

Sprint Nextel Corp.:

6% 12/1/16

10,710,000

11,647,125

6% 11/15/22

5,950,000

6,083,875

7% 8/15/20

12,790,000

13,973,075

9% 11/15/18 (d)

1,505,000

1,858,675

Telesat Canada/Telesat LLC 6% 5/15/17 (d)

5,590,000

5,869,500

TW Telecom Holdings, Inc. 5.375% 10/1/22 (d)

2,700,000

2,841,750

Wind Acquisition Holdings Finance SA 12.25% 7/15/17 pay-in-kind (d)(e)

2,945,000

2,837,548

Zayo Group LLC/Zayo Capital, Inc.:

8.125% 1/1/20

5,975,000

6,684,531

10.125% 7/1/20

2,555,000

2,912,700

 

119,417,949

Textiles & Apparel - 0.1%

Hanesbrands, Inc. 6.375% 12/15/20

1,535,000

1,680,825

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE BONDS

(Cost $1,162,173,950)


1,242,830,846

Commercial Mortgage Securities - 0.0%

 

LB Multi-family Mortgage Trust Series 1991-4 Class A1, 7.125% 4/25/21 (e)
(Cost $0)

20,648


14,454

Common Stocks - 0.1%

Shares

 

Telecommunications - 0.1%

CUI Acquisition Corp. Class E (a)(d)

1

873,375

Textiles & Apparel - 0.0%

Arena Brands Holding Corp. Class B (a)(f)

48,889

347,112

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $3,248,508)


1,220,487

Preferred Stocks - 0.6%

Shares

Value

Convertible Preferred Stocks - 0.3%

Automotive - 0.3%

General Motors Co. 4.75%

111,200

$ 4,907,256

Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.3%

Banks & Thrifts - 0.3%

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 5.95% (a)

172,538

4,309,999

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $9,649,676)


9,217,255

Floating Rate Loans - 7.4%

 

Principal
Amount

 

Air Transportation - 1.6%

Delta Air Lines, Inc.:

Tranche B 1LN, term loan 5.25% 10/18/18 (e)

$ 4,995,000

5,038,706

Tranche B 2LN, term loan 4.25% 4/18/16 (e)

1,250,000

1,251,563

Tranche B, term loan 5.5% 4/20/17 (e)

7,234,825

7,316,217

US Airways Group, Inc. term loan 2.7117% 3/23/14 (e)

11,031,187

10,893,298

 

24,499,784

Automotive - 0.9%

Chrysler Group LLC Tranche B, term loan 6% 5/24/17 (e)

8,717,102

8,891,444

Federal-Mogul Corp.:

Tranche B, term loan 2.1475% 12/27/14 (e)

3,570,732

3,267,220

Tranche C, term loan 2.1475% 12/27/15 (e)

2,402,812

2,198,573

 

14,357,237

Broadcasting - 0.3%

Univision Communications, Inc. term loan 4.4617% 3/31/17 (e)

5,373,950

5,239,601

Cable TV - 0.4%

Harron Communications LP Tranche B, term loan 5% 10/6/17 (e)

2,720,638

2,751,245

UPC Broadband Holding BV Tranche AF, term loan 4% 1/31/21 (e)

2,890,000

2,890,000

 

5,641,245

Diversified Financial Services - 0.2%

Flying Fortress, Inc. Tranche 3, term loan 5% 6/30/17 (e)

2,310,000

2,321,550

Energy - 0.5%

Chesapeake Energy Corp. Tranche B, term loan 5.75% 12/2/17 (e)

4,710,000

4,716,123

 

 

Principal
Amount

Value

Crestwood Holdings Partners LLC Tranche B, term loan 9.75% 3/26/18 (e)

$ 1,734,885

$ 1,769,583

Samson Investment Co. Tranche 2LN, term loan 6% 9/25/18 (e)

395,000

398,476

 

6,884,182

Environmental - 0.1%

ADS Waste Holdings, Inc. Tranche B, term loan 5.25% 10/9/19 (e)

795,000

802,950

Food & Drug Retail - 0.4%

GNC Corp. Tranche B, term loan 3.75% 3/2/18 (e)

5,342,569

5,355,926

Gaming - 0.1%

MGM Mirage, Inc. Tranche B, term loan 4.25% 12/10/19 (e)

800,000

807,040

Healthcare - 0.3%

Emergency Medical Services Corp. Tranche B, term loan 5.25% 5/25/18 (e)

2,652,560

2,669,138

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Tranche B, term loan:

4.25% 2/13/19 (e)

520,000

520,000

4.25% 9/16/19 (e)

1,360,000

1,370,200

 

4,559,338

Insurance - 0.7%

Asurion Corp.:

Tranche 1LN, term loan 5.5% 5/24/18 (e)

4,035,227

4,085,668

Tranche 2LN, term loan 9% 5/24/19 (e)

2,389,809

2,443,580

Tranche B-1 1LN, term loan 4.75% 7/23/17 (e)

1,370,781

1,377,635

Lonestar Intermediate Super Holdings LLC term loan 11% 9/2/19 (e)

2,760,000

2,925,600

 

10,832,483

Leisure - 0.3%

Equinox Holdings, Inc.:

Tranche 2LN, term loan 5/16/20

1,600,000

1,600,000

Tranche B 1LN, term loan 11/16/19

2,985,000

3,007,388

 

4,607,388

Metals/Mining - 0.2%

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. Tranche B, term loan 5.25% 10/18/17 (e)

3,456,338

3,482,260

Publishing/Printing - 0.1%

Getty Images, Inc. Tranche B, term loan 4.75% 10/18/19 (e)

1,825,000

1,825,000

Services - 0.0%

ARAMARK Corp. Tranche C, term loan 3.5662% 7/26/16 (e)

235,000

236,763

Floating Rate Loans - continued

 

Principal Amount

Value

Steel - 0.2%

JMC Steel Group, Inc. term loan 4.75% 4/1/17 (e)

$ 3,018,276

$ 3,048,459

Super Retail - 0.2%

Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. Tranche B, term loan 4.75% 5/16/18 (e)

3,335,000

3,335,000

Technology - 0.5%

First Data Corp. term loan 4.2107% 3/24/18 (e)

4,000,000

3,800,000

GoDaddy.com, Inc. Tranche B 1LN, term loan 5.5% 12/16/18 (e)

4,232,798

4,248,671

 

8,048,671

Telecommunications - 0.4%

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA:

term loan 3.21% 2/1/14 (e)

830,000

828,963

Tranche B, term loan 4.5% 4/2/18 (e)

1,705,000

1,720,004

RP Crown Parent, LLC Tranche 1LN, term loan 6.75% 12/7/18 (e)

3,455,000

3,446,363

 

5,995,330

TOTAL FLOATING RATE LOANS

(Cost $109,304,887)


111,880,207

Money Market Funds - 8.7%

Shares

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.18% (b)
(Cost $131,369,035)

131,369,035


131,369,035

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 98.9%

(Cost $1,415,746,056)

1,496,532,284

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 1.1%

16,723,802

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 1,513,256,086

Legend

(a) Non-income producing

(b) Affiliated fund that is available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.

(c) Security initially issued at one coupon which converts to a higher coupon at a specified date. The rate shown is the rate at period end.

(d) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $421,409,231 or 27.8% of net assets.

(e) Coupon rates for floating and adjustable rate securities reflect the rates in effect at period end.

(f) Restricted securities - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $347,112 or 0.0% of net assets.

Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows:

Security

Acquisition Date

Acquisition Cost

Arena Brands Holding Corp. Class B

6/18/97

$ 1,974,627

Affiliated Central Funds

Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 159,217

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2012, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the table below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:

Description

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Investments in Securities:

Equities:

Consumer Discretionary

$ 5,254,368

$ 4,907,256

$ -

$ 347,112

Financials

4,309,999

4,309,999

-

-

Telecommunication Services

873,375

-

-

873,375

Corporate Bonds

1,242,830,846

-

1,242,830,846

-

Commercial Mortgage Securities

14,454

-

-

14,454

Floating Rate Loans

111,880,207

-

111,880,207

-

Money Market Funds

131,369,035

131,369,035

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 1,496,532,284

$ 140,586,290

$ 1,354,711,053

$ 1,234,941

Distribution of investments by country or territory of incorporation, as a percentage of total net assets, is as follows. (Unaudited)

United States of America

88.2%

Luxembourg

3.2%

Canada

2.0%

Bermuda

1.5%

Australia

1.4%

Netherlands

1.0%

Others (Individually Less Than 1%)

2.7%

 

100.0%

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,284,377,021)

$ 1,365,163,249

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $131,369,035)

131,369,035

 

Total Investments (cost $1,415,746,056)

 

$ 1,496,532,284

Cash

 

45,167

Receivable for investments sold

6,945,633

Receivable for fund shares sold

1,069,857

Interest receivable

21,973,517

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

16,964

Prepaid expenses

4,235

Other receivables

23

Total assets

1,526,587,680

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 10,145,539

Payable for fund shares redeemed

2,165,484

Accrued management fee

707,497

Distribution and service plan fees payable

71,088

Other affiliated payables

165,354

Other payables and accrued expenses

76,632

Total liabilities

13,331,594

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 1,513,256,086

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 1,531,601,671

Undistributed net investment income

6,819,718

Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments

(105,951,531)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

80,786,228

Net Assets

$ 1,513,256,086

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Initial Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($606,505,986 ÷ 104,417,135 shares)

$ 5.81

 

 

 

Service Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($77,396,813 ÷ 13,398,286 shares)

$ 5.78

 

 

 

Service Class 2:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($281,065,286 ÷ 49,688,487 shares)

$ 5.66

 

 

 

Initial Class R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($35,604,516 ÷ 6,153,476 shares)

$ 5.79

 

 

 

Service Class R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($69,892,526 ÷ 12,164,441 shares)

$ 5.75

 

 

 

Service Class 2R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($4,019,360 ÷ 711,026 shares)

$ 5.65

 

 

 

Investor Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($438,771,599 ÷ 75,798,800 shares)

$ 5.79

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Statements - continued

Statement of Operations

  

Year ended December 31, 2012

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 448,517

Interest

 

95,241,280

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

159,217

Total income

 

95,849,014

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 7,824,108

Transfer agent fees

1,133,006

Distribution and service plan fees

768,843

Accounting fees and expenses

473,635

Custodian fees and expenses

23,764

Independent trustees' compensation

9,286

Audit

78,095

Legal

22,033

Interest

153

Miscellaneous

12,304

Total expenses before reductions

10,345,227

Expense reductions

(653)

10,344,574

Net investment income (loss)

85,504,440

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

13,064,180

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities

80,611,074

Net gain (loss)

93,675,254

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 179,179,694

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
December 31,
2012

Year ended
December 31,
2011

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 85,504,440

$ 82,841,870

Net realized gain (loss)

13,064,180

30,894,343

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

80,611,074

(67,492,572)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

179,179,694

46,243,641

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(84,934,228)

(84,003,585)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

164,623,275

65,821,196

Redemption fees

64,369

88,182

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

258,933,110

28,149,434

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

1,254,322,976

1,226,173,542

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $6,819,718 and undistributed net investment income of $6,423,570, respectively)

$ 1,513,256,086

$ 1,254,322,976

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Initial Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 5.39

$ 5.57

$ 5.29

$ 3.96

$ 5.98

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .361

.391

.439

.438

.475

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .405

(.171)

.288

1.298

(1.990)

Total from investment operations

  .766

.220

.727

1.736

(1.515)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.346)

(.400)

(.448)

(.406)

(.506)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

.001

- G

.001

Net asset value, end of period

$ 5.81

$ 5.39

$ 5.57

$ 5.29

$ 3.96

Total Return A, B

  14.23%

4.03%

13.82%

43.96%

(24.98)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .68%

.69%

.69%

.70%

.71%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .68%

.69%

.69%

.70%

.71%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .68%

.69%

.69%

.70%

.70%

Net investment income (loss)

  6.22%

6.85%

7.84%

9.02%

8.48%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 606,506

$ 561,514

$ 594,688

$ 608,802

$ 451,824

Portfolio turnover rate E

  55%

79%

81%

70%

58%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.001 per share.

Financial Highlights - Service Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 5.36

$ 5.54

$ 5.26

$ 3.95

$ 5.95

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .353

.384

.431

.429

.469

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .407

(.171)

.290

1.281

(1.971)

Total from investment operations

  .760

.213

.721

1.710

(1.502)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.340)

(.393)

(.442)

(.400)

(.499)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

.001

- G

.001

Net asset value, end of period

$ 5.78

$ 5.36

$ 5.54

$ 5.26

$ 3.95

Total Return A, B

  14.20%

3.93%

13.79%

43.41%

(24.87)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .78%

.79%

.79%

.80%

.80%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .78%

.79%

.78%

.80%

.80%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .78%

.79%

.78%

.80%

.80%

Net investment income (loss)

  6.13%

6.75%

7.74%

8.92%

8.39%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 77,397

$ 91,573

$ 98,988

$ 103,511

$ 95,461

Portfolio turnover rate E

  55%

79%

81%

70%

58%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.001 per share.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Service Class 2

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 5.26

$ 5.45

$ 5.18

$ 3.89

$ 5.88

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .338

.368

.417

.422

.450

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .396

(.170)

.287

1.264

(1.949)

Total from investment operations

  .734

.198

.704

1.686

(1.499)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.334)

(.388)

(.435)

(.396)

(.492)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

.001

- G

.001

Net asset value, end of period

$ 5.66

$ 5.26

$ 5.45

$ 5.18

$ 3.89

Total Return A, B

  13.97%

3.72%

13.67%

43.46%

(25.14)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .93%

.94%

.94%

.95%

.96%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .93%

.94%

.94%

.95%

.96%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .93%

.94%

.94%

.95%

.96%

Net investment income (loss)

  5.98%

6.60%

7.59%

8.77%

8.23%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 281,065

$ 220,333

$ 182,465

$ 181,377

$ 87,077

Portfolio turnover rate E

  55%

79%

81%

70%

58%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.001 per share.

Financial Highlights - Initial Class R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 5.37

$ 5.55

$ 5.27

$ 3.95

$ 5.96

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .360

.391

.439

.440

.471

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .407

(.171)

.288

1.286

(1.975)

Total from investment operations

  .767

.220

.727

1.726

(1.504)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.347)

(.400)

(.448)

(.406)

(.507)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

.001

- G

.001

Net asset value, end of period

$ 5.79

$ 5.37

$ 5.55

$ 5.27

$ 3.95

Total Return A, B

  14.30%

4.05%

13.88%

43.82%

(24.88)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .68%

.68%

.69%

.70%

.70%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .68%

.68%

.68%

.70%

.70%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .68%

.68%

.68%

.69%

.70%

Net investment income (loss)

  6.23%

6.85%

7.84%

9.02%

8.49%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 35,605

$ 31,627

$ 34,946

$ 34,080

$ 19,801

Portfolio turnover rate E

  55%

79%

81%

70%

58%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.001 per share.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Service Class R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 5.34

$ 5.52

$ 5.25

$ 3.94

$ 5.93

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .352

.383

.433

.431

.467

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .400

(.167)

.280

1.280

(1.959)

Total from investment operations

  .752

.216

.713

1.711

(1.492)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.342)

(.396)

(.444)

(.401)

(.499)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

.001

- G

.001

Net asset value, end of period

$ 5.75

$ 5.34

$ 5.52

$ 5.25

$ 3.94

Total Return A, B

  14.10%

3.99%

13.66%

43.56%

(24.79)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .78%

.78%

.79%

.80%

.80%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .78%

.78%

.78%

.80%

.80%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .78%

.78%

.78%

.80%

.80%

Net investment income (loss)

  6.13%

6.75%

7.74%

8.92%

8.39%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 69,893

$ 63,557

$ 68,806

$ 47,873

$ 26,572

Portfolio turnover rate E

  55%

79%

81%

70%

58%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.001 per share.

Financial Highlights - Service Class 2R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 5.26

$ 5.45

$ 5.17

$ 3.89

$ 5.87

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .340

.369

.415

.416

.451

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .390

(.175)

.293

1.257

(1.940)

Total from investment operations

  .730

.194

.708

1.673

(1.489)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.340)

(.384)

(.429)

(.393)

(.492)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

.001

- G

.001

Net asset value, end of period

$ 5.65

$ 5.26

$ 5.45

$ 5.17

$ 3.89

Total Return A, B

  13.90%

3.64%

13.79%

43.13%

(24.99)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .93%

.93%

.94%

.95%

.95%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .93%

.93%

.93%

.95%

.95%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .93%

.93%

.93%

.94%

.95%

Net investment income (loss)

  5.98%

6.60%

7.59%

8.77%

8.24%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 4,019

$ 1,350

$ 1,543

$ 2,016

$ 1,487

Portfolio turnover rate E

  55%

79%

81%

70%

58%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.001 per share.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Investor Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 5.37

$ 5.56

$ 5.27

$ 3.96

$ 5.96

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .358

.388

.437

.441

.473

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  .407

(.180)

.298

1.274

(1.971)

Total from investment operations

  .765

.208

.735

1.715

(1.498)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.345)

(.398)

(.446)

(.405)

(.503)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C

  - G

- G

.001

- G

.001

Net asset value, end of period

$ 5.79

$ 5.37

$ 5.56

$ 5.27

$ 3.96

Total Return A, B

  14.26%

3.82%

14.04%

43.43%

(24.76)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .71%

.72%

.73%

.73%

.74%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .71%

.72%

.72%

.73%

.74%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .71%

.72%

.72%

.73%

.74%

Net investment income (loss)

  6.20%

6.82%

7.81%

8.99%

8.45%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 438,772

$ 284,370

$ 244,738

$ 182,806

$ 90,312

Portfolio turnover rate E

  55%

79%

81%

70%

58%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.001 per share.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended December 31, 2012

1. Organization.

VIP High Income Portfolio (the Fund) is a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Shares of the Fund may only be purchased by insurance companies for the purpose of funding variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts. The Fund offers the following classes of shares: Initial Class shares, Service Class shares, Service Class 2 shares, Initial Class R shares, Service Class R shares, Service Class 2R shares, and Investor Class shares. All classes have equal rights and voting privileges, except for matters affecting a single class. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of FMR.

A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.

3. Significant Accounting Policies.

The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:

Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board), the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the FMR Fair Value Committee (the Committee), in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and is responsible for approving and reporting to the Board all fair value determinations.

The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:

Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)

Level 3 - unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)

Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:

Debt securities, including restricted securities, are valued based on evaluated prices received from third party pricing vendors or from brokers who make markets in such securities. For corporate bonds and floating rate loans, pricing vendors utilize matrix pricing which considers yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type as well as broker-supplied prices and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For commercial mortgage securities, pricing vendors utilize matrix pricing which considers prepayment speed assumptions, attributes of the collateral, yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type as well as broker-supplied prices and, accordingly, such securities are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. When independent prices are unavailable or unreliable, debt securities may be valued utilizing pricing methodologies which consider similar factors that would be used by third party pricing vendors. These are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy but

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Investment Valuation - continued

may be Level 3 depending on the circumstances. The Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in below investment grade securities. The value of these securities can be more volatile due to changes in the credit quality of the issuer and is sensitive to changes in economic, market and regulatory conditions.

Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For restricted securities and private placements where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.

Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of December 31, 2012, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities.

Expenses. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required. As of December 31, 2012, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. A fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction.

Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences will reverse in a subsequent period.

Book-tax differences are primarily due to market discount, deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.

The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 91,423,248

Gross unrealized depreciation

(5,047,573)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 86,375,675

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 1,410,156,609

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Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 1,124,064

Capital loss carryforward

$ (105,844,902)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

$ 86,375,675

Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Fund to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period and such capital losses are required to be used prior to any losses that expire. Capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2016

$ (26,397,633)

2017

(79,447,269)

Total capital loss carryforward

$ (105,844,902)

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

December 31, 2012

December 31, 2011

Ordinary Income

$ 84,934,228

$ 84,003,585

Trading (Redemption) Fees. Initial Class R shares, Service Class R shares and Service Class 2 R shares held by investors less than 60 days are subject to a redemption fee equal to 1% of the net asset value of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

Loans and Other Direct Debt Instruments. The Fund invests in direct debt instruments which are interests in amounts owed to lenders by corporate or other borrowers. These instruments may be in the form of loans, trade claims or other receivables and may include standby financing commitments such as revolving credit facilities that obligate the Fund to supply additional cash to the borrower on demand. Loans may be acquired through assignment or participation, or may be made directly to a borrower. The Fund may be contractually obligated to receive approval from the agent bank and/or borrower prior to the sale of these loans.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $824,377,803 and $709,377,458, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. FMR and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .12% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the period, the total annual management fee rate was .56% of the Fund's average net assets.

Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate 12b-1 Plans for each Service Class of shares. Each Service Class pays Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a service fee. For the period, the service fee is based on an annual rate of .10% of Service Class' and Service Class R's average net assets and .25% of Service Class 2's and Service Class 2R's average net assets.

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Distribution and Service Plan Fees - continued

For the period, total fees, all of which were re-allowed to insurance companies for the distribution of shares and providing shareholder support services were as follows:

Service Class

$ 81,509

Service Class 2

619,306

Service Class R

62,443

Service Class 2 R

5,585

 

$ 768,843

Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of FMR, is the Fund's transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing agent. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee with respect to each class. Each class (with the exception of Investor Class) pays a transfer agent fee, excluding out of pocket expenses, equal to an annual rate of .07% of average net assets. Investor Class pays a monthly asset-based transfer agent fee of .10% of average net assets. In addition, FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of .0038% of average net assets for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, transfer agent fees for each class, including printing and out of pocket expenses, were as follows:

Initial Class

$ 441,336

Service Class

58,827

Service Class 2

178,876

Initial Class R

23,634

Service Class R

43,659

Service Class 2R

1,565

Investor Class

385,109

 

$ 1,133,006

Accounting Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc.(FSC), an affiliate of FMR, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month.

Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. The Fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:

Borrower or Lender

Average Loan
Balance

Weighted Average
Interest Rate

Interest Expense

Borrower

$ 6,556,000

.42%

$ 153

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by FMR or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $3,608 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.

7. Expense Reductions.

Many of the brokers with whom FMR places trades on behalf of the Fund provided services to the Fund in addition to trade execution. These services included payments of certain expenses on behalf of the Fund totaling $23 for the period. In addition through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, these credits reduced the Fund's custody expenses by $630.

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8. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

From net investment income

 

 

Initial Class

$ 34,341,731

$ 38,834,457

Service Class

4,352,958

5,348,721

Service Class 2

15,615,687

14,701,408

Initial Class R

2,033,316

2,203,822

Service Class R

3,948,919

4,443,415

Service Class 2R

215,852

92,376

Investor Class

24,425,765

18,379,386

Total

$ 84,934,228

$ 84,003,585

9. Share Transactions.

Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Initial Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

13,853,360

14,954,963

$ 80,405,792

$ 85,548,272

Reinvestment of distributions

5,923,006

7,279,400

34,341,731

38,834,457

Shares redeemed

(19,521,567)

(24,811,221)

(112,985,217)

(141,718,667)

Net increase (decrease)

254,799

(2,576,858)

$ 1,762,306

$ (17,335,938)

Service Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,525,261

4,391,885

$ 8,621,959

$ 23,974,978

Reinvestment of distributions

754,748

1,008,126

4,352,958

5,348,721

Shares redeemed

(5,957,709)

(6,182,000)

(33,943,822)

(35,059,439)

Net increase (decrease)

(3,677,700)

(781,989)

$ (20,968,905)

$ (5,735,740)

Service Class 2

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

25,700,556

35,272,315

$ 145,593,661

$ 197,650,737

Reinvestment of distributions

2,764,623

2,824,984

15,615,687

14,701,408

Shares redeemed

(20,664,331)

(29,704,714)

(115,959,882)

(165,911,073)

Net increase (decrease)

7,800,848

8,392,585

$ 45,249,466

$ 46,441,072

Initial Class R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

2,462,639

2,974,865

$ 14,321,536

$ 17,006,544

Reinvestment of distributions

351,902

414,639

2,033,316

2,203,822

Shares redeemed

(2,548,693)

(3,795,258)

(14,732,861)

(21,688,955)

Net increase (decrease)

265,848

(405,754)

$ 1,621,991

$ (2,478,589)

Service Class R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

8,023,964

8,003,006

$ 46,504,431

$ 45,643,141

Reinvestment of distributions

688,191

840,752

3,948,919

4,443,415

Shares redeemed

(8,456,038)

(9,397,413)

(47,748,690)

(53,628,031)

Net increase (decrease)

256,117

(553,655)

$ 2,704,660

$ (3,541,475)

Service Class 2R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

580,649

77,098

$ 3,315,329

$ 432,475

Reinvestment of distributions

38,276

17,746

215,852

92,376

Shares redeemed

(164,440)

(121,577)

(925,854)

(682,497)

Net increase (decrease)

454,485

(26,733)

$ 2,605,327

$ (157,646)

Investor Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

28,186,563

35,223,887

$ 162,161,430

$ 199,792,708

Reinvestment of distributions

4,226,954

3,458,337

24,425,765

18,379,386

Shares redeemed

(9,530,114)

(29,823,638)

(54,938,765)

(169,542,582)

Net increase (decrease)

22,883,403

8,858,586

$ 131,648,430

$ 48,629,512

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10. Other.

The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

At the end of the period, FMR or its affiliates were the owners of record of 38% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund and one otherwise unaffiliated shareholder was the owner of 17% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Variable Insurance Products Fund and the Shareholders of VIP High Income Portfolio:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of VIP High Income Portfolio (a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund) at December 31, 2012, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the VIP High Income Portfolio's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, agent banks, and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 13, 2013

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Trustees and Officers

The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board, and executive officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for James C. Curvey, each of the Trustees oversees 234 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate. Mr. Curvey oversees 452 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate.

The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) (Independent Trustee), shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. The executive officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer and Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.

Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Fund's Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.

In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.

Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.

Fidelity funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's equity and high income funds and another Board oversees Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, and asset allocation funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity funds overseen by each Board.

The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with FMR to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. For example, a working group comprised of Independent Trustees and FMR has worked and continues to work to review the Fidelity funds' valuation-related activities, reporting and risk management. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of FMR's risk management program for the Fidelity funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Fund's Trustees."

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The fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.

Interested Trustees*:

Correspondence intended for each Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

James C. Curvey (77)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2007

Mr. Curvey is Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of certain Trusts. Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee (2007-present) of other investment companies advised by FMR. Mr. Curvey is a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present) and Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (2007-present). Mr. Curvey is also Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC. In addition, Mr. Curvey serves as an Overseer for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Trustees of Villanova University. Previously, Mr. Curvey was the Vice Chairman (2006-2007) and Director (2000-2007) of FMR Corp.

Ronald P. O'Hanley (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Mr. O'Hanley is Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), President of Fidelity Asset Management and Corporate Services and a member of Fidelity's Executive Committee (2010-present). Previously, Mr. O'Hanley served as President and Chief Executive Officer of BNY Mellon Asset Management (2007-2010). Mr. O'Hanley also served as Vice Chairman of Bank New York Mellon Corp. and a member of that firm's Executive Committee. Prior to the 2007 merger of The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial Corporation, he was Vice Chairman of Mellon Financial Corporation and President and Chief Executive Officer of Mellon Asset Management. He joined Mellon in February 1997. Mr. O'Hanley currently serves as Chairman of the Boston Public Library Foundation Board of Directors and sits on the Board of Directors of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the Board of Trustees of the Marine Biological Laboratory and the Advisory Board of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Administration at Syracuse University. Mr. O'Hanley also chairs the Council on Asset Management for the Financial Services Roundtable and is a member of the Board of Directors of Institutional Investor's U.S. Institute.

* Trustees have been determined to be "Interested Trustees" by virtue of, among other things, their affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Independent Trustees:

Correspondence intended for each Independent Trustee (that is, the Trustees other than the Interested Trustees) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

Dennis J. Dirks (64)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), and as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-present) and Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children's Services, Inc. (2009-present).

Alan J. Lacy (59)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Lacy serves as Senior Adviser (2007-present) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity). Mr. Lacy also served as Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail). In addition, Mr. Lacy serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes, 2010-present), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2012-present), The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-present), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). Mr. Lacy is a member of the Board of Trustees of The National Parks Conservation Association (2006-present). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association (2008-2011) and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).

Ned C. Lautenbach (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2000

Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as the Lead Director of the Eaton Corporation Board of Directors (diversified industrial, 1997-present). Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, Florida (2012-present) and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach was a Partner/Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007).

Joseph Mauriello (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a Director of the Hamilton Funds of the Bank of New York (2006-2007) and of Arcadia Resources Inc. (health care services and products, 2007-2012).

Robert W. Selander (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Previously, Mr. Selander served as a Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds (2011), Executive Vice Chairman (2010), Chief Executive Officer (2009-2010), and President and Chief Executive Officer (1997-2009) of Mastercard, Inc.

Cornelia M. Small (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.

William S. Stavropoulos (73)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2001

Mr. Stavropoulos is Vice Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is a Director of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals, Chairman from 2010-May 2012 and Lead Director from May 2012-present), Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions, 2008-present), Maersk Inc. (industrial conglomerate), and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-present), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012).

David M. Thomas (63)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011). In addition, Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), and as a member of the Board of Directors of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication, 2004-present).

Michael E. Wiley (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-present). Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of Tesoro Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-present), and a Director of Bill Barrett Corporation (exploration and production, 2005-present). In addition, Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), as a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), as an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004), and as Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005).

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Advisory Board Members and Executive Officers:

Correspondence intended for David A. Rosow and Garnett A. Smith may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for each executive officer and Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupation

Peter S. Lynch (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2003

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).

David A. Rosow (70)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of International Golf Group, Inc. (golf course development, 1989-present). Previously, Mr. Rosow served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rosow & Company, Inc. (private investment company, 1989-2011), a Lead Director of Hudson United Bancorp (2001-2006) and as a Director of TD Banknorth (1996-2006). In addition, Mr. Rosow is a member (2008-present) and President (2009-present) of the Town Council of Palm Beach, Florida.

Garnett A. Smith (65)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith is a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-present).

Kenneth B. Robins (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Robins also serves as President and Treasurer (2010-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2009-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds (2005-2008) and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2006-2008).

Brian B. Hogan (48)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President of Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hogan also serves as President of FMR's Equity Division (2009-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Senior Vice President, Equity Research of FMR (2006-2009) and as a portfolio manager.

Thomas C. Hense (48)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008 or 2010

Vice President of Fidelity's High Income (2008), Small Cap (2008), and Value (2010) Funds. Previously, Mr. Hense served as a portfolio manager for Fidelity's Institutional Money Management Group (Pyramis) (2003-2008).

Scott C. Goebel (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Goebel also serves as Secretary of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2010-present) and Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC) (2010-present); Secretary and CLO of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present); General Counsel, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of FMR (2008-present) and FMR Co., Inc. (2008-present); employed by FMR LLC or an affiliate (2001-present); Chief Legal Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (2008-present) and Assistant Secretary of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (2008-present), and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Goebel served as Assistant Secretary of FIMM (2008-2010), FRAC (2008-2010), and the Funds (2007-2008) and as Vice President and Secretary of Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) (2005-2007).

William C. Coffey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Secretary of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Coffey also serves as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).

Elizabeth Paige Baumann (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2012-present), Chief AML Officer of FMR LLC (2012-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as Vice President and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012).

Christine Reynolds (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Chief Financial Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Reynolds became President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) in August 2008. Ms. Reynolds served as Chief Operating Officer of FPCMS (2007-2008). Previously, Ms. Reynolds served as President, Treasurer, and Anti-Money Laundering officer of the Fidelity funds (2004-2007).

Joseph A. Hanlon (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hanlon serves as Compliance Officer of FMR, FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC), Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), and Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2009-present), as Senior Vice President of the Fidelity Asset Management Division (2009-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

Joseph F. Zambello (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Zambello is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Zambello served as Vice President of FMR's Program Management Group (2009-2011) and Vice President of the Transfer Agent Oversight Group (2005-2009).

Adrien E. Deberghes (45)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Deberghes also serves as Vice President (2011-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2010-present) of other Fidelity funds, and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005).

Stephen Sadoski (41)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Sadoski also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Sadoski served as Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2013), an assistant chief accountant in the Division of Investment Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (2009-2012) and as a senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (1997-2009).

Stacie Smith (38)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Smith is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (1996-2009).

Stephanie J. Dorsey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Dorsey also serves as President and Treasurer (2013-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2012-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Dorsey served as Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013), Treasurer (2004-2008) of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds and Vice President (2004-2008) of JPMorgan Chase Bank.

John R. Hebble (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hebble also serves as President (2011-present), Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Hebble served as President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013).

Gary W. Ryan (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Ryan is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Ryan served as Vice President of Fund Reporting in Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (1999-2005).

Jonathan Davis (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Davis is also Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II and Fidelity Commonwealth Trust II. Mr. Davis is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2003-2010).

Annual Report


Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

VIP High Income Portfolio

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. The Board, assisted by the advice of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel, requests and considers a broad range of information relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Contracts throughout the year.

The Board meets regularly and, at each of its meetings, considers factors that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts, including the services and support provided to the fund and its shareholders. The Board has established various standing committees, each composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees with varying backgrounds, to which the Board has assigned specific subject matter responsibilities in order to enhance effective decision-making by the Board. The Board, acting directly and through its Committees, requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to consider matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through ad hoc joint committees to discuss certain matters relevant to the Fidelity funds.

At its July 2012 meeting, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined to renew the fund's Advisory Contracts. In reaching its determination, the Board considered all factors it believed relevant, including (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio relative to peer funds; (iii) the total costs of the services to be provided by and the profits to be realized by Fidelity from its relationship with the fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale exist and would be realized as the fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of fund shareholders.

In considering whether to renew the Advisory Contracts for the fund, the Board reached a determination, with the assistance of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel and through the exercise of its business judgment, that the renewal of the Advisory Contracts is in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts is fair and reasonable. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor, but rather was based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information provided to the Board at its meetings throughout the year. The Board, in reaching its determination to renew the Advisory Contracts, is aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual funds offered by Fidelity's competitors, and that the fund's shareholders, who have the opportunity to review and weigh the disclosure provided by the fund in its prospectus and other public disclosures, have chosen to invest in this fund, managed by Fidelity.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, FMR, and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel, and also considered the fund's investment objective, strategies, and related investment philosophy. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the portfolio manager compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board also noted that FMR has continued to increase the resources devoted to non-U.S. offices, including expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization. The Board noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities that allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and guarantors. The Board also believes that Fidelity's investment professionals have sufficient access to global information and data so as to provide competitive investment results over time, and that those professionals also have access to sophisticated tools that permit them to assess portfolio construction and risk and performance attribution characteristics continuously, as well as to transmit new information and research conclusions rapidly around the world. Additionally, in its deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading and risk management capabilities and resources, which are an integral part of the investment management process.

Shareholder and Administrative Services. The Board considered (i) the nature, extent, quality, and cost of advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by the Investment Advisers and their affiliates under the Advisory Contracts and under separate agreements covering transfer agency, pricing and bookkeeping, and securities lending services for the fund; (ii) the nature and extent of the supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians and subcustodians; and (iii) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the fund's compliance policies and procedures. The Board also reviewed the allocation of fund brokerage, including allocations to brokers affiliated with the Investment Advisers, the use of brokerage commissions to pay fund expenses, and the use of "soft" commission dollars to pay for research services.

The Board noted that the growth of fund assets over time across the complex allows Fidelity to reinvest in the development of services designed to enhance the value or convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information through telephone representatives and over the Internet, investor education materials and asset allocation tools, and the expanded availability of Fidelity Investor Centers.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fidelity fund, including the benefits of investing in a fund that is part of a large family of funds offering a variety of investment disciplines and providing a large variety of mutual fund investor services. The Board noted that Fidelity had taken, or had made recommendations that resulted in the Fidelity funds taking, a number of actions over the previous year that benefited particular funds, including (i) continuing to dedicate additional resources to investment research and support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) persisting in efforts to enhance Fidelity's research capabilities, in particular, international research; (iii) launching new funds and making other enhancements to meet client needs for global and income-oriented solutions; (iv) continuing to launch dedicated lower cost underlying funds to meet investment management's portfolio construction needs related to expanding underlying fund options, specifically for the Freedom Fund product lines; (v) adopting a "Stock Selector" sector neutral investment approach and employing a team of portfolio managers who are sector specialists to manage certain funds; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through the mergers of several funds into other funds; (vii) strengthening the Spartan Index Fund product line by adding new funds and/or new low-cost institutional share classes, restructuring fund expenses to accommodate new classes, and reducing investment minimums for certain classes of shares; (viii) modifying the eligibility criteria for Institutional Class shares to increase their appeal to government entities and charitable investors; and (ix) reducing certain transfer agent fee rates.

Investment Performance. The Board considered whether the fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective, as well as its record of compliance with its investment restrictions. It also reviewed the fund's absolute investment performance for each class, as well as the fund's relative investment performance for each class measured over multiple periods against (i) a broad-based securities market index, and (ii) a peer group of mutual funds deemed appropriate by Fidelity and reviewed by the Board. The following charts considered by the Board show, over the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2011, the cumulative total returns of Initial Class and Service Class 2 of the fund, the cumulative total returns of a broad-based securities market index ("benchmark"), and a range of cumulative total returns of a peer group of mutual funds identified by Lipper Inc. as having an investment objective similar to that of the fund. The returns of Initial Class and Service Class 2 show the performance of the highest and lowest performing classes, respectively (based on five-year performance). The box within each chart shows the 25th percentile return (top of box) and the 75th percentile return (bottom of box) of the peer group. Returns shown above the box are in the first quartile and returns shown below the box are in the fourth quartile. The percentage beaten numbers noted below each chart correspond to the percentile box and represent the percentage of funds in the peer group whose performance was equal to or lower than that of the class indicated.

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The Board reviewed the fund's relative investment performance against its peer group and noted that the performance of Initial Class of the fund was in the second quartile for the one-year period and the third quartile for the three- and five-year periods. The Board also noted that the investment performance of the fund was lower than its benchmark for all the periods shown. The Board considered that the variations in performance among the fund's classes reflect the variations in class expenses, which result in lower performance for higher expense classes. The Board discussed with FMR the fact that the fund underperformed its benchmark for each period measured. The Board also reviewed the fund's performance since inception as well as performance in the current year. The Board will continue to closely monitor performance of the fund in the coming year and discuss with FMR if other actions to address performance are appropriate.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should benefit the fund's shareholders.

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Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. Combining Lipper investment objective categories aids the Board's management fee and total expense ratio comparisons by broadening the competitive group used for comparison and by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.

Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods shown in the chart below. The group of Lipper funds used by the Board for management fee comparisons is referred to below as the "Total Mapped Group." The Total Mapped Group is broader than the Lipper peer group used by the Board for performance comparisons because the Total Mapped Group combines several Lipper investment objective categories while the Lipper peer group does not. The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to the total universe of comparable funds available to investors in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps. "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 24% means that 76% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to non-Fidelity funds similar in size to the fund within the Total Mapped Group. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee characteristics, subject to a minimum of 50 funds (or all funds in the Total Mapped Group if fewer than 50). Additional information, such as the ASPG quartile in which the fund's management fee ranked, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2011.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the fund's management fee is fair and reasonable in light of the services that the fund receives and the other factors considered.

Total Expense Ratio. In its review of each class's total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each of Initial Class, Initial Class R, Investor Class, Service Class, and Service Class R ranked below its competitive median for 2011 and the total expense ratio of each of Service Class 2 and Service Class 2 R ranked above its competitive median for 2011. The Board considered that various factors, including 12b-1 fees, positive or negative performance adjustments, and relatively higher other expenses in the case of small fund size, can affect total expense ratios. The Board noted that the fund offers multiple classes, each of which has a different 12b-1 fee structure, and that the multiple structures are intended to offer a range of pricing options for the intermediary market. The Board also noted that the total expense ratios of the classes vary primarily by the level of their 12b-1 fees, although differences in transfer agent fees may also cause expenses to vary from class to class.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. The Board noted the findings of the 2010 ad hoc joint committee (created with the board of other Fidelity funds), which reviewed and compared Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.

Based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the total expense ratio of each class of the fund was reasonable, although in some cases above the median of the universe presented for comparison, in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered.

Costs of the Services and Profitability. The Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by Fidelity in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering and servicing the fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.

On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of Fidelity's methodologies used in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to allocation methodologies. After considering PwC's reports issued under the engagement and information provided by Fidelity, the Board concluded that while other allocation methods may also be reasonable, Fidelity's profitability methodologies are reasonable in all material respects.

The Board also reviewed Fidelity's non-fund businesses and fall-out benefits related to the mutual fund business as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from or be related to the fund's business.

The Board considered the costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by Fidelity in connection with the operation of the fund and was satisfied that the profitability was not excessive in the circumstances.

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR attains economies of scale in respect of the management and servicing of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds have appropriately benefited from such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale.

The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. FMR calculates the group fee rates based on a tiered asset "breakpoint" schedule that varies based on asset class. The Board considered that the group fee is designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total Fidelity fund assets increase, even if assets of any particular fund are unchanged or have declined, because some portion of Fidelity's costs are attributable to services provided to all Fidelity funds, and all funds benefit if those costs can be allocated among more assets. The Board concluded that, given the group fee structure, fund shareholders will benefit from lower management fees as assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that economies of scale, if any, are being appropriately shared between fund shareholders and Fidelity.

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including (i) fund performance trends, actions to be taken by FMR to improve certain funds' overall performance, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) the potential to further rationalize the Fidelity fund lineup with the possibility of achieving savings for the funds and Fidelity; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers and other key investment personnel; (iv) the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (v) the realization of fall-out benefits in certain Fidelity business units; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures, the potential impact of regulatory changes on such structures, and the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain funds; (vii) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (viii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and the possibility of implementing performance fee structures for additional funds; and (ix) the impact of net redemptions from the Fidelity funds.

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Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited

Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc.

General Distributor

Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Smithfield, RI

Transfer and Service Agents

Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Fidelity Service Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon
New York, NY

VIPHI-ANN-0213
1.540029.115

Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products:

Overseas Portfolio - Class R

Annual Report

December 31, 2012

(Fidelity Cover Art)


Contents

Performance

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How the fund has done over time.

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

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The Portfolio Manager's review of fund performance and strategy.

Shareholder Expense Example

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An example of shareholder expenses.

Investment Changes

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A summary of major shifts in the fund's investments over the past six months.

Investments

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A complete list of the fund's investments with their market values.

Financial Statements

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Statements of assets and liabilities, operations, and changes in net assets, as well as financial highlights.

Notes

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Notes to the financial statements.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Trustees and Officers

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Distributions

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

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NOT FDIC INSURED • MAY LOSE VALUE • NO BANK GUARANTEE

Neither the fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.

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Performance: The Bottom Line

Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of the class' distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund's total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. Performance numbers are net of all underlying fund operating expenses, but do not include any insurance charges imposed by your insurance company's separate account. If performance information included the effect of these additional charges, the total returns would be lower. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.

Average Annual Total Returns

Periods ended December 31, 2012

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

VIP Overseas Portfolio - Initial Class R

20.71%

-4.27%

8.01%

VIP Overseas Portfolio - Service Class R

20.58%

-4.35%

7.91%

VIP Overseas Portfolio - Service Class 2R

20.36%

-4.50%

7.74%

VIP Overseas Portfolio - Investor Class R A

20.54%

-4.36%

7.93%

A The initial offering of Investor Class R shares took place on July 21, 2005. Returns prior to July 21, 2005 are those of Initial Class. If Investor Class R's transfer agent fee had been reflected, returns prior to July 21, 2005 would have been lower.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in VIP Overseas Portfolio - Initial Class R on December 31, 2002. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI® EAFE® Index performed over the same period. The initial offering of Initial Class R took place on April 24, 2002. See above for additional information regarding the performance of Initial Class R.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global markets overcame a host of macroeconomic concerns in 2012 - related to the eurozone debt crisis, the strength and pace of the U.S. economic recovery, the U.S. fiscal debate and a slowdown in China's once-blistering growth - to post broad-based gains for the year, with more-economically sensitive asset classes leading the way. Investor sentiment improved as some of the uncertainties holding back the markets began to lift and the outlook brightened in the face of stimulative global monetary policies and modest inflationary pressures. Riskier assets such as stocks saw the biggest advances, with international equities edging their U.S. counterparts, thanks to an especially strong rally in the fourth quarter. Similarly, within fixed income, credit-sensitive sectors - including high-yield/investment-grade corporate bonds and emerging-markets debt - surged ahead of more-defensive U.S. investment-grade bonds amid strong demand for higher-risk, higher-yielding securities. Emerging signs of a rebounding U.S. economy lifted domestic stocks for most of the period, extending an uptrend that began in March 2009. The broad-based S&P 500® Index rose 16.00% for the 12 months, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index® gained 17.45% and the blue-chip-laden Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM added 10.24%. Foreign developed- and emerging-markets equities experienced periodic bouts of volatility this past year, but rode a strong second-half rally to finish ahead of their U.S. counterparts. The MSCI® ACWI® (All Country World Index) ex USA Index advanced 16.98% for the period. In an environment that favored higher-risk assets, U.S. investment-grade bonds managed only a 4.21% gain for 12 months, according to the Barclays® U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Among sectors that comprise the index, bonds with higher yields and on the riskier end of the spectrum led the way, with investment-grade credit advancing 9.37%, while ultra-safe U.S. Treasuries managed only a 1.99% advance and finished at the back of the pack. Meanwhile, high-yield bonds, as measured by The BofA Merrill LynchSM US High Yield Constrained Index, gained a hearty 15.55%. Foreign bonds showed positive results during the year, with emerging markets easily outpacing their major developed-markets counterparts. The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global surged 18.54%, while the Citigroup® Non-USD Group-of-Seven (G7) Equal Weighted Index logged a 7.10% gain.

Comments from Graeme Rockett, Portfolio Manager of VIP Overseas Portfolio: For the year, the fund's share classes easily outpaced the 17.48% gain of the MSCI® EAFE® Index. (For specific portfolio results, please refer to the performance section of this report.) Stock selection drove overall performance, with choices in health care adding the most value, most notably Denmark-based pharmaceuticals firm Novo Nordisk, which gained from its strong position as a global leader in diabetes care. Picks in information technology helped, especially leading Chinese Internet firm Tencent Holdings. Meaningful stakes in Ireland's Paddy Power and U.K.-based William Hill, two international betting and gaming companies, also were winners. Conversely, picks in retailing dealt the biggest blow, including Japan-based e-commerce websites Rakuten and Start Today. A mild winter and high sheepskin costs pounded shares of Deckers Outdoor, the U.S.-based maker of the UGG® Australia line of footwear. An underweighting in the rebounding financials sector also detracted, but this positioning was solely the byproduct of individual stock selection. Many of the stocks I've mentioned were not in the index, and I sold Start Today from the fund by period end.

The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.

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Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio

Beginning
Account Value
July 1, 2012

Ending
Account Value
December 31, 2012

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
July 1, 2012
to December 31, 2012

Initial Class

.85%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,131.80

$ 4.55

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.86

$ 4.32

Service Class

.95%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,130.50

$ 5.09

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.36

$ 4.82

Service Class 2

1.10%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,130.20

$ 5.89

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.61

$ 5.58

Initial Class R

.85%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,131.40

$ 4.55

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.86

$ 4.32

Service Class R

.94%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,131.50

$ 5.04

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.41

$ 4.77

Service Class 2R

1.09%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,130.20

$ 5.84

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.66

$ 5.53

Investor Class R

.93%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,130.60

$ 4.98

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.46

$ 4.72

A 5% return per year before expenses

* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of December 31, 2012

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United Kingdom

23.4%

 

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Japan

13.1%

 

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France

12.9%

 

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Switzerland

9.0%

 

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Germany

7.9%

 

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United States of America

6.1%

 

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Australia

3.7%

 

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Cayman Islands

2.9%

 

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Ireland

2.6%

 

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Other

18.4%

 

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Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of June 30, 2012

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United Kingdom

21.4%

 

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Japan

15.9%

 

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France

12.2%

 

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Switzerland

8.7%

 

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Germany

8.4%

 

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United States of America

7.4%

 

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Cayman Islands

4.4%

 

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Denmark

2.9%

 

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Ireland

2.7%

 

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Other

16.0%

 

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Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

99.1

97.6

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

0.9

2.4

Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2012

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Nestle SA (Switzerland, Food Products)

2.8

2.3

Sanofi SA (France, Pharmaceuticals)

2.8

2.5

Novo Nordisk A/S Series B (Denmark, Pharmaceuticals)

2.0

2.8

HSBC Holdings PLC (United Kingdom, Commercial Banks)

1.9

1.7

SAP AG (Germany, Software)

1.6

1.2

Diageo PLC (United Kingdom, Beverages)

1.6

1.8

SABMiller PLC (United Kingdom, Beverages)

1.5

1.2

Vodafone Group PLC (United Kingdom, Wireless Telecommunication Services)

1.4

1.7

Rakuten, Inc. (Japan, Internet & Catalog Retail)

1.3

2.4

Volkswagen AG (Germany, Automobiles)

1.3

1.7

 

18.2

Market Sectors as of December 31, 2012

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Consumer Discretionary

19.8

20.3

Financials

17.9

15.5

Consumer Staples

14.5

15.1

Information Technology

10.6

10.9

Health Care

9.3

7.6

Materials

9.1

9.8

Industrials

7.9

6.4

Energy

5.9

7.1

Telecommunication Services

3.0

4.3

Utilities

1.1

0.6

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Investments December 31, 2012

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 97.6%

Shares

Value

Australia - 3.7%

BHP Billiton Ltd.

318,002

$ 12,414,938

CSL Ltd.

342,683

19,346,963

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (d)

258,379

1,287,616

Macquarie Group Ltd.

105,682

3,958,957

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

261,679

6,121,376

Rio Tinto Ltd.

24,301

1,708,580

Westfield Group unit

1,008,657

11,139,468

TOTAL AUSTRALIA

55,977,898

Bailiwick of Jersey - 1.3%

Glencore International PLC (d)

268,100

1,548,768

Informa PLC

903,074

6,657,501

Wolseley PLC

66,191

3,165,169

WPP PLC

583,107

8,518,717

TOTAL BAILIWICK OF JERSEY

19,890,155

Belgium - 0.7%

Ageas

66,760

1,972,573

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA NV

33,577

2,924,038

Hamon & Compagnie International SA

62,254

968,689

UCB SA

72,400

4,147,678

TOTAL BELGIUM

10,012,978

Bermuda - 0.9%

Clear Media Ltd.

2,035,000

1,090,127

Oriental Watch Holdings Ltd.

7,028,000

2,486,621

Shenzhen International Holdings Ltd.

18,480,000

1,952,385

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

161,500

8,624,100

TOTAL BERMUDA

14,153,233

British Virgin Islands - 0.7%

Gem Diamonds Ltd. (a)

796,100

1,885,611

Mail.ru Group Ltd.:

GDR (e)

6,600

227,700

GDR (Reg. S)

258,800

9,039,419

TOTAL BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

11,152,730

Canada - 0.2%

Yamana Gold, Inc.

196,700

3,383,469

Cayman Islands - 2.9%

Greatview Aseptic Pack Co. Ltd.

4,056,000

2,202,208

Hengdeli Holding Ltd.

45,302,000

16,617,781

Natural Beauty Bio-Technology Ltd.

6,560,000

645,908

Noah Holdings Ltd. sponsored ADR

348,200

2,030,006

Shenguan Holdings Group Ltd.

2,636,000

1,435,386

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

563,600

18,484,224

YouKu.com, Inc. ADR (a)(d)

96,000

1,751,040

TOTAL CAYMAN ISLANDS

43,166,553

Denmark - 2.1%

Danske Bank A/S (a)

96,100

1,632,179

 

Shares

Value

Novo Nordisk A/S:

Series B

16,125

$ 2,625,741

Series B sponsored ADR

164,000

26,766,440

TOTAL DENMARK

31,024,360

France - 12.9%

Alstom SA

191,530

7,715,577

Atos Origin SA

73,473

5,159,774

AXA SA

95,620

1,716,931

AXA SA sponsored ADR

158,600

2,889,692

Beneteau SA

196,900

2,148,937

BNP Paribas SA

148,203

8,437,199

Bollore

6,400

2,179,874

Club Mediterranee SA (a)

85,000

1,508,829

Danone SA

258,912

17,111,292

Edenred SA

116,400

3,600,056

Essilor International SA

38,339

3,866,766

Gameloft Se (a)

537,900

3,781,741

Iliad SA

28,200

4,874,683

Ingenico SA

94,874

5,397,312

Ipsos SA

149,292

5,573,495

Lafarge SA (Bearer)

38,200

2,466,660

LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton SA

100,917

18,624,950

Pernod Ricard SA

151,100

17,530,760

Safran SA

118,400

5,127,541

Sanofi SA

139,290

13,208,849

Sanofi SA sponsored ADR

607,400

28,778,612

Societe Generale Series A (a)

84,943

3,229,740

Total SA

307,200

15,984,503

Total SA sponsored ADR

31,400

1,633,114

Unibail-Rodamco

45,200

10,961,134

TOTAL FRANCE

193,508,021

Germany - 6.4%

adidas AG

75,900

6,774,013

Allianz AG

74,132

10,333,769

Bayer AG

131,478

12,537,975

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW)

54,019

5,256,641

Commerzbank AG (a)

555,200

1,063,627

Deutsche Bank AG

77,046

3,389,622

Deutsche Boerse AG

180,720

11,082,104

Deutsche Post AG

237,612

5,233,523

GSW Immobilien AG

59,000

2,499,614

Linde AG

51,987

9,095,035

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG

23,549

4,251,246

SAP AG

209,317

16,831,729

SAP AG sponsored ADR (d)

84,700

6,808,186

Tom Tailor Holding AG

45,300

966,371

TOTAL GERMANY

96,123,455

Hong Kong - 1.5%

AIA Group Ltd.

2,176,800

8,633,919

Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd.

174,000

2,707,337

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

Hong Kong - continued

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

706,256

$ 5,056,235

Television Broadcasts Ltd.

869,000

6,533,827

TOTAL HONG KONG

22,931,318

Ireland - 2.6%

CRH PLC

503,942

10,248,213

Glanbia PLC

451,000

5,005,529

Kingspan Group PLC (United Kingdom)

649,600

7,133,752

Paddy Power PLC (Ireland)

201,100

16,601,259

TOTAL IRELAND

38,988,753

Isle of Man - 0.2%

Playtech Ltd.

322,783

2,238,496

Israel - 0.2%

Rami Levi Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006 Ltd.

80,100

2,723,432

Italy - 1.8%

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

158,500

2,896,540

Brunello Cucinelli SpA

11,600

204,639

ENI SpA

200,700

4,916,650

ENI SpA sponsored ADR

67,900

3,336,606

Saipem SpA

197,240

7,683,087

Tod's SpA

61,717

7,836,185

TOTAL ITALY

26,873,707

Japan - 13.1%

Calbee, Inc. (d)

19,400

1,366,975

Cosmos Pharmaceutical Corp.

138,200

13,734,182

Denso Corp.

87,400

3,043,636

East Japan Railway Co.

43,300

2,799,958

Hitachi Ltd.

1,903,000

11,198,219

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

297,600

11,021,508

Japan Retail Fund Investment Corp.

2,795

5,137,952

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

214,900

6,070,791

KDDI Corp.

89,200

6,306,199

Keyence Corp.

39,220

10,876,673

Komatsu Ltd.

199,300

5,114,118

Mitsubishi Corp.

357,000

6,873,307

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (d)

2,944,500

15,933,024

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. sponsored ADR (d)

489,200

2,651,464

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

505,000

2,989,242

ORIX Corp.

78,050

8,816,414

Rakuten, Inc.

2,553,400

19,912,571

Ship Healthcare Holdings, Inc.

97,600

2,594,034

SMC Corp.

21,000

3,814,744

Softbank Corp.

374,800

13,733,134

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

324,200

11,782,018

Toshiba Corp.

672,000

2,659,926

Toyota Motor Corp.

314,000

14,662,590

Toyota Motor Corp. sponsored ADR

36,200

3,375,650

 

Shares

Value

Unicharm Corp.

90,300

$ 4,692,402

Yahoo! Japan Corp.

13,946

4,515,653

TOTAL JAPAN

195,676,384

Korea (South) - 0.7%

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

7,585

10,969,186

Luxembourg - 0.4%

ArcelorMittal SA Class A unit (d)

131,300

2,293,811

L'Occitane Ltd.

1,209,500

3,870,199

TOTAL LUXEMBOURG

6,164,010

Netherlands - 1.7%

AEGON NV

259,400

1,675,676

ASML Holding NV

34,111

2,197,090

ING Groep NV (Certificaten Van Aandelen) (a)

558,084

5,300,672

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV

304,416

8,060,992

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (depositary receipt) (NY Reg.)

197,600

5,244,304

Yandex NV (a)

124,400

2,683,308

TOTAL NETHERLANDS

25,162,042

Nigeria - 0.3%

Guinness Nigeria PLC

942,138

1,659,225

Nigerian Breweries PLC

2,274,042

2,140,789

TOTAL NIGERIA

3,800,014

Norway - 1.6%

DnB NOR ASA

505,000

6,454,737

Schibsted ASA (B Shares)

349,400

14,942,080

StatoilHydro ASA

14,100

355,385

StatoilHydro ASA sponsored ADR

103,300

2,586,632

TOTAL NORWAY

24,338,834

Singapore - 0.2%

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

180,973

2,968,689

South Africa - 0.3%

City Lodge Hotels Ltd.

73,400

896,125

Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd.

743,700

2,982,695

TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA

3,878,820

Spain - 1.1%

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

574,666

5,339,125

Banco Santander SA (Spain)

303,792

2,468,920

Grifols SA ADR

189,000

4,900,770

Iberdrola SA

545,400

3,045,896

TOTAL SPAIN

15,754,711

Sweden - 1.8%

Nordea Bank AB

417,800

4,018,788

Svenska Cellulosa AB (SCA) (B Shares)

518,300

11,269,195

Swedbank AB (A Shares)

102,432

2,012,315

Swedish Match Co. AB

278,200

9,339,152

TOTAL SWEDEN

26,639,450

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

Switzerland - 9.0%

Adecco SA (Reg.)

200,790

$ 10,633,490

Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA Series A

202,789

15,918,036

Credit Suisse Group

71,082

1,734,854

Credit Suisse Group sponsored ADR (d)

95,368

2,342,238

Nestle SA

646,912

42,206,783

Roche Holding AG (participation certificate)

44,957

9,089,460

Sika AG (Bearer)

2,710

6,268,084

Swatch Group AG (Bearer)

25,740

13,052,862

Swiss Re Ltd.

46,826

3,394,830

Syngenta AG (Switzerland)

38,450

15,533,275

UBS AG

504,997

7,902,638

Zurich Financial Services AG

25,658

6,875,267

TOTAL SWITZERLAND

134,951,817

Taiwan - 0.4%

MediaTek, Inc.

323,000

3,595,063

Wowprime Corp.

143,000

2,031,963

TOTAL TAIWAN

5,627,026

Thailand - 0.3%

Thai Beverage PCL

12,231,000

3,976,362

United Kingdom - 23.4%

Aggreko PLC

106,300

3,033,650

Anglo American PLC:

ADR

96,800

1,511,048

(United Kingdom)

240,180

7,571,225

ASOS PLC (a)(d)

223,200

9,844,952

Aviva PLC

431,600

2,670,717

Barclays PLC

1,821,577

7,912,895

Barclays PLC sponsored ADR (d)

118,300

2,048,956

BG Group PLC

630,038

10,508,914

BHP Billiton PLC

545,809

19,252,589

BP PLC

1,393,393

9,688,142

Brammer PLC

832,700

4,264,314

British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom)

66,100

3,360,192

British Land Co. PLC

715,689

6,611,986

Burberry Group PLC

329,800

6,629,467

Centrica PLC

1,308,700

7,142,487

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

159,300

1,561,458

Diageo PLC

811,402

23,633,404

Dunelm Group PLC

286,000

3,279,918

Hays PLC

6,119,900

8,322,867

HSBC Holdings PLC:

(United Kingdom)

921,022

9,759,861

sponsored ADR

348,670

18,503,917

 

Shares

Value

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC

152,040

$ 5,894,830

Johnson Matthey PLC

194,198

7,628,705

Legal & General Group PLC

928,778

2,227,087

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (a)

5,811,344

4,631,027

Michael Page International PLC

1,373,500

8,977,886

Prudential PLC

294,702

4,204,617

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

254,400

16,149,209

Rio Tinto PLC

176,515

10,295,354

Rio Tinto PLC sponsored ADR (d)

73,600

4,275,424

Rolls-Royce Group PLC

322,708

4,628,727

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC (a)

255,480

1,365,524

Royal Dutch Shell PLC:

Class A (United Kingdom)

506,041

17,564,782

Class B (United Kingdom)

380,537

13,576,163

SABMiller PLC

498,100

23,117,382

Scottish & Southern Energy PLC

255,600

5,946,308

Standard Chartered PLC (United Kingdom)

349,151

9,035,939

Sthree PLC

229,400

1,256,616

Travis Perkins PLC

159,900

2,865,089

Vodafone Group PLC

6,973,198

17,553,392

Vodafone Group PLC sponsored ADR

104,500

2,632,355

William Hill PLC

2,175,600

12,396,195

Xstrata PLC

408,700

7,134,188

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

350,469,758

United States of America - 5.2%

Apple, Inc.

9,600

5,117,088

Coach, Inc.

101,100

5,612,061

Deckers Outdoor Corp. (a)(d)

150,100

6,044,527

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.

136,400

4,525,752

GNC Holdings, Inc.

193,700

6,446,336

Google, Inc. Class A (a)

23,000

16,315,510

Life Technologies Corp. (a)

45,700

2,242,956

MercadoLibre, Inc. (d)

44,600

3,504,222

Monsanto Co.

34,400

3,255,960

priceline.com, Inc. (a)

8,700

5,404,440

Republic Services, Inc.

145,100

4,255,783

Visa, Inc. Class A

102,500

15,536,950

TOTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

78,261,585

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $1,278,206,826)


1,460,787,246

Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 1.5%

 

 

 

 

Germany - 1.5%

Sartorius AG (non-vtg.)

31,600

2,806,111

Volkswagen AG

84,947

19,491,000

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $10,916,118)


22,297,111

Money Market Funds - 3.3%

Shares

Value

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.18% (b)

15,724,479

$ 15,724,479

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.18% (b)(c)

32,960,289

32,960,289

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $48,684,768)


48,684,768

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 102.4%

(Cost $1,337,807,712)

1,531,769,125

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (2.4)%

(35,202,545)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 1,496,566,580

Legend

(a) Non-income producing

(b) Affiliated fund that is available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.

(c) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.

(d) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.

(e) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $227,700 or 0.0% of net assets.

Affiliated Central Funds

Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 21,897

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

1,198,513

Total

$ 1,220,410

Other Information

Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2012, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the tables below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:

Description

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Investments in Securities:

Equities:

Consumer Discretionary

$ 298,425,861

$ 42,960,954

$ 255,464,907

$ -

Consumer Staples

215,987,218

6,523,446

209,463,772

-

Energy

87,833,978

7,556,352

80,277,626

-

Financials

268,653,281

30,466,273

238,187,008

-

Health Care

137,456,508

65,671,473

71,785,035

-

Industrials

117,222,411

9,500,087

107,722,324

-

Information Technology

158,888,509

57,736,157

101,152,352

-

Materials

137,382,137

14,719,712

122,662,425

-

Telecommunication Services

45,099,763

2,632,355

42,467,408

-

Utilities

16,134,691

-

16,134,691

-

Money Market Funds

48,684,768

48,684,768

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 1,531,769,125

$ 286,451,577

$ 1,245,317,548

$ -

The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended December 31, 2012. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:

Transfers

Total

Level 1 to Level 2

$ 663,007,113

Level 2 to Level 1

$ 0

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $32,328,963) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,289,122,944)

$ 1,483,084,357

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $48,684,768)

48,684,768

 

Total Investments (cost $1,337,807,712)

 

$ 1,531,769,125

Foreign currency held at value (cost $14)

14

Receivable for investments sold
Regular delivery

 

39

Delayed delivery

 

33,137

Receivable for fund shares sold

2,170,521

Dividends receivable

1,417,437

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

54,029

Prepaid expenses

3,359

Other receivables

376,452

Total assets

1,535,824,113

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 722,456

Payable for fund shares redeemed

3,655,765

Accrued management fee

865,972

Distribution and service plan fees payable

99,124

Other affiliated payables

175,927

Other payables and accrued expenses

778,000

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

32,960,289

Total liabilities

39,257,533

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 1,496,566,580

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 1,704,430,133

Distributions in excess of net investment income

(45,499)

Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

(401,749,502)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

193,931,448

Net Assets

$ 1,496,566,580

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Initial Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($659,257,592 ÷ 40,978,824 shares)

$ 16.09

 

 

 

Service Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($110,467,958 ÷ 6,893,663 shares)

$ 16.02

 

 

 

Service Class 2:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($349,364,242 ÷ 21,901,940 shares)

$ 15.95

 

 

 

Initial Class R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($88,586,572 ÷ 5,520,128 shares)

$ 16.05

 

 

 

Service Class R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($45,773,903 ÷ 2,861,462 shares)

$ 16.00

 

 

 

Service Class 2R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($67,674,161 ÷ 4,282,599 shares)

$ 15.80

 

 

 

Investor Class R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($175,442,152 ÷ 10,934,521 shares)

$ 16.04

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statement of Operations

 

Year ended December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Investment Income

 

 

Dividends

 

$ 41,824,773

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

1,220,410

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

43,045,183

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(2,771,171)

Total income

 

40,274,012

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 10,290,977

Transfer agent fees

1,200,352

Distribution and service plan fees

1,195,931

Accounting and security lending fees

668,200

Custodian fees and expenses

167,945

Independent trustees' compensation

9,756

Appreciation in deferred trustee compensation account

59

Audit

69,271

Legal

24,457

Interest

292

Miscellaneous

16,338

Total expenses before reductions

13,643,578

Expense reductions

(218,767)

13,424,811

Net investment income (loss)

26,849,201

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

7,000,700

Foreign currency transactions

(398,656)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

6,602,044

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

240,112,979

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

55,223

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

240,168,202

Net gain (loss)

246,770,246

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 273,619,447

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

Year ended
December 31,
2012

Year ended
December 31,
2011

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 26,849,201

$ 25,185,031

Net realized gain (loss)

6,602,044

78,355,769

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

240,168,202

(394,991,221)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations

273,619,447

(291,450,421)

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(26,228,448)

(21,660,010)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(5,357,064)

(3,263,788)

Total distributions

(31,585,512)

(24,923,798)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

(136,580,307)

(126,132,361)

Redemption fees

11,237

31,905

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

105,464,865

(442,474,675)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

1,391,101,715

1,833,576,390

End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $45,499 and distributions in excess of net investment income of $669,649, respectively)

$ 1,496,566,580

$ 1,391,101,715

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Initial Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 13.63

$ 16.77

$ 15.05

$ 12.17

$ 25.33

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .29

.26

.21

.28

.46

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.53

(3.14)

1.76

2.93

(10.67)

Total from investment operations

  2.82

(2.88)

1.97

3.21

(10.21)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.30) H

(.23)

(.22)

(.29)

(.49)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.06) H

(.03)

(.03)

(.04)

(2.46)

Total distributions

  (.36)

(.26)

(.25)

(.33)

(2.95)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 16.09

$ 13.63

$ 16.77

$ 15.05

$ 12.17

Total Return A, B

  20.74%

(17.16)%

13.11%

26.53%

(43.83)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .85%

.85%

.86%

.88%

.87%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .85%

.85%

.85%

.88%

.87%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .83%

.83%

.83%

.84%

.84%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.94%

1.59%

1.41%

2.17%

2.45%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 659,258

$ 598,862

$ 779,501

$ 758,018

$ 703,357

Portfolio turnover rate E

  41%

45%

50%

78%

77%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

Financial Highlights - Service Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 13.58

$ 16.70

$ 14.99

$ 12.12

$ 25.23

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .28

.24

.19

.26

.44

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.50

(3.12)

1.75

2.93

(10.61)

Total from investment operations

  2.78

(2.88)

1.94

3.19

(10.17)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.29) H

(.21)

(.20)

(.28)

(.48)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.06) H

(.03)

(.03)

(.04)

(2.46)

Total distributions

  (.34) I

(.24)

(.23)

(.32)

(2.94)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 16.02

$ 13.58

$ 16.70

$ 14.99

$ 12.12

Total Return A, B

  20.54%

(17.23)%

12.99%

26.44%

(43.89)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .95%

.95%

.96%

.98%

.97%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .95%

.95%

.95%

.98%

.97%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .93%

.93%

.93%

.94%

.94%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.84%

1.49%

1.31%

2.07%

2.35%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 110,468

$ 108,921

$ 162,394

$ 171,252

$ 165,608

Portfolio turnover rate E

  41%

45%

50%

78%

77%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

I Total distributions of $.34 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.286 and distributions from net realized gain of $.059 per share.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Service Class 2

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 13.52

$ 16.62

$ 14.92

$ 12.07

$ 25.12

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .25

.21

.17

.24

.40

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.50

(3.09)

1.74

2.91

(10.54)

Total from investment operations

  2.75

(2.88)

1.91

3.15

(10.14)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.26) H

(.19)

(.18)

(.26)

(.45)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.06) H

(.03)

(.03)

(.04)

(2.46)

Total distributions

  (.32)

(.22)

(.21)

(.30)

(2.91)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 15.95

$ 13.52

$ 16.62

$ 14.92

$ 12.07

Total Return A, B

  20.38%

(17.34)%

12.83%

26.22%

(43.96)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.10%

1.10%

1.11%

1.12%

1.12%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.10%

1.10%

1.10%

1.12%

1.12%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.08%

1.08%

1.08%

1.09%

1.09%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.69%

1.34%

1.16%

1.93%

2.21%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 349,364

$ 342,206

$ 461,033

$ 457,971

$ 414,492

Portfolio turnover rate E

  41%

45%

50%

78%

77%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

Financial Highlights - Initial Class R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 13.60

$ 16.73

$ 15.02

$ 12.14

$ 25.28

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .29

.26

.21

.28

.46

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.52

(3.13)

1.75

2.93

(10.65)

Total from investment operations

  2.81

(2.87)

1.96

3.21

(10.19)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.30) H

(.23)

(.22)

(.29)

(.49)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.06) H

(.03)

(.03)

(.04)

(2.46)

Total distributions

  (.36)

(.26)

(.25)

(.33)

(2.95)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 16.05

$ 13.60

$ 16.73

$ 15.02

$ 12.14

Total Return A, B

  20.71%

(17.14)%

13.07%

26.60%

(43.84)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .85%

.85%

.86%

.88%

.87%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .85%

.85%

.85%

.88%

.87%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .83%

.83%

.83%

.84%

.84%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.94%

1.59%

1.41%

2.17%

2.46%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 88,587

$ 85,922

$ 122,655

$ 128,689

$ 118,749

Portfolio turnover rate E

  41%

45%

50%

78%

77%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Service Class R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 13.56

$ 16.68

$ 14.97

$ 12.10

$ 25.19

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .28

.24

.19

.27

.43

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.51

(3.12)

1.75

2.92

(10.58)

Total from investment operations

  2.79

(2.88)

1.94

3.19

(10.15)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.29) H

(.21)

(.20)

(.28)

(.48)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.06) H

(.03)

(.03)

(.04)

(2.46)

Total distributions

  (.35)

(.24)

(.23)

(.32)

(2.94)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 16.00

$ 13.56

$ 16.68

$ 14.97

$ 12.10

Total Return A, B

  20.58%

(17.24)%

13.01%

26.49%

(43.88)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .94%

.95%

.96%

.97%

.96%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .94%

.94%

.95%

.97%

.96%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .93%

.93%

.93%

.94%

.94%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.84%

1.49%

1.31%

2.08%

2.36%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 45,774

$ 43,414

$ 60,617

$ 66,014

$ 61,825

Portfolio turnover rate E

  41%

45%

50%

78%

77%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

Financial Highlights - Service Class 2R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 13.40

$ 16.48

$ 14.80

$ 11.98

$ 24.95

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .25

.21

.17

.25

.40

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.47

(3.07)

1.73

2.87

(10.46)

Total from investment operations

  2.72

(2.86)

1.90

3.12

(10.06)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.26) H

(.19)

(.19)

(.26)

(.45)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.06) H

(.03)

(.03)

(.04)

(2.46)

Total distributions

  (.32)

(.22)

(.22)

(.30)

(2.91)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 15.80

$ 13.40

$ 16.48

$ 14.80

$ 11.98

Total Return A, B

  20.36%

(17.33)%

12.82%

26.20%

(43.94)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.09%

1.10%

1.11%

1.12%

1.11%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.09%

1.09%

1.10%

1.12%

1.11%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.08%

1.08%

1.08%

1.09%

1.09%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.69%

1.34%

1.16%

1.93%

2.21%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 67,674

$ 58,968

$ 69,393

$ 64,200

$ 46,323

Portfolio turnover rate E

  41%

45%

50%

78%

77%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Investor Class R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 13.60

$ 16.73

$ 15.01

$ 12.14

$ 25.27

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .28

.24

.20

.27

.43

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.51

(3.12)

1.76

2.92

(10.62)

Total from investment operations

  2.79

(2.88)

1.96

3.19

(10.19)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.29) H

(.22)

(.21)

(.28)

(.48)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.06) H

(.03)

(.03)

(.04)

(2.46)

Total distributions

  (.35)

(.25)

(.24)

(.32)

(2.94)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 16.04

$ 13.60

$ 16.73

$ 15.01

$ 12.14

Total Return A, B

  20.54%

(17.22)%

13.07%

26.42%

(43.89)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .93%

.93%

.95%

.97%

.96%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .93%

.93%

.94%

.97%

.96%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .92%

.91%

.92%

.94%

.93%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.85%

1.51%

1.32%

2.08%

2.36%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 175,442

$ 152,810

$ 177,984

$ 148,806

$ 124,111

Portfolio turnover rate E

  41%

45%

50%

78%

77%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended December 31, 2012

1. Organization.

VIP Overseas Portfolio (the Fund) is a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Shares of the Fund may only be purchased by insurance companies for the purpose of funding variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts. The Fund offers the following classes of shares: Initial Class shares, Service Class shares, Service Class 2 shares, Initial Class R shares, Service Class R shares, Service Class 2R shares and Investor Class R shares. All classes have equal rights and voting privileges, except for matters affecting a single class. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but do not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of FMR.

A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.

3. Significant Accounting Policies.

The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:

Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board), the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the FMR Fair Value Committee (the Committee), in accordance with procedures adopted by the Fund's Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and is responsible for approving and reporting to the Board all fair value determinations.

The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:

Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)

Level 3 - unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)

Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:

Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when significant market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities are used and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of December 31, 2012, including information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.

Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

Expenses. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.

Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), independent Trustees may elect to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in a cross-section of Fidelity funds, are marked-to-market and remain in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required. As of December 31, 2012, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. A fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.

Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences resulted in distribution reclassifications.

Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences will reverse in a subsequent period.

Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 303,323,276

Gross unrealized depreciation

(130,191,314)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 173,131,962

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 1,358,637,163

The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:

Capital loss carryforward

$ (379,937,821)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

$ 173,101,997

Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Fund to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period and such capital losses are required to be used prior to any losses that expire. Capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2016

$ (99,490,351)

2017

(280,447,470)

Total capital loss carryforward

$ (379,937,821)

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

December 31, 2012

December 31, 2011

Ordinary Income

$ 31,585,512

$ 24,923,798

Trading (Redemption) Fees. Initial Class R shares, Service Class R shares, Service Class 2R shares and Investor Class R shares held by investors less than 60 days are subject to a redemption fee equal to 1% of the net asset value of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

Delayed Delivery Transactions and When-Issued Securities. During the period, the Fund transacted in securities on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis. Payment and delivery may take place after the customary settlement period for that security. The price of the underlying securities and the date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The Fund may receive compensation for interest forgone in the purchase of a delayed delivery or when-issued security. With respect to purchase commitments, the Fund identifies securities as segregated in its records with a value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. Losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract's terms, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic, or other factors.

Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $590,716,328 and $722,018,276, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. FMR and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .26% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the period, the total annual management fee rate was .71% of the Fund's average net assets.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate 12b-1 Plans for each Service Class of shares. Each Service Class pays Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a service fee. For the period, the service fee is based on an annual rate of .10% of Service Class' and Service Class R's average net assets and .25% of Service Class 2's and Service Class 2R's average net assets.

For the period, total fees, all of which were re-allowed to insurance companies for the distribution of shares and providing shareholder support services were as follows:

Service Class

$ 110,462

Service Class 2

879,652

Service Class R

45,488

Service Class 2R

160,329

 

$ 1,195,931

Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of FMR, is the Fund's transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing agent. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee with respect to each class. Each class (with the exception of Investor Class R) pays a transfer agent fee, excluding out of pocket expenses, equal to an annual rate of .07% of average net assets. Investor Class R pays a monthly asset-based transfer agent fee of .15% of average net assets. In addition, FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of .0038% of average net assets for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, transfer agent fees for each class, including printing and out of pocket expenses, were as follows:

Initial Class

$ 467,604

Service Class

81,208

Service Class 2

254,132

Initial Class R

64,418

Service Class R

31,841

Service Class 2R

44,879

Investor Class R

256,270

 

$ 1,200,352

Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of FMR, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions.

Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $1,023 for the period.

Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. The Fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:

Borrower or Lender

Average
Loan Balance

Weighted Average
Interest Rate

Interest Expense

Borrower

$ 5,342,200

.39%

$ 292

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by FMR or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $4,004 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned

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7. Security Lending - continued

securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund could experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. At period end, there were no security loans outstanding with FCM. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $1,198,513, including $5,655 from securities loaned to FCM.

8. Expense Reductions.

Many of the brokers with whom FMR places trades on behalf of the Fund provided services to the Fund in addition to trade execution. These services included payments of certain expenses on behalf of the Fund totaling $218,749 for the period. In addition, through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, these credits reduced the Fund's custody expenses by $18.

9. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

From net investment income

 

 

Initial Class

$ 12,006,007

$ 9,935,133

Service Class

1,929,055

1,687,320

Service Class 2

5,676,951

4,694,383

Initial Class R

1,647,375

1,431,302

Service Class R

804,767

672,673

Service Class 2R

1,102,032

834,608

Investor Class R

3,062,261

2,404,591

Total

$ 26,228,448

$ 21,660,010

From net realized gain

 

 

Initial Class

$ 2,332,435

$ 1,379,086

Service Class

397,090

286,878

Service Class 2

1,276,004

827,775

Initial Class R

320,038

215,214

Service Class R

165,080

108,589

Service Class 2R

244,876

125,027

Investor Class R

621,541

321,219

Total

$ 5,357,064

$ 3,263,788

10. Share Transactions.

Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Initial Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

5,444,050

5,097,862

$ 81,965,581

$ 81,025,708

Reinvestment of distributions

905,776

832,902

14,338,442

11,314,219

Shares redeemed

(9,304,668)

(8,473,195)

(141,203,928)

(137,488,847)

Net increase (decrease)

(2,954,842)

(2,542,431)

$ (44,899,905)

$ (45,148,920)

Service Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

308,352

534,926

$ 4,623,052

$ 8,440,397

Reinvestment of distributions

147,504

145,051

2,326,145

1,974,198

Shares redeemed

(1,584,094)

(2,381,130)

(23,791,164)

(38,838,120)

Net increase (decrease)

(1,128,238)

(1,701,153)

$ (16,841,967)

$ (28,423,525)

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

10. Share Transactions - continued

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Service Class 2

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,454,591

3,042,278

$ 21,413,096

$ 47,105,875

Reinvestment of distributions

442,863

407,165

6,952,955

5,522,158

Shares redeemed

(5,312,307)

(5,867,222)

(79,852,380)

(93,897,989)

Net increase (decrease)

(3,414,853)

(2,417,779)

$ (51,486,329)

$ (41,269,956)

Initial Class R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

225,830

381,782

$ 3,396,796

$ 6,067,099

Reinvestment of distributions

124,599

121,223

1,967,413

1,646,516

Shares redeemed

(1,149,012)

(1,514,903)

(17,268,375)

(24,431,217)

Net increase (decrease)

(798,583)

(1,011,898)

$ (11,904,166)

$ (16,717,602)

Service Class R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

244,158

254,650

$ 3,670,758

$ 4,119,851

Reinvestment of distributions

61,617

57,620

969,847

781,262

Shares redeemed

(647,072)

(744,662)

(9,806,526)

(11,887,713)

Net increase (decrease)

(341,297)

(432,392)

$ (5,165,921)

$ (6,986,600)

Service Class 2R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

531,202

782,450

$ 7,828,308

$ 11,400,821

Reinvestment of distributions

86,618

71,749

1,346,907

959,635

Shares redeemed

(737,328)

(662,036)

(10,984,899)

(10,765,925)

Net increase (decrease)

(119,508)

192,163

$ (1,809,684)

$ 1,594,531

Investor Class R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,329,601

2,014,152

$ 19,962,890

$ 33,125,698

Reinvestment of distributions

233,300

201,469

3,683,801

2,725,810

Shares redeemed

(1,867,920)

(1,616,453)

(28,119,026)

(25,031,797)

Net increase (decrease)

(305,019)

599,168

$ (4,472,335)

$ 10,819,711

11. Other.

The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

At the end of the period, FMR or its affiliates were the owners of record of 16% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund and two otherwise unaffiliated shareholders were the owners of record of 29% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Variable Insurance Products Fund and the Shareholders of VIP Overseas Portfolio:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of VIP Overseas Portfolio (a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund) at December 31, 2012, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the VIP Overseas Portfolio's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 14, 2013

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Trustees and Officers

The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board, and executive officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for James C. Curvey, each of the Trustees oversees 234 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate. Mr. Curvey oversees 452 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate.

The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) (Independent Trustee), shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. The executive officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer and Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.

Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Fund's Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.

In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.

Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.

Fidelity funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's equity and high income funds and another Board oversees Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, and asset allocation funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity funds overseen by each Board.

The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with FMR to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. For example, a working group comprised of Independent Trustees and FMR has worked and continues to work to review the Fidelity funds' valuation-related activities, reporting and risk management. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of FMR's risk management program for the Fidelity funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Fund's Trustees."

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The fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.

Interested Trustees*:

Correspondence intended for each Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

James C. Curvey (77)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2007

Mr. Curvey is Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of certain Trusts. Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee (2007-present) of other investment companies advised by FMR. Mr. Curvey is a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present) and Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (2007-present). Mr. Curvey is also Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC. In addition, Mr. Curvey serves as an Overseer for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Trustees of Villanova University. Previously, Mr. Curvey was the Vice Chairman (2006-2007) and Director (2000-2007) of FMR Corp.

Ronald P. O'Hanley (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Mr. O'Hanley is Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), President of Fidelity Asset Management and Corporate Services and a member of Fidelity's Executive Committee (2010-present). Previously, Mr. O'Hanley served as President and Chief Executive Officer of BNY Mellon Asset Management (2007-2010). Mr. O'Hanley also served as Vice Chairman of Bank New York Mellon Corp. and a member of that firm's Executive Committee. Prior to the 2007 merger of The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial Corporation, he was Vice Chairman of Mellon Financial Corporation and President and Chief Executive Officer of Mellon Asset Management. He joined Mellon in February 1997. Mr. O'Hanley currently serves as Chairman of the Boston Public Library Foundation Board of Directors and sits on the Board of Directors of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the Board of Trustees of the Marine Biological Laboratory and the Advisory Board of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Administration at Syracuse University. Mr. O'Hanley also chairs the Council on Asset Management for the Financial Services Roundtable and is a member of the Board of Directors of Institutional Investor's U.S. Institute.

* Trustees have been determined to be "Interested Trustees" by virtue of, among other things, their affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Independent Trustees:

Correspondence intended for each Independent Trustee (that is, the Trustees other than the Interested Trustees) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

Dennis J. Dirks (64)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), and as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-present) and Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children's Services, Inc. (2009-present).

Alan J. Lacy (59)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Lacy serves as Senior Adviser (2007-present) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity). Mr. Lacy also served as Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail). In addition, Mr. Lacy serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes, 2010-present), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2012-present), The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-present), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). Mr. Lacy is a member of the Board of Trustees of The National Parks Conservation Association (2006-present). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association (2008-2011) and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).

Ned C. Lautenbach (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2000

Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as the Lead Director of the Eaton Corporation Board of Directors (diversified industrial, 1997-present). Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, Florida (2012-present) and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach was a Partner/Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007).

Joseph Mauriello (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a Director of the Hamilton Funds of the Bank of New York (2006-2007) and of Arcadia Resources Inc. (health care services and products, 2007-2012).

Robert W. Selander (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Previously, Mr. Selander served as a Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds (2011), Executive Vice Chairman (2010), Chief Executive Officer (2009-2010), and President and Chief Executive Officer (1997-2009) of Mastercard, Inc.

Cornelia M. Small (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.

William S. Stavropoulos (73)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2001

Mr. Stavropoulos is Vice Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is a Director of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals, Chairman from 2010-May 2012 and Lead Director from May 2012-present), Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions, 2008-present), Maersk Inc. (industrial conglomerate), and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-present), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012).

David M. Thomas (63)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011). In addition, Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), and as a member of the Board of Directors of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication, 2004-present).

Michael E. Wiley (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-present). Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of Tesoro Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-present), and a Director of Bill Barrett Corporation (exploration and production, 2005-present). In addition, Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), as a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), as an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004), and as Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005).

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Advisory Board Members and Executive Officers:

Correspondence intended for David A. Rosow and Garnett A. Smith may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for each executive officer and Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupation

Peter S. Lynch (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2003

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).

David A. Rosow (70)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of International Golf Group, Inc. (golf course development, 1989-present). Previously, Mr. Rosow served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rosow & Company, Inc. (private investment company, 1989-2011), a Lead Director of Hudson United Bancorp (2001-2006) and as a Director of TD Banknorth (1996-2006). In addition, Mr. Rosow is a member (2008-present) and President (2009-present) of the Town Council of Palm Beach, Florida.

Garnett A. Smith (65)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith is a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-present).

Kenneth B. Robins (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Robins also serves as President and Treasurer (2010-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2009-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds (2005-2008) and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2006-2008).

Bruce T. Herring (47)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2006

Vice President of certain Equity Funds. Mr. Herring also serves as President of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), Chief Investment Officer and Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2010-present) and Group Chief Investment Officer of FMR. Previously, Mr. Herring served as Vice President (2005-2006) and Senior Vice President (2006-2007) of Fidelity Management & Research Company, Vice President of FMR Co., Inc. (2001-2007) and as a portfolio manager for Fidelity U.S. Equity Funds.

Brian B. Hogan (48)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President of Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hogan also serves as President of FMR's Equity Division (2009-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Senior Vice President, Equity Research of FMR (2006-2009) and as a portfolio manager.

Christopher S. Bartel (41)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President of Fidelity's Sector and Real Estate Equity Funds. Mr. Bartel also serves as a Director, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (2012-present), a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) (2012-present), and Senior Vice President of Global Equity Research (2010-present). Previously, Mr. Bartel served as Senior Vice President of Equity Research (2009-2010), Managing Director of Research (2006-2009), and an analyst and portfolio manager (2000-2006).

Scott C. Goebel (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Goebel also serves as Secretary of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2010-present) and Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC) (2010-present); Secretary and CLO of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present); General Counsel, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of FMR (2008-present) and FMR Co., Inc. (2008-present); employed by FMR LLC or an affiliate (2001-present); Chief Legal Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (2008-present) and Assistant Secretary of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (2008-present), and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Goebel served as Assistant Secretary of FIMM (2008-2010), FRAC (2008-2010), and the Funds (2007-2008) and as Vice President and Secretary of Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) (2005-2007).

William C. Coffey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Secretary of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Coffey also serves as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).

Elizabeth Paige Baumann (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2012-present), Chief AML Officer of FMR LLC (2012-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as Vice President and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012).

Christine Reynolds (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Chief Financial Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Reynolds became President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) in August 2008. Ms. Reynolds served as Chief Operating Officer of FPCMS (2007-2008). Previously, Ms. Reynolds served as President, Treasurer, and Anti-Money Laundering officer of the Fidelity funds (2004-2007).

Joseph A. Hanlon (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hanlon serves as Compliance Officer of FMR, FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC), Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), and Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2009-present), as Senior Vice President of the Fidelity Asset Management Division (2009-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

Joseph F. Zambello (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Zambello is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Zambello served as Vice President of FMR's Program Management Group (2009-2011) and Vice President of the Transfer Agent Oversight Group (2005-2009).

Adrien E. Deberghes (45)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Deberghes also serves as Vice President (2011-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2010-present) of other Fidelity funds, and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005).

Stephen Sadoski (41)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Sadoski also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Sadoski served as Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2013), an assistant chief accountant in the Division of Investment Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (2009-2012) and as a senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (1997-2009).

Stacie Smith (38)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Smith is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (1996-2009).

Stephanie J. Dorsey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Dorsey also serves as President and Treasurer (2013-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2012-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Dorsey served as Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013), Treasurer (2004-2008) of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds and Vice President (2004-2008) of JPMorgan Chase Bank.

John R. Hebble (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hebble also serves as President (2011-present), Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present), President and Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2008-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Hebble served as President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013).

Gary W. Ryan (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Ryan is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Ryan served as Vice President of Fund Reporting in Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (1999-2005).

Jonathan Davis (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Davis is also Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II and Fidelity Commonwealth Trust II. Mr. Davis is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2003-2010).

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Distributions (Unaudited)

The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follows:

 

Pay Date

Income

Taxes

Initial Class R

12/14/12

$0.374

$0.013

Service Class R

12/14/12

$0.358

$0.013

Service Class 2R

12/14/12

$0.336

$0.013

Investor Class R

12/14/12

$0.361

$0.013

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

VIP Overseas Portfolio

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. The Board, assisted by the advice of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel, requests and considers a broad range of information relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Contracts throughout the year.

The Board meets regularly and, at each of its meetings, considers factors that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts, including the services and support provided to the fund and its shareholders. The Board has established various standing committees, each composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees with varying backgrounds, to which the Board has assigned specific subject matter responsibilities in order to enhance effective decision-making by the Board. The Board, acting directly and through its Committees, requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to consider matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through ad hoc joint committees to discuss certain matters relevant to the Fidelity funds.

At its July 2012 meeting, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined to renew the fund's Advisory Contracts. In reaching its determination, the Board considered all factors it believed relevant, including (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio relative to peer funds; (iii) the total costs of the services to be provided by and the profits to be realized by Fidelity from its relationship with the fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale exist and would be realized as the fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of fund shareholders.

In considering whether to renew the Advisory Contracts for the fund, the Board reached a determination, with the assistance of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel and through the exercise of its business judgment, that the renewal of the Advisory Contracts is in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts is fair and reasonable. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor, but rather was based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information provided to the Board at its meetings throughout the year. The Board, in reaching its determination to renew the Advisory Contracts, is aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual funds offered by Fidelity's competitors, and that the fund's shareholders, who have the opportunity to review and weigh the disclosure provided by the fund in its prospectus and other public disclosures, have chosen to invest in this fund, managed by Fidelity.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, FMR, and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel, and also considered the fund's investment objective, strategies, and related investment philosophy. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the portfolio manager compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board also noted that FMR has continued to increase the resources devoted to non-U.S. offices, including expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization. The Board noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities that allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and guarantors. The Board also believes that Fidelity's investment professionals have sufficient access to global information and data so as to provide competitive investment results over time, and that those professionals also have access to sophisticated tools that permit them to assess portfolio construction and risk and performance attribution characteristics continuously, as well as to transmit new information and research conclusions rapidly around the world. Additionally, in its deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading and risk management capabilities and resources, which are an integral part of the investment management process.

Shareholder and Administrative Services. The Board considered (i) the nature, extent, quality, and cost of advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by the Investment Advisers and their affiliates under the Advisory Contracts and under separate agreements covering transfer agency, pricing and bookkeeping, and securities lending services for the fund; (ii) the nature and extent of the supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians and subcustodians; and (iii) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the fund's compliance policies and procedures. The Board also reviewed the allocation of fund brokerage, including allocations to brokers affiliated with the Investment Advisers, the use of brokerage commissions to pay fund expenses, and the use of "soft" commission dollars to pay for research services.

The Board noted that the growth of fund assets over time across the complex allows Fidelity to reinvest in the development of services designed to enhance the value or convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information through telephone representatives and over the Internet, investor education materials and asset allocation tools, and the expanded availability of Fidelity Investor Centers.

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Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fidelity fund, including the benefits of investing in a fund that is part of a large family of funds offering a variety of investment disciplines and providing a large variety of mutual fund investor services. The Board noted that Fidelity had taken, or had made recommendations that resulted in the Fidelity funds taking, a number of actions over the previous year that benefited particular funds, including (i) continuing to dedicate additional resources to investment research and support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) persisting in efforts to enhance Fidelity's research capabilities, in particular, international research; (iii) launching new funds and making other enhancements to meet client needs for global and income-oriented solutions; (iv) continuing to launch dedicated lower cost underlying funds to meet investment management's portfolio construction needs related to expanding underlying fund options, specifically for the Freedom Fund product lines; (v) adopting a "Stock Selector" sector neutral investment approach and employing a team of portfolio managers who are sector specialists to manage certain funds; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through the mergers of several funds into other funds; (vii) strengthening the Spartan Index Fund product line by adding new funds and/or new low-cost institutional share classes, restructuring fund expenses to accommodate new classes, and reducing investment minimums for certain classes of shares; (viii) modifying the eligibility criteria for Institutional Class shares to increase their appeal to government entities and charitable investors; and (ix) reducing certain transfer agent fee rates.

Investment Performance. The Board considered whether the fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective, as well as its record of compliance with its investment restrictions. It also reviewed the fund's absolute investment performance for each class, as well as the fund's relative investment performance for each class measured over multiple periods against (i) a broad-based securities market index, and (ii) a peer group of mutual funds deemed appropriate by Fidelity and reviewed by the Board. The following charts considered by the Board show, over the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2011, the cumulative total returns of Initial Class R and Service Class 2 R of the fund, the cumulative total returns of a broad-based securities market index ("benchmark"), and a range of cumulative total returns of a peer group of mutual funds identified by Morningstar, Inc. as having an investment style similar to that of the fund based on underlying portfolio holdings. The returns of Initial Class R and Service Class 2 R show the performance of the highest and lowest performing classes, respectively (based on five-year performance). The box within each chart shows the 25th percentile return (top of box) and the 75th percentile return (bottom of box) of the peer group. Returns shown above the box are in the first quartile and returns shown below the box are in the fourth quartile. The percentage beaten numbers noted below each chart correspond to the percentile box and represent the percentage of funds in the peer group whose performance was equal to or lower than that of the class indicated.

VIP Overseas Portfolio

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The Board reviewed the fund's relative investment performance against its peer group and noted that the performance of Initial Class R of the fund was in the fourth quartile for the one-year period and the third quartile for the three- and five-year periods. The Board also noted that the investment performance of the fund was lower than its benchmark for all the periods shown. The Board considered that the variations in performance among the fund's classes reflect the variations in class expenses, which result in lower performance for higher expense classes. The Board discussed with FMR actions to improve the fund's disappointing performance relative to its peer group and benchmark. The Board also reviewed the fund's performance since inception as well as performance in the current year. The Board will continue to closely monitor the performance of the fund in the coming year and discuss with FMR other appropriate actions to address the performance of the fund.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should benefit the fund's shareholders.

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. Combining Lipper investment objective categories aids the Board's management fee and total expense ratio comparisons by broadening the competitive group used for comparison and by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.

Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods shown in the chart below. The group of Lipper funds used by the Board for management fee comparisons is referred to below as the "Total Mapped Group." The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to the total universe of comparable funds available to investors in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps. "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 18% means that 82% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to non-Fidelity funds similar in size to the fund within the Total Mapped Group. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee characteristics, subject to a minimum of 50 funds (or all funds in the Total Mapped Group if fewer than 50). Additional information, such as the ASPG quartile in which the fund's management fee ranked, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

VIP Overseas Portfolio

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2011.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the fund's management fee is fair and reasonable in light of the services that the fund receives and the other factors considered.

Total Expense Ratio. In its review of each class's total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each of Initial Class, Initial Class R, Investor Class R, Service Class, Service Class R, and Service Class 2 R ranked below its competitive median for 2011 and the total expense ratio of Service Class 2 ranked equal to its competitive median for 2011.

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. The Board noted the findings of the 2010 ad hoc joint committee (created with the board of other Fidelity funds), which reviewed and compared Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.

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Based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the total expense ratio of each class of the fund was reasonable in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered.

Costs of the Services and Profitability. The Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by Fidelity in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering and servicing the fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.

On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of Fidelity's methodologies used in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to allocation methodologies. After considering PwC's reports issued under the engagement and information provided by Fidelity, the Board concluded that while other allocation methods may also be reasonable, Fidelity's profitability methodologies are reasonable in all material respects.

The Board also reviewed Fidelity's non-fund businesses and fall-out benefits related to the mutual fund business as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from or be related to the fund's business.

The Board considered the costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by Fidelity in connection with the operation of the fund and was satisfied that the profitability was not excessive in the circumstances.

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR attains economies of scale in respect of the management and servicing of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds have appropriately benefited from such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale.

The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. FMR calculates the group fee rates based on a tiered asset "breakpoint" schedule that varies based on asset class. The Board considered that the group fee is designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total Fidelity fund assets increase, even if assets of any particular fund are unchanged or have declined, because some portion of Fidelity's costs are attributable to services provided to all Fidelity funds, and all funds benefit if those costs can be allocated among more assets. The Board concluded that, given the group fee structure, fund shareholders will benefit from lower management fees as assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that economies of scale, if any, are being appropriately shared between fund shareholders and Fidelity.

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including (i) fund performance trends, actions to be taken by FMR to improve certain funds' overall performance, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) the potential to further rationalize the Fidelity fund lineup with the possibility of achieving savings for the funds and Fidelity; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers and other key investment personnel; (iv) the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (v) the realization of fall-out benefits in certain Fidelity business units; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures, the potential impact of regulatory changes on such structures, and the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain funds; (vii) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (viii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and the possibility of implementing performance fee structures for additional funds; and (ix) the impact of net redemptions from the Fidelity funds.

Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited

FIL Investment Advisors

FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Limited

FIL Investments (Japan) Limited

General Distributor

Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Smithfield, RI

Transfer and Service Agents

Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Fidelity Service Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Custodian

JPMorgan Chase Bank
New York, NY

VIPOVRSR-ANN-0213
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Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products:

Overseas Portfolio

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December 31, 2012

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Contents

Performance

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How the fund has done over time.

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

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The Portfolio Manager's review of fund performance and strategy.

Shareholder Expense Example

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An example of shareholder expenses.

Investment Changes

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A summary of major shifts in the fund's investments over the past six months.

Investments

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A complete list of the fund's investments with their market values.

Financial Statements

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Statements of assets and liabilities, operations, and changes in net assets, as well as financial highlights.

Notes

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Notes to the financial statements.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Trustees and Officers

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Distributions

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

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Fidelity Variable Insurance Products are separate account options which are purchased through a variable insurance contract.

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All other marks appearing herein are registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of FMR LLC or an affiliated company. © 2013 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the fund. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

A fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Forms N-Q are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.advisor.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.

NOT FDIC INSURED • MAY LOSE VALUE • NO BANK GUARANTEE

Neither the fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.

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Performance: The Bottom Line

Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of the class' distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund's total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. Performance numbers are net of all underlying fund operating expenses, but do not include any insurance charges imposed by your insurance company's separate account. If performance information included the effect of these additional charges, the total returns would have been lower. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.

Average Annual Total Returns

Periods ended December 31, 2012

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

VIP Overseas Portfolio - Initial Class

20.74%

-4.27%

8.01%

VIP Overseas Portfolio - Service Class

20.54%

-4.37%

7.90%

VIP Overseas Portfolio - Service Class 2

20.38%

-4.50%

7.74%

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in VIP Overseas Portfolio - Initial Class on December 31, 2002. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI® EAFE® Index performed over the same period.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global markets overcame a host of macroeconomic concerns in 2012 - related to the eurozone debt crisis, the strength and pace of the U.S. economic recovery, the U.S. fiscal debate and a slowdown in China's once-blistering growth - to post broad-based gains for the year, with more-economically sensitive asset classes leading the way. Investor sentiment improved as some of the uncertainties holding back the markets began to lift and the outlook brightened in the face of stimulative global monetary policies and modest inflationary pressures. Riskier assets such as stocks saw the biggest advances, with international equities edging their U.S. counterparts, thanks to an especially strong rally in the fourth quarter. Similarly, within fixed income, credit-sensitive sectors - including high-yield/investment-grade corporate bonds and emerging-markets debt - surged ahead of more-defensive U.S. investment-grade bonds amid strong demand for higher-risk, higher-yielding securities. Emerging signs of a rebounding U.S. economy lifted domestic stocks for most of the period, extending an uptrend that began in March 2009. The broad-based S&P 500® Index rose 16.00% for the 12 months, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index® gained 17.45% and the blue-chip-laden Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM added 10.24%. Foreign developed- and emerging-markets equities experienced periodic bouts of volatility this past year, but rode a strong second-half rally to finish ahead of their U.S. counterparts. The MSCI® ACWI® (All Country World Index) ex USA Index advanced 16.98% for the period. In an environment that favored higher-risk assets, U.S. investment-grade bonds managed only a 4.21% gain for 12 months, according to the Barclays® U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Among sectors that comprise the index, bonds with higher yields and on the riskier end of the spectrum led the way, with investment-grade credit advancing 9.37%, while ultra-safe U.S. Treasuries managed only a 1.99% advance and finished at the back of the pack. Meanwhile, high-yield bonds, as measured by The BofA Merrill LynchSM US High Yield Constrained Index, gained a hearty 15.55%. Foreign bonds showed positive results during the year, with emerging markets easily outpacing their major developed-markets counterparts. The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global surged 18.54%, while the Citigroup® Non-USD Group-of-Seven (G7) Equal Weighted Index logged a 7.10% gain.

Comments from Graeme Rockett, Portfolio Manager of VIP Overseas Portfolio: For the year, the fund's share classes easily outpaced the 17.48% gain of the MSCI® EAFE® Index. (For specific portfolio results, please refer to the performance section of this report.) Stock selection drove overall performance, with choices in health care adding the most value, most notably Denmark-based pharmaceuticals firm Novo Nordisk, which gained from its strong position as a global leader in diabetes care. Picks in information technology helped, especially leading Chinese Internet firm Tencent Holdings. Meaningful stakes in Ireland's Paddy Power and U.K.-based William Hill, two international betting and gaming companies, also were winners. Conversely, picks in retailing dealt the biggest blow, including Japan-based e-commerce websites Rakuten and Start Today. A mild winter and high sheepskin costs pounded shares of Deckers Outdoor, the U.S.-based maker of the UGG® Australia line of footwear. An underweighting in the rebounding financials sector also detracted, but this positioning was solely the byproduct of individual stock selection. Many of the stocks I've mentioned were not in the index, and I sold Start Today from the fund by period end.

The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.

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Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio

Beginning
Account Value
July 1, 2012

Ending
Account Value
December 31, 2012

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
July 1, 2012
to December 31, 2012

Initial Class

.85%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,131.80

$ 4.55

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.86

$ 4.32

Service Class

.95%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,130.50

$ 5.09

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.36

$ 4.82

Service Class 2

1.10%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,130.20

$ 5.89

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.61

$ 5.58

Initial Class R

.85%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,131.40

$ 4.55

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.86

$ 4.32

Service Class R

.94%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,131.50

$ 5.04

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.41

$ 4.77

Service Class 2R

1.09%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,130.20

$ 5.84

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.66

$ 5.53

Investor Class R

.93%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,130.60

$ 4.98

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.46

$ 4.72

A 5% return per year before expenses

* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Geographic Diversification (% of fund's net assets)

As of December 31, 2012

vvs6312

United Kingdom

23.4%

 

vvs6314

Japan

13.1%

 

vvs6316

France

12.9%

 

vvs6318

Switzerland

9.0%

 

vvs6320

Germany

7.9%

 

vvs6322

United States of America

6.1%

 

vvs6324

Australia

3.7%

 

vvs6326

Cayman Islands

2.9%

 

vvs6328

Ireland

2.6%

 

vvs6330

Other

18.4%

 

vvs6332

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

As of June 30, 2012

vvs6312

United Kingdom

21.4%

 

vvs6314

Japan

15.9%

 

vvs6316

France

12.2%

 

vvs6318

Switzerland

8.7%

 

vvs6320

Germany

8.4%

 

vvs6322

United States of America

7.4%

 

vvs6324

Cayman Islands

4.4%

 

vvs6326

Denmark

2.9%

 

vvs6328

Ireland

2.7%

 

vvs6330

Other

16.0%

 

vvs6344

Percentages are based on country or territory of incorporation and are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.

Asset Allocation

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Stocks

99.1

97.6

Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

0.9

2.4

Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2012

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Nestle SA (Switzerland, Food Products)

2.8

2.3

Sanofi SA (France, Pharmaceuticals)

2.8

2.5

Novo Nordisk A/S Series B (Denmark, Pharmaceuticals)

2.0

2.8

HSBC Holdings PLC (United Kingdom, Commercial Banks)

1.9

1.7

SAP AG (Germany, Software)

1.6

1.2

Diageo PLC (United Kingdom, Beverages)

1.6

1.8

SABMiller PLC (United Kingdom, Beverages)

1.5

1.2

Vodafone Group PLC (United Kingdom, Wireless Telecommunication Services)

1.4

1.7

Rakuten, Inc. (Japan, Internet & Catalog Retail)

1.3

2.4

Volkswagen AG (Germany, Automobiles)

1.3

1.7

 

18.2

Market Sectors as of December 31, 2012

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Consumer Discretionary

19.8

20.3

Financials

17.9

15.5

Consumer Staples

14.5

15.1

Information Technology

10.6

10.9

Health Care

9.3

7.6

Materials

9.1

9.8

Industrials

7.9

6.4

Energy

5.9

7.1

Telecommunication Services

3.0

4.3

Utilities

1.1

0.6

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Investments December 31, 2012

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 97.6%

Shares

Value

Australia - 3.7%

BHP Billiton Ltd.

318,002

$ 12,414,938

CSL Ltd.

342,683

19,346,963

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (d)

258,379

1,287,616

Macquarie Group Ltd.

105,682

3,958,957

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

261,679

6,121,376

Rio Tinto Ltd.

24,301

1,708,580

Westfield Group unit

1,008,657

11,139,468

TOTAL AUSTRALIA

55,977,898

Bailiwick of Jersey - 1.3%

Glencore International PLC (d)

268,100

1,548,768

Informa PLC

903,074

6,657,501

Wolseley PLC

66,191

3,165,169

WPP PLC

583,107

8,518,717

TOTAL BAILIWICK OF JERSEY

19,890,155

Belgium - 0.7%

Ageas

66,760

1,972,573

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA NV

33,577

2,924,038

Hamon & Compagnie International SA

62,254

968,689

UCB SA

72,400

4,147,678

TOTAL BELGIUM

10,012,978

Bermuda - 0.9%

Clear Media Ltd.

2,035,000

1,090,127

Oriental Watch Holdings Ltd.

7,028,000

2,486,621

Shenzhen International Holdings Ltd.

18,480,000

1,952,385

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

161,500

8,624,100

TOTAL BERMUDA

14,153,233

British Virgin Islands - 0.7%

Gem Diamonds Ltd. (a)

796,100

1,885,611

Mail.ru Group Ltd.:

GDR (e)

6,600

227,700

GDR (Reg. S)

258,800

9,039,419

TOTAL BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

11,152,730

Canada - 0.2%

Yamana Gold, Inc.

196,700

3,383,469

Cayman Islands - 2.9%

Greatview Aseptic Pack Co. Ltd.

4,056,000

2,202,208

Hengdeli Holding Ltd.

45,302,000

16,617,781

Natural Beauty Bio-Technology Ltd.

6,560,000

645,908

Noah Holdings Ltd. sponsored ADR

348,200

2,030,006

Shenguan Holdings Group Ltd.

2,636,000

1,435,386

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

563,600

18,484,224

YouKu.com, Inc. ADR (a)(d)

96,000

1,751,040

TOTAL CAYMAN ISLANDS

43,166,553

Denmark - 2.1%

Danske Bank A/S (a)

96,100

1,632,179

 

Shares

Value

Novo Nordisk A/S:

Series B

16,125

$ 2,625,741

Series B sponsored ADR

164,000

26,766,440

TOTAL DENMARK

31,024,360

France - 12.9%

Alstom SA

191,530

7,715,577

Atos Origin SA

73,473

5,159,774

AXA SA

95,620

1,716,931

AXA SA sponsored ADR

158,600

2,889,692

Beneteau SA

196,900

2,148,937

BNP Paribas SA

148,203

8,437,199

Bollore

6,400

2,179,874

Club Mediterranee SA (a)

85,000

1,508,829

Danone SA

258,912

17,111,292

Edenred SA

116,400

3,600,056

Essilor International SA

38,339

3,866,766

Gameloft Se (a)

537,900

3,781,741

Iliad SA

28,200

4,874,683

Ingenico SA

94,874

5,397,312

Ipsos SA

149,292

5,573,495

Lafarge SA (Bearer)

38,200

2,466,660

LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton SA

100,917

18,624,950

Pernod Ricard SA

151,100

17,530,760

Safran SA

118,400

5,127,541

Sanofi SA

139,290

13,208,849

Sanofi SA sponsored ADR

607,400

28,778,612

Societe Generale Series A (a)

84,943

3,229,740

Total SA

307,200

15,984,503

Total SA sponsored ADR

31,400

1,633,114

Unibail-Rodamco

45,200

10,961,134

TOTAL FRANCE

193,508,021

Germany - 6.4%

adidas AG

75,900

6,774,013

Allianz AG

74,132

10,333,769

Bayer AG

131,478

12,537,975

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW)

54,019

5,256,641

Commerzbank AG (a)

555,200

1,063,627

Deutsche Bank AG

77,046

3,389,622

Deutsche Boerse AG

180,720

11,082,104

Deutsche Post AG

237,612

5,233,523

GSW Immobilien AG

59,000

2,499,614

Linde AG

51,987

9,095,035

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG

23,549

4,251,246

SAP AG

209,317

16,831,729

SAP AG sponsored ADR (d)

84,700

6,808,186

Tom Tailor Holding AG

45,300

966,371

TOTAL GERMANY

96,123,455

Hong Kong - 1.5%

AIA Group Ltd.

2,176,800

8,633,919

Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd.

174,000

2,707,337

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

Hong Kong - continued

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

706,256

$ 5,056,235

Television Broadcasts Ltd.

869,000

6,533,827

TOTAL HONG KONG

22,931,318

Ireland - 2.6%

CRH PLC

503,942

10,248,213

Glanbia PLC

451,000

5,005,529

Kingspan Group PLC (United Kingdom)

649,600

7,133,752

Paddy Power PLC (Ireland)

201,100

16,601,259

TOTAL IRELAND

38,988,753

Isle of Man - 0.2%

Playtech Ltd.

322,783

2,238,496

Israel - 0.2%

Rami Levi Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006 Ltd.

80,100

2,723,432

Italy - 1.8%

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

158,500

2,896,540

Brunello Cucinelli SpA

11,600

204,639

ENI SpA

200,700

4,916,650

ENI SpA sponsored ADR

67,900

3,336,606

Saipem SpA

197,240

7,683,087

Tod's SpA

61,717

7,836,185

TOTAL ITALY

26,873,707

Japan - 13.1%

Calbee, Inc. (d)

19,400

1,366,975

Cosmos Pharmaceutical Corp.

138,200

13,734,182

Denso Corp.

87,400

3,043,636

East Japan Railway Co.

43,300

2,799,958

Hitachi Ltd.

1,903,000

11,198,219

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

297,600

11,021,508

Japan Retail Fund Investment Corp.

2,795

5,137,952

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

214,900

6,070,791

KDDI Corp.

89,200

6,306,199

Keyence Corp.

39,220

10,876,673

Komatsu Ltd.

199,300

5,114,118

Mitsubishi Corp.

357,000

6,873,307

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (d)

2,944,500

15,933,024

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. sponsored ADR (d)

489,200

2,651,464

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

505,000

2,989,242

ORIX Corp.

78,050

8,816,414

Rakuten, Inc.

2,553,400

19,912,571

Ship Healthcare Holdings, Inc.

97,600

2,594,034

SMC Corp.

21,000

3,814,744

Softbank Corp.

374,800

13,733,134

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

324,200

11,782,018

Toshiba Corp.

672,000

2,659,926

Toyota Motor Corp.

314,000

14,662,590

Toyota Motor Corp. sponsored ADR

36,200

3,375,650

 

Shares

Value

Unicharm Corp.

90,300

$ 4,692,402

Yahoo! Japan Corp.

13,946

4,515,653

TOTAL JAPAN

195,676,384

Korea (South) - 0.7%

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

7,585

10,969,186

Luxembourg - 0.4%

ArcelorMittal SA Class A unit (d)

131,300

2,293,811

L'Occitane Ltd.

1,209,500

3,870,199

TOTAL LUXEMBOURG

6,164,010

Netherlands - 1.7%

AEGON NV

259,400

1,675,676

ASML Holding NV

34,111

2,197,090

ING Groep NV (Certificaten Van Aandelen) (a)

558,084

5,300,672

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV

304,416

8,060,992

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (depositary receipt) (NY Reg.)

197,600

5,244,304

Yandex NV (a)

124,400

2,683,308

TOTAL NETHERLANDS

25,162,042

Nigeria - 0.3%

Guinness Nigeria PLC

942,138

1,659,225

Nigerian Breweries PLC

2,274,042

2,140,789

TOTAL NIGERIA

3,800,014

Norway - 1.6%

DnB NOR ASA

505,000

6,454,737

Schibsted ASA (B Shares)

349,400

14,942,080

StatoilHydro ASA

14,100

355,385

StatoilHydro ASA sponsored ADR

103,300

2,586,632

TOTAL NORWAY

24,338,834

Singapore - 0.2%

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

180,973

2,968,689

South Africa - 0.3%

City Lodge Hotels Ltd.

73,400

896,125

Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd.

743,700

2,982,695

TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA

3,878,820

Spain - 1.1%

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

574,666

5,339,125

Banco Santander SA (Spain)

303,792

2,468,920

Grifols SA ADR

189,000

4,900,770

Iberdrola SA

545,400

3,045,896

TOTAL SPAIN

15,754,711

Sweden - 1.8%

Nordea Bank AB

417,800

4,018,788

Svenska Cellulosa AB (SCA) (B Shares)

518,300

11,269,195

Swedbank AB (A Shares)

102,432

2,012,315

Swedish Match Co. AB

278,200

9,339,152

TOTAL SWEDEN

26,639,450

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

Switzerland - 9.0%

Adecco SA (Reg.)

200,790

$ 10,633,490

Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA Series A

202,789

15,918,036

Credit Suisse Group

71,082

1,734,854

Credit Suisse Group sponsored ADR (d)

95,368

2,342,238

Nestle SA

646,912

42,206,783

Roche Holding AG (participation certificate)

44,957

9,089,460

Sika AG (Bearer)

2,710

6,268,084

Swatch Group AG (Bearer)

25,740

13,052,862

Swiss Re Ltd.

46,826

3,394,830

Syngenta AG (Switzerland)

38,450

15,533,275

UBS AG

504,997

7,902,638

Zurich Financial Services AG

25,658

6,875,267

TOTAL SWITZERLAND

134,951,817

Taiwan - 0.4%

MediaTek, Inc.

323,000

3,595,063

Wowprime Corp.

143,000

2,031,963

TOTAL TAIWAN

5,627,026

Thailand - 0.3%

Thai Beverage PCL

12,231,000

3,976,362

United Kingdom - 23.4%

Aggreko PLC

106,300

3,033,650

Anglo American PLC:

ADR

96,800

1,511,048

(United Kingdom)

240,180

7,571,225

ASOS PLC (a)(d)

223,200

9,844,952

Aviva PLC

431,600

2,670,717

Barclays PLC

1,821,577

7,912,895

Barclays PLC sponsored ADR (d)

118,300

2,048,956

BG Group PLC

630,038

10,508,914

BHP Billiton PLC

545,809

19,252,589

BP PLC

1,393,393

9,688,142

Brammer PLC

832,700

4,264,314

British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom)

66,100

3,360,192

British Land Co. PLC

715,689

6,611,986

Burberry Group PLC

329,800

6,629,467

Centrica PLC

1,308,700

7,142,487

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

159,300

1,561,458

Diageo PLC

811,402

23,633,404

Dunelm Group PLC

286,000

3,279,918

Hays PLC

6,119,900

8,322,867

HSBC Holdings PLC:

(United Kingdom)

921,022

9,759,861

sponsored ADR

348,670

18,503,917

 

Shares

Value

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC

152,040

$ 5,894,830

Johnson Matthey PLC

194,198

7,628,705

Legal & General Group PLC

928,778

2,227,087

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (a)

5,811,344

4,631,027

Michael Page International PLC

1,373,500

8,977,886

Prudential PLC

294,702

4,204,617

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

254,400

16,149,209

Rio Tinto PLC

176,515

10,295,354

Rio Tinto PLC sponsored ADR (d)

73,600

4,275,424

Rolls-Royce Group PLC

322,708

4,628,727

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC (a)

255,480

1,365,524

Royal Dutch Shell PLC:

Class A (United Kingdom)

506,041

17,564,782

Class B (United Kingdom)

380,537

13,576,163

SABMiller PLC

498,100

23,117,382

Scottish & Southern Energy PLC

255,600

5,946,308

Standard Chartered PLC (United Kingdom)

349,151

9,035,939

Sthree PLC

229,400

1,256,616

Travis Perkins PLC

159,900

2,865,089

Vodafone Group PLC

6,973,198

17,553,392

Vodafone Group PLC sponsored ADR

104,500

2,632,355

William Hill PLC

2,175,600

12,396,195

Xstrata PLC

408,700

7,134,188

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

350,469,758

United States of America - 5.2%

Apple, Inc.

9,600

5,117,088

Coach, Inc.

101,100

5,612,061

Deckers Outdoor Corp. (a)(d)

150,100

6,044,527

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.

136,400

4,525,752

GNC Holdings, Inc.

193,700

6,446,336

Google, Inc. Class A (a)

23,000

16,315,510

Life Technologies Corp. (a)

45,700

2,242,956

MercadoLibre, Inc. (d)

44,600

3,504,222

Monsanto Co.

34,400

3,255,960

priceline.com, Inc. (a)

8,700

5,404,440

Republic Services, Inc.

145,100

4,255,783

Visa, Inc. Class A

102,500

15,536,950

TOTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

78,261,585

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $1,278,206,826)


1,460,787,246

Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 1.5%

 

 

 

 

Germany - 1.5%

Sartorius AG (non-vtg.)

31,600

2,806,111

Volkswagen AG

84,947

19,491,000

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $10,916,118)


22,297,111

Money Market Funds - 3.3%

Shares

Value

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.18% (b)

15,724,479

$ 15,724,479

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.18% (b)(c)

32,960,289

32,960,289

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $48,684,768)


48,684,768

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 102.4%

(Cost $1,337,807,712)

1,531,769,125

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (2.4)%

(35,202,545)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 1,496,566,580

Legend

(a) Non-income producing

(b) Affiliated fund that is available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.

(c) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.

(d) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.

(e) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $227,700 or 0.0% of net assets.

Affiliated Central Funds

Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 21,897

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

1,198,513

Total

$ 1,220,410

Other Information

Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2012, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the tables below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:

Description

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Investments in Securities:

Equities:

Consumer Discretionary

$ 298,425,861

$ 42,960,954

$ 255,464,907

$ -

Consumer Staples

215,987,218

6,523,446

209,463,772

-

Energy

87,833,978

7,556,352

80,277,626

-

Financials

268,653,281

30,466,273

238,187,008

-

Health Care

137,456,508

65,671,473

71,785,035

-

Industrials

117,222,411

9,500,087

107,722,324

-

Information Technology

158,888,509

57,736,157

101,152,352

-

Materials

137,382,137

14,719,712

122,662,425

-

Telecommunication Services

45,099,763

2,632,355

42,467,408

-

Utilities

16,134,691

-

16,134,691

-

Money Market Funds

48,684,768

48,684,768

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 1,531,769,125

$ 286,451,577

$ 1,245,317,548

$ -

The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended December 31, 2012. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:

Transfers

Total

Level 1 to Level 2

$ 663,007,113

Level 2 to Level 1

$ 0

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $32,328,963) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,289,122,944)

$ 1,483,084,357

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $48,684,768)

48,684,768

 

Total Investments (cost $1,337,807,712)

 

$ 1,531,769,125

Foreign currency held at value (cost $14)

14

Receivable for investments sold
Regular delivery

 

39

Delayed delivery

 

33,137

Receivable for fund shares sold

2,170,521

Dividends receivable

1,417,437

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

54,029

Prepaid expenses

3,359

Other receivables

376,452

Total assets

1,535,824,113

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for investments purchased

$ 722,456

Payable for fund shares redeemed

3,655,765

Accrued management fee

865,972

Distribution and service plan fees payable

99,124

Other affiliated payables

175,927

Other payables and accrued expenses

778,000

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

32,960,289

Total liabilities

39,257,533

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 1,496,566,580

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 1,704,430,133

Distributions in excess of net investment income

(45,499)

Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

(401,749,502)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

193,931,448

Net Assets

$ 1,496,566,580

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Initial Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($659,257,592 ÷ 40,978,824 shares)

$ 16.09

 

 

 

Service Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($110,467,958 ÷ 6,893,663 shares)

$ 16.02

 

 

 

Service Class 2:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($349,364,242 ÷ 21,901,940 shares)

$ 15.95

 

 

 

Initial Class R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($88,586,572 ÷ 5,520,128 shares)

$ 16.05

 

 

 

Service Class R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($45,773,903 ÷ 2,861,462 shares)

$ 16.00

 

 

 

Service Class 2R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($67,674,161 ÷ 4,282,599 shares)

$ 15.80

 

 

 

Investor Class R:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($175,442,152 ÷ 10,934,521 shares)

$ 16.04

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statement of Operations

 

Year ended December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Investment Income

 

 

Dividends

 

$ 41,824,773

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

1,220,410

Income before foreign taxes withheld

 

43,045,183

Less foreign taxes withheld

 

(2,771,171)

Total income

 

40,274,012

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 10,290,977

Transfer agent fees

1,200,352

Distribution and service plan fees

1,195,931

Accounting and security lending fees

668,200

Custodian fees and expenses

167,945

Independent trustees' compensation

9,756

Appreciation in deferred trustee compensation account

59

Audit

69,271

Legal

24,457

Interest

292

Miscellaneous

16,338

Total expenses before reductions

13,643,578

Expense reductions

(218,767)

13,424,811

Net investment income (loss)

26,849,201

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

7,000,700

Foreign currency transactions

(398,656)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

6,602,044

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

240,112,979

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

55,223

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

240,168,202

Net gain (loss)

246,770,246

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 273,619,447

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

Year ended
December 31,
2012

Year ended
December 31,
2011

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 26,849,201

$ 25,185,031

Net realized gain (loss)

6,602,044

78,355,769

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

240,168,202

(394,991,221)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations

273,619,447

(291,450,421)

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(26,228,448)

(21,660,010)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(5,357,064)

(3,263,788)

Total distributions

(31,585,512)

(24,923,798)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

(136,580,307)

(126,132,361)

Redemption fees

11,237

31,905

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

105,464,865

(442,474,675)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

1,391,101,715

1,833,576,390

End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $45,499 and distributions in excess of net investment income of $669,649, respectively)

$ 1,496,566,580

$ 1,391,101,715

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Initial Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 13.63

$ 16.77

$ 15.05

$ 12.17

$ 25.33

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .29

.26

.21

.28

.46

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.53

(3.14)

1.76

2.93

(10.67)

Total from investment operations

  2.82

(2.88)

1.97

3.21

(10.21)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.30) H

(.23)

(.22)

(.29)

(.49)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.06) H

(.03)

(.03)

(.04)

(2.46)

Total distributions

  (.36)

(.26)

(.25)

(.33)

(2.95)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 16.09

$ 13.63

$ 16.77

$ 15.05

$ 12.17

Total Return A, B

  20.74%

(17.16)%

13.11%

26.53%

(43.83)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .85%

.85%

.86%

.88%

.87%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .85%

.85%

.85%

.88%

.87%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .83%

.83%

.83%

.84%

.84%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.94%

1.59%

1.41%

2.17%

2.45%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 659,258

$ 598,862

$ 779,501

$ 758,018

$ 703,357

Portfolio turnover rate E

  41%

45%

50%

78%

77%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

Financial Highlights - Service Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 13.58

$ 16.70

$ 14.99

$ 12.12

$ 25.23

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .28

.24

.19

.26

.44

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.50

(3.12)

1.75

2.93

(10.61)

Total from investment operations

  2.78

(2.88)

1.94

3.19

(10.17)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.29) H

(.21)

(.20)

(.28)

(.48)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.06) H

(.03)

(.03)

(.04)

(2.46)

Total distributions

  (.34) I

(.24)

(.23)

(.32)

(2.94)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 16.02

$ 13.58

$ 16.70

$ 14.99

$ 12.12

Total Return A, B

  20.54%

(17.23)%

12.99%

26.44%

(43.89)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .95%

.95%

.96%

.98%

.97%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .95%

.95%

.95%

.98%

.97%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .93%

.93%

.93%

.94%

.94%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.84%

1.49%

1.31%

2.07%

2.35%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 110,468

$ 108,921

$ 162,394

$ 171,252

$ 165,608

Portfolio turnover rate E

  41%

45%

50%

78%

77%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

I Total distributions of $.34 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.286 and distributions from net realized gain of $.059 per share.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Service Class 2

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 13.52

$ 16.62

$ 14.92

$ 12.07

$ 25.12

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .25

.21

.17

.24

.40

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.50

(3.09)

1.74

2.91

(10.54)

Total from investment operations

  2.75

(2.88)

1.91

3.15

(10.14)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.26) H

(.19)

(.18)

(.26)

(.45)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.06) H

(.03)

(.03)

(.04)

(2.46)

Total distributions

  (.32)

(.22)

(.21)

(.30)

(2.91)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 15.95

$ 13.52

$ 16.62

$ 14.92

$ 12.07

Total Return A, B

  20.38%

(17.34)%

12.83%

26.22%

(43.96)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.10%

1.10%

1.11%

1.12%

1.12%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.10%

1.10%

1.10%

1.12%

1.12%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.08%

1.08%

1.08%

1.09%

1.09%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.69%

1.34%

1.16%

1.93%

2.21%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 349,364

$ 342,206

$ 461,033

$ 457,971

$ 414,492

Portfolio turnover rate E

  41%

45%

50%

78%

77%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

Financial Highlights - Initial Class R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 13.60

$ 16.73

$ 15.02

$ 12.14

$ 25.28

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .29

.26

.21

.28

.46

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.52

(3.13)

1.75

2.93

(10.65)

Total from investment operations

  2.81

(2.87)

1.96

3.21

(10.19)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.30) H

(.23)

(.22)

(.29)

(.49)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.06) H

(.03)

(.03)

(.04)

(2.46)

Total distributions

  (.36)

(.26)

(.25)

(.33)

(2.95)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 16.05

$ 13.60

$ 16.73

$ 15.02

$ 12.14

Total Return A, B

  20.71%

(17.14)%

13.07%

26.60%

(43.84)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .85%

.85%

.86%

.88%

.87%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .85%

.85%

.85%

.88%

.87%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .83%

.83%

.83%

.84%

.84%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.94%

1.59%

1.41%

2.17%

2.46%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 88,587

$ 85,922

$ 122,655

$ 128,689

$ 118,749

Portfolio turnover rate E

  41%

45%

50%

78%

77%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Service Class R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 13.56

$ 16.68

$ 14.97

$ 12.10

$ 25.19

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .28

.24

.19

.27

.43

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.51

(3.12)

1.75

2.92

(10.58)

Total from investment operations

  2.79

(2.88)

1.94

3.19

(10.15)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.29) H

(.21)

(.20)

(.28)

(.48)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.06) H

(.03)

(.03)

(.04)

(2.46)

Total distributions

  (.35)

(.24)

(.23)

(.32)

(2.94)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 16.00

$ 13.56

$ 16.68

$ 14.97

$ 12.10

Total Return A, B

  20.58%

(17.24)%

13.01%

26.49%

(43.88)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .94%

.95%

.96%

.97%

.96%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .94%

.94%

.95%

.97%

.96%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .93%

.93%

.93%

.94%

.94%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.84%

1.49%

1.31%

2.08%

2.36%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 45,774

$ 43,414

$ 60,617

$ 66,014

$ 61,825

Portfolio turnover rate E

  41%

45%

50%

78%

77%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

Financial Highlights - Service Class 2R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 13.40

$ 16.48

$ 14.80

$ 11.98

$ 24.95

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .25

.21

.17

.25

.40

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.47

(3.07)

1.73

2.87

(10.46)

Total from investment operations

  2.72

(2.86)

1.90

3.12

(10.06)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.26) H

(.19)

(.19)

(.26)

(.45)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.06) H

(.03)

(.03)

(.04)

(2.46)

Total distributions

  (.32)

(.22)

(.22)

(.30)

(2.91)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 15.80

$ 13.40

$ 16.48

$ 14.80

$ 11.98

Total Return A, B

  20.36%

(17.33)%

12.82%

26.20%

(43.94)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.09%

1.10%

1.11%

1.12%

1.11%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.09%

1.09%

1.10%

1.12%

1.11%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.08%

1.08%

1.08%

1.09%

1.09%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.69%

1.34%

1.16%

1.93%

2.21%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 67,674

$ 58,968

$ 69,393

$ 64,200

$ 46,323

Portfolio turnover rate E

  41%

45%

50%

78%

77%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Investor Class R

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 13.60

$ 16.73

$ 15.01

$ 12.14

$ 25.27

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .28

.24

.20

.27

.43

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.51

(3.12)

1.76

2.92

(10.62)

Total from investment operations

  2.79

(2.88)

1.96

3.19

(10.19)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.29) H

(.22)

(.21)

(.28)

(.48)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (.06) H

(.03)

(.03)

(.04)

(2.46)

Total distributions

  (.35)

(.25)

(.24)

(.32)

(2.94)

Redemption fees added to paid in capital C, G

  -

-

-

-

-

Net asset value, end of period

$ 16.04

$ 13.60

$ 16.73

$ 15.01

$ 12.14

Total Return A, B

  20.54%

(17.22)%

13.07%

26.42%

(43.89)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .93%

.93%

.95%

.97%

.96%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .93%

.93%

.94%

.97%

.96%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .92%

.91%

.92%

.94%

.93%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.85%

1.51%

1.32%

2.08%

2.36%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 175,442

$ 152,810

$ 177,984

$ 148,806

$ 124,111

Portfolio turnover rate E

  41%

45%

50%

78%

77%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

G Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

H The amount shown reflects certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended December 31, 2012

1. Organization.

VIP Overseas Portfolio (the Fund) is a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Shares of the Fund may only be purchased by insurance companies for the purpose of funding variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts. The Fund offers the following classes of shares: Initial Class shares, Service Class shares, Service Class 2 shares, Initial Class R shares, Service Class R shares, Service Class 2R shares and Investor Class R shares. All classes have equal rights and voting privileges, except for matters affecting a single class. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but do not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of FMR.

A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.

3. Significant Accounting Policies.

The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:

Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board), the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the FMR Fair Value Committee (the Committee), in accordance with procedures adopted by the Fund's Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and is responsible for approving and reporting to the Board all fair value determinations.

The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:

Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)

Level 3 - unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)

Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:

Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when significant market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities are used and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Investment Valuation - continued

Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of December 31, 2012, including information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.

Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

Expenses. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.

Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), independent Trustees may elect to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in a cross-section of Fidelity funds, are marked-to-market and remain in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required. As of December 31, 2012, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. A fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.

Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences resulted in distribution reclassifications.

Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences will reverse in a subsequent period.

Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 303,323,276

Gross unrealized depreciation

(130,191,314)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 173,131,962

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 1,358,637,163

The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:

Capital loss carryforward

$ (379,937,821)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

$ 173,101,997

Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Fund to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period and such capital losses are required to be used prior to any losses that expire. Capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2016

$ (99,490,351)

2017

(280,447,470)

Total capital loss carryforward

$ (379,937,821)

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

December 31, 2012

December 31, 2011

Ordinary Income

$ 31,585,512

$ 24,923,798

Trading (Redemption) Fees. Initial Class R shares, Service Class R shares, Service Class 2R shares and Investor Class R shares held by investors less than 60 days are subject to a redemption fee equal to 1% of the net asset value of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.

Delayed Delivery Transactions and When-Issued Securities. During the period, the Fund transacted in securities on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis. Payment and delivery may take place after the customary settlement period for that security. The price of the underlying securities and the date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The Fund may receive compensation for interest forgone in the purchase of a delayed delivery or when-issued security. With respect to purchase commitments, the Fund identifies securities as segregated in its records with a value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. Losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract's terms, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic, or other factors.

Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $590,716,328 and $722,018,276, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. FMR and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .26% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the period, the total annual management fee rate was .71% of the Fund's average net assets.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate 12b-1 Plans for each Service Class of shares. Each Service Class pays Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a service fee. For the period, the service fee is based on an annual rate of .10% of Service Class' and Service Class R's average net assets and .25% of Service Class 2's and Service Class 2R's average net assets.

For the period, total fees, all of which were re-allowed to insurance companies for the distribution of shares and providing shareholder support services were as follows:

Service Class

$ 110,462

Service Class 2

879,652

Service Class R

45,488

Service Class 2R

160,329

 

$ 1,195,931

Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of FMR, is the Fund's transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing agent. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee with respect to each class. Each class (with the exception of Investor Class R) pays a transfer agent fee, excluding out of pocket expenses, equal to an annual rate of .07% of average net assets. Investor Class R pays a monthly asset-based transfer agent fee of .15% of average net assets. In addition, FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of .0038% of average net assets for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, transfer agent fees for each class, including printing and out of pocket expenses, were as follows:

Initial Class

$ 467,604

Service Class

81,208

Service Class 2

254,132

Initial Class R

64,418

Service Class R

31,841

Service Class 2R

44,879

Investor Class R

256,270

 

$ 1,200,352

Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of FMR, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions.

Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $1,023 for the period.

Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. The Fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:

Borrower or Lender

Average
Loan Balance

Weighted Average
Interest Rate

Interest Expense

Borrower

$ 5,342,200

.39%

$ 292

6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by FMR or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $4,004 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned

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7. Security Lending - continued

securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund could experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. At period end, there were no security loans outstanding with FCM. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $1,198,513, including $5,655 from securities loaned to FCM.

8. Expense Reductions.

Many of the brokers with whom FMR places trades on behalf of the Fund provided services to the Fund in addition to trade execution. These services included payments of certain expenses on behalf of the Fund totaling $218,749 for the period. In addition, through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, these credits reduced the Fund's custody expenses by $18.

9. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

From net investment income

 

 

Initial Class

$ 12,006,007

$ 9,935,133

Service Class

1,929,055

1,687,320

Service Class 2

5,676,951

4,694,383

Initial Class R

1,647,375

1,431,302

Service Class R

804,767

672,673

Service Class 2R

1,102,032

834,608

Investor Class R

3,062,261

2,404,591

Total

$ 26,228,448

$ 21,660,010

From net realized gain

 

 

Initial Class

$ 2,332,435

$ 1,379,086

Service Class

397,090

286,878

Service Class 2

1,276,004

827,775

Initial Class R

320,038

215,214

Service Class R

165,080

108,589

Service Class 2R

244,876

125,027

Investor Class R

621,541

321,219

Total

$ 5,357,064

$ 3,263,788

10. Share Transactions.

Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Initial Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

5,444,050

5,097,862

$ 81,965,581

$ 81,025,708

Reinvestment of distributions

905,776

832,902

14,338,442

11,314,219

Shares redeemed

(9,304,668)

(8,473,195)

(141,203,928)

(137,488,847)

Net increase (decrease)

(2,954,842)

(2,542,431)

$ (44,899,905)

$ (45,148,920)

Service Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

308,352

534,926

$ 4,623,052

$ 8,440,397

Reinvestment of distributions

147,504

145,051

2,326,145

1,974,198

Shares redeemed

(1,584,094)

(2,381,130)

(23,791,164)

(38,838,120)

Net increase (decrease)

(1,128,238)

(1,701,153)

$ (16,841,967)

$ (28,423,525)

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10. Share Transactions - continued

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Service Class 2

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,454,591

3,042,278

$ 21,413,096

$ 47,105,875

Reinvestment of distributions

442,863

407,165

6,952,955

5,522,158

Shares redeemed

(5,312,307)

(5,867,222)

(79,852,380)

(93,897,989)

Net increase (decrease)

(3,414,853)

(2,417,779)

$ (51,486,329)

$ (41,269,956)

Initial Class R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

225,830

381,782

$ 3,396,796

$ 6,067,099

Reinvestment of distributions

124,599

121,223

1,967,413

1,646,516

Shares redeemed

(1,149,012)

(1,514,903)

(17,268,375)

(24,431,217)

Net increase (decrease)

(798,583)

(1,011,898)

$ (11,904,166)

$ (16,717,602)

Service Class R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

244,158

254,650

$ 3,670,758

$ 4,119,851

Reinvestment of distributions

61,617

57,620

969,847

781,262

Shares redeemed

(647,072)

(744,662)

(9,806,526)

(11,887,713)

Net increase (decrease)

(341,297)

(432,392)

$ (5,165,921)

$ (6,986,600)

Service Class 2R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

531,202

782,450

$ 7,828,308

$ 11,400,821

Reinvestment of distributions

86,618

71,749

1,346,907

959,635

Shares redeemed

(737,328)

(662,036)

(10,984,899)

(10,765,925)

Net increase (decrease)

(119,508)

192,163

$ (1,809,684)

$ 1,594,531

Investor Class R

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,329,601

2,014,152

$ 19,962,890

$ 33,125,698

Reinvestment of distributions

233,300

201,469

3,683,801

2,725,810

Shares redeemed

(1,867,920)

(1,616,453)

(28,119,026)

(25,031,797)

Net increase (decrease)

(305,019)

599,168

$ (4,472,335)

$ 10,819,711

11. Other.

The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

At the end of the period, FMR or its affiliates were the owners of record of 16% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund and two otherwise unaffiliated shareholders were the owners of record of 29% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Variable Insurance Products Fund and the Shareholders of VIP Overseas Portfolio:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of VIP Overseas Portfolio (a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund) at December 31, 2012, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the VIP Overseas Portfolio's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 14, 2013

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Trustees and Officers

The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board, and executive officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for James C. Curvey, each of the Trustees oversees 234 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate. Mr. Curvey oversees 452 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate.

The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) (Independent Trustee), shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. The executive officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer and Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.

Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Fund's Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.

In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.

Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.

Fidelity funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's equity and high income funds and another Board oversees Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, and asset allocation funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity funds overseen by each Board.

The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with FMR to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. For example, a working group comprised of Independent Trustees and FMR has worked and continues to work to review the Fidelity funds' valuation-related activities, reporting and risk management. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of FMR's risk management program for the Fidelity funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Fund's Trustees."

Annual Report

The fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.

Interested Trustees*:

Correspondence intended for each Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

James C. Curvey (77)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2007

Mr. Curvey is Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of certain Trusts. Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee (2007-present) of other investment companies advised by FMR. Mr. Curvey is a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present) and Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (2007-present). Mr. Curvey is also Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC. In addition, Mr. Curvey serves as an Overseer for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Trustees of Villanova University. Previously, Mr. Curvey was the Vice Chairman (2006-2007) and Director (2000-2007) of FMR Corp.

Ronald P. O'Hanley (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Mr. O'Hanley is Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), President of Fidelity Asset Management and Corporate Services and a member of Fidelity's Executive Committee (2010-present). Previously, Mr. O'Hanley served as President and Chief Executive Officer of BNY Mellon Asset Management (2007-2010). Mr. O'Hanley also served as Vice Chairman of Bank New York Mellon Corp. and a member of that firm's Executive Committee. Prior to the 2007 merger of The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial Corporation, he was Vice Chairman of Mellon Financial Corporation and President and Chief Executive Officer of Mellon Asset Management. He joined Mellon in February 1997. Mr. O'Hanley currently serves as Chairman of the Boston Public Library Foundation Board of Directors and sits on the Board of Directors of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the Board of Trustees of the Marine Biological Laboratory and the Advisory Board of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Administration at Syracuse University. Mr. O'Hanley also chairs the Council on Asset Management for the Financial Services Roundtable and is a member of the Board of Directors of Institutional Investor's U.S. Institute.

* Trustees have been determined to be "Interested Trustees" by virtue of, among other things, their affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Independent Trustees:

Correspondence intended for each Independent Trustee (that is, the Trustees other than the Interested Trustees) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

Dennis J. Dirks (64)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), and as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-present) and Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children's Services, Inc. (2009-present).

Alan J. Lacy (59)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Lacy serves as Senior Adviser (2007-present) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity). Mr. Lacy also served as Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail). In addition, Mr. Lacy serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes, 2010-present), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2012-present), The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-present), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). Mr. Lacy is a member of the Board of Trustees of The National Parks Conservation Association (2006-present). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association (2008-2011) and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).

Ned C. Lautenbach (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2000

Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as the Lead Director of the Eaton Corporation Board of Directors (diversified industrial, 1997-present). Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, Florida (2012-present) and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach was a Partner/Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007).

Joseph Mauriello (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a Director of the Hamilton Funds of the Bank of New York (2006-2007) and of Arcadia Resources Inc. (health care services and products, 2007-2012).

Robert W. Selander (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Previously, Mr. Selander served as a Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds (2011), Executive Vice Chairman (2010), Chief Executive Officer (2009-2010), and President and Chief Executive Officer (1997-2009) of Mastercard, Inc.

Cornelia M. Small (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.

William S. Stavropoulos (73)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2001

Mr. Stavropoulos is Vice Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is a Director of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals, Chairman from 2010-May 2012 and Lead Director from May 2012-present), Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions, 2008-present), Maersk Inc. (industrial conglomerate), and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-present), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012).

David M. Thomas (63)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011). In addition, Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), and as a member of the Board of Directors of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication, 2004-present).

Michael E. Wiley (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-present). Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of Tesoro Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-present), and a Director of Bill Barrett Corporation (exploration and production, 2005-present). In addition, Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), as a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), as an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004), and as Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005).

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Advisory Board Members and Executive Officers:

Correspondence intended for David A. Rosow and Garnett A. Smith may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for each executive officer and Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupation

Peter S. Lynch (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2003

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).

David A. Rosow (70)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of International Golf Group, Inc. (golf course development, 1989-present). Previously, Mr. Rosow served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rosow & Company, Inc. (private investment company, 1989-2011), a Lead Director of Hudson United Bancorp (2001-2006) and as a Director of TD Banknorth (1996-2006). In addition, Mr. Rosow is a member (2008-present) and President (2009-present) of the Town Council of Palm Beach, Florida.

Garnett A. Smith (65)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith is a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-present).

Kenneth B. Robins (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Robins also serves as President and Treasurer (2010-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2009-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds (2005-2008) and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2006-2008).

Bruce T. Herring (47)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2006

Vice President of certain Equity Funds. Mr. Herring also serves as President of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), Chief Investment Officer and Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2010-present) and Group Chief Investment Officer of FMR. Previously, Mr. Herring served as Vice President (2005-2006) and Senior Vice President (2006-2007) of Fidelity Management & Research Company, Vice President of FMR Co., Inc. (2001-2007) and as a portfolio manager for Fidelity U.S. Equity Funds.

Brian B. Hogan (48)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President of Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hogan also serves as President of FMR's Equity Division (2009-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Senior Vice President, Equity Research of FMR (2006-2009) and as a portfolio manager.

Christopher S. Bartel (41)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President of Fidelity's Sector and Real Estate Equity Funds. Mr. Bartel also serves as a Director, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (2012-present), a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) (2012-present), and Senior Vice President of Global Equity Research (2010-present). Previously, Mr. Bartel served as Senior Vice President of Equity Research (2009-2010), Managing Director of Research (2006-2009), and an analyst and portfolio manager (2000-2006).

Scott C. Goebel (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Goebel also serves as Secretary of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2010-present) and Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC) (2010-present); Secretary and CLO of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present); General Counsel, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of FMR (2008-present) and FMR Co., Inc. (2008-present); employed by FMR LLC or an affiliate (2001-present); Chief Legal Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (2008-present) and Assistant Secretary of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (2008-present), and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Goebel served as Assistant Secretary of FIMM (2008-2010), FRAC (2008-2010), and the Funds (2007-2008) and as Vice President and Secretary of Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) (2005-2007).

William C. Coffey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Secretary of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Coffey also serves as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).

Elizabeth Paige Baumann (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2012-present), Chief AML Officer of FMR LLC (2012-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as Vice President and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012).

Christine Reynolds (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Chief Financial Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Reynolds became President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) in August 2008. Ms. Reynolds served as Chief Operating Officer of FPCMS (2007-2008). Previously, Ms. Reynolds served as President, Treasurer, and Anti-Money Laundering officer of the Fidelity funds (2004-2007).

Joseph A. Hanlon (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hanlon serves as Compliance Officer of FMR, FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC), Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), and Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2009-present), as Senior Vice President of the Fidelity Asset Management Division (2009-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

Joseph F. Zambello (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Zambello is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Zambello served as Vice President of FMR's Program Management Group (2009-2011) and Vice President of the Transfer Agent Oversight Group (2005-2009).

Adrien E. Deberghes (45)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Deberghes also serves as Vice President (2011-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2010-present) of other Fidelity funds, and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005).

Stephen Sadoski (41)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Sadoski also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Sadoski served as Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2013), an assistant chief accountant in the Division of Investment Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (2009-2012) and as a senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (1997-2009).

Stacie Smith (38)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Smith is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (1996-2009).

Stephanie J. Dorsey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Dorsey also serves as President and Treasurer (2013-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2012-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Dorsey served as Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013), Treasurer (2004-2008) of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds and Vice President (2004-2008) of JPMorgan Chase Bank.

John R. Hebble (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hebble also serves as President (2011-present), Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present), President and Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2008-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Hebble served as President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013).

Gary W. Ryan (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Ryan is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Ryan served as Vice President of Fund Reporting in Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (1999-2005).

Jonathan Davis (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Davis is also Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II and Fidelity Commonwealth Trust II. Mr. Davis is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2003-2010).

Annual Report


Distributions (Unaudited)

The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follows:

 

Pay Date

Income

Taxes

Initial Class

12/14/12

$0.374

$0.013

Service Class

12/14/12

$0.357

$0.013

Service Class 2

12/14/12

$0.333

$0.013

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

VIP Overseas Portfolio

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. The Board, assisted by the advice of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel, requests and considers a broad range of information relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Contracts throughout the year.

The Board meets regularly and, at each of its meetings, considers factors that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts, including the services and support provided to the fund and its shareholders. The Board has established various standing committees, each composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees with varying backgrounds, to which the Board has assigned specific subject matter responsibilities in order to enhance effective decision-making by the Board. The Board, acting directly and through its Committees, requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to consider matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through ad hoc joint committees to discuss certain matters relevant to the Fidelity funds.

At its July 2012 meeting, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined to renew the fund's Advisory Contracts. In reaching its determination, the Board considered all factors it believed relevant, including (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio relative to peer funds; (iii) the total costs of the services to be provided by and the profits to be realized by Fidelity from its relationship with the fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale exist and would be realized as the fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of fund shareholders.

In considering whether to renew the Advisory Contracts for the fund, the Board reached a determination, with the assistance of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel and through the exercise of its business judgment, that the renewal of the Advisory Contracts is in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts is fair and reasonable. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor, but rather was based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information provided to the Board at its meetings throughout the year. The Board, in reaching its determination to renew the Advisory Contracts, is aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual funds offered by Fidelity's competitors, and that the fund's shareholders, who have the opportunity to review and weigh the disclosure provided by the fund in its prospectus and other public disclosures, have chosen to invest in this fund, managed by Fidelity.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, FMR, and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel, and also considered the fund's investment objective, strategies, and related investment philosophy. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the portfolio manager compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board also noted that FMR has continued to increase the resources devoted to non-U.S. offices, including expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization. The Board noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities that allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and guarantors. The Board also believes that Fidelity's investment professionals have sufficient access to global information and data so as to provide competitive investment results over time, and that those professionals also have access to sophisticated tools that permit them to assess portfolio construction and risk and performance attribution characteristics continuously, as well as to transmit new information and research conclusions rapidly around the world. Additionally, in its deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading and risk management capabilities and resources, which are an integral part of the investment management process.

Shareholder and Administrative Services. The Board considered (i) the nature, extent, quality, and cost of advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by the Investment Advisers and their affiliates under the Advisory Contracts and under separate agreements covering transfer agency, pricing and bookkeeping, and securities lending services for the fund; (ii) the nature and extent of the supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians and subcustodians; and (iii) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the fund's compliance policies and procedures. The Board also reviewed the allocation of fund brokerage, including allocations to brokers affiliated with the Investment Advisers, the use of brokerage commissions to pay fund expenses, and the use of "soft" commission dollars to pay for research services.

The Board noted that the growth of fund assets over time across the complex allows Fidelity to reinvest in the development of services designed to enhance the value or convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information through telephone representatives and over the Internet, investor education materials and asset allocation tools, and the expanded availability of Fidelity Investor Centers.

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Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fidelity fund, including the benefits of investing in a fund that is part of a large family of funds offering a variety of investment disciplines and providing a large variety of mutual fund investor services. The Board noted that Fidelity had taken, or had made recommendations that resulted in the Fidelity funds taking, a number of actions over the previous year that benefited particular funds, including (i) continuing to dedicate additional resources to investment research and support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) persisting in efforts to enhance Fidelity's research capabilities, in particular, international research; (iii) launching new funds and making other enhancements to meet client needs for global and income-oriented solutions; (iv) continuing to launch dedicated lower cost underlying funds to meet investment management's portfolio construction needs related to expanding underlying fund options, specifically for the Freedom Fund product lines; (v) adopting a "Stock Selector" sector neutral investment approach and employing a team of portfolio managers who are sector specialists to manage certain funds; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through the mergers of several funds into other funds; (vii) strengthening the Spartan Index Fund product line by adding new funds and/or new low-cost institutional share classes, restructuring fund expenses to accommodate new classes, and reducing investment minimums for certain classes of shares; (viii) modifying the eligibility criteria for Institutional Class shares to increase their appeal to government entities and charitable investors; and (ix) reducing certain transfer agent fee rates.

Investment Performance. The Board considered whether the fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective, as well as its record of compliance with its investment restrictions. It also reviewed the fund's absolute investment performance for each class, as well as the fund's relative investment performance for each class measured over multiple periods against (i) a broad-based securities market index, and (ii) a peer group of mutual funds deemed appropriate by Fidelity and reviewed by the Board. The following charts considered by the Board show, over the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2011, the cumulative total returns of Initial Class R and Service Class 2 R of the fund, the cumulative total returns of a broad-based securities market index ("benchmark"), and a range of cumulative total returns of a peer group of mutual funds identified by Morningstar, Inc. as having an investment style similar to that of the fund based on underlying portfolio holdings. The returns of Initial Class R and Service Class 2 R show the performance of the highest and lowest performing classes, respectively (based on five-year performance). The box within each chart shows the 25th percentile return (top of box) and the 75th percentile return (bottom of box) of the peer group. Returns shown above the box are in the first quartile and returns shown below the box are in the fourth quartile. The percentage beaten numbers noted below each chart correspond to the percentile box and represent the percentage of funds in the peer group whose performance was equal to or lower than that of the class indicated.

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The Board reviewed the fund's relative investment performance against its peer group and noted that the performance of Initial Class R of the fund was in the fourth quartile for the one-year period and the third quartile for the three- and five-year periods. The Board also noted that the investment performance of the fund was lower than its benchmark for all the periods shown. The Board considered that the variations in performance among the fund's classes reflect the variations in class expenses, which result in lower performance for higher expense classes. The Board discussed with FMR actions to improve the fund's disappointing performance relative to its peer group and benchmark. The Board also reviewed the fund's performance since inception as well as performance in the current year. The Board will continue to closely monitor the performance of the fund in the coming year and discuss with FMR other appropriate actions to address the performance of the fund.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should benefit the fund's shareholders.

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. Combining Lipper investment objective categories aids the Board's management fee and total expense ratio comparisons by broadening the competitive group used for comparison and by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.

Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods shown in the chart below. The group of Lipper funds used by the Board for management fee comparisons is referred to below as the "Total Mapped Group." The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to the total universe of comparable funds available to investors in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps. "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 18% means that 82% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to non-Fidelity funds similar in size to the fund within the Total Mapped Group. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee characteristics, subject to a minimum of 50 funds (or all funds in the Total Mapped Group if fewer than 50). Additional information, such as the ASPG quartile in which the fund's management fee ranked, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

VIP Overseas Portfolio

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2011.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the fund's management fee is fair and reasonable in light of the services that the fund receives and the other factors considered.

Total Expense Ratio. In its review of each class's total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each of Initial Class, Initial Class R, Investor Class R, Service Class, Service Class R, and Service Class 2 R ranked below its competitive median for 2011 and the total expense ratio of Service Class 2 ranked equal to its competitive median for 2011.

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. The Board noted the findings of the 2010 ad hoc joint committee (created with the board of other Fidelity funds), which reviewed and compared Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.

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Based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the total expense ratio of each class of the fund was reasonable in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered.

Costs of the Services and Profitability. The Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by Fidelity in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering and servicing the fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.

On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of Fidelity's methodologies used in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to allocation methodologies. After considering PwC's reports issued under the engagement and information provided by Fidelity, the Board concluded that while other allocation methods may also be reasonable, Fidelity's profitability methodologies are reasonable in all material respects.

The Board also reviewed Fidelity's non-fund businesses and fall-out benefits related to the mutual fund business as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from or be related to the fund's business.

The Board considered the costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by Fidelity in connection with the operation of the fund and was satisfied that the profitability was not excessive in the circumstances.

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR attains economies of scale in respect of the management and servicing of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds have appropriately benefited from such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale.

The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. FMR calculates the group fee rates based on a tiered asset "breakpoint" schedule that varies based on asset class. The Board considered that the group fee is designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total Fidelity fund assets increase, even if assets of any particular fund are unchanged or have declined, because some portion of Fidelity's costs are attributable to services provided to all Fidelity funds, and all funds benefit if those costs can be allocated among more assets. The Board concluded that, given the group fee structure, fund shareholders will benefit from lower management fees as assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that economies of scale, if any, are being appropriately shared between fund shareholders and Fidelity.

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including (i) fund performance trends, actions to be taken by FMR to improve certain funds' overall performance, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) the potential to further rationalize the Fidelity fund lineup with the possibility of achieving savings for the funds and Fidelity; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers and other key investment personnel; (iv) the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (v) the realization of fall-out benefits in certain Fidelity business units; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures, the potential impact of regulatory changes on such structures, and the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain funds; (vii) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (viii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and the possibility of implementing performance fee structures for additional funds; and (ix) the impact of net redemptions from the Fidelity funds.

Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited

FIL Investment Advisors

FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Limited

FIL Investments (Japan) Limited

General Distributor

Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Smithfield, RI

Transfer and Service Agents

Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Fidelity Service Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Custodian

JPMorgan Chase Bank
New York, NY

VIPOVRS-ANN-0213
1.540205.115

Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products:
Value Portfolio

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December 31, 2012

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Contents

Performance

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How the fund has done over time.

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

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The Portfolio Manager's review of fund performance and strategy.

Shareholder Expense Example

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An example of shareholder expenses.

Investment Changes

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A summary of major shifts in the fund's investments over the past six months.

Investments

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A complete list of the fund's investments with their market values.

Financial Statements

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Statements of assets and liabilities, operations, and changes in net assets, as well as financial highlights.

Notes

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Notes to the financial statements.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Trustees and Officers

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Distributions

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

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This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the fund. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

A fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Forms N-Q are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.advisor.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.

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Neither the fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.

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Performance: The Bottom Line

Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of the class' distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund's total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. Performance numbers are net of all underlying fund operating expenses, but do not include any insurance charges imposed by your insurance company's separate account. If performance information included the effect of these additional charges, the total returns would have been lower. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.

Average Annual Total Returns

Periods ended December 31, 2012

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Past 10
years

VIP Value Portfolio - Initial Class

20.91%

1.17%

6.99%

VIP Value Portfolio - Service Class

20.80%

1.09%

6.88%

VIP Value Portfolio - Service Class 2

20.55%

0.91%

6.71%

VIP Value Portfolio - Investor Class A

20.83%

1.08%

6.91%

A The initial offering of Investor Class shares took place on July 21, 2005. Returns prior to July 21, 2005, are those of Initial Class. Had Investor Class's transfer agent fee been reflected, returns prior to July 21, 2005, would have been lower.

$10,000 Over 10 Years

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in VIP Value Portfolio - Initial Class on December 31, 2002. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the Russell 3000® Value Index performed over the same period.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: Global markets overcame a host of macroeconomic concerns in 2012 - related to the eurozone debt crisis, the strength and pace of the U.S. economic recovery, the U.S. fiscal debate and a slowdown in China's once-blistering growth - to post broad-based gains for the year, with more-economically sensitive asset classes leading the way. Investor sentiment improved as some of the uncertainties holding back the markets began to lift and the outlook brightened in the face of stimulative global monetary policies and modest inflationary pressures. Riskier assets such as stocks saw the biggest advances, with international equities edging their U.S. counterparts, thanks to an especially strong rally in the fourth quarter. Similarly, within fixed income, credit-sensitive sectors - including high-yield/investment-grade corporate bonds and emerging-markets debt - surged ahead of more-defensive U.S. investment-grade bonds amid strong demand for higher-risk, higher-yielding securities. Emerging signs of a rebounding U.S. economy lifted domestic stocks for most of the period, extending an uptrend that began in March 2009. The broad-based S&P 500® Index rose 16.00% for the 12 months, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index® gained 17.45% and the blue-chip-laden Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM added 10.24%. Foreign developed- and emerging-markets equities experienced periodic bouts of volatility this past year, but rode a strong second-half rally to finish ahead of their U.S. counterparts. The MSCI® ACWI® (All Country World Index) ex USA Index advanced 16.98% for the period. In an environment that favored higher-risk assets, U.S. investment-grade bonds managed only a 4.21% gain for 12 months, according to the Barclays® U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Among sectors that comprise the index, bonds with higher yields and on the riskier end of the spectrum led the way, with investment-grade credit advancing 9.37%, while ultra-safe U.S. Treasuries managed only a 1.99% advance and finished at the back of the pack. Meanwhile, high-yield bonds, as measured by The BofA Merrill LynchSM US High Yield Constrained Index, gained a hearty 15.55%. Foreign bonds showed positive results during the year, with emerging markets easily outpacing their major developed-markets counterparts. The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global surged 18.54%, while the Citigroup® Non-USD Group-of-Seven (G7) Equal Weighted Index logged a 7.10% gain.

Comments from Matthew Friedman, Portfolio Manager of VIP Value Portfolio: For the year, the fund outperformed the 17.55% gain of the Russell 3000® Value Index. (For specific portfolio results, please refer to the performance section of this report.) The fund outperformed the benchmark primarily due to positioning in the consumer discretionary and utilities sectors, as well as good stock picking in materials and consumer staples. Our best results in consumer discretionary came from the media industry, including overweightings in cable giant Comcast and entertainment conglomerate Walt Disney. Comcast benefited from investors increasing comfort level with the firm's capital allocation, while Disney got a boost from a new management team's initiatives. Other standouts in the consumer area were homebuilder Lennar and home-improvement retailer Lowe's Companies. Stocks of both companies rose on signs on improvement in the U.S. homebuilding industry. Elsewhere, a non-index stake in global pharmaceuticals firm Sanofi helped. Within energy, positions in Marathon Petroleum and Canadian oil/gas exploration firm Nexen helped. Marathon got a boost from lower input costs, while Nexen - a non-index entity - popped on an announcement that it would be acquired by Hong Kong-based China National Offshore Oil Corporation, known as CNOOC. Lastly, chemical producer LyondellBasell Industries contributed because lower input costs boosted margins. On the negative side, the fund was hurt by positioning in telecommunication services, along with positioning in diversified financials. Not owning diversified financials firm and index component Bank of America in the latter area was the biggest individual detractor. A new management team found greater success than we expected in fixing institutional problems. Within telecommunications, our underweightings in telecom giants Verizon Communications and AT&T, along with not owning index constituent Sprint Nextel, were costly. Verizon and AT&T got a boost from the market's interest in chasing dividend yield for much of the period, while Sprint Nextel was lifted by the announcement of an equity investment from Japan's SoftBank. We also had some disappointments in energy, including holdings in multinational oil/gas firm Royal Dutch Shell and oil/gas exploration and production company Occidental Petroleum. Several stocks I've mentioned were not held at period end.

The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.

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Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The estimate of expenses does not include any fees or other expenses of any variable annuity or variable life insurance product. If they were, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value would be lower. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Annualized
Expense Ratio

Beginning
Account Value
July 1, 2012

Ending
Account Value
December 31, 2012

Expenses Paid
During Period
*
July 1, 2012 to
December 31, 2012

Initial Class

.72%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,108.70

$ 3.82

Hypotheticall A

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.52

$ 3.66

Service Class

.81%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,108.70

$ 4.29

Hypothetical A

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.06

$ 4.12

Service Class 2

.98%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,107.60

$ 5.19

Hypothetical A

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.21

$ 4.98

Investor Class

.80%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,108.80

$ 4.24

Hypothetical A

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.11

$ 4.06

A 5% return per year before expenses

* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2012

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Exxon Mobil Corp.

3.4

0.0

General Electric Co.

3.0

2.6

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

2.7

2.5

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B

2.5

2.2

Wells Fargo & Co.

2.5

2.8

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

2.4

2.2

Citigroup, Inc.

2.3

1.6

Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class A sponsored ADR

2.3

2.1

Merck & Co., Inc.

2.2

2.2

Sanofi SA sponsored ADR

2.0

1.5

 

25.3

Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2012

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Financials

26.6

26.4

Energy

14.3

15.7

Industrials

10.5

8.9

Health Care

10.1

11.9

Information Technology

8.6

8.4

Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)

As of December 31, 2012*

As of June 30, 2012 **

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Stocks 98.3%

 

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Stocks 99.9%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets
(Liabilities) 1.7%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets
(Liabilities) 0.1%

 

* Foreign investments

19.7%

 

** Foreign investments

19.4%

 

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Investments December 31, 2012

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 98.3%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 8.2%

Auto Components - 1.1%

Delphi Automotive PLC (a)

22,400

$ 856,800

Tenneco, Inc. (a)

21,400

751,354

 

1,608,154

Household Durables - 0.5%

Harman International Industries, Inc.

17,200

767,808

Media - 3.3%

Cablevision Systems Corp. - NY Group Class A

50,700

757,458

Comcast Corp. Class A

37,300

1,394,274

News Corp. Class A

49,000

1,251,460

Time Warner, Inc.

31,400

1,501,862

 

4,905,054

Multiline Retail - 0.9%

Target Corp.

21,400

1,266,238

Specialty Retail - 2.4%

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

14,800

1,070,780

Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (a)

43,300

800,617

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

49,200

1,747,584

 

3,618,981

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

12,166,235

CONSUMER STAPLES - 8.6%

Beverages - 1.5%

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA NV

14,631

1,274,134

Monster Beverage Corp. (a)

17,300

914,824

 

2,188,958

Food & Staples Retailing - 0.8%

CVS Caremark Corp.

24,300

1,174,905

Food Products - 3.6%

Bunge Ltd.

15,200

1,104,888

Danone SA

29,500

1,949,632

Ingredion, Inc.

15,700

1,011,551

The J.M. Smucker Co.

14,900

1,284,976

 

5,351,047

Household Products - 1.8%

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

43,114

2,736,859

Tobacco - 0.9%

British American Tobacco PLC sponsored ADR

12,500

1,265,625

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

12,717,394

ENERGY - 14.3%

Energy Equipment & Services - 1.7%

Halliburton Co.

45,900

1,592,271

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

12,900

881,715

 

2,473,986

 

Shares

Value

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 12.6%

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

21,900

$ 1,627,389

Chesapeake Energy Corp. (d)

35,700

593,334

Energen Corp.

26,200

1,181,358

Exxon Mobil Corp.

58,800

5,089,140

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

26,100

1,644,300

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

47,098

3,608,178

Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class A sponsored ADR

48,559

3,348,143

The Williams Companies, Inc.

52,200

1,709,028

 

18,800,870

TOTAL ENERGY

21,274,856

FINANCIALS - 26.6%

Capital Markets - 3.5%

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

21,500

1,346,545

Morgan Stanley

72,660

1,389,259

State Street Corp.

27,600

1,297,476

UBS AG

79,432

1,243,022

 

5,276,302

Commercial Banks - 4.5%

CIT Group, Inc. (a)

20,070

775,505

U.S. Bancorp

70,334

2,246,468

Wells Fargo & Co.

106,526

3,641,059

 

6,663,032

Consumer Finance - 1.0%

Capital One Financial Corp.

25,300

1,465,629

Diversified Financial Services - 5.6%

Citigroup, Inc.

86,247

3,411,931

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

90,119

3,962,532

Moody's Corp.

17,400

875,568

 

8,250,031

Insurance - 8.6%

AFLAC, Inc.

33,440

1,776,333

Aon PLC

30,500

1,695,800

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B (a)

42,100

3,776,370

MetLife, Inc.

31,000

1,021,140

Prudential Financial, Inc.

21,600

1,151,928

The Travelers Companies, Inc.

24,400

1,752,408

Validus Holdings Ltd.

47,357

1,637,605

 

12,811,584

Real Estate Investment Trusts - 3.4%

American Tower Corp.

17,200

1,329,044

Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

10,900

733,461

Prologis, Inc.

20,387

743,922

SL Green Realty Corp.

7,000

536,550

Ventas, Inc.

17,600

1,139,072

Weyerhaeuser Co.

21,800

606,476

 

5,088,525

TOTAL FINANCIALS

39,555,103

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

HEALTH CARE - 10.1%

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.6%

Baxter International, Inc.

17,900

$ 1,193,214

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.

16,857

1,123,688

 

2,316,902

Health Care Providers & Services - 2.1%

CIGNA Corp.

21,000

1,122,660

McKesson Corp.

20,539

1,991,461

 

3,114,121

Pharmaceuticals - 6.4%

GlaxoSmithKline PLC sponsored ADR

43,300

1,882,251

Johnson & Johnson

19,900

1,394,990

Merck & Co., Inc.

81,370

3,331,288

Sanofi SA sponsored ADR

61,900

2,932,822

 

9,541,351

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

14,972,374

INDUSTRIALS - 10.5%

Aerospace & Defense - 0.6%

United Technologies Corp.

11,168

915,888

Building Products - 1.0%

Owens Corning (a)

37,975

1,404,695

Construction & Engineering - 0.5%

URS Corp.

19,000

745,940

Electrical Equipment - 0.9%

Regal-Beloit Corp.

18,000

1,268,460

Industrial Conglomerates - 3.0%

General Electric Co.

214,548

4,503,363

Machinery - 4.5%

Cummins, Inc.

14,271

1,546,263

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

21,300

1,295,253

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

29,300

1,405,228

Parker Hannifin Corp.

14,900

1,267,394

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

15,700

1,161,329

 

6,675,467

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

15,513,813

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 8.6%

Communications Equipment - 1.4%

Cisco Systems, Inc.

110,100

2,163,465

Electronic Equipment & Components - 1.4%

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (a)

27,900

1,062,432

TE Connectivity Ltd.

26,200

972,544

 

2,034,976

IT Services - 3.0%

Accenture PLC Class A

11,500

764,750

 

Shares

Value

Amdocs Ltd.

24,200

$ 822,558

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

32,700

1,138,287

Fiserv, Inc. (a)

12,200

964,166

Global Payments, Inc.

16,300

738,390

 

4,428,151

Office Electronics - 0.5%

Xerox Corp.

108,100

737,242

Software - 2.3%

Autodesk, Inc. (a)

21,600

763,560

Electronic Arts, Inc. (a)

54,800

796,244

Microsoft Corp.

32,176

860,064

Oracle Corp.

30,900

1,029,588

 

3,449,456

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

12,813,290

MATERIALS - 4.6%

Chemicals - 3.0%

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

17,900

1,503,958

Ashland, Inc.

14,500

1,165,945

LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A

32,300

1,844,007

 

4,513,910

Containers & Packaging - 1.0%

Rock-Tenn Co. Class A

20,900

1,461,119

Metals & Mining - 0.6%

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

14,100

875,610

TOTAL MATERIALS

6,850,639

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 1.0%

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.0%

America Movil S.A.B. de C.V. Series L sponsored ADR

24,700

571,558

Vodafone Group PLC sponsored ADR

37,000

932,030

 

1,503,588

UTILITIES - 5.8%

Electric Utilities - 3.4%

Edison International

37,707

1,703,979

ITC Holdings Corp.

20,700

1,592,037

Northeast Utilities

43,700

1,707,796

 

5,003,812

Multi-Utilities - 2.4%

CMS Energy Corp.

67,500

1,645,650

Sempra Energy

28,100

1,993,414

 

3,639,064

TOTAL UTILITIES

8,642,876

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $132,615,823)


146,010,168

Money Market Funds - 1.9%

Shares

Value

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.18% (b)

2,120,997

$ 2,120,997

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.18% (b)(c)

605,200

605,200

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $2,726,197)


2,726,197

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 100.2%

(Cost $135,342,020)

148,736,365

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.2)%

(225,904)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 148,510,461

Legend

(a) Non-income producing

(b) Affiliated fund that is available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements are available on the SEC's website or upon request.

(c) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.

(d) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.

Affiliated Central Funds

Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 3,344

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

22,491

Total

$ 25,835

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2012, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the table below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:

Description

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Investments in Securities:

Equities:

Consumer Discretionary

$ 12,166,235

$ 12,166,235

$ -

$ -

Consumer Staples

12,717,394

6,756,769

5,960,625

-

Energy

21,274,856

21,274,856

-

-

Financials

39,555,103

38,312,081

1,243,022

-

Health Care

14,972,374

14,972,374

-

-

Industrials

15,513,813

15,513,813

-

-

Information Technology

12,813,290

12,813,290

-

-

Materials

6,850,639

6,850,639

-

-

Telecommunication Services

1,503,588

1,503,588

-

-

Utilities

8,642,876

8,642,876

-

-

Money Market Funds

2,726,197

2,726,197

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 148,736,365

$ 141,532,718

$ 7,203,647

$ -

Distribution of investments by country or territory of incorporation, as a percentage of total net assets, is as follows. (Unaudited)

United States of America

80.3%

United Kingdom

8.0%

France

3.3%

Bermuda

1.8%

Switzerland

1.5%

Ireland

1.4%

Netherlands

1.2%

Others (Individually Less Than 1%)

2.5%

 

100.0%

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $591,672) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $132,615,823)

$ 146,010,168

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $2,726,197)

2,726,197

 

Total Investments (cost $135,342,020)

 

$ 148,736,365

Receivable for fund shares sold

471,138

Dividends receivable

220,231

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

449

Prepaid expenses

377

Other receivables

12,530

Total assets

149,441,090

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable for fund shares redeemed

$ 195,614

Accrued management fee

68,134

Distribution and service plan fees payable

804

Other affiliated payables

19,857

Other payables and accrued expenses

41,020

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

605,200

Total liabilities

930,629

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 148,510,461

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 139,058,282

Undistributed net investment income

(196)

Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

(3,941,939)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

13,394,314

Net Assets

$ 148,510,461

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

  

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Initial Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share
($82,711,186 ÷ 6,564,886 shares)

$ 12.60

 

 

 

Service Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share
($211,448 ÷ 16,788 shares)

$ 12.60

 

 

 

Service Class 2:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share
($3,736,232 ÷ 298,880 shares)

$ 12.50

 

 

 

Investor Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share
($61,851,595 ÷ 4,912,470 shares)

$ 12.59

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statement of Operations

  

Year ended December 31, 2012

 

  

  

Investment Income

  

  

Dividends

 

$ 3,535,377

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

25,835

Total income

 

3,561,212

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 821,443

Transfer agent fees

167,410

Distribution and service plan fees

9,928

Accounting and security lending fees

57,677

Custodian fees and expenses

9,256

Independent trustees' compensation

976

Audit

52,930

Legal

971

Miscellaneous

1,323

Total expenses before reductions

1,121,914

Expense reductions

(11,744)

1,110,170

Net investment income (loss)

2,451,042

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

19,337,051

Foreign currency transactions

(2,998)

Futures contracts

(33,520)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

19,300,533

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

5,851,398

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

99

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

5,851,497

Net gain (loss)

25,152,030

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 27,603,072

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Year ended
December 31, 2012

Year ended
December 31, 2011

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 2,451,042

$ 1,649,411

Net realized gain (loss)

19,300,533

4,621,100

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

5,851,497

(9,787,553)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

27,603,072

(3,517,042)

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(2,418,565)

(1,578,080)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

(21,074,853)

(1,789,127)

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

4,109,654

(6,884,249)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

144,400,807

151,285,056

End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $196 and distributions in excess of net investment income of $39,524, respectively)

$ 148,510,461

$ 144,400,807

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Initial Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 10.60

$ 11.00

$ 9.47

$ 6.69

$ 13.10

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .20

.12

.13 F

.07

.13

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.01

(.40)

1.56

2.78

(6.07)

Total from investment operations

  2.21

(.28)

1.69

2.85

(5.94)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.21)

(.12)

(.15)

(.07)

(.10)

Distributions from net realized gain

-

-

(.01)

-

(.37)

Total distributions

  (.21)

(.12)

(.16)

(.07)

(.47)

Net asset value, end of period

$ 12.60

$ 10.60

$ 11.00

$ 9.47

$ 6.69

Total Return A,B

  20.91%

(2.51)%

17.82%

42.66%

(46.50)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D,G

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .72%

.73%

.76%

.80%

.79%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .72%

.72%

.75%

.80%

.79%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .71%

.72%

.74%

.80%

.79%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.70%

1.14%

1.33% F

.95%

1.25%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 82,711

$ 82,980

$ 78,133

$ 64,198

$ 41,306

Portfolio turnover rate E

  106%

79%

160%

73%

53%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.06 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .69%.

G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

Financial Highlights - Service Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 10.60

$ 10.99

$ 9.46

$ 6.69

$ 13.06

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .19

.12

.12 F

.06

.13

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.01

(.40)

1.56

2.77

(6.05)

Total from investment operations

  2.20

(.28)

1.68

2.83

(5.92)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.20)

(.11)

(.14)

(.06)

(.08)

Distributions from net realized gain

-

-

(.01)

-

(.37)

Total distributions

  (.20)

(.11)

(.15)

(.06)

(.45)

Net asset value, end of period

$ 12.60

$ 10.60

$ 10.99

$ 9.46

$ 6.69

Total ReturnA,B

  20.80%

(2.55)%

17.73%

42.35%

(46.49)%

Ratios to Average Net AssetsD,G

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .81%

.81%

.84%

.91%

.88%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .81%

.81%

.83%

.91%

.88%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .80%

.81%

.83%

.90%

.88%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.61%

1.05%

1.24% F

.84%

1.17%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 211

$ 194

$ 258

$ 251

$ 293

Portfolio turnover rate E

  106%

79%

160%

73%

53%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.06 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .61%.

G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Service Class 2

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 10.52

$ 10.90

$ 9.38

$ 6.63

$ 12.97

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .17

.10

.11 F

.05

.11

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  1.99

(.39)

1.53

2.75

(6.01)

Total from investment operations

  2.16

(.29)

1.64

2.80

(5.90)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.18)

(.09)

(.11)

(.05)

(.07)

Distributions from net realized gain

-

-

(.01)

-

(.37)

Total distributions

  (.18)

(.09)

(.12)

(.05)

(.44)

Net asset value, end of period

$ 12.50

$ 10.52

$ 10.90

$ 9.38

$ 6.63

Total ReturnA,B

  20.55%

(2.68)%

17.52%

42.32%

(46.68)%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D,G

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .98%

.98%

1.00%

1.05%

1.04%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .98%

.97%

1.00%

1.05%

1.04%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .97%

.97%

.99%

1.05%

1.04%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.45%

.89%

1.08% F

.70%

1.01%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 3,736

$ 3,202

$ 8,652

$ 8,277

$ 4,941

Portfolio turnover rate E

  106%

79%

160%

73%

53%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.06 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .45%.

G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

Financial Highlights - Investor Class

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 10.59

$ 10.99

$ 9.46

$ 6.69

$ 13.09

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .19

.12

.12 F

.07

.12

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.01

(.41)

1.56

2.77

(6.06)

Total from investment operations

  2.20

(.29)

1.68

2.84

(5.94)

Distributions from net investment income

  (.20)

(.11)

(.14)

(.07)

(.09)

Distributions from net realized gain

-

-

(.01)

-

(.37)

Total distributions

  (.20)

(.11)

(.15)

(.07)

(.46)

Net asset value, end of period

$ 12.59

$ 10.59

$ 10.99

$ 9.46

$ 6.69

Total Return A,B

  20.83%

(2.59)%

17.74%

42.41%

(46.53)%

Ratios to Average Net AssetsD,G

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .80%

.80%

.83%

.89%

.87%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .80%

.80%

.83%

.89%

.87%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .79%

.80%

.82%

.88%

.87%

Net investment income (loss)

  1.62%

1.06%

1.25% F

.86%

1.17%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 61,852

$ 58,025

$ 64,242

$ 56,380

$ 36,199

Portfolio turnover rateE

  106%

79%

160%

73%

53%

A Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company's separate account. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.

B Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.06 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .61%.

G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended December 31, 2012

1. Organization.

VIP Value Portfolio (the Fund) is a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Shares of the Fund may only be purchased by insurance companies for the purpose of funding variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts. The Fund offers the following classes of shares: Initial Class shares, Service Class shares, Service Class 2 shares and Investor Class shares. All classes have equal rights and voting privileges, except for matters affecting a single class. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of FMR.

A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.

3. Significant Accounting Policies.

The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:

Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board), the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the FMR Fair Value Committee (the Committee), in accordance with procedures adopted by the Fund's Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and is responsible for approving and reporting to the Board all fair value determinations.

The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:

Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)

Level 3 - unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)

Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:

Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when significant market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities are used and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.

Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of December 31, 2012, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.

Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Fund estimates the components of distributions received that may be considered return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

Expenses. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required. As of December 31, 2012, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. A fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.

Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences will reverse in a subsequent period.

Book-tax differences are primarily due to futures contracts, foreign currency transactions, partnerships, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.

The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 16,390,849

Gross unrealized depreciation

(3,503,805)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 12,887,044

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 135,849,321

The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:

Capital loss carryforward

$ (3,003,551)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

$ 12,887,013

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Fund to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period and such capital losses are required to be used prior to any losses that expire. Capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2017

$ (937,041)

2018

(2,066,510)

Total capital loss carryforward

$ (3,003,551)

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

December 31, 2012

December 31, 2011

Ordinary Income

$ 2,418,565

$ 1,578,080

New Accounting Pronouncement. In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The update creates new disclosure requirements requiring entities to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are either offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the update's adoption on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.

4. Derivative Instruments.

Risk Exposures and the Use of Derivative Instruments. The Fund's investment objective allows the Fund to enter into various types of derivative contracts, including futures contracts. Derivatives are investments whose value is primarily derived from underlying assets, indices or reference rates and may be transacted on an exchange or over-the-counter (OTC). Derivatives may involve a future commitment to buy or sell a specified asset based on specified terms, to exchange future cash flows at periodic intervals based on a notional principal amount, or for one party to make one or more payments upon the occurrence of specified events in exchange for periodic payments from the other party.

The Fund used derivatives to increase returns and to manage exposure to certain risks as defined below. The success of any strategy involving derivatives depends on analysis of numerous economic factors, and if the strategies for investment do not work as intended, the Fund may not achieve its objectives.

The Fund's use of derivatives increased or decreased its exposure to the following risk:

Equity Risk

Equity risk relates to the fluctuations in the value of financial instruments as a result of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk or foreign exchange risk), whether caused by factors specific to an individual investment, its issuer, or all factors affecting all instruments traded in a market or market segment.

The Fund is also exposed to additional risks from investing in derivatives, such as liquidity risk and counterparty credit risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund will be unable to close out the derivative in the open market in a timely manner. Counterparty credit risk is the risk that the counterparty will not be able to fulfill its obligation to the Fund. Counterparty credit risk related to exchange-traded futures contracts is mitigated by the protection provided by the exchange on which they trade.

Investing in derivatives may involve greater risks than investing in the underlying assets directly and, to varying degrees, may involve risk of loss in excess of any initial investment and collateral received and amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, there may be the risk that the change in value of the derivative contract does not correspond to the change in value of the underlying instrument.

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4. Derivative Instruments - continued

Futures Contracts. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy or sell a specified underlying instrument for a fixed price at a specified future date. The Fund used futures contracts to manage its exposure to the stock market.

Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund is required to deposit either cash or securities (initial margin) with a clearing broker in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the face value of the contract. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily and subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by a fund depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the futures contracts and are recorded as unrealized appreciation or (depreciation). This receivable and/or payable, if any, is included in daily variation margin on futures contracts in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized gain or (loss) is recorded upon the expiration or closing of a futures contract.

Any open futures contracts at period end are presented in the Schedule of Investments under the caption "Futures Contracts." The underlying face amount at value reflects each contract's exposure to the underlying instrument or index at period end.

During the period the Fund recognized net realized gain (loss) of $(33,520) related to its investment in futures contracts. This amount is included in the Statement of Operations.

5. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $152,935,983 and $175,397,679, respectively.

6. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. FMR and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .30% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .26% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the period, the total annual management fee rate was .56% of the Fund's average net assets.

Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate 12b-1 Plans for each Service Class of shares. Each Service Class pays Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of FMR, a service fee. For the period, the service fee is based on an annual rate of .10% of Service Class' average net assets and .25% of Service Class 2's average net assets.

For the period, total fees, all of which were re-allowed to insurance companies for the distribution of shares and providing shareholder support services were as follows:

Service Class

$ 209

Service Class 2

9,719

 

$ 9,928

Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of FMR, is the Fund's transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing agent. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee with respect to each class. Each class (with the exception of Investor Class) pays a transfer agent fee, excluding out of pocket expenses, equal to an annual rate of .07% of average net assets. Investor Class pays a monthly asset-based transfer agent fee of .15% of average net assets. In addition, FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of .0038% of average net assets for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, transfer agent fees for each class, including printing and out of pocket expenses, were as follows:

Initial Class

$ 67,628

Service Class

149

Service Class 2

3,469

Investor Class

96,164

 

$ 167,410

Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of FMR, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions.

Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $3,475 for the period.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

7. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by FMR or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $405 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.

8. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund could experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $22,491. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.

9. Expense Reductions.

Many of the brokers with whom FMR places trades on behalf of the Fund provided services to the Fund in addition to trade execution. These services included payments of certain expenses on behalf of the Fund totaling $11,744 for the period.

10. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

From net investment income

 

 

Initial Class

$ 1,379,268

$ 919,631

Service Class

3,393

1,921

Service Class 2

53,882

50,543

Investor Class

982,022

605,985

Total

$ 2,418,565

$ 1,578,080

11. Share Transactions.

Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended December 31,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Initial Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,352,046

2,216,092

$ 15,992,881

$ 24,201,146

Reinvestment of distributions

110,518

89,895

1,379,268

919,631

Shares redeemed

(2,727,326)

(1,580,332)

(31,911,868)

(17,459,004)

Net increase (decrease)

(1,264,762)

725,655

$ (14,539,719)

$ 7,661,773

Service Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

451

3,437

$ 5,296

$ 37,751

Reinvestment of distributions

272

188

3,393

1,921

Shares redeemed

(2,236)

(8,825)

(26,470)

(93,547)

Net increase (decrease)

(1,513)

(5,200)

$ (17,781)

$ (53,875)

Service Class 2

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

141,782

257,288

$ 1,633,565

$ 2,756,545

Reinvestment of distributions

4,352

4,980

53,882

50,543

Shares redeemed

(151,734)

(751,266)

(1,773,957)

(8,113,278)

Net increase (decrease)

(5,600)

(488,998)

$ (86,510)

$ (5,306,190)

Investor Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

959,913

1,105,876

$ 11,352,729

$ 12,075,704

Reinvestment of distributions

78,751

59,236

982,022

605,985

Shares redeemed

(1,604,791)

(1,531,761)

(18,765,594)

(16,772,524)

Net increase (decrease)

(566,127)

(366,649)

$ (6,430,843)

$ (4,090,835)

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12. Other.

The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

At the end of the period, VIP Freedom 2020 Portfolio was the owner of record of approximately 23% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund. The VIP Freedom Portfolios and VIP Investor Freedom Portfolios were the owners of record, in the aggregate, of approximately 62% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund. In addition, FMR or its affiliates were the owners of record of 33% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Variable Insurance Products Fund and Shareholders of VIP Value Portfolio:

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of VIP Value Portfolio (the Fund), a fund of Variable Insurance Products Fund, including the schedule of investments, as of December 31, 2012, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2012, by correspondence with the custodians and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of VIP Value Portfolio as of December 31, 2012, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 11, 2013

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Trustees and Officers

The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board, and executive officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for James C. Curvey, each of the Trustees oversees 234 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate. Mr. Curvey oversees 452 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate.

The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) (Independent Trustee), shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. The executive officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer and Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.

Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Fund's Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.

In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.

Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.

Fidelity funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's equity and high income funds and another Board oversees Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, and asset allocation funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity funds overseen by each Board.

The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with FMR to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. For example, a working group comprised of Independent Trustees and FMR has worked and continues to work to review the Fidelity funds' valuation-related activities, reporting and risk management. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of FMR's risk management program for the Fidelity funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Fund's Trustees."

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The fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.

Interested Trustees*:

Correspondence intended for each Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

James C. Curvey (77)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2007

Mr. Curvey is Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of certain Trusts. Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee (2007-present) of other investment companies advised by FMR. Mr. Curvey is a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present) and Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (2007-present). Mr. Curvey is also Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC. In addition, Mr. Curvey serves as an Overseer for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Trustees of Villanova University. Previously, Mr. Curvey was the Vice Chairman (2006-2007) and Director (2000-2007) of FMR Corp.

Ronald P. O'Hanley (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Mr. O'Hanley is Director of FMR Co., Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), President of Fidelity Asset Management and Corporate Services and a member of Fidelity's Executive Committee (2010-present). Previously, Mr. O'Hanley served as President and Chief Executive Officer of BNY Mellon Asset Management (2007-2010). Mr. O'Hanley also served as Vice Chairman of Bank New York Mellon Corp. and a member of that firm's Executive Committee. Prior to the 2007 merger of The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial Corporation, he was Vice Chairman of Mellon Financial Corporation and President and Chief Executive Officer of Mellon Asset Management. He joined Mellon in February 1997. Mr. O'Hanley currently serves as Chairman of the Boston Public Library Foundation Board of Directors and sits on the Board of Directors of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the Board of Trustees of the Marine Biological Laboratory and the Advisory Board of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Administration at Syracuse University. Mr. O'Hanley also chairs the Council on Asset Management for the Financial Services Roundtable and is a member of the Board of Directors of Institutional Investor's U.S. Institute.

* Trustees have been determined to be "Interested Trustees" by virtue of, among other things, their affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Independent Trustees:

Correspondence intended for each Independent Trustee (that is, the Trustees other than the Interested Trustees) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.

Name, Age; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

Dennis J. Dirks (64)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), and as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-present) and Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children's Services, Inc. (2009-present).

Alan J. Lacy (59)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Lacy serves as Senior Adviser (2007-present) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity). Mr. Lacy also served as Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail). In addition, Mr. Lacy serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes, 2010-present), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2012-present), The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-present), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). Mr. Lacy is a member of the Board of Trustees of The National Parks Conservation Association (2006-present). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association (2008-2011) and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).

Ned C. Lautenbach (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2000

Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as the Lead Director of the Eaton Corporation Board of Directors (diversified industrial, 1997-present). Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, Florida (2012-present) and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach was a Partner/Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007).

Joseph Mauriello (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a Director of the Hamilton Funds of the Bank of New York (2006-2007) and of Arcadia Resources Inc. (health care services and products, 2007-2012).

Robert W. Selander (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Previously, Mr. Selander served as a Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds (2011), Executive Vice Chairman (2010), Chief Executive Officer (2009-2010), and President and Chief Executive Officer (1997-2009) of Mastercard, Inc.

Cornelia M. Small (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.

William S. Stavropoulos (73)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2001

Mr. Stavropoulos is Vice Chairman of the Independent Trustees of the Equity and High Income Funds (2006-present). Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is a Director of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals, Chairman from 2010-May 2012 and Lead Director from May 2012-present), Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions, 2008-present), Maersk Inc. (industrial conglomerate), and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-present), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012).

David M. Thomas (63)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011). In addition, Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), and as a member of the Board of Directors of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication, 2004-present).

Michael E. Wiley (62)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-present). Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of Tesoro Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-present), and a Director of Bill Barrett Corporation (exploration and production, 2005-present). In addition, Mr. Wiley also serves as a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), as a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), as an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004), and as Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005).

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Advisory Board Members and Executive Officers:

Correspondence intended for David A. Rosow and Garnett A. Smith may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for each executive officer and Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Name, Age; Principal Occupation

Peter S. Lynch (68)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2003

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).

David A. Rosow (70)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of International Golf Group, Inc. (golf course development, 1989-present). Previously, Mr. Rosow served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rosow & Company, Inc. (private investment company, 1989-2011), a Lead Director of Hudson United Bancorp (2001-2006) and as a Director of TD Banknorth (1996-2006). In addition, Mr. Rosow is a member (2008-present) and President (2009-present) of the Town Council of Palm Beach, Florida.

Garnett A. Smith (65)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith is a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-present).

Kenneth B. Robins (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Robins also serves as President and Treasurer (2010-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2009-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds (2005-2008) and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2006-2008).

Brian B. Hogan (48)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President of Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hogan also serves as President of FMR's Equity Division (2009-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Senior Vice President, Equity Research of FMR (2006-2009) and as a portfolio manager.

Thomas C. Hense (48)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008 or 2010

Vice President of Fidelity's High Income (2008), Small Cap (2008), and Value (2010) Funds. Previously, Mr. Hense served as a portfolio manager for Fidelity's Institutional Money Management Group (Pyramis) (2003-2008).

Scott C. Goebel (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Goebel also serves as Secretary of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2010-present) and Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC) (2010-present); Secretary and CLO of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present); General Counsel, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of FMR (2008-present) and FMR Co., Inc. (2008-present); employed by FMR LLC or an affiliate (2001-present); Chief Legal Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (2008-present) and Assistant Secretary of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (2008-present), and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Goebel served as Assistant Secretary of FIMM (2008-2010), FRAC (2008-2010), and the Funds (2007-2008) and as Vice President and Secretary of Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) (2005-2007).

William C. Coffey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Secretary of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Coffey also serves as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).

Elizabeth Paige Baumann (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2012-present), Chief AML Officer of FMR LLC (2012-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as Vice President and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012).

Christine Reynolds (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Chief Financial Officer of the Fidelity funds. Ms. Reynolds became President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) in August 2008. Ms. Reynolds served as Chief Operating Officer of FPCMS (2007-2008). Previously, Ms. Reynolds served as President, Treasurer, and Anti-Money Laundering officer of the Fidelity funds (2004-2007).

Joseph A. Hanlon (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Chief Compliance Officer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hanlon serves as Compliance Officer of FMR, FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC), Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong), and Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2009-present), as Senior Vice President of the Fidelity Asset Management Division (2009-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

Joseph F. Zambello (55)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Zambello is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Zambello served as Vice President of FMR's Program Management Group (2009-2011) and Vice President of the Transfer Agent Oversight Group (2005-2009).

Adrien E. Deberghes (45)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Deberghes also serves as Vice President (2011-present) and Assistant Treasurer (2010-present) of other Fidelity funds, and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005).

Stacie Smith (38)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Smith is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (1996-2009).

Stephen Sadoski (41)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Sadoski also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2012-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Sadoski served as an assistant chief accountant in the Division of Investment Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (2009-2012) and as a senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (1997-2009).

Stephanie J. Dorsey (43)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Ms. Dorsey also serves as President and Treasurer (2013-Present) and Assistant Treasurer (2012-present) of other Fidelity funds and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Dorsey served as Deputy Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013), Treasurer (2004-2008) of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds and Vice President (2004-2008) of JPMorgan Chase Bank.

John R. Hebble (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity's Equity and High Income Funds. Mr. Hebble also serves as President (2011-present), Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash and Term Portfolios (2008-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Hebble served as President and Treasurer of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2008-2013).

Gary W. Ryan (54)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Ryan is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Ryan served as Vice President of Fund Reporting in Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (1999-2005).

Jonathan Davis (44)

 

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Davis is also Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II and Fidelity Commonwealth Trust II. Mr. Davis is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2003-2010).

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Distributions (Unaudited)

Initial Class designates 100%; Service Class designates 100%; Service Class 2 designates 100%; and Investor Class designates 100% of the dividends distributed in December 2012, as qualifying for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

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Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. The Board, assisted by the advice of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel, requests and considers a broad range of information relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Contracts throughout the year.

The Board meets regularly and, at each of its meetings, considers factors that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts, including the services and support provided to the fund and its shareholders. The Board has established various standing committees, each composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees with varying backgrounds, to which the Board has assigned specific subject matter responsibilities in order to enhance effective decision-making by the Board. The Board, acting directly and through its Committees, requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to consider matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through ad hoc joint committees to discuss certain matters relevant to the Fidelity funds.

At its July 2012 meeting, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined to renew the fund's Advisory Contracts. In reaching its determination, the Board considered all factors it believed relevant, including (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio relative to peer funds; (iii) the total costs of the services to be provided by and the profits to be realized by Fidelity from its relationship with the fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale exist and would be realized as the fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of fund shareholders.

In considering whether to renew the Advisory Contracts for the fund, the Board reached a determination, with the assistance of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel and through the exercise of its business judgment, that the renewal of the Advisory Contracts is in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts is fair and reasonable. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor, but rather was based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information provided to the Board at its meetings throughout the year. The Board, in reaching its determination to renew the Advisory Contracts, is aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual funds offered by Fidelity's competitors, and that the fund's shareholders, who have the opportunity to review and weigh the disclosure provided by the fund in its prospectus and other public disclosures, have chosen to invest in this fund, managed by Fidelity.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, FMR, and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel, and also considered the fund's investment objective, strategies, and related investment philosophy. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the portfolio manager compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board also noted that FMR has continued to increase the resources devoted to non-U.S. offices, including expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization. The Board noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities that allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and guarantors. The Board also believes that Fidelity's investment professionals have sufficient access to global information and data so as to provide competitive investment results over time, and that those professionals also have access to sophisticated tools that permit them to assess portfolio construction and risk and performance attribution characteristics continuously, as well as to transmit new information and research conclusions rapidly around the world. Additionally, in its deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading and risk management capabilities and resources, which are an integral part of the investment management process.

Shareholder and Administrative Services. The Board considered (i) the nature, extent, quality, and cost of advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by the Investment Advisers and their affiliates under the Advisory Contracts and under separate agreements covering transfer agency, pricing and bookkeeping, and securities lending services for the fund; (ii) the nature and extent of the supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians and subcustodians; and (iii) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the fund's compliance policies and procedures. The Board also reviewed the allocation of fund brokerage, including allocations to brokers affiliated with the Investment Advisers, the use of brokerage commissions to pay fund expenses, and the use of "soft" commission dollars to pay for research services.

The Board noted that the growth of fund assets over time across the complex allows Fidelity to reinvest in the development of services designed to enhance the value or convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information through telephone representatives and over the Internet, investor education materials and asset allocation tools, and the expanded availability of Fidelity Investor Centers.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fidelity fund, including the benefits of investing in a fund that is part of a large family of funds offering a variety of investment disciplines and providing a large variety of mutual fund investor services. The Board noted that Fidelity had taken, or had made recommendations that resulted in the Fidelity funds taking, a number of actions over the previous year that benefited particular funds, including (i) continuing to dedicate additional resources to investment research and support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) persisting in efforts to enhance Fidelity's research capabilities, in particular, international research; (iii) launching new funds and making other enhancements to meet client needs for global and income-oriented solutions; (iv) continuing to launch dedicated lower cost underlying funds to meet investment management's portfolio construction needs related to expanding underlying fund options, specifically for the Freedom Fund product lines; (v) adopting a "Stock Selector" sector neutral investment approach and employing a team of portfolio managers who are sector specialists to manage certain funds; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through the mergers of several funds into other funds; (vii) strengthening the Spartan Index Fund product line by adding new funds and/or new low-cost institutional share classes, restructuring fund expenses to accommodate new classes, and reducing investment minimums for certain classes of shares; (viii) modifying the eligibility criteria for Institutional Class shares to increase their appeal to government entities and charitable investors; and (ix) reducing certain transfer agent fee rates.

Investment Performance. The Board considered whether the fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective, as well as its record of compliance with its investment restrictions. It also reviewed the fund's absolute investment performance for each class, as well as the fund's relative investment performance for each class measured over multiple periods against (i) a broad-based securities market index, and (ii) a custom peer group of mutual funds deemed appropriate by Fidelity and reviewed by the Board. The following charts considered by the Board show, over the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2011, the cumulative total returns of Initial Class and Service Class 2 of the fund, the cumulative total returns of a broad-based securities market index ("benchmark"), and a range of cumulative total returns of a custom peer group of mutual funds defined by FMR based on categories assigned by Morningstar, Inc. The returns of Initial Class and Service Class 2 show the performance of the highest and lowest performing classes, respectively (based on five-year performance). The box within each chart shows the 25th percentile return (top of box) and the 75th percentile return (bottom of box) of the peer group. Returns shown above the box are in the first quartile and returns shown below the box are in the fourth quartile. The percentage beaten numbers noted below each chart correspond to the percentile box and represent the percentage of funds in the peer group whose performance was equal to or lower than that of the class indicated. The fund's custom peer group, defined by FMR, is a peer group that FMR believes provides a more meaningful performance comparison than the peer group assigned by Morningstar, Inc., which assigns mutual funds to categories based on their investment styles as measured by their underlying portfolio holdings.

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The Board reviewed the fund's relative investment performance against its peer group and noted that the performance of Initial Class of the fund was in the third quartile for the one- and five-year periods and the first quartile for the three-year period. The Board also noted that the investment performance of Initial Class of the fund compared favorably to its benchmark for the three- and five-year periods, although the fund's one-year total return was lower than its benchmark. The Board considered that the variations in performance among the fund's classes reflect the variations in class expenses, which result in lower performance for higher expense classes. The Board noted that there was a portfolio management change for the fund in January 2012. The Board also reviewed the fund's performance since inception as well as performance in the current year.

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Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should benefit the fund's shareholders.

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. Combining Lipper investment objective categories aids the Board's management fee and total expense ratio comparisons by broadening the competitive group used for comparison and by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.

Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods shown in the chart below. The group of Lipper funds used by the Board for management fee comparisons is referred to below as the "Total Mapped Group." The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to the total universe of comparable funds available to investors in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps. "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 10% means that 90% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to non-Fidelity funds similar in size to the fund within the Total Mapped Group. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee characteristics, subject to a minimum of 50 funds (or all funds in the Total Mapped Group if fewer than 50). Additional information, such as the ASPG quartile in which the fund's management fee ranked, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2011.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the fund's management fee is fair and reasonable in light of the services that the fund receives and the other factors considered.

Total Expense Ratio. In its review of each class's total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each of Initial Class, Investor Class, and Service Class ranked below its competitive median for 2011 and the total expense ratio of Service Class 2 ranked above its competitive median for 2011. The Board considered that various factors, including 12b-1 fees, positive or negative performance adjustments, and relatively higher other expenses in the case of small fund size, can affect total expense ratios. The Board noted that the fund offers multiple classes, each of which has a different 12b-1 fee structure, and that the multiple structures are intended to offer a range of pricing options for the intermediary market. The Board also noted that the total expense ratios of the classes vary primarily by the level of their 12b-1 fees, although differences in transfer agent fees may also cause expenses to vary from class to class.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees - continued

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. The Board noted the findings of the 2010 ad hoc joint committee (created with the board of other Fidelity funds), which reviewed and compared Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.

Based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the total expense ratio of each class of the fund was reasonable, although Service Class 2 was above the median of the universe presented for comparison, in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered.

Costs of the Services and Profitability. The Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by Fidelity in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering and servicing the fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.

On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of Fidelity's methodologies used in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to allocation methodologies. After considering PwC's reports issued under the engagement and information provided by Fidelity, the Board concluded that while other allocation methods may also be reasonable, Fidelity's profitability methodologies are reasonable in all material respects.

The Board also reviewed Fidelity's non-fund businesses and fall-out benefits related to the mutual fund business as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from or be related to the fund's business.

The Board considered the costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by Fidelity in connection with the operation of the fund and was satisfied that the profitability was not excessive in the circumstances.

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR attains economies of scale in respect of the management and servicing of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds have appropriately benefited from such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale.

The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. FMR calculates the group fee rates based on a tiered asset "breakpoint" schedule that varies based on asset class. The Board considered that the group fee is designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total Fidelity fund assets increase, even if assets of any particular fund are unchanged or have declined, because some portion of Fidelity's costs are attributable to services provided to all Fidelity funds, and all funds benefit if those costs can be allocated among more assets. The Board concluded that, given the group fee structure, fund shareholders will benefit from lower management fees as assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that economies of scale, if any, are being appropriately shared between fund shareholders and Fidelity.

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including (i) fund performance trends, actions to be taken by FMR to improve certain funds' overall performance, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) the potential to further rationalize the Fidelity fund lineup with the possibility of achieving savings for the funds and Fidelity; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers and other key investment personnel; (iv) the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (v) the realization of fall-out benefits in certain Fidelity business units; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures, the potential impact of regulatory changes on such structures, and the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain funds; (vii) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (viii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and the possibility of implementing performance fee structures for additional funds; and (ix) the impact of net redemptions from the Fidelity funds.

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Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

FMR Co., Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited

Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc.

General Distributor

Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Smithfield, RI

Transfer and Service Agents

Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Fidelity Service Company, Inc.
Boston, MA 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company
Quincy, MA

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1.768949.111

Item 2. Code of Ethics

As of the end of the period, December 31, 2012, Variable Insurance Products Fund (the trust) has adopted a code of ethics, as defined in Item 2 of Form N-CSR, that applies to its President and Treasurer and its Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the code of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert

The Board of Trustees of the trust has determined that Joseph Mauriello is an audit committee financial expert, as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR.   Mr. Mauriello is independent for purposes of Item 3 of Form N-CSR.  

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Fees and Services

The following table presents fees billed by Deloitte & Touche LLP, the member firms of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, and their respective affiliates (collectively, "Deloitte Entities") in each of the last two fiscal years for services rendered to Value Portfolio (the "Fund"):

Services Billed by Deloitte Entities

December 31, 2012 FeesA

 

Audit Fees

Audit-Related Fees

Tax Fees

All Other Fees

Value Portfolio

$42,000

$-

$7,000

$400

December 31, 2011 FeesA

 

Audit Fees

Audit-Related Fees

Tax Fees

All Other Fees

Value Portfolio

$42,000

$-

$7,000

$300

A Amounts may reflect rounding.

The following table presents fees billed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC") in each of the last two fiscal years for services rendered to Equity-Income Portfolio, Growth Portfolio, High Income Portfolio and Overseas Portfolio (the "Funds"):

Services Billed by PwC

December 31, 2012 FeesA

 

Audit Fees

Audit-Related Fees

Tax Fees

All Other Fees

Equity-Income Portfolio

$68,000

$-

$5,100

$3,800

Growth Portfolio

$62,000

$-

$3,300

$3,100

High Income Portfolio

$77,000

$-

$3,300

$2,100

Overseas Portfolio

$63,000

$-

$5,300

$2,100

December 31, 2011 FeesA

 

Audit Fees

Audit-Related Fees

Tax Fees

All Other Fees

Equity-Income Portfolio

$68,000

$-

$3,500

$4,100

Growth Portfolio

$63,000

$-

$3,100

$3,300

High Income Portfolio

$69,000

$-

$3,300

$2,100

Overseas Portfolio

$64,000

$-

$5,300

$2,300

A Amounts may reflect rounding.

The following table presents fees billed by PwC and Deloitte Entities that were required to be approved by the Audit Committee for services that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds and that are rendered on behalf of Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") and entities controlling, controlled by, or under common control with FMR (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) that provide ongoing services to the Funds ("Fund Service Providers"):

Services Billed by Deloitte Entities

 

December 31, 2012A

December 31, 2011A

Audit-Related Fees

$910,000

$610,000

Tax Fees

$-

$-

All Other Fees

$955,000

$430,000

A Amounts may reflect rounding.

Services Billed by PwC

 

December 31, 2012A

December 31, 2011A

Audit-Related Fees

$4,805,000

$3,845,000

Tax Fees

$-

$-

All Other Fees

$-

$-

A Amounts may reflect rounding.

"Audit-Related Fees" represent fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the fund audit or the review of the fund's financial statements and that are not reported under Audit Fees.

"Tax Fees" represent fees billed for tax compliance, tax advice or tax planning that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the fund.

"All Other Fees" represent fees billed for services provided to the fund or Fund Service Provider, a significant portion of which are assurance related, that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the fund, excluding those services that are reported under Audit Fees, Audit-Related Fees or Tax Fees.

Assurance services must be performed by an independent public accountant.

* * *

The aggregate non-audit fees billed by PwC and Deloitte Entities for services rendered to the Funds, FMR (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any Fund Service Provider for each of the last two fiscal years of the Funds are as follows:

Billed By

December 31, 2012 A

December 31, 2011 A

PwC

$5,640,000

$5,075,000

Deloitte Entities

$1,900,000

$1,145,000

A Amounts may reflect rounding.

The trust's Audit Committee has considered non-audit services that were not pre-approved that were provided by PwC and Deloitte Entities to Fund Service Providers to be compatible with maintaining the independence of PwC and Deloitte Entities in their audits of the Funds, taking into account representations from PwC and Deloitte Entities, in accordance with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board rules, regarding their independence from the Funds and their related entities and FMR's review of the appropriateness and permissibility under applicable law of such non-audit services prior to their provision to the Fund Service Providers.

Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

The trust's Audit Committee must pre-approve all audit and non-audit services provided by a fund's independent registered public accounting firm relating to the operations or financial reporting of the fund. Prior to the commencement of any audit or non-audit services to a fund, the Audit Committee reviews the services to determine whether they are appropriate and permissible under applicable law.

The Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures to, among other purposes, provide a framework for the Committee's consideration of non-audit services by the audit firms that audit the Fidelity funds. The policies and procedures require that any non-audit service provided by a fund audit firm to a Fidelity fund and any non-audit service provided by a fund auditor to a Fund Service Provider that relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of a Fidelity fund ("Covered Service") are subject to approval by the Audit Committee before such service is provided.

All Covered Services must be approved in advance of provision of the service either: (i) by formal resolution of the Audit Committee, or (ii) by oral or written approval of the service by the Chair of the Audit Committee (or if the Chair is unavailable, such other member of the Audit Committee as may be designated by the Chair to act in the Chair's absence). The approval contemplated by (ii) above is permitted where the Treasurer determines that action on such an engagement is necessary before the next meeting of the Audit Committee.

Non-audit services provided by a fund audit firm to a Fund Service Provider that do not relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of a Fidelity fund are reported to the Audit Committee on a periodic basis.

Non-Audit Services Approved Pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) and (ii) of Regulation S-X ("De Minimis Exception")

There were no non-audit services approved or required to be approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the De Minimis Exception during the Funds' last two fiscal years relating to services provided to (i) the Funds or (ii) any Fund Service Provider that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

Not applicable.

Item 6. Investments

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not applicable.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not applicable.

Item 9. Purchase of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers

Not applicable.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the trust's Board of Trustees.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures

(a)(i) The President and Treasurer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the trust's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act) provide reasonable assurances that material information relating to the trust is made known to them by the appropriate persons, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.

(a)(ii) There was no change in the trust's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the trust's internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Exhibits

(a)

(1)

Code of Ethics pursuant to Item 2 of Form N-CSR is filed and attached hereto as EX-99.CODE ETH.

(a)

(2)

Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) is filed and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.

(a)

(3)

Not applicable.

(b)

 

Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) is furnished and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Variable Insurance Products Fund

By:

/s/Kenneth B. Robins

 

Kenneth B. Robins

 

President and Treasurer

 

 

Date:

February 20, 2013

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By:

/s/Kenneth B. Robins

 

Kenneth B. Robins

 

President and Treasurer

 

 

Date:

February 20, 2013

By:

/s/Christine Reynolds

 

Christine Reynolds

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Date:

February 20, 2013