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    <rr:ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock contextRef="S000017688_D1130FidelityRealEstateHighIncomeFundPRO08Member">         The fund seeks a high level of current income. As a secondary objective, the fund also seeks growth of capital.


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    <rr:ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock contextRef="S000017688_D1130FidelityRealEstateHighIncomeFundPRO08Member">         The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy and hold shares of the fund.

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    <rr:ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock contextRef="S000017688_D1130FidelityRealEstateHighIncomeFundPRO08Member">                  This example helps compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other funds.

                  Let's say, hypothetically, that the annual return for shares of the fund is 5% and that your shareholder fees and the annual
            operating expenses for shares of the fund are exactly as described in the fee table. This example illustrates the effect of fees and expenses, but is not meant to suggest actual or expected fees and expenses
            or returns, all of which may vary. For every $10,000 you invested, here's how much you would pay in total expenses if you sell all of your shares at the end
            of each time period indicated:


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    <rr:PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock contextRef="S000017688_D1130FidelityRealEstateHighIncomeFundPRO08Member">         The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are
            held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund's portfolio turnover rate was 22%  of the average value of its portfolio.


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            Normally investing at least 80% of the fund's assets in real estate related investments of all types.


            Investing primarily in real estate related instruments of domestic and foreign issuers, with an emphasis on lower-quality
               debt securities (those of less than investment-grade quality, also referred to as high yield debt securities or junk bonds).



            Normally investing at least 65% of total assets in commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities; debt securities
               of real estate entities; equity securities of entities whose primary assets are mortgage loans or commercial or residential
               mortgage-backed securities; and preferred stock of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).



            Normally investing at least 90% of net assets in commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities; debt securities of
               real estate entities; equity securities of entities whose primary assets are mortgage loans or commercial or residential mortgage-backed
               securities; preferred stock of REITs; U.S. Government securities; cash equivalents; and related futures and options.



            Normally investing more than 25% of total assets in securities and instruments backed by real estate and real estate mortgages
                  and securities of companies engaged in the real estate business, including interests in REITs.



            Investing the fund's assets without limitation in lower-rated securities and non-rated securities of lower quality.


            In selecting investments, analyzing a security's structural features, current pricing and trading opportunities, and the credit
               quality of its issuer or the underlying assets, as well as using fundamental analysis of each issuer's financial condition.



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    <rr:StrategyPortfolioConcentration contextRef="S000017688_D1130FidelityRealEstateHighIncomeFundPRO08Member">Normally investing more than 25% of total assets in securities and instruments backed by real estate and real estate mortgages
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    <rr:RiskHeading contextRef="S000017688_D1130FidelityRealEstateHighIncomeFundPRO08Member">         Principal Investment Risks

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    <rr:RiskNarrativeTextBlock contextRef="S000017688_D1130FidelityRealEstateHighIncomeFundPRO08Member">                                                                        The fund may be appropriate for aggressive institutional investors who understand the potential risks and rewards of investing
            in real estate related securities, particularly lower-quality securities, and are willing to accept the greater price movements
            and credit risks of these securities.


            Stock Market Volatility.&#160;Stock markets are volatile and can decline significantly in response to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or
               economic developments. Different parts of the market, including different market sectors, and different types of securities
               can react differently to these developments.



            Interest Rate Changes.&#160;Interest rate increases can cause the price of a debt security to decrease.



            Foreign Exposure.&#160;Foreign markets can be more volatile than the U.S. market due to increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory,
               market, or economic developments and can perform differently from the U.S. market.



            Real Estate Industry Concentration.&#160;Changes in real estate values or economic downturns can have a significant negative effect on issuers in the real estate industry.
               The value of securities of issuers in the real estate industry can be affected by changes in real estate values and rental
               income, property taxes, interest rates, tax and regulatory requirements, and the management skill and creditworthiness of
               the issuer.



            Prepayment.&#160;The ability of an issuer of a debt security to repay principal prior to a security's maturity can cause greater price volatility
               if interest rates change.



            Issuer-Specific Changes.&#160;The value of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than, and can perform differently
               from, the market as a whole. Lower-quality debt securities (those of less than investment-grade quality, also referred to as high yield debt securities
               or junk bonds) and certain types of other securities involve greater risk of default or price changes due to changes in the
               credit quality of the issuer. The value of lower-quality debt securities and certain types of other securities can be more volatile due to increased sensitivity
               to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments and can be difficult to resell.


                  An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
               or any other government agency.  You could lose money by investing in the fund.


</rr:RiskNarrativeTextBlock>
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               or any other government agency.</rr:RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution>
    <rr:RiskLoseMoney contextRef="S000017688_D1130FidelityRealEstateHighIncomeFundPRO08Member">You could lose money by investing in the fund.</rr:RiskLoseMoney>
    <rr:BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading contextRef="S000017688_D1130FidelityRealEstateHighIncomeFundPRO08Member">         Performance

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    <rr:PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock contextRef="S000017688_D1130FidelityRealEstateHighIncomeFundPRO08Member">                  The following information is intended to help you understand the risks of investing in the fund. The information illustrates the changes in the performance of the fund's shares from year to year and compares the performance
               of the fund's shares to the performance of a securities market index over various periods of time.  The index description appears in the "Additional Index Information" section of the prospectus. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not an indication of future performance.

                  Visit www.fidelity.com  for more recent performance information.


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    <rr:PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock contextRef="S000017688_D1130FidelityRealEstateHighIncomeFundPRO08Member">         After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates, but do not reflect
               the impact of state or local taxes.  Actual after-tax returns may differ depending on your individual circumstances. The after-tax returns shown are not relevant if you hold your shares in a retirement account or in another tax-deferred arrangement,
               such as an employee benefit plan (profit sharing, 401(k), or 403(b) plan).  Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares may be higher than other returns for the same period due to a
               tax benefit of realizing a capital loss upon the sale of fund shares.


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    <rr:PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred contextRef="S000017688_D1130FidelityRealEstateHighIncomeFundPRO08Member">The after-tax returns shown are not relevant if you hold your shares in a retirement account or in another tax-deferred arrangement,
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               tax benefit of realizing a capital loss upon the sale of fund shares.</rr:PerformanceTableExplanationAfterTaxHigher>
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