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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   811-00649


Fidelity Puritan Trust

 (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)


245 Summer St., Boston, Massachusetts 02210

 (Address of principal executive offices)       (Zip code)


Margaret Carey, Secretary

245 Summer St.

Boston, Massachusetts  02210

(Name and address of agent for service)



Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

617-563-7000



Date of fiscal year end:

August 31



Date of reporting period:

August 31, 2023




Item 1.

Reports to Stockholders

Fidelity® Puritan® Fund
 
 
Annual Report
August 31, 2023

Contents

Performance

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Consolidated Investment Summary

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

Consolidated Financial Statements

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Trustees and Officers

Shareholder Expense Example

Distributions

Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts

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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-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-PORT 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.institutional.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.
 
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of 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. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund's total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
 
 
 
 
Periods ended August 31, 2023
 
Past 1
year
Past 5
years
Past 10
years
Fidelity® Puritan® Fund
12.00%
7.82%
9.34%
Class K
12.10%
7.90%
9.43%
 
 
 $10,000 Over 10 Years
 
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity® Puritan® Fund, a class of the fund, on August 31, 2013.
 
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P 500® Index performed over the same period.
 
Market Recap:
U.S. equities gained 15.94% for the 12 months ending August 31, 2023, according to the S&P 500® index, as continued global economic expansion, falling commodity prices and a slowing in the pace of inflation provided a favorable backdrop for higher-risk assets. Large-cap stocks spearheaded the rally, which was driven by the shares of a narrow set of mega-cap companies in the information technology and communication services sectors, largely due to exuberance related to generative artificial intelligence. Aggressive monetary tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve continued amid consistent pressure on core inflation, a measure that excludes food and energy. Since March 2022, the Fed has hiked its benchmark interest rate 11 times. The latest bump came in late July, a fourth consecutive raise of a stepped-down 25 basis points. The S&P 500® gained 3.21% in July but snapped a five-month rally in August (-1.59%), held back by softness in manufacturing and jobs. Still, U.S. stocks ended August up 18.73% year to date. In fixed income, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned -1.19%, as taxable investment-grade bonds showed year-to-date improvement after returning -13.01% in 2022. For the full 12 months, short-term bonds outpaced long-term issues, while lower-quality (higher yielding) bonds topped higher-quality debt. Higher-risk assets, including corporate bonds and asset-backed securities, fared better than U.S. Treasuries.
Comments from Portfolio Manager Daniel Kelley:
For the fiscal year, the fund's share classes gained roughly 12%, outperforming the 9.04% advance of the Fidelity Puritan Composite IndexSM - a 60/40 blend of the S&P 500® and the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Security selection in the equities subportfolio contributed to the fund's outperformance of the Composite index the past 12 months. Investment choices and an underweight among investment-grade bonds also helped the fund's relative result. Among stocks, my picks in the industrials sector gave the biggest boost by far. The top individual contributor was an overweight in semiconductor company Nvidia (+247%). I notably increased exposure to Nvidia the past 12 months, making it the fund's No. 2 holding as of August 31. Elsewhere, a non-Composite stake in ride-share company Uber Technologies (+64%) and an overweight in Facebook parent Meta Platforms (+81%) boosted the fund's result versus the Composite. I added to Meta this period, a large holding at the end of August. In fixed income, the fund benefited from an overweight in lower-rated corporate bonds. Conversely, stock selection and an underweight in the information technology sector detracted from relative performance for the 12 months. Positioning in the materials sector also hurt. An underweight in consumer electronics leader Apple (+20%) was the largest individual relative detractor, followed by an underweight in e-commerce giant Amazon.com (+9%).
 
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.
 
 
The information in the following tables is based on the combined Investments of the Fund and its pro-rata share of investments in Fidelity's Central Funds, other than the Money Market Central Funds.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets)
 
Microsoft Corp.
5.8
 
NVIDIA Corp.
3.7
 
Alphabet, Inc. Class C
3.4
 
Amazon.com, Inc.
2.2
 
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A
2.2
 
Eaton Corp. PLC
1.9
 
Apple, Inc.
1.8
 
MasterCard, Inc. Class A
1.7
 
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.4
 
The Boeing Co.
1.4
 
 
25.5
 
 
 
Top Bond Issuers (% of Fund's net assets)
(with maturities greater than one year)
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations
11.5
 
Fannie Mae
2.2
 
Freddie Mac
1.9
 
Ginnie Mae
1.2
 
Uniform Mortgage Backed Securities
1.0
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
0.7
 
Morgan Stanley
0.4
 
Bank of America Corp.
0.4
 
Citigroup, Inc.
0.3
 
Ally Financial, Inc.
0.2
 
 
19.8
 
 
Market Sectors (% of Fund's net assets)
 
Information Technology
20.5
 
Financials
11.3
 
Industrials
10.0
 
Health Care
8.5
 
Communication Services
8.4
 
Consumer Discretionary
7.6
 
Energy
4.6
 
Materials
2.5
 
Consumer Staples
2.2
 
Real Estate
0.9
 
Utilities
0.6
 
 
Asset Allocation (% of Fund's net assets)
Futures and Swaps - 0.7%
An unaudited holdings listing for the fund, which presents direct holdings as well as the pro-rata share of any securities and other investments held indirectly through its investment in underlying Fidelity Central Funds, other than the Money Market Central Funds, is available at fidelity.com and/or institutional.fidelity.com, as applicable.
 
Showing Percentage of Net Assets  
Common Stocks - 63.8%
 
 
Shares
Value ($)
(000s)
 
COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 6.9%
 
 
 
Entertainment - 0.8%
 
 
 
Electronic Arts, Inc.
 
77,767
9,330
LiveOne, Inc. (a)(b)(c)
 
6,716,730
14,374
Netflix, Inc. (a)
 
408,485
177,152
Spotify Technology SA (a)
 
54,582
8,404
Universal Music Group NV
 
704,536
17,468
 
 
 
226,728
Interactive Media & Services - 5.6%
 
 
 
Alphabet, Inc. Class C (a)
 
6,896,198
947,193
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A (a)
 
2,006,396
593,673
 
 
 
1,540,866
Media - 0.5%
 
 
 
Comcast Corp. Class A
 
2,989,582
139,793
Vice Holding, Inc. (a)(d)
 
1,498,461
0
 
 
 
139,793
TOTAL COMMUNICATION SERVICES
 
 
1,907,387
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 6.7%
 
 
 
Automobile Components - 0.1%
 
 
 
Aptiv PLC (a)
 
168,566
17,101
Automobiles - 0.0%
 
 
 
Li Auto, Inc. ADR (a)
 
89,482
3,727
Neutron Holdings, Inc. (a)(d)(e)
 
4,168,198
120
 
 
 
3,847
Broadline Retail - 2.3%
 
 
 
Amazon.com, Inc. (a)
 
4,383,213
604,927
Global-e Online Ltd. (a)(b)
 
741,350
29,380
 
 
 
634,307
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.7%
 
 
 
Airbnb, Inc. Class A (a)
 
650,425
85,563
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (a)
 
656,130
36,258
Compass Group PLC
 
1,097,683
27,680
Domino's Pizza, Inc.
 
139,122
53,896
Flutter Entertainment PLC (a)
 
207,435
37,866
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
 
743,661
110,545
Marriott International, Inc. Class A
 
294,472
59,928
McDonald's Corp.
 
201,848
56,750
 
 
 
468,486
Household Durables - 0.1%
 
 
 
Blu Investments LLC (a)(d)(e)
 
14,988,638
5
Chervon Holdings Ltd.
 
1,418,113
4,683
D.R. Horton, Inc.
 
245,619
29,234
 
 
 
33,922
Specialty Retail - 1.7%
 
 
 
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
 
747,175
172,209
Revolve Group, Inc. (a)
 
216,646
3,174
RH (a)
 
75,687
27,640
TJX Companies, Inc.
 
2,787,226
257,763
 
 
 
460,786
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.8%
 
 
 
Brunello Cucinelli SpA
 
1,210,391
100,274
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE
 
43,663
36,924
Moncler SpA
 
103,050
7,000
NIKE, Inc. Class B
 
34,146
3,473
On Holding AG (a)
 
53,478
1,542
Ralph Lauren Corp.
 
270,199
31,513
Tapestry, Inc.
 
327,872
10,925
Tory Burch LLC:
 
 
 
 Class A (a)(d)(e)(f)
 
702,741
22,722
 Class B (a)(d)(e)(f)
 
324,840
11,363
 
 
 
225,736
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
 
 
1,844,185
CONSUMER STAPLES - 1.5%
 
 
 
Beverages - 0.7%
 
 
 
Boston Beer Co., Inc. Class A (a)
 
59,122
21,605
Monster Beverage Corp.
 
2,979,795
171,070
 
 
 
192,675
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail - 0.0%
 
 
 
Performance Food Group Co. (a)
 
86,782
5,392
Household Products - 0.3%
 
 
 
The Clorox Co.
 
513,636
80,358
Personal Care Products - 0.2%
 
 
 
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. Class A
 
163,800
26,295
Kenvue, Inc.
 
1,346,877
31,046
L'Oreal SA (a)
 
10,418
4,584
 
 
 
61,925
Tobacco - 0.3%
 
 
 
Philip Morris International, Inc.
 
858,800
82,496
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
 
 
422,846
ENERGY - 3.0%
 
 
 
Energy Equipment & Services - 1.7%
 
 
 
Baker Hughes Co. Class A
 
4,136,759
149,709
NOV, Inc.
 
3,766,084
79,577
Schlumberger Ltd.
 
3,024,433
178,321
TechnipFMC PLC
 
3,707,313
70,587
Weatherford International PLC (a)
 
49,890
4,416
 
 
 
482,610
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.3%
 
 
 
Antero Resources Corp. (a)
 
621,246
17,190
Exxon Mobil Corp.
 
1,199,737
133,399
Hess Corp.
 
939,233
145,111
Range Resources Corp.
 
1,644,870
53,261
 
 
 
348,961
TOTAL ENERGY
 
 
831,571
FINANCIALS - 6.8%
 
 
 
Banks - 0.5%
 
 
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
 
619,643
90,672
Starling Bank Ltd. Series D (a)(d)(e)
 
7,254,400
29,775
 
 
 
120,447
Capital Markets - 2.3%
 
 
 
Ares Management Corp.
 
960,205
99,324
BlackRock, Inc. Class A
 
127,345
89,210
Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
 
249,423
37,341
CME Group, Inc.
 
233,856
47,398
Deutsche Borse AG
 
157,536
27,966
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
 
131,643
43,141
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
 
680,534
80,296
KKR & Co. LP
 
384,722
24,164
London Stock Exchange Group PLC
 
116,976
12,102
Moody's Corp.
 
66,986
22,561
Morgan Stanley
 
1,131,737
96,367
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
 
130,219
13,620
TulCo LLC (a)(d)(e)(f)
 
42,857
35,091
 
 
 
628,581
Consumer Finance - 0.2%
 
 
 
American Express Co.
 
260,875
41,216
Capital One Financial Corp.
 
223,355
22,869
 
 
 
64,085
Financial Services - 2.7%
 
 
 
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B (a)
 
199,181
71,745
Block, Inc. Class A (a)
 
703,917
40,581
MasterCard, Inc. Class A
 
1,123,277
463,509
New Moda LLC Class 1 (a)(d)
 
62,880
45
Toast, Inc. (a)
 
1,304,139
28,913
Visa, Inc. Class A
 
614,793
151,042
 
 
 
755,835
Insurance - 1.1%
 
 
 
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
 
456,172
105,139
Chubb Ltd.
 
111,282
22,353
Globe Life, Inc.
 
226,584
25,280
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
 
251,233
18,044
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
 
418,040
81,514
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
 
365,893
58,993
 
 
 
311,323
TOTAL FINANCIALS
 
 
1,880,271
HEALTH CARE - 7.6%
 
 
 
Biotechnology - 1.5%
 
 
 
Argenx SE ADR (a)
 
133,881
67,274
Exact Sciences Corp. (a)
 
847,973
70,950
Karuna Therapeutics, Inc. (a)
 
66,679
12,520
Legend Biotech Corp. ADR (a)
 
962,760
66,777
Moderna, Inc. (a)
 
265,315
29,999
Nuvalent, Inc. Class A (a)
 
136,206
6,207
Prothena Corp. PLC (a)
 
157,706
8,330
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
 
108,033
89,288
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
 
196,688
68,514
 
 
 
419,859
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.9%
 
 
 
Baxter International, Inc.
 
172,865
7,018
Boston Scientific Corp. (a)
 
5,254,152
283,409
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a)
 
176,801
55,282
Penumbra, Inc. (a)
 
11,798
3,121
Stryker Corp.
 
624,623
177,112
 
 
 
525,942
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.6%
 
 
 
agilon health, Inc. (a)
 
3,845,119
68,136
Cardinal Health, Inc.
 
139,449
12,178
Cigna Group
 
35,007
9,671
CVS Health Corp.
 
815,934
53,174
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
 
616,054
293,599
 
 
 
436,758
Health Care Technology - 0.1%
 
 
 
Evolent Health, Inc. (e)
 
976,600
23,667
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.2%
 
 
 
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
 
241,902
29,287
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
 
38,653
21,534
 
 
 
50,821
Pharmaceuticals - 2.3%
 
 
 
AstraZeneca PLC sponsored ADR
 
99,126
6,723
Eli Lilly & Co.
 
713,203
395,257
Merck & Co., Inc.
 
1,833,043
199,765
Novo Nordisk A/S Series B
 
203,959
37,621
 
 
 
639,366
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
 
 
2,096,413
INDUSTRIALS - 9.1%
 
 
 
Aerospace & Defense - 2.4%
 
 
 
BWX Technologies, Inc.
 
25,995
1,917
Howmet Aerospace, Inc.
 
1,154,213
57,099
Lockheed Martin Corp.
 
322,957
144,798
Space Exploration Technologies Corp.:
 
 
 
 Class A (a)(d)(e)
 
411,220
33,309
 Class C (a)(d)(e)
 
56,070
4,542
The Boeing Co. (a)
 
1,702,487
381,408
TransDigm Group, Inc.
 
40,185
36,321
 
 
 
659,394
Building Products - 0.7%
 
 
 
ASSA ABLOY AB (B Shares)
 
179,923
4,049
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (b)
 
415,423
28,672
Johnson Controls International PLC
 
530,310
31,320
Trane Technologies PLC
 
583,934
119,858
 
 
 
183,899
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.3%
 
 
 
Cintas Corp.
 
147,978
74,606
Copart, Inc.
 
51,578
2,312
 
 
 
76,918
Construction & Engineering - 0.2%
 
 
 
Fluor Corp. (a)
 
1,262,735
44,183
Willscot Mobile Mini Holdings (a)
 
112,777
4,626
 
 
 
48,809
Electrical Equipment - 2.4%
 
 
 
Eaton Corp. PLC
 
2,282,838
525,897
Hubbell, Inc. Class B
 
152,555
49,741
Prysmian SpA
 
396,837
16,261
Regal Rexnord Corp.
 
33,483
5,431
Vertiv Holdings Co.
 
1,676,313
66,030
 
 
 
663,360
Ground Transportation - 1.0%
 
 
 
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
 
156,925
12,457
Lyft, Inc. (a)
 
1,474,270
17,367
Uber Technologies, Inc. (a)
 
5,218,050
246,449
 
 
 
276,273
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.8%
 
 
 
General Electric Co.
 
2,055,130
235,230
Machinery - 0.8%
 
 
 
Caterpillar, Inc.
 
652,600
183,465
PACCAR, Inc.
 
94,610
7,785
Parker Hannifin Corp.
 
17,296
7,211
Pentair PLC
 
287,877
20,226
 
 
 
218,687
Passenger Airlines - 0.2%
 
 
 
Copa Holdings SA Class A (b)
 
414,319
42,136
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
 
404,342
17,338
 
 
 
59,474
Professional Services - 0.2%
 
 
 
Equifax, Inc.
 
263,459
54,457
Paycom Software, Inc.
 
44,481
13,115
 
 
 
67,572
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.1%
 
 
 
Bunzl PLC
 
59,932
2,149
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
 
39,183
27,982
 
 
 
30,131
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
 
 
2,519,747
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 20.0%
 
 
 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.4%
 
 
 
Amphenol Corp. Class A
 
884,476
78,170
Flex Ltd. (a)
 
1,341,113
37,001
 
 
 
115,171
IT Services - 1.4%
 
 
 
Accenture PLC Class A
 
392,681
127,138
Shopify, Inc. Class A (a)
 
3,536,603
235,149
Snowflake, Inc. (a)
 
198,573
31,146
X Holdings Corp. Class A (d)(e)
 
172,430
6,651
 
 
 
400,084
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 8.1%
 
 
 
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (a)
 
728,361
77,002
Analog Devices, Inc.
 
816,197
148,368
Applied Materials, Inc.
 
215,235
32,879
ASML Holding NV (depository receipt)
 
89,081
58,841
First Solar, Inc. (a)
 
331,333
62,662
GlobalFoundries, Inc. (a)
 
1,170,500
64,670
Lam Research Corp.
 
82,821
58,173
Lattice Semiconductor Corp. (a)
 
235,683
22,923
Marvell Technology, Inc.
 
5,899,991
343,674
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
 
69,386
36,165
NVIDIA Corp.
 
2,059,165
1,016,301
NXP Semiconductors NV
 
353,728
72,769
ON Semiconductor Corp. (a)
 
626,534
61,689
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. sponsored ADR
 
1,471,872
137,723
Universal Display Corp.
 
220,743
35,884
 
 
 
2,229,723
Software - 8.3%
 
 
 
Adobe, Inc. (a)
 
217,331
121,562
Atom Tickets LLC (a)(d)(e)(f)
 
2,580,511
0
Autodesk, Inc. (a)
 
77,776
17,262
Confluent, Inc. (a)
 
256,248
8,479
Dynatrace, Inc. (a)
 
1,936,913
93,359
Fair Isaac Corp. (a)
 
16,298
14,743
HubSpot, Inc. (a)
 
53,888
29,451
Microsoft Corp.
 
4,911,038
1,609,639
Oracle Corp.
 
1,152,210
138,715
Salesforce, Inc. (a)
 
424,201
93,944
Synopsys, Inc. (a)
 
142,288
65,295
Tenable Holdings, Inc. (a)
 
101,460
4,603
UiPath, Inc. Class A (a)
 
316,636
5,006
Workday, Inc. Class A (a)
 
370,318
90,543
 
 
 
2,292,601
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.8%
 
 
 
Apple, Inc.
 
2,571,692
483,144
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
 
100,000
5,049
 
 
 
488,193
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 
 
5,525,772
MATERIALS - 2.2%
 
 
 
Chemicals - 1.6%
 
 
 
Linde PLC
 
551,275
213,365
Sherwin-Williams Co.
 
825,635
224,342
 
 
 
437,707
Construction Materials - 0.0%
 
 
 
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
 
12,297
5,490
Containers & Packaging - 0.1%
 
 
 
Aptargroup, Inc.
 
14,694
1,948
Ball Corp.
 
402,659
21,925
 
 
 
23,873
Metals & Mining - 0.5%
 
 
 
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
 
1,529,169
41,081
Franco-Nevada Corp.
 
37,930
5,464
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
 
87,751
3,502
Newcrest Mining Ltd.
 
1,180,197
19,670
Newmont Corp.
 
1,492,933
58,851
Nucor Corp.
 
22,741
3,914
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
 
236,299
10,307
 
 
 
142,789
TOTAL MATERIALS
 
 
609,859
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
 (Cost $11,466,456)
 
 
 
17,638,051
 
 
 
 
Preferred Stocks - 0.3%
 
 
Shares
Value ($)
(000s)
 
Convertible Preferred Stocks - 0.3%
 
 
 
COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 0.1%
 
 
 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.1%
 
 
 
ByteDance Ltd. Series E1 (a)(d)(e)
 
145,676
32,936
Reddit, Inc. Series E (a)(d)(e)
 
28,500
1,019
 
 
 
33,955
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 0.1%
 
 
 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.1%
 
 
 
Goop International Holdings, Inc.:
 
 
 
  Series C(a)(d)(e)
 
1,881,874
13,361
  Series D(a)(d)(e)
 
342,241
2,430
 
 
 
15,791
HEALTH CARE - 0.0%
 
 
 
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.0%
 
 
 
Get Heal, Inc. Series B (a)(d)(e)
 
8,512,822
1
 
 
 
 
INDUSTRIALS - 0.1%
 
 
 
Aerospace & Defense - 0.1%
 
 
 
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Series H (a)(d)(e)
 
51,921
42,056
 
 
 
 
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS
 
 
91,803
Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.0%
 
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 0.0%
 
 
 
Automobiles - 0.0%
 
 
 
Neutron Holdings, Inc.:
 
 
 
  Series 1C(a)(d)(e)
 
38,589,900
1,108
  Series 1D(a)(d)(e)
 
40,824,742
1,172
 
 
 
2,280
 
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
 (Cost $66,156)
 
 
 
94,083
 
 
 
 
Corporate Bonds - 0.0%
 
 
Principal
Amount (g)
(000s)
 
Value ($)
(000s)
 
Convertible Bonds - 0.0%
 
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 0.0%
 
 
 
Automobiles - 0.0%
 
 
 
Neutron Holdings, Inc.:
 
 
 
  4% 5/22/27(d)(e)
 
1,371
1,609
  4% 6/12/27(d)(e)
 
354
416
 
 
 
2,025
Nonconvertible Bonds - 0.0%
 
 
 
FINANCIALS - 0.0%
 
 
 
Financial Services - 0.0%
 
 
 
Ant International Co. Ltd. 3.55% 8/14/24 (d)(e)
 
3,617
3,599
 
 
 
 
 
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
 (Cost $5,342)
 
 
 
5,624
 
 
 
 
Fixed-Income Funds - 35.4%
 
 
Shares
Value ($)
(000s)
 
Fidelity High Income Central Fund (h)
 
12,201,623
1,251,032
Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Central Fund (h)
 
88,606,556
8,540,786
 
TOTAL FIXED-INCOME FUNDS
 (Cost $10,957,775)
 
 
9,791,818
 
 
 
 
Other - 0.0%
 
 
Shares
Value ($)
(000s)
 
Other - 0.0%
 
 
 
Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC (e)
  (Cost $5,439)
 
543,678
5,469
 
 
 
 
Money Market Funds - 0.7%
 
 
Shares
Value ($)
(000s)
 
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (i)
 
119,191,365
119,215
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (i)(j)
 
69,415,773
69,423
 
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS
 (Cost $188,638)
 
 
188,638
 
 
 
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.2%
 (Cost $22,689,806)
 
 
 
27,723,683
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.2)%  
(62,242)
NET ASSETS - 100.0%
27,661,441
 
 
 
 
Any values shown as $0 in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments may reflect amounts less than $500
Legend
 
(a)
Non-income producing
 
(b)
Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.
 
(c)
Affiliated company
 
(d)
Level 3 security
 
(e)
Restricted securities (including private placements) - 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 $272,421,000 or 1.0% of net assets.
 
(f)
Investment is owned by a wholly-owned subsidiary (Subsidiary) that is treated as a corporation for U.S. tax purposes.
 
(g)
Amount is stated in United States dollars unless otherwise noted.
 
(h)
Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. A complete unaudited schedule of portfolio holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is filed with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT and is available upon request or at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. An unaudited holdings listing for the Fund, which presents direct holdings as well as the pro-rata share of securities and other investments held indirectly through its investment in underlying non-money market Fidelity Central Funds, is available at fidelity.com and/or institutional.fidelity.com, as applicable. 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.
 
(i)
Affiliated fund that is generally 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.
 
(j)
Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
 
 
 
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows:
Security
Acquisition Date
Acquisition Cost ($)
(000s)
Ant International Co. Ltd. 3.55% 8/14/24
8/14/23
3,617
 
 
 
Atom Tickets LLC
8/15/17
15,000
 
 
 
Blu Investments LLC
5/21/20
26
 
 
 
ByteDance Ltd. Series E1
11/18/20
15,962
 
 
 
Evolent Health, Inc.
3/28/23
28,321
 
 
 
Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC
5/26/23 - 8/29/23
5,439
 
 
 
Get Heal, Inc. Series B
8/17/23
18
 
 
 
Goop International Holdings, Inc. Series C
12/15/17
20,000
 
 
 
Goop International Holdings, Inc. Series D
6/21/19
5,000
 
 
 
Neutron Holdings, Inc.
2/04/21
42
 
 
 
Neutron Holdings, Inc. Series 1C
7/03/18 - 1/25/19
7,056
 
 
 
Neutron Holdings, Inc. Series 1D
7/03/18 - 1/25/19
9,900
 
 
 
Neutron Holdings, Inc. 4% 5/22/27
6/04/20
1,371
 
 
 
Neutron Holdings, Inc. 4% 6/12/27
6/12/20
354
 
 
 
Reddit, Inc. Series E
5/18/21
1,211
 
 
 
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A
9/11/17
5,551
 
 
 
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class C
9/11/17
757
 
 
 
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Series H
8/04/17
7,009
 
 
 
Starling Bank Ltd. Series D
6/18/21 - 4/05/22
13,909
 
 
 
Tory Burch LLC Class A
5/14/15
50,000
 
 
 
Tory Burch LLC Class B
12/31/12
17,505
 
 
 
TulCo LLC
8/24/17 - 12/14/17
15,000
 
 
 
X Holdings Corp. Class A
10/25/22
17,243
 
 
 
 
Affiliated Central Funds
 
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
 
 
Affiliate (Amounts in thousands)
Value,
beginning
of period ($)
Purchases ($)
Sales
Proceeds ($)
Dividend
Income ($)
Realized
Gain (loss) ($)
Change in
Unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) ($)
Value,
end
of period ($)
% ownership,
end
of period
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43%
642,362
5,174,596
5,697,743
12,041
-
-
119,215
0.3%
Fidelity High Income Central Fund
1,577,613
104,176
425,436
104,177
(31,806)
26,485
1,251,032
85.0%
Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Central Fund
8,577,708
312,325
5,004
312,325
102
(344,345)
8,540,786
22.7%
Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC
-
5,439
-
46
-
30
5,469
0.8%
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44%
117,626
878,367
926,570
284
-
-
69,423
0.2%
Total
10,915,309
6,474,903
7,054,753
428,873
(31,704)
(317,830)
9,985,925
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, if applicable.
 
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
 
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
 
Other Affiliated Issuers
An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities. Fiscal year to date transactions with companies which are or were affiliates are presented in the table below. Certain corporate actions, such as mergers, are excluded from the amounts in this table if applicable. A dash in the Value end of period ($) column means either the issuer is no longer held at period end, or the issuer is held at period end but is no longer an affiliate.
Affiliate (Amounts in thousands)
Value,
beginning
of period ($)
Purchases ($)
Sales
Proceeds ($)
Dividend
Income ($)
Realized
Gain (loss) ($)
Change in
Unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) ($)
Value,
end
of period ($)
LiveOne, Inc.
6,720
-
4
-
(4)
7,662
14,374
Total
6,720
-
4
-
(4)
7,662
14,374
 
 
 
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
 
Investment Valuation
 
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, 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 below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:
Description
(Amounts in thousands)
Total ($)
Level 1 ($)
Level 2 ($)
Level 3 ($)
 Investments in Securities:
 
 
 
 
 Equities:
 
 
 
 
Communication Services
1,941,342
1,889,919
17,468
33,955
Consumer Discretionary
1,862,256
1,745,371
64,604
52,281
Consumer Staples
422,846
422,846
-
-
Energy
831,571
831,571
-
-
Financials
1,880,271
1,775,292
40,068
64,911
Health Care
2,096,414
2,035,125
61,288
1
Industrials
2,561,803
2,477,847
4,049
79,907
Information Technology
5,525,772
5,519,121
-
6,651
Materials
609,859
590,189
19,670
-
 Corporate Bonds
5,624
-
-
5,624
 Fixed-Income Funds
9,791,818
9,791,818
-
-
 Other
5,469
-
5,469
-
  Money Market Funds
188,638
188,638
-
-
 Total Investments in Securities:
27,723,683
27,267,737
212,616
243,330
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Amounts in thousands (except per-share amounts)
 
 
 
August 31, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
Investment in securities, at value  (including  securities loaned of $66,822) - See accompanying schedule:
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $11,517,513)
$
17,723,384
 
 
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $11,151,852)
9,985,925
 
 
Other affiliated issuers (cost $20,441)
14,374
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Investment in Securities (cost $22,689,806)
 
 
$
27,723,683
Cash
 
 
32
Restricted cash
 
 
891
Receivable for investments sold
 
 
76,444
Receivable for fund shares sold
 
 
7,163
Dividends receivable
 
 
10,585
Interest receivable
 
 
228
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds
 
 
1,306
Prepaid expenses
 
 
47
Other receivables
 
 
1,387
  Total assets
 
 
27,821,766
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
Payable for investments purchased
$
65,306
 
 
Payable for fund shares redeemed
13,063
 
 
Accrued management fee
8,571
 
 
Other affiliated payables
2,734
 
 
Other payables and accrued expenses
1,218
 
 
Collateral on securities loaned
69,433
 
 
  Total Liabilities
 
 
 
160,325
Commitments and contingent liabilities (see Commitments note)
 
 
 
 
Net Assets  
 
 
$
27,661,441
Net Assets consist of:
 
 
 
 
Paid in capital
 
 
$
21,746,957
Total accumulated earnings (loss)
 
 
 
5,914,484
Net Assets
 
 
$
27,661,441
 
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price
 
 
 
 
Puritan :
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($23,958,959 ÷ 1,033,465 shares)
 
 
$
23.18
Class K :
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($3,702,482 ÷ 159,855 shares)
 
 
$
23.16
 
Consolidated Statement of Operations
Amounts in thousands
 
 
 
Year ended
August 31, 2023
Investment Income
 
 
 
 
Dividends
 
 
$
179,623
Interest  
 
 
622
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $284 from security lending)
 
 
427,595
 Total Income
 
 
 
607,840
Expenses
 
 
 
 
Management fee
$
100,725
 
 
Transfer agent fees
29,822
 
 
Accounting fees
2,151
 
 
Custodian fees and expenses
198
 
 
Independent trustees' fees and expenses
149
 
 
Registration fees
158
 
 
Audit
224
 
 
Legal
36
 
 
Interest
1
 
 
Miscellaneous
131
 
 
 Total expenses before reductions
 
133,595
 
 
 Expense reductions
 
(1,352)
 
 
 Total expenses after reductions
 
 
 
132,243
Net Investment income (loss)
 
 
 
475,597
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
 
 
 
 
Net realized gain (loss) on:
 
 
 
 
 Investment Securities:
 
 
 
 
   Unaffiliated issuers  
 
918,114
 
 
   Redemptions in-kind
 
4,410
 
 
   Fidelity Central Funds
 
(31,704)
 
 
   Other affiliated issuers
 
(4)
 
 
 Foreign currency transactions
 
(189)
 
 
 Written options
 
24,780
 
 
 Capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds
 
1,278
 
 
Total net realized gain (loss)
 
 
 
916,685
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
 
 
 
 
 Investment Securities:
 
 
 
 
   Investments
 
1,940,265
 
 
   Fidelity Central Funds
 
(317,830)
 
 
   Other affiliated issuers
 
7,662
 
 
 Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies
 
59
 
 
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
 
 
 
1,630,156
Net gain (loss)
 
 
 
2,546,841
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
 
 
$
3,022,438
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets
 
Amount in thousands
 
Year ended
August 31, 2023
 
Year ended
August 31, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
 
 
 
 
Operations
 
 
 
Net investment income (loss)
$
475,597
$
420,398
Net realized gain (loss)
 
916,685
 
 
2,620,374
 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
 
1,630,156
 
(7,070,717)
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
 
3,022,438
 
 
(4,029,945)
 
Distributions to shareholders
 
(2,340,895)
 
 
(4,259,091)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Share transactions - net increase (decrease)
 
(699,333)
 
 
1,462,727
 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
 
(17,790)
 
 
(6,826,309)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets
 
 
 
 
Beginning of period
 
27,679,231
 
34,505,540
 
End of period
$
27,661,441
$
27,679,231
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Fidelity® Puritan® Fund
 
Years ended August 31,
 
2023  
 
2022 
 
2021  
 
2020 
 
2019 
  Selected Per-Share Data 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net asset value, beginning of period
$
22.76
$
29.62
$
25.87
$
22.17
$
25.10
  Income from Investment Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Net investment income (loss) A,B
 
.38
 
.33
 
.25
 
.30
 
.34
     Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
 
1.98
 
(3.57)
 
4.79
 
4.35
 
(.27)
  Total from investment operations
 
2.36  
 
(3.24)  
 
5.04  
 
4.65  
 
.07
  Distributions from net investment income
 
(.35)
 
(.39) C
 
(.25)
 
(.32)
 
(.36)
  Distributions from net realized gain
 
(1.59)
 
(3.23) C
 
(1.04)
 
(.63)
 
(2.63)
     Total distributions
 
(1.94)
 
(3.62)
 
(1.29)
 
(.95)
 
(3.00) D
  Net asset value, end of period
$
23.18
$
22.76
$
29.62
$
25.87
$
22.17
 Total Return E
 
12.00%
 
(12.30)%
 
20.33%
 
21.84%
 
1.17%
 Ratios to Average Net Assets B,F,G
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Expenses before reductions
 
.51%
 
.50%
 
.51%
 
.52%
 
.53%
    Expenses net of fee waivers, if any
 
.50%
 
.50%
 
.51%
 
.52%
 
.53%
    Expenses net of all reductions
 
.50%
 
.50%
 
.50%
 
.52%
 
.53%
    Net investment income (loss)
 
1.76%
 
1.31%
 
.93%
 
1.33%
 
1.58%
 Supplemental Data
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Net assets, end of period (in millions)
$
23,959  
$
23,519
$
28,846
$
24,168
$
21,319
    Portfolio turnover rate H
 
52% I
 
62% I
 
58% I
 
55% I
 
132% I
 
ACalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
 
BNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
 
CThe amount shown reflects reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
 
DTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
 
ETotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
 
FExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
 
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to consolidated Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC, please refer to the Investment in Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC note found in the Notes to consolidated Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
 
HAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
 
IPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
 
Fidelity® Puritan® Fund Class K
 
Years ended August 31,
 
2023  
 
2022 
 
2021  
 
2020 
 
2019 
  Selected Per-Share Data 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net asset value, beginning of period
$
22.74
$
29.60
$
25.85
$
22.15
$
25.09
  Income from Investment Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Net investment income (loss) A,B
 
.40
 
.35
 
.27
 
.32
 
.36
     Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
 
1.98
 
(3.57)
 
4.79
 
4.35
 
(.28)
  Total from investment operations
 
2.38  
 
(3.22)  
 
5.06  
 
4.67  
 
.08
  Distributions from net investment income
 
(.37)
 
(.41) C
 
(.27)
 
(.34)
 
(.38)
  Distributions from net realized gain
 
(1.59)
 
(3.23) C
 
(1.04)
 
(.63)
 
(2.63)
     Total distributions
 
(1.96)
 
(3.64)
 
(1.31)
 
(.97)
 
(3.02) D
  Net asset value, end of period
$
23.16
$
22.74
$
29.60
$
25.85
$
22.15
 Total Return E
 
12.10%
 
(12.24)%
 
20.43%
 
21.97%
 
1.22%
 Ratios to Average Net Assets B,F,G
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Expenses before reductions
 
.43%
 
.43%
 
.43%
 
.44%
 
.45%
    Expenses net of fee waivers, if any
 
.42%
 
.42%
 
.43%
 
.44%
 
.45%
    Expenses net of all reductions
 
.42%
 
.42%
 
.43%
 
.43%
 
.44%
    Net investment income (loss)
 
1.84%
 
1.39%
 
1.00%
 
1.41%
 
1.67%
 Supplemental Data
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Net assets, end of period (in millions)
$
3,702  
$
4,160
$
5,659
$
5,478
$
5,662
    Portfolio turnover rate H
 
52% I
 
62% I
 
58% I
 
55% I
 
132% I
 
ACalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
 
BNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
 
CThe amount shown reflects reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
 
DTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
 
ETotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
 
FExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
 
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to consolidated Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC, please refer to the Investment in Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC note found in the Notes to consolidated Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
 
HAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
 
IPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
 
For the period ended August 31, 2023
(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
 
1. Organization.
Fidelity Puritan Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Puritan Trust (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. The Fund offers Puritan and Class K shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class.
 
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
Funds may invest in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Consolidated Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
 
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
 
 
 
Fidelity Central Fund
Investment Manager
Investment Objective
Investment Practices
Expense RatioA
Fidelity High Income Central Fund
Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR)
Seeks a high level of income and may also seek capital appreciation by investing primarily in debt securities, preferred stocks, and convertible securities, with an emphasis on lower-quality debt securities.
Loans & Direct Debt Instruments
Restricted Securities
 
.03%
Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Central Fund
Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR)
Seeks a high level of income by normally investing in investment-grade debt securities.
Delayed Delivery & When Issued Securities
Futures
Options
Restricted Securities
Swaps
Less than .005%
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds
Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR)
Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity.
Short-term Investments
Less than .005%
 
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
 
An unaudited holdings listing for the investing fund, which presents direct holdings as well as the pro-rata share of any securities and other investments held indirectly through its investment in underlying non-money market Fidelity Central Funds, is available at fidelity.com and/or institutional.fidelity.com, as applicable. A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
 
3. Investment in Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC (formerly Fidelity Direct Lending Fund, LP), which is a limited liability company available only to certain investment companies managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. On June 1, 2023, Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund elected to be regulated as a business development company (BDC). Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC's units are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and are subject to substantial restrictions on transfer. The Fund has no redemption rights under Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC's limited liability company agreement. There will be no trading market for the units.
 
Based on its investment objective, Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC may invest or participate in various investments or strategies that are similar to those in which the Fund may invest or participate. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the Fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC and thus a decline in the value of the Fund. Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC intends to invest primarily in directly originated loans to private companies but also with liquid credit investments, like broadly syndicated loans, and other select private credit investments.
 
The Consolidated Schedule of Investments lists Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC. Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC represented less than 5% of the Fund's net assets at period end. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC. The annualized expense ratio for Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC for the six month period ended June 30, 2023 was 8.51%.
 
4. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. The consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the consolidated financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. The Fund's Consolidated Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. 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. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages the Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. The Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters. 
 
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 - unadjusted 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 service 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 market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, ETFs and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
 
Debt securities, including restricted securities, are valued based on evaluated prices received from third party pricing services or from brokers who make markets in such securities. Corporate bonds are valued by pricing services who utilize matrix pricing which considers yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type or by broker-supplied prices. 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 services. Debt securities 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.
 
Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC is valued at its net asset value (NAV) each month end and is categorized as Level 2 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 August 31, 2023 is included at the end of the Fund's Consolidated Schedule of Investments.
 
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds 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 include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. 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. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Interest income is accrued as earned and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain. Debt obligations may be placed on non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by ceasing current accruals and writing off interest receivables when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful based on consistently applied procedures. A debt obligation is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is reasonably assured. Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any withholding tax reclaims income is included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in dividends. Any receivables for withholding tax reclaims are included in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities in dividends receivable.
 
Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of a fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated daily on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of a fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred, as applicable. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class, if applicable. For the reporting period, the allocated portion of income and expenses to each class as a percent of its average net assets may vary due to the timing of recording these transactions in relation to fluctuating net assets of the classes. 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. Expenses included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF). 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) for certain Funds, certain independent Trustees have elected to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in affiliated mutual funds, are marked-to-market and remain in a fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees presented below are included in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities in other receivables and other payables and accrued expenses, as applicable.
 
Fidelity Puritan Fund
$1,042
 
 
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 U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of August 31, 2023, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the consolidated 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. The 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 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. In addition, the Fund claimed a portion of the payment made to redeeming shareholders as a distribution for income tax purposes.
 
Capital accounts within the consolidated financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
 
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, redemptions in-kind and losses deferred due to wash sales.
 
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
 
Gross unrealized appreciation
$6,483,005
Gross unrealized depreciation
(1,480,466)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
$5,002,539
Tax Cost
$22,721,145
 
The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:
 
Undistributed ordinary income
$82,916
Undistributed long-term capital gain
$829,045
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments
$5,002,523
 
The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:
 
 
August 31, 2023
August 31, 2022
Ordinary Income
$433,341
$1,197,159
Long-term Capital Gains
1,907,554
3,061,932
Total
$2,340,895
$4,259,091
 
Restricted Securities (including Private Placements). Funds 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 held at period end is included at the end of the Consolidated Schedule of Investments, if applicable.
 
Commitments. A commitment is an agreement to acquire an investment at a future date (subject to conditions) in connection with a potential public or non-public offering. The amount of commitments outstanding at period end are presented in the table below. These commitments are not included in the net assets of the Fund at period end.
 
 
Investment to be Acquired
Commitment Amount
Fidelity Puritan Fund
Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC
$52,407
 
Consolidated Subsidiary. The Funds included in the table below hold certain investments through a wholly-owned subsidiary ("Subsidiary"), which may be subject to federal and state taxes upon disposition.
 
As of period end, investments in Subsidiaries were as follows:
 
 
$ Amount
% of Net Assets
Fidelity Puritan Fund
 70,067
 .25
 
The financial statements have been consolidated to include the Subsidiary accounts where applicable. Accordingly, all inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated.
 
At period end, any estimated tax liability for these investments is presented as "Deferred taxes" in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities and included in "Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The tax liability incurred may differ materially depending on conditions when these investments are disposed. Any cash held by a Subsidiary is restricted as to its use and is presented as "Restricted cash" in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable.
 
5. Derivative Instruments.
Risk Exposures and the Use of Derivative Instruments. The Fund's investment objectives allow for various types of derivative instruments, including options. 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.
 
Derivatives were used 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 objectives may not be achieved.
 
Derivatives were used to increase or decrease exposure to the following risk(s):
 
 
 
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.
 
 
Funds are also exposed to additional risks from investing in derivatives, such as liquidity risk and counterparty credit risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that a 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 a fund. Counterparty credit risk related to exchange-traded contracts may be 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 Consolidated 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.
 
Options. Options give the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) an underlying security or financial instrument at an agreed exercise or strike price between or on certain dates. Options obligate the seller (writer) to buy (put) or sell (call) an underlying instrument at the exercise or strike price or cash settle an underlying derivative instrument if the holder exercises the option on or before the expiration date.
 
Exchange-traded written covered call options were used to manage exposure to the market. When a fund writes a covered call option, a fund holds the underlying instrument which must be delivered to the holder upon the exercise of the option.
 
Upon entering into a written options contract, a fund will receive a premium. Premiums received are reflected as a liability on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Options are valued daily and any unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is reflected in total accumulated earnings (loss) in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When a written option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying instrument in determining the gain or loss realized on that investment. When an option is closed, a gain or loss is realized depending on whether the proceeds or amount paid for the closing sale transaction are greater or less than the premium received. When an option expires, gains and losses are realized to the extent of premiums received. The net realized gain (loss) on closed and expired written options and the change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on written options are presented in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
 
Writing call options tends to decrease exposure to the underlying instrument and risk of loss is the change in value in excess of the premium received.
 
Any open options at period end are presented in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments under the caption "Written Options", and are representative of volume of activity during the period unless an average contracts amount is presented.
 
6. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
 
 
Purchases ($)
Sales ($)
Fidelity Puritan Fund
13,832,717
15,796,822
 
Unaffiliated Redemptions In-Kind. Shares that were redeemed in-kind for investments, including accrued interest and cash, if any, are shown in the table below. The net realized gain or loss on investments delivered through in-kind redemptions is included in the "Net realized gain (loss) on: Redemptions in-kind" line in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations. The amount of the in-kind redemptions is included in share transactions in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets. There was no gain or loss for federal income tax purposes.
 
 
Shares
Total net realized gain or loss
($)
Total Proceeds
($)
Participating classes
Fidelity Puritan Fund
710
4,410
15,422
Class K
 
 
Prior Fiscal Year Unaffiliated Redemptions In-Kind. Shares that were redeemed in-kind for investments, including accrued interest and cash, if any, are shown in the table below; along with realized gain or loss on investments delivered through in-kind redemptions. The amount of the in-kind redemptions is included in share transactions in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets. There was no gain or loss for federal income tax purposes.
 
 
Shares
Total net realized gain or loss
($)
Total Proceeds
($)
Participating classes
Fidelity Puritan Fund
11,361
114,304
291,485
Puritan and Class K
 
7. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) 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 .15% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .23% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the monthly average net assets of a group of registered investment companies with which the investment adviser has management contracts. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate was .38% of the Fund's average net assets.
 
 
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company LLC (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, except for Class K. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class K's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.
 
 
For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
 
 
Amount
% of Class-Level Average Net Assets
Puritan
$28,162
.12
Class K
 1,660
.04
 
$29,822
 
 
Accounting Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. For the period, the fees were equivalent to the following annual rates:
 
 
% of Average Net Assets
Fidelity Puritan Fund
.01
 
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were as follows:
 
 
Amount
Fidelity Puritan Fund
$ 319
 
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR), or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. 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
Fidelity Puritan Fund
 Borrower
$6,684
3.32%
$1
 
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
 
 
Purchases ($)
Sales ($)
Realized Gain (Loss) ($)
Fidelity Puritan Fund
 630,251
 908,915
 83,544
 
8. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate with other funds managed by the investment adviser 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 participating funds have agreed to pay commitment fees on their pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which are reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations, and are listed below. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
 
 
 
Amount
Fidelity Puritan Fund
$50
 
9. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the Consolidated 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 Consolidated Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
 
 
Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS
Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS
Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End
Fidelity Puritan Fund
$29
$5
$-
 
10. Expense Reductions.
The investment adviser has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's management fee with respect to the portion of the Fund's assets invested in Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC until December 31, 2024. During the period, this waiver reduced the Fund's management fee by $2.
 
Through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, custodian credits reduced the Fund's expenses by $3.
 
In addition, during the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level operating expenses in the amount of $1,347.
11. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
 
 
Year ended
August 31, 2023
Year ended
August 31, 2022
Fidelity Puritan Fund
 
 
Distributions to shareholders
 
 
Puritan
$ 1,987,615
 $3,565,291
Class K
 353,280
 693,800
Total  
$2,340,895
$4,259,091
 
 
12. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain in-kind transactions, automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
 
 
Shares
Shares
Dollars
Dollars
 
Year ended
 August 31, 2023
Year ended
 August 31, 2022
Year ended
 August 31, 2023
Year ended
 August 31, 2022
Fidelity Puritan Fund
 
 
 
 
Puritan
 
 
 
 
Shares sold
52,955
76,593
$1,149,216
$1,980,329
Reinvestment of distributions
94,555
128,760
1,862,907
3,364,271
Shares redeemed
(147,229)
(145,883)
(3,168,970)
(3,687,223)
Net increase (decrease)
281
59,470
$(156,847)
$1,657,377
Class K
 
 
 
 
Shares sold
17,434
18,873
$375,693
$482,080
Reinvestment of distributions
17,952
26,573
353,263
693,798
Shares redeemed
(58,447)
(53,712)
(1,271,442)
(1,370,528)
Net increase (decrease)
(23,061)
(8,266)
$(542,486)
$(194,650)
 
13. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
14. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
 
To the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Puritan Trust and Shareholders of Fidelity Puritan Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of assets and liabilities, including the consolidated schedule of investments, of Fidelity Puritan Fund and its subsidiaries (one of the funds constituting Fidelity Puritan Trust, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of August 31, 2023, the related consolidated statement of operations for the year ended August 31, 2023, the consolidated statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended August 31, 2023, including the related notes, and the consolidated financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended August 31, 2023 (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of August 31, 2023, 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 ended August 31, 2023 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended August 31, 2023 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund's consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2023 by correspondence with the custodian, issuers of privately offered securities and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
October 13, 2023
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Fidelity group of funds since 1932.
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board (if any), and 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 Jonathan Chiel, each of the Trustees oversees 322 funds. Mr. Chiel oversees 191 funds.
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) of the trust and the fund is referred to herein as an Independent Trustee. Each 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. Officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer or 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.
The fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-800-544-8544 if you're an individual investing directly with Fidelity, call 1-800-835-5092 if you're a plan sponsor or participant with Fidelity as your recordkeeper or call 1-877-208-0098 on institutional accounts or if you're an advisor or invest through one.
Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the 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. Robert A. Lawrence is an interested person and currently serves as Chair. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chair is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chair 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 Chair, 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 Chair 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. David M. Thomas serves as Lead Independent Trustee 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 high income and certain equity funds, and other Boards oversee Fidelity's alternative investment, investment-grade bond, money market, asset allocation, and other equity 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. 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 Fidelity'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 Trustees."
Interested Trustees*:
Correspondence intended for a Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Jonathan Chiel (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Trustee
Mr. Chiel also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Chiel is Executive Vice President and General Counsel for FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Chiel served as general counsel (2004-2012) and senior vice president and deputy general counsel (2000-2004) for John Hancock Financial Services; a partner with Choate, Hall & Stewart (1996-2000) (law firm); and an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney's Office of the District of Massachusetts (1986-95), including Chief of the Criminal Division (1993-1995). Mr. Chiel is a director on the boards of the Boston Bar Foundation and the Maimonides School.
Bettina Doulton (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Trustee
Ms. Doulton also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Doulton served in a variety of positions at Fidelity Investments, including as a managing director of research (2006-2007), portfolio manager to certain Fidelity® funds (1993-2005), equity analyst and portfolio assistant (1990-1993), and research assistant (1987-1990). Ms. Doulton currently owns and operates Phi Builders + Architects and Cellardoor Winery. Previously, Ms. Doulton served as a member of the Board of Brown Capital Management, LLC (2014-2018).
Robert A. Lawrence (1952)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Mr. Lawrence also serves as Trustee of other funds. Previously, Mr. Lawrence served as a Trustee and Member of the Advisory Board of certain funds. Prior to his retirement in 2008, Mr. Lawrence served as Vice President of certain Fidelity® funds (2006-2008), Senior Vice President, Head of High Income Division of Fidelity Management & Research Company (investment adviser firm, 2006-2008), and President of Fidelity Strategic Investments (investment adviser firm, 2002-2005).
* Determined to be an "Interested Trustee" by virtue of, among other things, his or her affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Independent Trustees:
Correspondence intended for an Independent Trustee may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Thomas P. Bostick (1956)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Trustee
Lieutenant General Bostick also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement, General Bostick (United States Army, Retired) held a variety of positions within the U.S. Army, including Commanding General and Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (2012-2016) and Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Human Resources, U.S. Army (2009-2012). General Bostick currently serves as a member of the Board and Finance and Governance & Sustainability Committees of CSX Corporation (transportation, 2020-present) and a member of the Board and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (nuclear waste management, 2020-present). General Bostick serves as Chief Executive Officer of Bostick Global Strategies, LLC (consulting, 2016-present), as a member of the Board of HireVue, Inc. (video interview and assessment, 2020-present), as a member of the Board of Allonnia (biotechnology and engineering solutions, 2022-present) and on the Advisory Board of Solugen, Inc. (specialty bio-based chemicals manufacturer, 2022-present). Previously, General Bostick served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2021), President, Intrexon Bioengineering (2018-2020) and Chief Operating Officer (2017-2020) and Senior Vice President of the Environment Sector (2016-2017) of Intrexon Corporation (biopharmaceutical company).     
Dennis J. Dirks (1948)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Operating Officer and as a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure), President, Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust Company (DTC), President and a member of the Board of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC), Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation. Mr. Dirks currently serves as a member of the Finance Committee (2016-present) and Board (2017-present) and is Treasurer (2018-present) of the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Donald F. Donahue (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Donahue also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Donahue serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Miranda Partners, LLC (risk consulting for the financial services industry, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Donahue served as Chief Executive Officer (2006-2012), Chief Operating Officer (2003-2006) and Managing Director, Customer Marketing and Development (1999-2003) of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure). Mr. Donahue currently serves as a member (2007-present) and Co-Chairman (2016-present) of the Board of United Way of New York. Mr. Donahue previously served as a member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2018) and as a member of the Board of The Leadership Academy (previously NYC Leadership Academy) (2012-2022).     
Vicki L. Fuller (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Ms. Fuller also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Previously, Ms. Fuller served as a member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2018-2020), Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (2012-2018) and held a variety of positions at AllianceBernstein L.P. (global asset management, 1985-2012), including Managing Director (2006-2012) and Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager (2001-2006). Ms. Fuller currently serves as a member of the Board, Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee of two Blackstone business development companies (2020-present), as a member of the Board of Treliant, LLC (consulting, 2019-present), as a member of the Board of Ariel Alternatives, LLC (private equity, 2022-present) and as a member of the Board and Chair of the Audit Committee of Gusto, Inc. (software, 2021-present). In addition, Ms. Fuller currently serves as a member of the Board of Roosevelt University (2019-present) and as a member of the Executive Board of New York University's Stern School of Business. Ms. Fuller previously served as a member of the Board, Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee of The Williams Companies, Inc. (natural gas infrastructure, 2018-2021).       
Patricia L. Kampling (1959)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Ms. Kampling also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Kampling served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (2012-2019), President and Chief Operating Officer (2011-2012) and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2010-2011) of Alliant Energy Corporation. Ms. Kampling currently serves as a member of the Board, Finance Committee and Governance, Compensation and Nominating Committee of Xcel Energy Inc. (utilities company, 2020-present) and as a member of the Board, Audit, Finance and Risk Committee and Safety, Environmental, Technology and Operations Committee and Chair of the Executive Development and Compensation Committee of American Water Works Company, Inc. (utilities company, 2019-present). In addition, Ms. Kampling currently serves as a member of the Board of the Nature Conservancy, Wisconsin Chapter (2019-present). Previously, Ms. Kampling served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2020), a member of the Board, Compensation Committee and Executive Committee and Chair of the Audit Committee of Briggs & Stratton Corporation (manufacturing, 2011-2021), a member of the Board of Interstate Power and Light Company (2012-2019) and Wisconsin Power and Light Company (2012-2019) (each a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation) and as a member of the Board and Workforce Development Committee of the Business Roundtable (2018-2019).         
Thomas A. Kennedy (1955)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Trustee
Mr. Kennedy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Previously, Mr. Kennedy served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2020) and held a variety of positions at Raytheon Company (aerospace and defense, 1983-2020), including Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2014-2020) and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2013-2014). Mr. Kennedy served as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (aerospace and defense, 2020-2021). Mr. Kennedy serves as a Director of the Board of Directors of Textron Inc. (aerospace and defense, 2023-present).
Oscar Munoz (1959)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Trustee
Mr. Munoz also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Munoz served as Executive Chairman (2020-2021), Chief Executive Officer (2015-2020), President (2015-2016) and a member of the Board (2010-2021) of United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Mr. Munoz currently serves as a member of the Board of CBRE Group, Inc. (commercial real estate, 2020-present), a member of the Board of Univision Communications, Inc. (Hispanic media, 2020-present), a member of the Board of Archer Aviation Inc. (2021-present), a member of the Defense Business Board of the United States Department of Defense (2021-present) and a member of the Board of Salesforce.com, Inc. (cloud-based software, 2022-present). Previously, Mr. Munoz served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2021).
David M. Thomas (1949)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Lead Independent Trustee
Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. 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). Mr. Thomas currently serves as a member of the Board of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2004-present) and as Director (2013-present) and Non-Executive Chairman of the Board (2022-present) of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication).     
Susan Tomasky (1953)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Ms. Tomasky also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Tomasky served in various executive officer positions at American Electric Power Company, Inc. (1998-2011), including most recently as President of AEP Transmission (2007-2011). Ms. Tomasky currently serves as a member of the Board and Sustainability Committee and as Chair of the Audit Committee of Marathon Petroleum Corporation (2018-present) and as a member of the Board, Executive Committee, Corporate Governance Committee and Organization and Compensation Committee and as Lead Director of the Board of Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. (utilities company, 2012-present) and as a member of the Board of its subsidiary company, Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (2021-present). In addition, Ms. Tomasky currently serves as a member (2009-present) and President (2020-present) of the Board of the Royal Shakespeare Company - America (2009-present), as a member of the Board of the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (2011-present) and as a member of the Board and Kenyon in the World Committee of Kenyon College (2016-present). Previously, Ms. Tomasky served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2020), as a member of the Board of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (2007-2020), as a member of the Board (2011-2018) and Lead Independent Director (2015-2018) of Andeavor Corporation (previously Tesoro Corporation) (independent oil refiner and marketer) and as a member of the Board of Summit Midstream Partners LP (energy, 2012-2018).
Michael E. Wiley (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Mr. Wiley also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2018-2020), Chairman, President and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004). Mr. Wiley also previously served as a member of the Board of Andeavor Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-2018), a member of the Board of Andeavor Logistics LP (natural resources logistics, 2015-2018) and a member of the Board of High Point Resources (exploration and production, 2005-2020).
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Advisory Board Members and Officers:
Correspondence intended for a Member of the Advisory Board (if any) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for an officer or Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation
Vijay C. Advani (1960)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2023
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Advani also serves as Trustee or Member of the Advisory Board of other funds. Previously, Mr. Advani served as Executive Chairman (2020-2022), Chief Executive Officer (2017-2020) and Chief Operating Officer (2016-2017) of Nuveen (global investment manager). He also served in various capacities at Franklin Resources (global investment manager), including Co-President (2015-2016), Executive Vice President, Global Advisory Services (2008-2015), Head of Global Retail Distribution (2005-2008), Executive Managing Director, International Retail Development (2002-2005), Managing Director, Product Developments, Sales & Marketing, Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa (2000-2002) and President, Templeton Asset Management India (1995-2000). Mr. Advani also served as Senior Investment Officer of International Finance Corporation (private equity and venture capital arm of The World Bank, 1984-1995). Mr. Advani is Chairman Emeritus of the U.S. India Business Council (2018-present), a Director of The Global Impact Investing Network (2019-present), a Director of LOK Capital (Mauritius) (2022-present), a member of the Advisory Council of LOK Capital (2022-present), a Senior Advisor of Neuberger Berman (2021-present), a Senior Advisor of Seviora Holdings Pte. Ltd (Temasek-Singapore) (2021-present), a Director of Seviora Capital (Singapore) (2021-present) and an Advisor of EQUIAM (2021-present). Mr. Advani formerly served as a member of the Board of BowX Acquisition Corp. (special purpose acquisition company, 2020-2021), a member of the Board of Intellecap (advisory arm of The Aavishkaar Group, 2018-2020), a member of the Board of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (2017-2020) and a member of the Board of Docusign (software, 2016-2019).     
Peter S. Lynch (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2003
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Lynch also serves as a Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (investment adviser firm). 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 as Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firm) and on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).     
Karen B. Peetz (1955)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2023
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Peetz also serves as a Member of the Advisory Board of other funds. Previously, Ms. Peetz served as Chief Administration Officer (2020-2023) of Citigroup Inc. (a diversified financial service company). She also served in various capacities at Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, including President (2013-2016), Vice Chairman, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Markets & Treasury Services (2010-2013), Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Corporate Trust (2003-2008), Senior Vice President and Division Manager of Global Payments & Trade Services (2002-2003) and Senior Vice President and Division Manager of Domestic Corporate Trust (1998-2002). Ms. Peetz also served in various capacities at Chase Manhattan Corporation (1982-1998), including Senior Vice President and Manager of Corporate Trust International Business (1996-1998), Managing Director and Manager of Corporate Trust Services (1994-1996) and Managing Director and Group Manager of Financial Institution Sales (1990-1993). Ms. Peetz currently serves as Chair of Amherst Holdings Advisory Council (2018-present), Trustee of Johns Hopkins University (2016-present), Chair of the Carey Business School Advisory Council, Member of the Johns Hopkins Medicine Board and Finance Committee and Chair of the Lyme and Tick Related Disease Institute Advisory Council. Ms. Peetz previously served as a member of the Board of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (2019-2023), a member of the Board of Trane Technologies (2018-2022), a member of the Board of Wells Fargo Corp. (2017-2019), a member of the Board of SunCoke Energy Inc. (2012-2016), a member of the Board of Private Export Funding Corporation (2010-2016) and as a Trustee of Penn State University (2010-2014) and the United Way of New York City (2008-2010).     
Heather Bonner (1977)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2023
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Bonner also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Bonner serves as Senior Vice President (2022-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Ms. Bonner serves as Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity CRET Trustee LLC (2022-present). Prior to joining Fidelity, Ms. Bonner served as Managing Director at AQR Capital Management (2013-2022) and was the Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer of the AQR Funds (2013-2022).     
Craig S. Brown (1977)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2022
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Brown also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Brown serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present). Previously, Mr. Brown served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2019-2022).     
John J. Burke III (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Burke also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Burke serves as Head of Investment Operations for Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1998-present). Previously Mr. Burke served as head of Asset Management Investment Operations (2012-2018).     
Margaret Carey (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2023
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Ms. Carey also serves as an officer of other funds and as CLO of certain other Fidelity entities. She is a Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2019-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.     
William C. Coffey (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2019
Assistant Secretary
Mr. Coffey also serves as Assistant Secretary of other funds. He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Secretary and CLO of certain funds (2018-2019); CLO, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-2019); Secretary of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-2019); CLO of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firms, 2018-2019); and Assistant Secretary of certain funds (2009-2018).     
Timothy M. Cohen (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as Co-Head of Equity (2018-present), a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Cohen served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2019), Head of Global Equity Research (2016-2018), Chief Investment Officer - Equity and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2015) and as a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2017).     
Jonathan Davis (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2010
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Davis also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Davis serves as Vice President Assistant Treasurer and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Mr. Davis serves as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity entities.      
Laura M. Del Prato (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Del Prato also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Del Prato serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2017-present). Previously, Ms. Del Prato served as President and Treasurer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash Portfolio and Term Portfolio (2018-2020). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Del Prato served as a Managing Director and Treasurer of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds (2014-2017). Prior to JPMorgan, Ms. Del Prato served as a partner at Cohen Fund Audit Services (accounting firm, 2012-2013) and KPMG LLP (accounting firm, 2004-2012).     
Colm A. Hogan (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Hogan also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Deputy Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2020) and Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2018).     
Pamela R. Holding (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Ms. Holding also serves as Vice President of other funds. Ms. Holding serves as Co-Head of Equity (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present). Previously, Ms. Holding served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2019) and as Chief Investment Officer of Fidelity Institutional Asset Management (2013-2018).     
Chris Maher (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Maher also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Maher served as Assistant Treasurer of certain funds (2013-2020); Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of the Program Management Group of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).     
Jason P. Pogorelec (1975)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Pogorelec also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Mr. Pogorelec is a Senior Vice President of Asset Management Compliance for Fidelity Investments and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Mr. Pogorelec serves as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (investment adviser firm, 2023-present). Previously, Mr. Pogorelec served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel for Fidelity Investments (2010-2020) and Assistant Secretary of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2020).     
Brett Segaloff (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer
Mr. Segaloff also serves as an AML Officer of other funds and other related entities. He is Director, Anti-Money Laundering (2007-present) of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1996-present).     
Stacie M. Smith (1974)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
President and Treasurer
Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Smith serves as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity entities, is an employee of Fidelity Investments, and has served in other fund officer roles.
Jim Wegmann (1979)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2019
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Wegmann also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Wegmann serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2011-present). Previously, Mr. Wegmann served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2019-2021).     
As a shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, as applicable and (2) ongoing costs, which generally include 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 a 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 (March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023).
 
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table 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/Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If any fund is a shareholder of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (the Underlying Funds), such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses incurred presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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 provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the 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. If any fund is a shareholder of any Underlying Funds, such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses as presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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- A
 
Beginning Account Value March 1, 2023
 
Ending Account Value August 31, 2023
 
Expenses Paid During Period- C March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023
Fidelity® Puritan® Fund
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fidelity® Puritan® Fund
 
 
 
.50%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Actual
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1,000
 
$ 1,108.40
 
$ 2.66
 
Hypothetical-B
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1,000
 
$ 1,022.68
 
$ 2.55
 
Class K
 
 
 
.42%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Actual
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1,000
 
$ 1,109.00
 
$ 2.23
 
Hypothetical-B
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1,000
 
$ 1,023.09
 
$ 2.14
 
 
A   Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
 
B   5% return per year before expenses
 
C   Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of any Underlying Funds are not included in each annualized expense ratio.
 
 
 
Distributions (Unaudited)
The dividend and capital gains distributions for the fund(s) are available on Fidelity.com or Institutional.Fidelity.com.
 
The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended August 31, 2023, $886,714,874, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.
 
A total of 13.91% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year was derived from interest on U.S. Government securities which is generally exempt from state income tax.
 
The fund designates $216,907,640 of distributions paid in the calendar year in 2022 as qualifying to be taxed as interest-related dividends for nonresident alien shareholders.
 
The fund designates $212,784,842 of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended 2023 as qualifying to be taxed as section 163(j) interest dividends.
 
Puritan designates 25%, 40%, 40%, and 40% and Class K designates 24%, 38%, 38%, and 38% of the dividends distributed in October, December, April, and July, respectively during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders.
                                
Puritan designates 27.11%, 42.91%, 46.96%, and 46.95% and Class K designates 25.97%, 40.68%, 45.00%, and 45.05% of dividends distributed in October, December, April, and July, respectively during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.
                                    
Puritan designates 0.41%, and 0.64% and Class K designates 0.39% and 0.61% of the dividends distributed in October and December, respectively during the fiscal year as a section 199A dividend.
 
The fund will notify shareholders in January 2024 of amounts for use in preparing 2023 income tax returns.
 
 
 
 
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Fidelity Puritan Fund
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), considers the renewal of the fund's management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. FMR and the sub-advisers are referred to herein as the Investment Advisers. 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, covers an extensive agenda of topics and materials and 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, acting directly and through its Committees (each of which is composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees), requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to review matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of the Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through joint ad hoc committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
Approval of Stub Period Continuation. At its May 2023 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to continue the fund's management contract with FMR, and the sub-advisory agreements and sub-sub-advisory agreements, in each case, where applicable (together, the Advisory Contracts), without modification, for two months from June 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. The Board considered that the approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of the fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under the fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of the fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board also considered that since its last approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts, FMR had provided additional information on the fund in support of the annual contract renewal process, including competitive analyses on total expenses and management fees and in-depth reviews of fund performance and fund profitability information. The Board concluded that the fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through July 31, 2023, with the understanding that the Board would consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in July 2023.
At its July 2023 meeting, the Board 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 provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness relative to peer funds of the fund's management fee and the total expense ratio of a representative class (the retail class, which was selected because it is the largest class); (iii) the total costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by FMR and its affiliates (Fidelity) from its relationships with the fund; and (iv) the extent to which, if any, economies of scale exist and are realized as the fund grows, and whether any economies of scale are appropriately shared with fund shareholders. The Board also considered the broad range of investment choices available to shareholders from FMR's competitors and that the fund's shareholders have chosen to invest in the fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor.
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 was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts was fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds and experience of investment personnel of the Investment Advisers, and also considered the Investment Advisers' implementation of the fund's investment program. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the investment personnel compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.
Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of Fidelity's investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted the resources devoted to expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization, and 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. Further, the Board considered 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 Fidelity's trading, risk management, compliance, and technology and operations capabilities and resources, which are integral parts 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 Fidelity's supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians, subcustodians, and pricing vendors; and (iii) the resources devoted by Fidelity 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 also considered the fund's securities lending activities and any payments made to Fidelity relating to securities lending.
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 and convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information over the Internet and through telephone representatives, investor education materials, and asset allocation tools. The Board also considered that it reviews customer service metrics such as telephone response times, continuity of services on the website and metrics addressing services at Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders 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 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 and/or the Fidelity funds in general.
Investment Performance. The Board took into account discussions that occur with representatives of the Investment Advisers, and reports that it receives, at Board meetings throughout the year, relating to fund investment performance. In this regard the Board noted that as part of regularly scheduled fund reviews and other reports to the Board on fund performance, the Board considered annualized return information for the fund for different time periods, measured against an appropriate securities market index (benchmark index) and an appropriate peer group of funds with similar objectives (peer group). The Board also considered information about performance attribution. In its ongoing evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gives particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of the funds over different time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons for any overperformance or underperformance.
In addition to reviewing absolute and relative fund performance, the Independent Trustees periodically consider the appropriateness of fund performance metrics in evaluating the results achieved. The Independent Trustees generally give greater weight to fund performance over longer time periods than over shorter time periods. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should continue to benefit the shareholders of the fund.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board was provided with information regarding industry trends in management fees and expenses. In its review of the fund's management fee and the total expense ratio of the retail class, the Board considered the fund's management fee rate as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board noted that Fidelity may agree to waive fees or reimburse expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for the fund.
Comparisons of Management Fees and Total Expense Ratios. Among other things, the Board reviewed data for selected groups of competitive funds and classes (referred to as "mapped groups") that were compiled by Fidelity based on combining similar investment objective categories (as classified by Lipper) that have comparable investment mandates. The data reviewed by the Board included (i) gross management fee comparisons (before taking into account expense reimbursements or caps) relative to the total universe of funds within the mapped group; (ii) gross management fee comparisons relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds in the mapped group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "asset size peer group"); (iii) total expense comparisons of the retail class of the fund relative to funds and classes in the mapped group that have a similar sales load structure to the retail class of the fund (referred to as the "similar sales load structure group"); and (iv) total expense comparisons of the retail class of the fund relative to funds and classes in the similar sales load structure group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "total expense asset size peer group"). The total expense asset size peer group comparison excludes performance adjustments and fund-paid 12b-1 fees to eliminate variability in fee structures.
The information provided to the Board indicated that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the competitive median of the mapped group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022. Further, the information provided to the Board indicated that the total expense ratio of the retail class of the fund ranked below the competitive median of the similar sales load structure group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the total expense asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.  
The Board also considered that, for funds subject to the group fee, FMR agreed to voluntarily waive fees over a specified period of time in amounts designed to account for assets converted from certain funds to certain collective investment trusts.
Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients with similar mandates. The Board noted that a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically reviews and compares Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds and also noted the most recent findings of the committee. The Board noted that the committee's review included a consideration of the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in the markets serving the different categories of clients.
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. Further, 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 servicing the fund's shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.
On an annual basis, Fidelity presents to the Board information about the profitability of its relationships with the fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information 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 and the full Board approves such changes.
A public accounting firm has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. The engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of certain fund profitability information and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering the 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 potential indirect benefits such businesses may have received as a result of their association with Fidelity's fund business (i.e., fall-out benefits) as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from the funds' business. The Board considered areas where potential indirect benefits to the Fidelity funds from their relationships with Fidelity may exist. The Board's consideration of these matters was informed by the findings of a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds to evaluate potential fall-out benefits.
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.
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 as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that a committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically analyzes whether Fidelity 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 "group assets" increase, and for higher group fee rates as total "group assets" decrease ("group assets" as defined in the management contract). 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 further considered that Fidelity agreed to impose a temporary fee waiver in the form of additional breakpoints to the current breakpoint schedule. The Board concluded that, given the group fee structure, fund shareholders will benefit from lower management fees as "group assets" 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 flow and performance trends, in particular the underperformance of certain funds and strategies, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds, including any consideration of fund liquidations or mergers; (ii) the operation of performance fees and competitor use of performance fees; (iii) Fidelity's pricing philosophy compared to competitors; (iv) fund profitability methodology and data; (v) evaluation of competitive fund data and peer group classifications and fee and expense comparisons; (vi) the management fee and expense structures for different funds and classes and information about the differences between various fee and expense structures; (vii) group fee breakpoints and related voluntary fee waivers; and (viii) information regarding other accounts managed by Fidelity and the funds' sub-advisory arrangements.
Conclusion. Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fee arrangements are fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed through July 31, 2024.
 
 
1.536193.127
PUR-ANN-1023
Fidelity® Balanced Fund
 
 
Annual Report
August 31, 2023

Contents

Performance

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Investment Summary

Schedule of Investments

Financial Statements

Notes to Financial Statements

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Trustees and Officers

Shareholder Expense Example

Distributions

Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts

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 1-800-544-8544 if you're an individual investing directly with Fidelity, call 1-800-835-5092 if you're a plan sponsor or participant with Fidelity as your recordkeeper or call 1-877-208-0098 on institutional accounts or if you're an advisor or invest through one to request a free copy of the proxy voting guidelines.
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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-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-PORT 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.institutional.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.
 
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of 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. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund's total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
 
 
 
 
Periods ended August 31, 2023
 
Past 1
year
Past 5
years
Past 10
years
Fidelity® Balanced Fund
11.60%
8.64%
9.53%
Class K
11.72%
8.74%
9.63%
 
 
 $10,000 Over 10 Years
 
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity® Balanced Fund, a class of the fund, on August 31, 2013.
 
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P 500® Index performed over the same period.
 
Market Recap:
U.S. equities gained 15.94% for the 12 months ending August 31, 2023, according to the S&P 500® index, as continued global economic expansion, falling commodity prices and a slowing in the pace of inflation provided a favorable backdrop for higher-risk assets. Large-cap stocks spearheaded the rally, which was driven by the shares of a narrow set of mega-cap companies in the information technology and communication services sectors, largely due to exuberance related to generative artificial intelligence. Aggressive monetary tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve continued amid consistent pressure on core inflation, a measure that excludes food and energy. Since March 2022, the Fed has hiked its benchmark interest rate 11 times. The latest bump came in late July, a fourth consecutive raise of a stepped-down 25 basis points. The S&P 500® gained 3.21% in July but snapped a five-month rally in August (-1.59%), held back by softness in manufacturing and jobs. Still, U.S. stocks ended August up 18.73% year to date. In fixed income, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned -1.19%, as taxable investment-grade bonds showed year-to-date improvement after returning -13.01% in 2022. For the full 12 months, short-term bonds outpaced long-term issues, while lower-quality (higher yielding) bonds topped higher-quality debt. Higher-risk assets, including corporate bonds and asset-backed securities, fared better than U.S. Treasuries.
Comments from Co-Portfolio Manager Christopher Lee:
For the fiscal year, the fund's share classes gained about 12%, topping the 9.04% advance of the Fidelity Balanced Hybrid Composite Index. Versus the Composite index, security selection in the equity subportfolio contributed most. The fund's stock investments returned 19.99% the past 12 months, versus 15.94% for the S&P 500®. Stock picks particularly helped in the industrials sector, with consumer discretionary and energy contributing to a lesser extent. Notably, active management added value in all sectors but one. The top relative contributor among individual holdings was Nvidia, where the portfolio's overweight position rose 226% the past 12 months. Nvidia was one of our biggest holdings on August 31. An overweight in Eli Lilly also aided relative performance, gaining 85%. Lilly was also a major holding at period end. Further bolstering the equity subportfolio's relative result was an overweight stake in Meta Platforms (+81%), a major holding as well. On the flip side, the financials sector detracted a bit this period. At the stock level, avoiding Broadcom, a Composite index component that rose about 90%, detracted the most on a relative basis. Non-Composite exposure to Royalty Pharma (-27%) also hurt. The investment-grade bond central fund returned -0.38%, outpacing the -1.19% result of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The central fund benefited from its overweight in credit, especially lower-rated corporate bonds, which continued to gain in the economy's post-COVID recovery, while favorable supply/demand trends and low issuer default rates resulted in tighter corporate-bond spreads. Other beneficial factors included exposure to AAA-rated collateralized loan obligations and an underweight in the lagging mortgage debt category.
Notes to shareholders:
After nearly four decades with Fidelity, Robert Stansky retired on December 31, 2022, and Chris Lee assumed Stansky's responsibilities for the fund. On January 1, 2023, Jody Simes retired after nearly 30 years with Fidelity, and Ashley Fernandes assumed sole responsibility for management of the equity subportfolio's materials sleeve.
 
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.
 
The information in the following tables is based on the combined Investments of the Fund and its pro-rata share of investments in Fidelity's Central Funds, other than the Money Market Central Funds.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets)
 
Microsoft Corp.
4.7
 
Apple, Inc.
3.8
 
Amazon.com, Inc.
2.5
 
NVIDIA Corp.
2.3
 
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
1.6
 
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A
1.3
 
Exxon Mobil Corp.
1.2
 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
1.2
 
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.1
 
Tesla, Inc.
1.0
 
 
20.7
 
 
Top Bond Issuers (% of Fund's net assets)
(with maturities greater than one year)
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations
13.7
 
Fannie Mae
2.6
 
Freddie Mac
2.4
 
Ginnie Mae
1.4
 
Uniform Mortgage Backed Securities
1.1
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
0.7
 
Morgan Stanley
0.5
 
Citigroup, Inc.
0.5
 
Bank of America Corp.
0.3
 
Petroleos Mexicanos
0.2
 
 
23.4
 
 
Market Sectors (% of Fund's net assets)
 
Information Technology
16.8
 
Financials
12.8
 
Health Care
8.8
 
Consumer Discretionary
6.9
 
Communication Services
6.3
 
Industrials
5.8
 
Consumer Staples
4.8
 
Energy
3.8
 
Real Estate
2.5
 
Utilities
1.9
 
Materials
1.6
 
 
Quality Diversification (% of Fund's net assets)
 
 
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)
Futures and Swaps - 1.7%
Percentages in the above tables are adjusted for the effect of TBA Sale Commitments.
An unaudited holdings listing for the fund, which presents direct holdings as well as the pro-rata share of any securities and other investments held indirectly through its investment in underlying Fidelity Central Funds, other than the Money Market Central Funds, is available at fidelity.com and/or institutional.fidelity.com, as applicable.
 
Showing Percentage of Net Assets  
Common Stocks - 61.5%
 
 
Shares
Value ($)
(000s)
 
COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 5.4%
 
 
 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.4%
 
 
 
AT&T, Inc.
 
8,167,840
120,802
Cellnex Telecom SA (a)
 
398,400
15,250
Liberty Global PLC Class C (b)
 
571,729
11,343
 
 
 
147,395
Entertainment - 0.8%
 
 
 
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (b)(c)
 
655,287
10,668
Netflix, Inc. (b)
 
398,877
172,985
Sea Ltd. ADR (b)
 
1,020,946
38,418
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (b)
 
238,937
33,977
The Walt Disney Co. (b)
 
736,529
61,633
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Class A (c)
 
192,779
18,613
 
 
 
336,294
Interactive Media & Services - 3.5%
 
 
 
Alphabet, Inc.:
 
 
 
 Class A (b)
 
4,832,669
658,065
 Class C (b)
 
1,512,118
207,689
Epic Games, Inc. (b)(d)(e)
 
12,272
7,643
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A (b)
 
1,781,209
527,042
Pinterest, Inc. Class A (b)
 
554,540
15,244
Snap, Inc. Class A (b)
 
3,368,610
34,865
 
 
 
1,450,548
Media - 0.5%
 
 
 
Altice U.S.A., Inc. Class A (b)
 
897,635
2,756
Charter Communications, Inc. Class A (b)
 
87,694
38,420
Comcast Corp. Class A
 
1,750,000
81,830
Liberty Broadband Corp.:
 
 
 
 Class A (b)
 
513,718
48,105
 Class C (b)(c)
 
273,537
25,592
 
 
 
196,703
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.2%
 
 
 
T-Mobile U.S., Inc. (b)
 
603,608
82,242
TOTAL COMMUNICATION SERVICES
 
 
2,213,182
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 6.6%
 
 
 
Automobile Components - 0.1%
 
 
 
Adient PLC (b)
 
699,915
27,416
Automobiles - 1.1%
 
 
 
Ferrari NV
 
84,361
26,805
Tesla, Inc. (b)
 
1,595,474
411,760
 
 
 
438,565
Broadline Retail - 2.6%
 
 
 
Amazon.com, Inc. (b)
 
7,355,489
1,015,131
eBay, Inc.
 
1,138,456
50,980
 
 
 
1,066,111
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.2%
 
 
 
Booking Holdings, Inc. (b)
 
38,508
119,568
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (b)
 
571,600
31,587
Churchill Downs, Inc.
 
406,853
50,971
Domino's Pizza, Inc.
 
101,422
39,291
Marriott International, Inc. Class A
 
555,023
112,953
McDonald's Corp.
 
256,683
72,166
Penn Entertainment, Inc. (b)
 
254,626
6,032
Red Rock Resorts, Inc.
 
164,100
7,209
Sweetgreen, Inc. Class A (b)
 
72,846
1,046
Yum! Brands, Inc.
 
546,028
70,645
 
 
 
511,468
Household Durables - 0.0%
 
 
 
D.R. Horton, Inc.
 
17,701
2,107
Mohawk Industries, Inc. (b)
 
179,822
18,232
 
 
 
20,339
Specialty Retail - 1.3%
 
 
 
Cazoo Group Ltd. (b)(d)
 
19,377
22
Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.
 
82,428
18,968
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
 
780,073
179,791
The Home Depot, Inc.
 
359,648
118,792
TJX Companies, Inc.
 
2,106,297
194,790
Valvoline, Inc.
 
728,661
25,095
 
 
 
537,458
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.3%
 
 
 
NIKE, Inc. Class B
 
490,942
49,934
PVH Corp.
 
378,554
31,647
Tapestry, Inc.
 
981,086
32,690
 
 
 
114,271
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
 
 
2,715,628
CONSUMER STAPLES - 4.2%
 
 
 
Beverages - 1.5%
 
 
 
Boston Beer Co., Inc. Class A (b)
 
45,983
16,804
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (b)
 
170,017
33,330
Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.)
 
272,173
70,917
Diageo PLC
 
243,330
9,965
Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (b)
 
627,767
7,809
Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.
 
1,187,927
39,974
Monster Beverage Corp.
 
1,223,507
70,242
PepsiCo, Inc.
 
957,359
170,333
Pernod Ricard SA
 
109,048
21,426
The Coca-Cola Co.
 
3,088,116
184,762
The Vita Coco Co., Inc. (b)
 
394,907
11,172
 
 
 
636,734
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail - 1.2%
 
 
 
Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. Class A (multi-vtg.)
 
491,379
25,696
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (b)
 
131,162
8,839
Costco Wholesale Corp.
 
334,666
183,825
Dollar General Corp.
 
113,489
15,718
Dollar Tree, Inc. (b)
 
203,829
24,941
Target Corp.
 
39,489
4,997
U.S. Foods Holding Corp. (b)
 
723,119
29,236
Walmart, Inc.
 
1,221,002
198,547
 
 
 
491,799
Food Products - 0.5%
 
 
 
Freshpet, Inc. (b)(c)
 
226,377
17,094
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
 
186,774
18,194
McCormick & Co., Inc. (non-vtg.)
 
346,145
28,412
Mondelez International, Inc.
 
1,317,418
93,879
The Hershey Co.
 
168,206
36,141
 
 
 
193,720
Household Products - 0.8%
 
 
 
Colgate-Palmolive Co.
 
519,470
38,165
Energizer Holdings, Inc.
 
210,139
7,218
Procter & Gamble Co.
 
1,957,535
302,126
 
 
 
347,509
Personal Care Products - 0.2%
 
 
 
elf Beauty, Inc. (b)
 
105,470
14,630
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. Class A
 
216,417
34,741
Kenvue, Inc.
 
670,520
15,455
 
 
 
64,826
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
 
 
1,734,588
ENERGY - 2.8%
 
 
 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.3%
 
 
 
Expro Group Holdings NV (b)
 
1,350,652
31,754
Schlumberger Ltd.
 
867,820
51,167
Weatherford International PLC (b)
 
517,427
45,803
 
 
 
128,724
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.5%
 
 
 
Africa Oil Corp.
 
11,280,022
27,131
Athabasca Oil Corp. (b)
 
5,993,095
16,633
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
 
701,452
45,383
Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd. (b)
 
8,711,000
1,805
Exxon Mobil Corp.
 
4,529,221
503,604
Hess Corp.
 
698,350
107,895
Imperial Oil Ltd.
 
1,553,717
88,230
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (b)
 
3,812,970
27,758
MEG Energy Corp. (b)
 
3,799,699
67,968
Phillips 66 Co.
 
521,729
59,561
Valero Energy Corp.
 
562,343
73,048
 
 
 
1,019,016
TOTAL ENERGY
 
 
1,147,740
FINANCIALS - 8.0%
 
 
 
Banks - 2.5%
 
 
 
AIB Group PLC
 
2,352,493
10,719
Bank of America Corp.
 
4,263,589
122,237
BNP Paribas SA
 
1,007,403
65,146
Citigroup, Inc.
 
639,618
26,410
DNB Bank ASA
 
1,027,993
20,320
Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings SA (b)
 
17,624,956
30,636
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
 
2,477,560
362,541
KBC Group NV
 
177,684
11,668
KeyCorp
 
3,878,578
43,944
M&T Bank Corp.
 
212,484
26,571
Piraeus Financial Holdings SA (b)
 
5,393,594
18,669
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
 
422,996
51,068
Starling Bank Ltd. Series D (b)(d)(e)
 
5,092,112
20,900
UniCredit SpA
 
647,371
15,772
Wells Fargo & Co.
 
4,670,866
192,860
Zions Bancorp NA
 
266,487
9,460
 
 
 
1,028,921
Capital Markets - 1.4%
 
 
 
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
 
1,309,781
58,770
BlackRock, Inc. Class A
 
136,429
95,574
Brookfield Corp. Class A
 
556,465
18,981
Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
 
175,461
26,268
CME Group, Inc.
 
299,012
60,604
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.
 
345,098
31,432
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.
 
128,300
30,911
Morgan Stanley
 
1,417,533
120,703
State Street Corp.
 
548,510
37,705
StepStone Group, Inc. Class A
 
576,556
17,798
UBS Group AG
 
2,391,810
63,885
Virtu Financial, Inc. Class A
 
561,600
10,524
 
 
 
573,155
Consumer Finance - 0.1%
 
 
 
OneMain Holdings, Inc.
 
695,793
28,882
Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd.
 
579,403
13,508
 
 
 
42,390
Financial Services - 2.3%
 
 
 
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
 
1,093,819
95,534
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.:
 
 
 
 Class A (b)
 
79
43,191
 Class B (b)
 
129,828
46,764
Block, Inc. Class A (b)
 
857,409
49,430
Dlocal Ltd. (b)
 
1,250,094
26,802
Fiserv, Inc. (b)
 
752,309
91,323
FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (b)
 
117,185
31,843
Global Payments, Inc.
 
492,575
62,404
Jumo World Ltd. (b)(e)
 
1,163
1,042
One97 Communications Ltd. (b)
 
3,304,900
34,120
UWM Holdings Corp. Class A (c)
 
1,129,641
6,733
Visa, Inc. Class A
 
1,609,166
395,340
Voya Financial, Inc.
 
265,724
18,516
Worldline SA (a)(b)
 
570,002
18,592
 
 
 
921,634
Insurance - 1.7%
 
 
 
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
 
401,716
92,588
Chubb Ltd.
 
547,070
109,890
Direct Line Insurance Group PLC
 
9,138,809
18,772
Everest Re Group Ltd.
 
130,405
47,034
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (sub. vtg.)
 
49,361
40,706
Globe Life, Inc.
 
228,201
25,460
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
 
861,530
61,875
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
 
532,997
103,929
Progressive Corp.
 
631,919
84,342
Prudential PLC
 
1,057,440
12,879
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
 
463,927
74,799
Unum Group
 
840,234
41,331
 
 
 
713,605
TOTAL FINANCIALS
 
 
3,279,705
HEALTH CARE - 8.1%
 
 
 
Biotechnology - 1.4%
 
 
 
Biogen, Inc. (b)
 
147,220
39,361
Exact Sciences Corp. (b)
 
452,580
37,867
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
 
2,576,104
197,020
Legend Biotech Corp. ADR (b)
 
367,760
25,508
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (b)
 
404,842
15,991
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b)
 
60,147
49,711
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (b)
 
128,656
15,569
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b)
 
554,726
193,233
 
 
 
574,260
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.7%
 
 
 
Abbott Laboratories
 
353,247
36,349
Boston Scientific Corp. (b)
 
5,048,770
272,331
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (b)
 
397,273
124,219
Masimo Corp. (b)
 
81,200
9,280
Penumbra, Inc. (b)
 
176,052
46,566
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp. (b)
 
156,259
5,330
Stryker Corp.
 
756,046
214,377
 
 
 
708,452
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.3%
 
 
 
agilon health, Inc. (b)
 
1,815,720
32,175
Cencora, Inc.
 
909,087
159,981
Cigna Group
 
374,106
103,351
Humana, Inc.
 
148,536
68,569
Surgery Partners, Inc. (b)
 
2,880,648
104,452
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
 
1,011,444
482,034
 
 
 
950,562
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.6%
 
 
 
10X Genomics, Inc. (b)
 
409,881
21,252
Danaher Corp.
 
253,015
67,049
Gerresheimer AG
 
704,665
91,616
IQVIA Holdings, Inc. (b)
 
105,201
23,421
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
 
78,681
43,833
 
 
 
247,171
Pharmaceuticals - 2.1%
 
 
 
AstraZeneca PLC sponsored ADR
 
2,048,253
138,913
Eli Lilly & Co.
 
791,922
438,883
Indivior PLC (b)
 
2,021,618
46,610
Merck & Co., Inc.
 
1,525,060
166,201
Royalty Pharma PLC
 
1,820,448
54,286
 
 
 
844,893
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
 
 
3,325,338
INDUSTRIALS - 5.5%
 
 
 
Aerospace & Defense - 1.2%
 
 
 
Howmet Aerospace, Inc.
 
1,063,049
52,589
Lockheed Martin Corp.
 
311,590
139,701
Northrop Grumman Corp.
 
111,457
48,271
RTX Corp.
 
379,173
32,624
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A (b)(d)(e)
 
117,000
9,477
The Boeing Co. (b)
 
657,843
147,377
TransDigm Group, Inc.
 
73,235
66,193
 
 
 
496,232
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.1%
 
 
 
United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B
 
179,756
30,451
Building Products - 0.4%
 
 
 
Trane Technologies PLC
 
787,155
161,571
Electrical Equipment - 0.6%
 
 
 
AMETEK, Inc.
 
1,027,130
163,838
Eaton Corp. PLC
 
340,115
78,352
 
 
 
242,190
Ground Transportation - 0.9%
 
 
 
CSX Corp.
 
2,629,426
79,409
Old Dominion Freight Lines, Inc.
 
292,670
125,078
Uber Technologies, Inc. (b)
 
1,449,629
68,466
Union Pacific Corp.
 
402,084
88,688
 
 
 
361,641
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.4%
 
 
 
General Electric Co.
 
1,412,778
161,707
Honeywell International, Inc.
 
110,901
20,843
 
 
 
182,550
Machinery - 1.8%
 
 
 
Caterpillar, Inc.
 
418,097
117,540
Deere & Co.
 
100,468
41,286
Dover Corp.
 
796,353
118,099
Fortive Corp.
 
2,125,396
167,587
Ingersoll Rand, Inc.
 
1,768,462
123,103
Parker Hannifin Corp.
 
411,868
171,708
 
 
 
739,323
Passenger Airlines - 0.1%
 
 
 
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
 
573,154
24,577
Professional Services - 0.0%
 
 
 
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.
 
1,810,831
19,738
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
 
 
2,258,273
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 16.4%
 
 
 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.2%
 
 
 
Amphenol Corp. Class A
 
912,014
80,604
IT Services - 0.8%
 
 
 
Accenture PLC Class A
 
139,526
45,174
Capgemini SA
 
187,207
34,937
EPAM Systems, Inc. (b)
 
182,477
47,260
MongoDB, Inc. Class A (b)
 
214,372
81,740
Shopify, Inc. Class A (b)
 
379,098
25,206
Snowflake, Inc. (b)
 
219,618
34,447
Twilio, Inc. Class A (b)
 
549,005
34,977
Wix.com Ltd. (b)
 
319,372
31,544
 
 
 
335,285
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 4.1%
 
 
 
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (b)
 
901,733
95,331
ASML Holding NV (Netherlands)
 
80,514
52,940
Lam Research Corp.
 
143,562
100,838
Marvell Technology, Inc.
 
1,191,746
69,419
Micron Technology, Inc.
 
2,046,867
143,158
NVIDIA Corp.
 
1,894,465
935,013
NXP Semiconductors NV
 
411,707
84,696
Renesas Electronics Corp. (b)
 
2,825,127
47,066
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (b)
 
228,545
37,155
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
 
5,593,000
96,055
 
 
 
1,661,671
Software - 7.4%
 
 
 
Adobe, Inc. (b)
 
512,667
286,755
Autodesk, Inc. (b)
 
385,116
85,473
CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings, Inc. (b)(d)
 
253,848
2,716
Elastic NV (b)
 
397,069
24,571
Five9, Inc. (b)
 
542,618
39,269
HubSpot, Inc. (b)
 
162,220
88,656
Intuit, Inc.
 
350,804
190,069
Microsoft Corp.
 
5,868,167
1,923,353
Salesforce, Inc. (b)
 
979,389
216,895
Stripe, Inc. Class B (b)(d)(e)
 
110,500
2,051
Synopsys, Inc. (b)
 
212,945
97,718
Tenable Holdings, Inc. (b)
 
430,567
19,535
Workday, Inc. Class A (b)
 
279,425
68,319
 
 
 
3,045,380
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 3.9%
 
 
 
Apple, Inc.
 
8,351,220
1,568,944
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
 
636,060
32,117
 
 
 
1,601,061
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 
 
6,724,001
MATERIALS - 1.5%
 
 
 
Chemicals - 1.0%
 
 
 
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
 
136,643
40,377
Cabot Corp.
 
206,351
14,952
Celanese Corp. Class A
 
243,408
30,757
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund
 
1,227,981
7,734
Corteva, Inc.
 
610,041
30,813
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
 
396,786
30,509
Linde PLC
 
438,188
169,596
LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A
 
396,485
39,161
Nutrien Ltd.
 
104,076
6,593
Olin Corp.
 
239,355
13,887
The Chemours Co. LLC
 
558,199
18,990
Tronox Holdings PLC
 
998,364
13,618
Westlake Corp.
 
64,458
8,443
 
 
 
425,430
Construction Materials - 0.1%
 
 
 
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
 
46,140
20,597
Vulcan Materials Co.
 
98,801
21,563
 
 
 
42,160
Containers & Packaging - 0.1%
 
 
 
Aptargroup, Inc.
 
116,603
15,457
Greif, Inc. Class A
 
203,765
14,791
 
 
 
30,248
Metals & Mining - 0.3%
 
 
 
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
 
1,341,203
36,031
Franco-Nevada Corp.
 
116,597
16,797
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
 
1,226,732
48,959
Horizonte Minerals PLC (b)
 
2,358,192
3,899
Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (b)
 
914,987
8,140
Major Drilling Group International, Inc. (b)
 
479,282
3,086
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
 
64,251
18,309
 
 
 
135,221
TOTAL MATERIALS
 
 
633,059
REAL ESTATE - 1.5%
 
 
 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - 1.5%
 
 
 
American Tower Corp.
 
351,953
63,816
Corporate Office Properties Trust (SBI)
 
503,566
13,032
Crown Castle International Corp.
 
334,225
33,590
CubeSmart
 
80,732
3,367
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
 
386,276
50,880
Equinix, Inc.
 
102,468
80,066
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.
 
597,760
40,026
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
 
166,341
39,654
Extra Space Storage, Inc.
 
12,031
1,548
Invitation Homes, Inc.
 
1,046,250
35,667
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.
 
326,660
47,441
Prologis (REIT), Inc.
 
721,073
89,557
Simon Property Group, Inc.
 
259,127
29,408
Ventas, Inc.
 
480,570
20,991
Welltower, Inc.
 
655,728
54,347
 
 
 
603,390
UTILITIES - 1.5%
 
 
 
Electric Utilities - 1.1%
 
 
 
Constellation Energy Corp.
 
586,059
61,044
Edison International
 
458,363
31,558
Exelon Corp.
 
503,576
20,203
FirstEnergy Corp.
 
375,261
13,536
NextEra Energy, Inc.
 
1,642,098
109,692
NRG Energy, Inc.
 
206,028
7,736
PG&E Corp. (b)
 
4,377,788
71,358
PPL Corp.
 
1,180,232
29,411
Southern Co.
 
1,573,955
106,604
 
 
 
451,142
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.0%
 
 
 
The AES Corp.
 
463,707
8,314
Multi-Utilities - 0.3%
 
 
 
Dominion Energy, Inc.
 
799,009
38,784
NiSource, Inc.
 
905,901
24,242
Sempra
 
971,606
68,226
 
 
 
131,252
Water Utilities - 0.1%
 
 
 
American Water Works Co., Inc.
 
220,811
30,635
TOTAL UTILITIES
 
 
621,343
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
 (Cost $15,693,705)
 
 
 
25,256,247
 
 
 
 
Preferred Stocks - 0.3%
 
 
Shares
Value ($)
(000s)
 
Convertible Preferred Stocks - 0.2%
 
 
 
COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 0.1%
 
 
 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.1%
 
 
 
ByteDance Ltd. Series E1 (b)(d)(e)
 
143,672
32,483
 
 
 
 
FINANCIALS - 0.0%
 
 
 
Financial Services - 0.0%
 
 
 
Circle Internet Financial Ltd. Series F (b)(d)(e)
 
239,407
5,150
 
 
 
 
INDUSTRIALS - 0.0%
 
 
 
Aerospace & Defense - 0.0%
 
 
 
ABL Space Systems:
 
 
 
  Series B(b)(d)(e)
 
120,349
3,305
  Series B2(b)(d)(e)
 
54,288
1,454
 
 
 
4,759
Construction & Engineering - 0.0%
 
 
 
Beta Technologies, Inc. Series A (b)(d)(e)
 
49,193
5,573
 
 
 
 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
 
 
10,332
 
 
 
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 0.1%
 
 
 
Communications Equipment - 0.0%
 
 
 
Astranis Space Technologies Corp. Series C (b)(d)(e)
 
412,038
7,446
 
 
 
 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.0%
 
 
 
Astera Labs, Inc. Series C (b)(d)(e)
 
947,200
8,979
GaN Systems, Inc.:
 
 
 
  Series F1(b)(d)(e)
 
97,586
1,080
  Series F2(b)(d)(e)
 
51,529
570
Xsight Labs Ltd. Series D (b)(d)(e)
 
450,873
2,593
 
 
 
13,222
Software - 0.1%
 
 
 
Algolia, Inc. Series D (b)(d)(e)
 
189,206
2,734
Bolt Technology OU Series E (b)(d)(e)
 
41,382
5,343
Databricks, Inc.:
 
 
 
  Series G(b)(d)(e)
 
30,576
2,247
  Series H(b)(d)(e)
 
125,490
9,224
Skyryse, Inc. Series B (b)(d)(e)
 
332,947
7,684
Stripe, Inc. Series H (b)(d)(e)
 
135,605
2,517
 
 
 
29,749
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 
 
50,417
 
 
 
 
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS
 
 
98,382
Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.1%
 
 
 
FINANCIALS - 0.1%
 
 
 
Financial Services - 0.1%
 
 
 
Circle Internet Financial Ltd. Series E (b)(d)(e)
 
467,381
10,053
 
 
 
 
INDUSTRIALS - 0.0%
 
 
 
Professional Services - 0.0%
 
 
 
Checkr, Inc. Series E (b)(e)
 
588,051
5,675
 
 
 
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 0.0%
 
 
 
IT Services - 0.0%
 
 
 
Gupshup, Inc. (b)(d)(e)
 
403,701
5,046
 
 
 
 
TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS
 
 
20,774
 
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
 (Cost $124,007)
 
 
 
119,156
 
 
 
 
Nonconvertible Bonds - 0.0%
 
 
Principal
Amount (f)
(000s)
 
Value ($)
(000s)
 
FINANCIALS - 0.0%
 
 
 
Financial Services - 0.0%
 
 
 
Ant International Co. Ltd. 3.55% 8/14/24 (d)(e)
 
  (Cost $10,087)
 
 
10,087
10,036
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations - 0.0%
 
 
Principal
Amount (f)
(000s)
 
Value ($)
(000s)
 
U.S. Treasury Bills, yield at date of purchase 5.15% to 5.34% 9/14/23 to 10/26/23 (g)
 
 (Cost $17,044)
 
 
17,170
17,043
 
 
 
 
Preferred Securities - 0.0%
 
 
Principal
Amount (f)
(000s)
 
Value ($)
(000s)
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 0.0%
 
 
 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.0%
 
 
 
GaN Systems, Inc. 0% (d)(e)(h)
 
  (Cost $2,287)
 
 
2,287
2,815
 
 
 
 
Fixed-Income Funds - 36.7%
 
 
Shares
Value ($)
(000s)
 
Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Central Fund (i)
 
 (Cost $17,225,401)
 
 
156,243,571
15,060,318
 
 
 
 
Money Market Funds - 1.5%
 
 
Shares
Value ($)
(000s)
 
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (j)
 
564,482,660
564,596
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (j)(k)
 
36,229,077
36,233
 
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS
 (Cost $600,825)
 
 
600,829
 
 
 
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.0%
 (Cost $33,673,356)
 
 
 
41,066,444
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 0.0%  
(11,511)
NET ASSETS - 100.0%
41,054,933
 
 
 
Futures Contracts 
 
Number
of contracts
Expiration
Date
Notional
Amount ($)
(000s)
 
Value ($)
(000s)
 
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation) ($)
(000s)
 
Purchased
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Index Contracts
 
 
 
 
 
CME E-mini S&P 500 Index Contracts (United States)
1,443
Sep 2023
325,829
10,121
10,121
 
 
 
 
 
 
The notional amount of futures purchased as a percentage of Net Assets is 0.8%
 
 
 
 
Any values shown as $0 in the Schedule of Investments may reflect amounts less than $500.
 
Legend
 
(a)
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 $33,842,000 or 0.1% of net assets.
 
(b)
Non-income producing
 
(c)
Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.
 
(d)
Restricted securities (including private placements) - 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 $169,141,000 or 0.4% of net assets.
 
(e)
Level 3 security
 
(f)
Amount is stated in United States dollars unless otherwise noted.
 
(g)
Security or a portion of the security was pledged to cover margin requirements for futures contracts. At period end, the value of securities pledged amounted to $17,023,000.
 
(h)
Security is perpetual in nature with no stated maturity date.
 
(i)
Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. A complete unaudited schedule of portfolio holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is filed with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT and is available upon request or at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. An unaudited holdings listing for the Fund, which presents direct holdings as well as the pro-rata share of securities and other investments held indirectly through its investment in underlying non-money market Fidelity Central Funds, is available at fidelity.com and/or institutional.fidelity.com, as applicable. 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.
 
(j)
Affiliated fund that is generally 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.
 
(k)
Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
 
 
 
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows:
Security
Acquisition Date
Acquisition Cost ($)
(000s)
ABL Space Systems Series B
3/24/21
5,420
 
 
 
ABL Space Systems Series B2
10/22/21
3,691
 
 
 
Algolia, Inc. Series D
7/23/21
5,533
 
 
 
Ant International Co. Ltd. 3.55% 8/14/24
8/14/23
10,087
 
 
 
Astera Labs, Inc. Series C
8/24/21
3,184
 
 
 
Astranis Space Technologies Corp. Series C
3/19/21
9,032
 
 
 
Beta Technologies, Inc. Series A
4/09/21
3,604
 
 
 
Bolt Technology OU Series E
1/03/22
10,751
 
 
 
ByteDance Ltd. Series E1
11/18/20
15,743
 
 
 
Cazoo Group Ltd.
3/28/21
3,875
 
 
 
CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings, Inc.
2/02/21
2,538
 
 
 
Circle Internet Financial Ltd. Series E
5/11/21
7,586
 
 
 
Circle Internet Financial Ltd. Series F
5/09/22
10,089
 
 
 
Databricks, Inc. Series G
2/01/21
1,808
 
 
 
Databricks, Inc. Series H
8/31/21
9,222
 
 
 
Epic Games, Inc.
3/29/21
10,861
 
 
 
GaN Systems, Inc. Series F1
11/30/21
828
 
 
 
GaN Systems, Inc. Series F2
11/30/21
437
 
 
 
GaN Systems, Inc. 0%
11/30/21
2,287
 
 
 
Gupshup, Inc.
6/08/21
9,231
 
 
 
Skyryse, Inc. Series B
10/21/21
8,217
 
 
 
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A
2/16/21
4,914
 
 
 
Starling Bank Ltd. Series D
6/18/21
9,104
 
 
 
Stripe, Inc. Class B
5/18/21
4,434
 
 
 
Stripe, Inc. Series H
3/15/21 - 5/25/23
5,441
 
 
 
Xsight Labs Ltd. Series D
2/16/21
3,605
 
 
 
 
Affiliated Central Funds
 
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
 
 
Affiliate (Amounts in thousands)
Value,
beginning
of period ($)
Purchases ($)
Sales
Proceeds ($)
Dividend
Income ($)
Realized
Gain (loss) ($)
Change in
Unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) ($)
Value,
end
of period ($)
% ownership,
end
of period
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43%
300,528
8,219,742
7,955,674
17,295
11
(11)
564,596
1.4%
Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Central Fund
12,494,979
3,223,209
107,385
505,556
1,867
(552,352)
15,060,318
40.1%
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44%
48,085
782,128
793,980
549
-
-
36,233
0.1%
Total
12,843,592
12,225,079
8,857,039
523,400
1,878
(552,363)
15,661,147
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
 
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
 
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
 
Investment Valuation
 
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, 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 below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:
Description
(Amounts in thousands)
Total ($)
Level 1 ($)
Level 2 ($)
Level 3 ($)
 Investments in Securities:
 
 
 
 
 Equities:
 
 
 
 
Communication Services
2,245,665
2,205,539
-
40,126
Consumer Discretionary
2,715,628
2,715,628
-
-
Consumer Staples
1,734,588
1,724,623
9,965
-
Energy
1,147,740
1,147,740
-
-
Financials
3,294,908
3,143,646
114,117
37,145
Health Care
3,325,338
3,325,338
-
-
Industrials
2,274,280
2,248,796
-
25,484
Information Technology
6,779,464
6,490,952
230,998
57,514
Materials
633,059
633,059
-
-
Real Estate
603,390
603,390
-
-
Utilities
621,343
621,343
-
-
 Corporate Bonds
10,036
-
-
10,036
 U.S. Government and Government Agency Obligations
17,043
-
17,043
-
 Preferred Securities
2,815
-
-
2,815
 Fixed-Income Funds
15,060,318
15,060,318
-
-
  Money Market Funds
600,829
600,829
-
-
 Total Investments in Securities:
41,066,444
40,521,201
372,123
173,120
 Derivative Instruments:
 
 
 
 
 Assets
 
 
 
 
Futures Contracts
10,121
10,121
-
-
  Total Assets
10,121
10,121
-
-
 Total Derivative Instruments:
10,121
10,121
-
-
 
Value of Derivative Instruments
 
The following table is a summary of the Fund's value of derivative instruments by primary risk exposure as of August 31, 2023. For additional information on derivative instruments, please refer to the Derivative Instruments section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
Primary Risk Exposure / Derivative Type                                                                                                                                                                                   
 
Value
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Asset ($)
Liability ($)
Equity Risk
 
 
Futures Contracts (a) 
10,121
0
Total Equity Risk
10,121
0
Total Value of Derivatives
10,121
0
 
(a)Reflects gross cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts as presented in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, the period end daily variation margin is included in receivable or payable for daily variation margin on futures contracts, and the net cumulative appreciation (depreciation) is included in Total accumulated earnings (loss).
 
 
 
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Amounts in thousands (except per-share amounts)
 
 
 
August 31, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
Investment in securities, at value  (including  securities loaned of $33,956) - See accompanying schedule:
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $15,847,130)
$
25,405,297
 
 
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $17,826,226)
15,661,147
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Investment in Securities (cost $33,673,356)
 
 
$
41,066,444
Foreign currency held at value (cost $77)
 
 
77
Receivable for investments sold
 
 
48,178
Receivable for fund shares sold
 
 
23,134
Dividends receivable
 
 
34,304
Interest receivable
 
 
14
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds
 
 
2,862
Prepaid expenses
 
 
69
Other receivables
 
 
1,554
  Total assets
 
 
41,176,636
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
Payable for investments purchased
$
44,225
 
 
Payable for fund shares redeemed
21,409
 
 
Accrued management fee
12,635
 
 
Payable for daily variation margin on futures contracts
595
 
 
Other affiliated payables
3,752
 
 
Other payables and accrued expenses
2,854
 
 
Collateral on securities loaned
36,233
 
 
  Total Liabilities
 
 
 
121,703
Net Assets  
 
 
$
41,054,933
Net Assets consist of:
 
 
 
 
Paid in capital
 
 
$
33,167,632
Total accumulated earnings (loss)
 
 
 
7,887,301
Net Assets
 
 
$
41,054,933
 
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price
 
 
 
 
Balanced :
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($33,113,351 ÷ 1,265,723 shares)
 
 
$
26.16
Class K :
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($7,941,582 ÷ 303,512 shares)
 
 
$
26.17
 
Statement of Operations
Amounts in thousands
 
 
 
Year ended
August 31, 2023
Investment Income
 
 
 
 
Dividends
 
 
$
324,010
Interest  
 
 
754
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $549 from security lending)
 
 
523,400
 Total Income
 
 
 
848,164
Expenses
 
 
 
 
Management fee
$
144,714
 
 
Transfer agent fees
40,701
 
 
Accounting fees
2,374
 
 
Custodian fees and expenses
370
 
 
Independent trustees' fees and expenses
212
 
 
Registration fees
377
 
 
Audit
191
 
 
Legal
65
 
 
Interest
80
 
 
Miscellaneous
190
 
 
 Total expenses before reductions
 
189,274
 
 
 Expense reductions
 
(1,934)
 
 
 Total expenses after reductions
 
 
 
187,340
Net Investment income (loss)
 
 
 
660,824
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
 
 
 
 
Net realized gain (loss) on:
 
 
 
 
 Investment Securities:
 
 
 
 
   Unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes of $35)
 
876,766
 
 
   Redemptions in-kind
 
97,766
 
 
   Fidelity Central Funds
 
1,878
 
 
 Foreign currency transactions
 
(184)
 
 
 Futures contracts
 
15,716
 
 
Total net realized gain (loss)
 
 
 
991,942
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
 
 
 
 
 Investment Securities:
 
 
 
 
   Unaffiliated issuers(net of increase in deferred foreign taxes of $455)
 
3,120,713
 
 
   Fidelity Central Funds
 
(552,363)
 
 
 Unfunded commitments
 
726
 
 
 Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies
 
196
 
 
 Futures contracts
 
12,148
 
 
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
 
 
 
2,581,420
Net gain (loss)
 
 
 
3,573,362
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
 
 
$
4,234,186
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
 
Amount in thousands
 
Year ended
August 31, 2023
 
Year ended
August 31, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
 
 
 
 
Operations
 
 
 
Net investment income (loss)
$
660,824
$
475,512
Net realized gain (loss)
 
991,942
 
 
2,615,408
 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
 
2,581,420
 
(9,077,818)
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
 
4,234,186
 
 
(5,986,898)
 
Distributions to shareholders
 
(2,942,116)
 
 
(4,444,353)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Share transactions - net increase (decrease)
 
423,615
 
 
1,859,354
 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
 
1,715,685
 
 
(8,571,897)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets
 
 
 
 
Beginning of period
 
39,339,248
 
47,911,145
 
End of period
$
41,054,933
$
39,339,248
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Highlights
Fidelity® Balanced Fund
 
Years ended August 31,
 
2023  
 
2022 
 
2021  
 
2020 
 
2019 
  Selected Per-Share Data 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net asset value, beginning of period
$
25.49
$
32.24
$
27.37
$
23.54
$
25.33
  Income from Investment Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Net investment income (loss) A,B
 
.42
 
.30
 
.29
 
.38
 
.42
     Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
 
2.17
 
(4.09)
 
6.17
 
4.49
 
.08
  Total from investment operations
 
2.59  
 
(3.79)  
 
6.46  
 
4.87  
 
.50
  Distributions from net investment income
 
(.41)
 
(.29)
 
(.29)
 
(.41)
 
(.40)
  Distributions from net realized gain
 
(1.51)
 
(2.67)
 
(1.31)
 
(.62)
 
(1.89)
     Total distributions
 
(1.92)
 
(2.96)
 
(1.59) C
 
(1.04) C
 
(2.29)
  Net asset value, end of period
$
26.16
$
25.49
$
32.24
$
27.37
$
23.54
 Total Return D
 
11.60%
 
(12.80)%
 
24.83%
 
21.44%
 
2.61%
 Ratios to Average Net Assets B,E,F
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Expenses before reductions
 
.51%
 
.50%
 
.51%
 
.52%
 
.53%
    Expenses net of fee waivers, if any
 
.50%
 
.50%
 
.50%
 
.52%
 
.53%
    Expenses net of all reductions
 
.50%
 
.50%
 
.50%
 
.51%
 
.53%
    Net investment income (loss)
 
1.70%
 
1.05%
 
.98%
 
1.57%
 
1.82%
 Supplemental Data
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Net assets, end of period (in millions)
$
33,113  
$
31,647
$
37,819
$
28,805
$
24,969
    Portfolio turnover rate G
 
29% H
 
36% H
 
40% H
 
95% H
 
60%
 
ACalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
 
BNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
 
CTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
 
DTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
 
EFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
 
FExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
 
GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
 
HPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
 
Fidelity® Balanced Fund Class K
 
Years ended August 31,
 
2023  
 
2022 
 
2021  
 
2020 
 
2019 
  Selected Per-Share Data 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net asset value, beginning of period
$
25.49
$
32.24
$
27.37
$
23.55
$
25.33
  Income from Investment Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Net investment income (loss) A,B
 
.43
 
.32
 
.31
 
.40
 
.44
     Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
 
2.19
 
(4.09)
 
6.17
 
4.48
 
.09
  Total from investment operations
 
2.62  
 
(3.77)  
 
6.48  
 
4.88  
 
.53
  Distributions from net investment income
 
(.42)
 
(.31)
 
(.31)
 
(.43)
 
(.42)
  Distributions from net realized gain
 
(1.51)
 
(2.67)
 
(1.31)
 
(.62)
 
(1.89)
     Total distributions
 
(1.94) C
 
(2.98)
 
(1.61) C
 
(1.06) C
 
(2.31)
  Net asset value, end of period
$
26.17
$
25.49
$
32.24
$
27.37
$
23.55
 Total Return D
 
11.72%
 
(12.73)%
 
24.92%
 
21.49%
 
2.74%
 Ratios to Average Net Assets B,E,F
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Expenses before reductions
 
.43%
 
.43%
 
.43%
 
.44%
 
.45%
    Expenses net of fee waivers, if any
 
.42%
 
.42%
 
.43%
 
.44%
 
.45%
    Expenses net of all reductions
 
.42%
 
.42%
 
.43%
 
.43%
 
.44%
    Net investment income (loss)
 
1.78%
 
1.12%
 
1.06%
 
1.65%
 
1.91%
 Supplemental Data
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Net assets, end of period (in millions)
$
7,942  
$
7,692
$
10,092
$
9,033
$
8,429
    Portfolio turnover rate G
 
29% H
 
36% H
 
40% H
 
95% H
 
60%
 
ACalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
 
BNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
 
CTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
 
DTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
 
EFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
 
FExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
 
GAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
 
HPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
 
For the period ended August 31, 2023
(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
 
1. Organization.
Fidelity Balanced Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Puritan Trust (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. The Fund offers Balanced and Class K shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
Funds may invest in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
 
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
 
Fidelity Central Fund
Investment Manager
Investment Objective
Investment Practices
Expense RatioA
Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Central Fund
Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR)
Seeks a high level of income by normally investing in investment-grade debt securities.
Delayed Delivery & When Issued Securities
Futures
Options
Restricted Securities
Swaps
Less than .005%
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds
Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR)
Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity.
Short-term Investments
Less than .005%
 
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
 
An unaudited holdings listing for the investing fund, which presents direct holdings as well as the pro-rata share of any securities and other investments held indirectly through its investment in underlying non-money market Fidelity Central Funds, is available at fidelity.com and/or institutional.fidelity.com, as applicable. A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. 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 Fund's Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. 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. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages the Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. The Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters. 
 
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 - unadjusted 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 service 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 market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, ETFs and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
 
Debt securities, including restricted securities, are valued based on evaluated prices received from third party pricing services or from brokers who make markets in such securities. Corporate bonds, preferred securities and U.S. government and government agency obligations are valued by pricing services who utilize matrix pricing which considers yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type or by broker-supplied prices. 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 services. Debt securities are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy but may be Level 3 depending on the circumstances.
 
Futures contracts are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 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 August 31, 2023 is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
 
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds 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 include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. 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. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Interest income is accrued as earned and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain. Debt obligations may be placed on non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by ceasing current accruals and writing off interest receivables when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful based on consistently applied procedures. A debt obligation is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is reasonably assured. Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any withholding tax reclaims income is included in the Statement of Operations in dividends. Any receivables for withholding tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in dividends receivable.
 
Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of a fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated daily on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of a fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred, as applicable. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class, if applicable. For the reporting period, the allocated portion of income and expenses to each class as a percent of its average net assets may vary due to the timing of recording these transactions in relation to fluctuating net assets of the classes. 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. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or ETFs. Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or ETF. 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) for certain Funds, certain independent Trustees have elected to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in affiliated mutual funds, are marked-to-market and remain in a fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees presented below are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities in other receivables and other payables and accrued expenses, as applicable.
 
Fidelity Balanced Fund
$1,171
 
 
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 U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of August 31, 2023, 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. The 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. The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on capital gains by certain countries in which it invests. An estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized appreciation on the applicable securities is included in Other payables and accrued expenses on the Statement of Assets & Liabilities.
 
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income 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. In addition, the Fund claimed a portion of the payment made to redeeming shareholders as a distribution for income tax purposes.
 
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. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
 
Book-tax differences are primarily due to the futures contracts, foreign currency transactions, certain foreign taxes, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), market discount, redemptions in kind, partnerships and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.
 
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
 
Gross unrealized appreciation
$10,264,558
Gross unrealized depreciation
(2,928,263)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
$7,336,295
Tax Cost
$33,730,149
 
The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:
 
Undistributed ordinary income
$136,624
Undistributed long-term capital gain
$415,780
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments
$7,336,249
 
The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:
 
 
August 31, 2023
August 31, 2022
Ordinary Income
$640,900
$1,821,812
Long-term Capital Gains
2,301,216
2,622,541
Total
$2,942,116
$4,444,353
 
Restricted Securities (including Private Placements). Funds 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 held at period end is included at the end of the Schedule of Investments, if applicable.
4. Derivative Instruments.
Risk Exposures and the Use of Derivative Instruments. The Fund's investment objectives allow for various types of derivative instruments, 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.
 
Derivatives were used 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 objectives may not be achieved.
 
Derivatives were used to increase or decrease exposure to the following risk(s):
 
 
 
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.
 
 
Funds are also exposed to additional risks from investing in derivatives, such as liquidity risk and counterparty credit risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that a 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 a fund. Counterparty credit risk related to exchange-traded contracts may be 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.
 
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. Futures contracts were used to manage 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 daily payments 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. The net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts during the period is presented in the Statement of Operations.
 
Any open futures contracts at period end are presented in the Schedule of Investments under the caption "Futures Contracts". The notional amount at value reflects each contract's exposure to the underlying instrument or index at period end, and is representative of volume of activity during the period unless an average notional amount is presented. Any securities deposited to meet initial margin requirements are identified in the Schedule of Investments. Any cash deposited to meet initial margin requirements is presented as segregated cash with brokers for derivative instruments in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
 
5. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, U.S. government securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
 
 
Purchases ($)
Sales ($)
Fidelity Balanced Fund
10,929,642
12,679,674
 
Unaffiliated Redemptions In-Kind. Shares that were redeemed in-kind for investments, including accrued interest and cash, if any, are shown in the table below. The net realized gain or loss on investments delivered through in-kind redemptions is included in the "Net realized gain (loss) on: Redemptions in-kind" line in the accompanying Statement of Operations. The amount of the in-kind redemptions is included in share transactions in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets. There was no gain or loss for federal income tax purposes.
 
 
Shares
Total net realized gain or loss
($)
Total Proceeds
($)
Participating classes
Fidelity Balanced Fund
13,857
97,766
327,304
Balanced, Class K
 
 
Prior Fiscal Year Unaffiliated Redemptions In-Kind. Shares that were redeemed in-kind for investments, including accrued interest and cash, if any, are shown in the table below; along with realized gain or loss on investments delivered through in-kind redemptions. The amount of the in-kind redemptions is included in share transactions in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets. There was no gain or loss for federal income tax purposes.
 
 
Shares
Total net realized gain or loss
($)
Total Proceeds
($)
Participating classes
Fidelity Balanced Fund
7,482
79,467
216,180
Balanced, Class K
 
6. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) 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 .15% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .23% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the monthly average net assets of a group of registered investment companies with which the investment adviser has management contracts. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate was .38% of the Fund's average net assets.
 
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company LLC (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, except for Class K. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class K's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.
 
For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
 
 
Amount
% of Class-Level Average Net Assets
Balanced
$ 37,518
.12
Class K
                  3,183
.04
 
$40,701
 
 
Accounting Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. For the period, the fees were equivalent to the following annual rates:
 
 
% of Average Net Assets
Fidelity Balanced Fund
.01
 
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were as follows:
 
Amount
Fidelity Balanced Fund
$ 157
 
 
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR), or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. 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
Fidelity Balanced Fund
 Borrower
$92,240
4.43%
$80
 
 
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
 
 
Purchases ($)
Sales ($)
Realized Gain (Loss) ($)
Fidelity Balanced Fund
 339,731
 683,623
 33,608
 
 
Other. During the period, the investment adviser reimbursed the Fund for certain losses as follows:
 
Amount ($)
Fidelity Balanced Fund
105
7. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate with other funds managed by the investment adviser 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 participating funds have agreed to pay commitment fees on their pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which are reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations, and are listed below. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
 
 
 
Amount
Fidelity Balanced Fund
$71
 
8. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the 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. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
 
 
Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS
Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS
Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End
Fidelity Balanced Fund
$58
$33
$-
9. Expense Reductions.
During the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level operating expenses in the amount of $1,934.
10. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
 
 
 
Year ended
August 31, 2023
Year ended
August 31, 2022
Fidelity Balanced Fund
 
 
Distributions to shareholders
 
 
Balanced
$ 2,360,180
 $3,513,610
Class K
             581,936
             930,743
Total  
$2,942,116
$4,444,353
11. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain in-kind transactions, automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
 
 
Shares
Shares
Dollars
Dollars
 
Year ended
 August 31, 2023
Year ended
 August 31, 2022
Year ended
 August 31, 2023
Year ended
 August 31, 2022
Fidelity Balanced Fund
 
 
 
 
Balanced
 
 
 
 
Shares sold
128,865
153,031
$3,183,932
$4,421,713
Reinvestment of distributions
98,805
113,479
2,193,993
3,307,115
Shares redeemed
(203,664)
(197,918)
(4,945,165)
(5,573,068)
Net increase (decrease)
24,006
68,592
$432,760
$2,155,760
Class K
 
 
 
 
Shares sold
33,384
31,940
$818,833
$913,583
Reinvestment of distributions
26,192
31,940
581,936
930,743
Shares redeemed
(57,853)
(75,095)
(1,409,914)
(2,140,732)
Net increase (decrease)
1,723
(11,215)
$(9,145)
$(296,406)
 
12. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
13. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
To the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Puritan Trust and Shareholders of Fidelity Balanced Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Fidelity Balanced Fund (one of the funds constituting Fidelity Puritan Trust, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of August 31, 2023, the related statement of operations for the year ended August 31, 2023, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended August 31, 2023, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended August 31, 2023 (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of August 31, 2023, 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 ended August 31, 2023 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended August 31, 2023 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2023 by correspondence with the custodian, issuers of privately offered securities and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
October 13, 2023
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Fidelity group of funds since 1932.
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board (if any), and 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 Jonathan Chiel, each of the Trustees oversees 322 funds. Mr. Chiel oversees 191 funds.
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) of the trust and the fund is referred to herein as an Independent Trustee. Each 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. Officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer or 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.
The fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-800-544-8544 if you're an individual investing directly with Fidelity, call 1-800-835-5092 if you're a plan sponsor or participant with Fidelity as your recordkeeper or call 1-877-208-0098 on institutional accounts or if you're an advisor or invest through one.
Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the 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. Robert A. Lawrence is an interested person and currently serves as Chair. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chair is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chair 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 Chair, 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 Chair 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. David M. Thomas serves as Lead Independent Trustee 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 high income and certain equity funds, and other Boards oversee Fidelity's alternative investment, investment-grade bond, money market, asset allocation, and other equity 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. 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 Fidelity'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 Trustees."
Interested Trustees*:
Correspondence intended for a Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Jonathan Chiel (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Trustee
Mr. Chiel also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Chiel is Executive Vice President and General Counsel for FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Chiel served as general counsel (2004-2012) and senior vice president and deputy general counsel (2000-2004) for John Hancock Financial Services; a partner with Choate, Hall & Stewart (1996-2000) (law firm); and an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney's Office of the District of Massachusetts (1986-95), including Chief of the Criminal Division (1993-1995). Mr. Chiel is a director on the boards of the Boston Bar Foundation and the Maimonides School.
Bettina Doulton (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Trustee
Ms. Doulton also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Doulton served in a variety of positions at Fidelity Investments, including as a managing director of research (2006-2007), portfolio manager to certain Fidelity® funds (1993-2005), equity analyst and portfolio assistant (1990-1993), and research assistant (1987-1990). Ms. Doulton currently owns and operates Phi Builders + Architects and Cellardoor Winery. Previously, Ms. Doulton served as a member of the Board of Brown Capital Management, LLC (2014-2018).
Robert A. Lawrence (1952)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Mr. Lawrence also serves as Trustee of other funds. Previously, Mr. Lawrence served as a Trustee and Member of the Advisory Board of certain funds. Prior to his retirement in 2008, Mr. Lawrence served as Vice President of certain Fidelity® funds (2006-2008), Senior Vice President, Head of High Income Division of Fidelity Management & Research Company (investment adviser firm, 2006-2008), and President of Fidelity Strategic Investments (investment adviser firm, 2002-2005).
* Determined to be an "Interested Trustee" by virtue of, among other things, his or her affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Independent Trustees:
Correspondence intended for an Independent Trustee may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Thomas P. Bostick (1956)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Trustee
Lieutenant General Bostick also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement, General Bostick (United States Army, Retired) held a variety of positions within the U.S. Army, including Commanding General and Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (2012-2016) and Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Human Resources, U.S. Army (2009-2012). General Bostick currently serves as a member of the Board and Finance and Governance & Sustainability Committees of CSX Corporation (transportation, 2020-present) and a member of the Board and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (nuclear waste management, 2020-present). General Bostick serves as Chief Executive Officer of Bostick Global Strategies, LLC (consulting, 2016-present), as a member of the Board of HireVue, Inc. (video interview and assessment, 2020-present), as a member of the Board of Allonnia (biotechnology and engineering solutions, 2022-present) and on the Advisory Board of Solugen, Inc. (specialty bio-based chemicals manufacturer, 2022-present). Previously, General Bostick served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2021), President, Intrexon Bioengineering (2018-2020) and Chief Operating Officer (2017-2020) and Senior Vice President of the Environment Sector (2016-2017) of Intrexon Corporation (biopharmaceutical company).     
Dennis J. Dirks (1948)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Operating Officer and as a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure), President, Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust Company (DTC), President and a member of the Board of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC), Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation. Mr. Dirks currently serves as a member of the Finance Committee (2016-present) and Board (2017-present) and is Treasurer (2018-present) of the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Donald F. Donahue (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Donahue also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Donahue serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Miranda Partners, LLC (risk consulting for the financial services industry, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Donahue served as Chief Executive Officer (2006-2012), Chief Operating Officer (2003-2006) and Managing Director, Customer Marketing and Development (1999-2003) of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure). Mr. Donahue currently serves as a member (2007-present) and Co-Chairman (2016-present) of the Board of United Way of New York. Mr. Donahue previously served as a member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2018) and as a member of the Board of The Leadership Academy (previously NYC Leadership Academy) (2012-2022).     
Vicki L. Fuller (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Ms. Fuller also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Previously, Ms. Fuller served as a member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2018-2020), Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (2012-2018) and held a variety of positions at AllianceBernstein L.P. (global asset management, 1985-2012), including Managing Director (2006-2012) and Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager (2001-2006). Ms. Fuller currently serves as a member of the Board, Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee of two Blackstone business development companies (2020-present), as a member of the Board of Treliant, LLC (consulting, 2019-present), as a member of the Board of Ariel Alternatives, LLC (private equity, 2022-present) and as a member of the Board and Chair of the Audit Committee of Gusto, Inc. (software, 2021-present). In addition, Ms. Fuller currently serves as a member of the Board of Roosevelt University (2019-present) and as a member of the Executive Board of New York University's Stern School of Business. Ms. Fuller previously served as a member of the Board, Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee of The Williams Companies, Inc. (natural gas infrastructure, 2018-2021).       
Patricia L. Kampling (1959)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Ms. Kampling also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Kampling served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (2012-2019), President and Chief Operating Officer (2011-2012) and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2010-2011) of Alliant Energy Corporation. Ms. Kampling currently serves as a member of the Board, Finance Committee and Governance, Compensation and Nominating Committee of Xcel Energy Inc. (utilities company, 2020-present) and as a member of the Board, Audit, Finance and Risk Committee and Safety, Environmental, Technology and Operations Committee and Chair of the Executive Development and Compensation Committee of American Water Works Company, Inc. (utilities company, 2019-present). In addition, Ms. Kampling currently serves as a member of the Board of the Nature Conservancy, Wisconsin Chapter (2019-present). Previously, Ms. Kampling served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2020), a member of the Board, Compensation Committee and Executive Committee and Chair of the Audit Committee of Briggs & Stratton Corporation (manufacturing, 2011-2021), a member of the Board of Interstate Power and Light Company (2012-2019) and Wisconsin Power and Light Company (2012-2019) (each a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation) and as a member of the Board and Workforce Development Committee of the Business Roundtable (2018-2019).         
Thomas A. Kennedy (1955)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Trustee
Mr. Kennedy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Previously, Mr. Kennedy served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2020) and held a variety of positions at Raytheon Company (aerospace and defense, 1983-2020), including Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2014-2020) and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2013-2014). Mr. Kennedy served as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (aerospace and defense, 2020-2021). Mr. Kennedy serves as a Director of the Board of Directors of Textron Inc. (aerospace and defense, 2023-present).
Oscar Munoz (1959)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Trustee
Mr. Munoz also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Munoz served as Executive Chairman (2020-2021), Chief Executive Officer (2015-2020), President (2015-2016) and a member of the Board (2010-2021) of United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Mr. Munoz currently serves as a member of the Board of CBRE Group, Inc. (commercial real estate, 2020-present), a member of the Board of Univision Communications, Inc. (Hispanic media, 2020-present), a member of the Board of Archer Aviation Inc. (2021-present), a member of the Defense Business Board of the United States Department of Defense (2021-present) and a member of the Board of Salesforce.com, Inc. (cloud-based software, 2022-present). Previously, Mr. Munoz served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2021).
David M. Thomas (1949)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Lead Independent Trustee
Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. 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). Mr. Thomas currently serves as a member of the Board of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2004-present) and as Director (2013-present) and Non-Executive Chairman of the Board (2022-present) of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication).     
Susan Tomasky (1953)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Ms. Tomasky also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Tomasky served in various executive officer positions at American Electric Power Company, Inc. (1998-2011), including most recently as President of AEP Transmission (2007-2011). Ms. Tomasky currently serves as a member of the Board and Sustainability Committee and as Chair of the Audit Committee of Marathon Petroleum Corporation (2018-present) and as a member of the Board, Executive Committee, Corporate Governance Committee and Organization and Compensation Committee and as Lead Director of the Board of Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. (utilities company, 2012-present) and as a member of the Board of its subsidiary company, Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (2021-present). In addition, Ms. Tomasky currently serves as a member (2009-present) and President (2020-present) of the Board of the Royal Shakespeare Company - America (2009-present), as a member of the Board of the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (2011-present) and as a member of the Board and Kenyon in the World Committee of Kenyon College (2016-present). Previously, Ms. Tomasky served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2020), as a member of the Board of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (2007-2020), as a member of the Board (2011-2018) and Lead Independent Director (2015-2018) of Andeavor Corporation (previously Tesoro Corporation) (independent oil refiner and marketer) and as a member of the Board of Summit Midstream Partners LP (energy, 2012-2018).
Michael E. Wiley (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Mr. Wiley also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2018-2020), Chairman, President and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004). Mr. Wiley also previously served as a member of the Board of Andeavor Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-2018), a member of the Board of Andeavor Logistics LP (natural resources logistics, 2015-2018) and a member of the Board of High Point Resources (exploration and production, 2005-2020).
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Advisory Board Members and Officers:
Correspondence intended for a Member of the Advisory Board (if any) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for an officer or Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation
Vijay C. Advani (1960)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2023
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Advani also serves as Trustee or Member of the Advisory Board of other funds. Previously, Mr. Advani served as Executive Chairman (2020-2022), Chief Executive Officer (2017-2020) and Chief Operating Officer (2016-2017) of Nuveen (global investment manager). He also served in various capacities at Franklin Resources (global investment manager), including Co-President (2015-2016), Executive Vice President, Global Advisory Services (2008-2015), Head of Global Retail Distribution (2005-2008), Executive Managing Director, International Retail Development (2002-2005), Managing Director, Product Developments, Sales & Marketing, Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa (2000-2002) and President, Templeton Asset Management India (1995-2000). Mr. Advani also served as Senior Investment Officer of International Finance Corporation (private equity and venture capital arm of The World Bank, 1984-1995). Mr. Advani is Chairman Emeritus of the U.S. India Business Council (2018-present), a Director of The Global Impact Investing Network (2019-present), a Director of LOK Capital (Mauritius) (2022-present), a member of the Advisory Council of LOK Capital (2022-present), a Senior Advisor of Neuberger Berman (2021-present), a Senior Advisor of Seviora Holdings Pte. Ltd (Temasek-Singapore) (2021-present), a Director of Seviora Capital (Singapore) (2021-present) and an Advisor of EQUIAM (2021-present). Mr. Advani formerly served as a member of the Board of BowX Acquisition Corp. (special purpose acquisition company, 2020-2021), a member of the Board of Intellecap (advisory arm of The Aavishkaar Group, 2018-2020), a member of the Board of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (2017-2020) and a member of the Board of Docusign (software, 2016-2019).     
Peter S. Lynch (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2003
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Lynch also serves as a Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (investment adviser firm). 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 as Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firm) and on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).     
Karen B. Peetz (1955)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2023
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Peetz also serves as a Member of the Advisory Board of other funds. Previously, Ms. Peetz served as Chief Administration Officer (2020-2023) of Citigroup Inc. (a diversified financial service company). She also served in various capacities at Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, including President (2013-2016), Vice Chairman, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Markets & Treasury Services (2010-2013), Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Corporate Trust (2003-2008), Senior Vice President and Division Manager of Global Payments & Trade Services (2002-2003) and Senior Vice President and Division Manager of Domestic Corporate Trust (1998-2002). Ms. Peetz also served in various capacities at Chase Manhattan Corporation (1982-1998), including Senior Vice President and Manager of Corporate Trust International Business (1996-1998), Managing Director and Manager of Corporate Trust Services (1994-1996) and Managing Director and Group Manager of Financial Institution Sales (1990-1993). Ms. Peetz currently serves as Chair of Amherst Holdings Advisory Council (2018-present), Trustee of Johns Hopkins University (2016-present), Chair of the Carey Business School Advisory Council, Member of the Johns Hopkins Medicine Board and Finance Committee and Chair of the Lyme and Tick Related Disease Institute Advisory Council. Ms. Peetz previously served as a member of the Board of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (2019-2023), a member of the Board of Trane Technologies (2018-2022), a member of the Board of Wells Fargo Corp. (2017-2019), a member of the Board of SunCoke Energy Inc. (2012-2016), a member of the Board of Private Export Funding Corporation (2010-2016) and as a Trustee of Penn State University (2010-2014) and the United Way of New York City (2008-2010).     
Heather Bonner (1977)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2023
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Bonner also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Bonner serves as Senior Vice President (2022-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Ms. Bonner serves as Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity CRET Trustee LLC (2022-present). Prior to joining Fidelity, Ms. Bonner served as Managing Director at AQR Capital Management (2013-2022) and was the Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer of the AQR Funds (2013-2022).     
Craig S. Brown (1977)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2022
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Brown also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Brown serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present). Previously, Mr. Brown served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2019-2022).     
John J. Burke III (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Burke also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Burke serves as Head of Investment Operations for Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1998-present). Previously Mr. Burke served as head of Asset Management Investment Operations (2012-2018).     
Margaret Carey (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2023
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Ms. Carey also serves as an officer of other funds and as CLO of certain other Fidelity entities. She is a Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2019-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.     
William C. Coffey (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2019
Assistant Secretary
Mr. Coffey also serves as Assistant Secretary of other funds. He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Secretary and CLO of certain funds (2018-2019); CLO, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-2019); Secretary of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-2019); CLO of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firms, 2018-2019); and Assistant Secretary of certain funds (2009-2018).     
Timothy M. Cohen (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as Co-Head of Equity (2018-present), a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Cohen served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2019), Head of Global Equity Research (2016-2018), Chief Investment Officer - Equity and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2015) and as a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2017).     
Jonathan Davis (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2010
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Davis also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Davis serves as Vice President Assistant Treasurer and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Mr. Davis serves as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity entities.      
Laura M. Del Prato (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Del Prato also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Del Prato serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2017-present). Previously, Ms. Del Prato served as President and Treasurer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash Portfolio and Term Portfolio (2018-2020). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Del Prato served as a Managing Director and Treasurer of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds (2014-2017). Prior to JPMorgan, Ms. Del Prato served as a partner at Cohen Fund Audit Services (accounting firm, 2012-2013) and KPMG LLP (accounting firm, 2004-2012).     
Colm A. Hogan (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Hogan also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Deputy Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2020) and Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2018).     
Pamela R. Holding (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Ms. Holding also serves as Vice President of other funds. Ms. Holding serves as Co-Head of Equity (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present). Previously, Ms. Holding served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2019) and as Chief Investment Officer of Fidelity Institutional Asset Management (2013-2018).     
Chris Maher (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Maher also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Maher served as Assistant Treasurer of certain funds (2013-2020); Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of the Program Management Group of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).     
Jason P. Pogorelec (1975)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Pogorelec also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Mr. Pogorelec is a Senior Vice President of Asset Management Compliance for Fidelity Investments and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Mr. Pogorelec serves as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (investment adviser firm, 2023-present). Previously, Mr. Pogorelec served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel for Fidelity Investments (2010-2020) and Assistant Secretary of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2020).     
Brett Segaloff (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer
Mr. Segaloff also serves as an AML Officer of other funds and other related entities. He is Director, Anti-Money Laundering (2007-present) of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1996-present).     
Stacie M. Smith (1974)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
President and Treasurer
Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Smith serves as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity entities, is an employee of Fidelity Investments, and has served in other fund officer roles.
Jim Wegmann (1979)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2019
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Wegmann also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Wegmann serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2011-present). Previously, Mr. Wegmann served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2019-2021).     
As a shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, as applicable and (2) ongoing costs, which generally include 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 a 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 (March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023).
 
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table 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/Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If any fund is a shareholder of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (the Underlying Funds), such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses incurred presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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 provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the 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. If any fund is a shareholder of any Underlying Funds, such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses as presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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- A
 
Beginning Account Value March 1, 2023
 
Ending Account Value August 31, 2023
 
Expenses Paid During Period- C March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023
Fidelity® Balanced Fund
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fidelity® Balanced Fund
 
 
 
.50%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Actual
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1,000
 
$ 1,106.40
 
$ 2.65
 
Hypothetical-B
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1,000
 
$ 1,022.68
 
$ 2.55
 
Class K
 
 
 
.42%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Actual
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1,000
 
$ 1,107.10
 
$ 2.23
 
Hypothetical-B
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1,000
 
$ 1,023.09
 
$ 2.14
 
 
A   Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
 
B   5% return per year before expenses
 
C   Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of any Underlying Funds are not included in each annualized expense ratio.
 
 
 
Distributions (Unaudited)
The dividend and capital gains distributions for the fund(s) are available on Fidelity.com or Institutional.Fidelity.com.
 
The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended August 31, 2023, $425,851,250, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.
 
A total of 16.37% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year was derived from interest on U.S. Government securities which is generally exempt from state income tax.
 
The fund designates $228,512,716 of distributions paid in the calendar year 2022 as qualifying to be taxed as interest-related dividends for nonresident alien shareholders.
 
The fund designates $264,385,465 of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended 2023 as qualifying to be taxed as section 163(j) interest dividends.
                                   
Balanced designates 11%, 47%, 50%, and 51%; Class K designates 10%, 45%, 49%, and 49% of the dividends distributed in October, December, April, and July, respectively during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders.
                                
Balanced designates 12.76%, 44.47%, 61.89%, and 62.12%; Class K designates 12.12%, 42.45%, 60.53%, and 59.62% of the dividends distributed in October, December, April, and July, respectively during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.
 
Balanced designates 3.30%, 3.29%, 1.57%, and 1.57%; and Class K designates 3.13%, 3.14%, 1.53%, and 1.51% of the dividends distributed in October, December, April, and July, respectively during the fiscal year as a section 199A dividend.
 
The fund will notify shareholders in January 2024 of amounts for use in preparing 2023 income tax returns.
 
 
 
 
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Fidelity Balanced Fund
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), considers the renewal of the fund's management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. FMR and the sub-advisers are referred to herein as the Investment Advisers. 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, covers an extensive agenda of topics and materials and 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, acting directly and through its Committees (each of which is composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees), requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to review matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of the Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through joint ad hoc committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
Approval of Stub Period Continuation. At its May 2023 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to continue the fund's management contract with FMR, and the sub-advisory agreements and sub-sub-advisory agreements, in each case, where applicable (together, the Advisory Contracts), without modification, for two months from June 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. The Board considered that the approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of the fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under the fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of the fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board also considered that since its last approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts, FMR had provided additional information on the fund in support of the annual contract renewal process, including competitive analyses on total expenses and management fees and in-depth reviews of fund performance and fund profitability information. The Board concluded that the fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through July 31, 2023, with the understanding that the Board would consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in July 2023.
At its July 2023 meeting, the Board 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 provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness relative to peer funds of the fund's management fee and the total expense ratio of a representative class (the retail class, which was selected because it is the largest class); (iii) the total costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by FMR and its affiliates (Fidelity) from its relationships with the fund; and (iv) the extent to which, if any, economies of scale exist and are realized as the fund grows, and whether any economies of scale are appropriately shared with fund shareholders. The Board also considered the broad range of investment choices available to shareholders from FMR's competitors and that the fund's shareholders have chosen to invest in the fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor.
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 was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts was fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds and experience of investment personnel of the Investment Advisers, and also considered the Investments Advisers' implementation of the fund's investment program. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the investment personnel compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.
Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of Fidelity's investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted the resources devoted to expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization, and 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. Further, the Board considered 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 Fidelity's trading, risk management, compliance, and technology and operations capabilities and resources, which are integral parts 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 Fidelity's supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians, subcustodians, and pricing vendors; and (iii) the resources devoted by Fidelity 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 also considered the fund's securities lending activities and any payments made to Fidelity relating to securities lending.
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 and convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information over the Internet and through telephone representatives, investor education materials and asset allocation tools. The Board also considered that it reviews customer service metrics such as telephone response times, continuity of services on the website and metrics addressing services at Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders 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 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 and/or the Fidelity funds in general.
Investment Performance. The Board took into account discussions that occur with representatives of the Investment Advisers, and reports that it receives, at Board meetings throughout the year, relating to fund investment performance. In this regard the Board noted that as part of regularly scheduled fund reviews and other reports to the Board on fund performance, the Board considered annualized return information for the fund for different time periods, measured against an appropriate securities market index (benchmark index) and an appropriate peer group of funds with similar objectives (peer group). The Board also considered information about performance attribution. In its ongoing evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gives particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of the funds over different time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons for any overperformance or underperformance.
In addition to reviewing absolute and relative fund performance, the Independent Trustees periodically consider the appropriateness of fund performance metrics in evaluating the results achieved. The Independent Trustees generally give greater weight to fund performance over longer time periods than over shorter time periods. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should continue to benefit the shareholders of the fund.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board was provided with information regarding industry trends in management fees and expenses. In its review of the fund's management fee and the total expense ratio of the retail class, the Board considered the fund's management fee rate as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board noted that Fidelity may agree to waive fees or reimburse expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for the fund.
Comparisons of Management Fees and Total Expense Ratios. Among other things, the Board reviewed data for selected groups of competitive funds and classes (referred to as "mapped groups") that were compiled by Fidelity based on combining similar investment objective categories (as classified by Lipper) that have comparable investment mandates. The data reviewed by the Board included (i) gross management fee comparisons (before taking into account expense reimbursements or caps) relative to the total universe of funds within the mapped group; (ii) gross management fee comparisons relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds in the mapped group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "asset size peer group"); (iii) total expense comparisons of the retail class of the fund relative to funds and classes in the mapped group that have a similar sales load structure to the retail class of the fund (referred to as the "similar sales load structure group"); and (iv) total expense comparisons of the retail class of the fund relative to funds and classes in the similar sales load structure group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "total expense asset size peer group"). The total expense asset size peer group comparison excludes performance adjustments and fund-paid 12b-1 fees to eliminate variability in fee structures.
The information provided to the Board indicated that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the competitive median of the mapped group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022. Further, the information provided to the Board indicated that the total expense ratio of the retail class of the fund ranked below the competitive median of the similar sales load structure group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the total expense asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.
The Board also considered that, for funds subject to the group fee, FMR agreed to voluntarily waive fees over a specified period of time in amounts designed to account for assets converted from certain funds to certain collective investment trusts.
Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients with similar mandates. The Board noted that a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically reviews and compares Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds and also noted the most recent findings of the committee. The Board noted that the committee's review included a consideration of the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in the markets serving the different categories of clients.
 
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. Further, 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 servicing the fund's shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.
On an annual basis, Fidelity presents to the Board information about the profitability of its relationships with the fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information 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 and the full Board approves such changes.
A public accounting firm has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. The engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of certain fund profitability information and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering the 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 potential indirect benefits such businesses may have received as a result of their association with Fidelity's fund business (i.e., fall-out benefits) as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from the funds' business. The Board considered areas where potential indirect benefits to the Fidelity funds from their relationships with Fidelity may exist. The Board's consideration of these matters was informed by the findings of a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds to evaluate potential fall-out benefits.
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.
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 as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that a committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically analyzes whether Fidelity 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 "group assets" increase, and for higher group fee rates as total "group assets" decrease ("group assets" as defined in the management contract). 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 further considered that Fidelity agreed to impose a temporary fee waiver in the form of additional breakpoints to the current breakpoint schedule. The Board concluded that, given the group fee structure, fund shareholders will benefit from lower management fees as "group assets" 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 flow and performance trends, in particular the underperformance of certain funds and strategies, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds, including any consideration of fund liquidations or mergers; (ii) the operation of performance fees and competitor use of performance fees; (iii) Fidelity's pricing philosophy compared to competitors; (iv) fund profitability methodology and data; (v) evaluation of competitive fund data and peer group classifications and fee and expense comparisons; (vi) the management fee and expense structures for different funds and classes and information about the differences between various fee and expense structures; (vii) group fee breakpoints and related voluntary fee waivers; and (viii) information regarding other accounts managed by Fidelity and the funds' sub-advisory arrangements.
Conclusion. Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fee arrangements are fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed through July 31, 2024.
 
1.536127.127
BAL-ANN-1023
Fidelity® Puritan® K6 Fund
 
 
Annual Report
August 31, 2023

Contents

Performance

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Investment Summary

Schedule of Investments

Financial Statements

Notes to Financial Statements

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Trustees and Officers

Shareholder Expense Example

Distributions

Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts

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You may also call 1-800-835-5092 to request a free copy of the proxy voting guidelines.
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All other marks appearing herein are registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of FMR LLC or an affiliated company. © 2023 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-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-PORT 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.institutional.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.
 
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of 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. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund's total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
 
 
 
 
Periods ended August 31, 2023
 
Past 1
year
Life of
Fund A
Fidelity® Puritan® K6 Fund
12.05%
9.78%
 
A   From June 14, 2019
 $10,000 Over Life of Fund
 
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity® Puritan® K6 Fund, on June 14, 2019, when the fund started.
 
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P 500® Index performed over the same period.
 
Market Recap:
U.S. equities gained 15.94% for the 12 months ending August 31, 2023, according to the S&P 500® index, as continued global economic expansion, falling commodity prices and a slowing in the pace of inflation provided a favorable backdrop for higher-risk assets. Large-cap stocks spearheaded the rally, which was driven by the shares of a narrow set of mega-cap companies in the information technology and communication services sectors, largely due to exuberance related to generative artificial intelligence. Aggressive monetary tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve continued amid consistent pressure on core inflation, a measure that excludes food and energy. Since March 2022, the Fed has hiked its benchmark interest rate 11 times. The latest bump came in late July, a fourth consecutive raise of a stepped-down 25 basis points. The S&P 500® gained 3.21% in July but snapped a five-month rally in August (-1.59%), held back by softness in manufacturing and jobs. Still, U.S. stocks ended August up 18.73% year to date. In fixed income, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned -1.19%, as taxable investment-grade bonds showed year-to-date improvement after returning -13.01% in 2022. For the full 12 months, short-term bonds outpaced long-term issues, while lower-quality (higher yielding) bonds topped higher-quality debt. Higher-risk assets, including corporate bonds and asset-backed securities, fared better than U.S. Treasuries.
Comments from Portfolio Manager Daniel Kelley:
For the fiscal year, the fund gained 12.05%, outperforming the 9.04% advance of the Fidelity Puritan Composite IndexSM - a 60/40 blend of the S&P 500® and the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Security selection in the equities subportfolio contributed to the fund's outperformance of the Composite index the past 12 months. Investment choices and an underweight among investment-grade bonds also helped the fund's relative result. Among stocks, my picks in the industrials sector gave the biggest boost by far. The top individual contributor was an overweight in semiconductor company Nvidia (+269%). I notably increased exposure to Nvidia the past 12 months, making it the fund's No. 2 holding as of August 31. Elsewhere, an overweight in Facebook parent Meta Platforms (+84%) and a non-Composite stake in ride-share company Uber Technologies (+65%) boosted the fund's result versus the Composite. I added to Meta this period, a large holding at the end of August. In fixed income, the fund benefited from an overweight in lower-rated corporate bonds. Conversely, stock selection and an underweight in the information technology sector detracted from relative performance for the 12 months. Positioning in the financials sector also detracted. An underweight in consumer electronics leader Apple (+20%) was the largest individual relative detractor, followed by an underweight in e-commerce giant Amazon.com (+8%).
 
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.
 
The information in the following tables is based on the combined Investments of the Fund and its pro-rata share of investments in Fidelity's Central Funds, other than the Money Market Central Funds.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets)
 
Microsoft Corp.
5.9
 
NVIDIA Corp.
3.8
 
Alphabet, Inc. Class C
3.5
 
Amazon.com, Inc.
2.2
 
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A
2.2
 
Eaton Corp. PLC
1.9
 
Apple, Inc.
1.8
 
MasterCard, Inc. Class A
1.7
 
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.5
 
The Boeing Co.
1.4
 
 
25.9
 
 
 
Top Bond Issuers (% of Fund's net assets)
(with maturities greater than one year)
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations
11.5
 
Fannie Mae
2.2
 
Freddie Mac
1.9
 
Ginnie Mae
1.2
 
Uniform Mortgage Backed Securities
1.0
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
0.7
 
Morgan Stanley
0.4
 
Bank of America Corp.
0.4
 
Citigroup, Inc.
0.3
 
Ally Financial, Inc.
0.2
 
 
19.8
 
 
Market Sectors (% of Fund's net assets)
 
Information Technology
20.4
 
Financials
11.3
 
Industrials
10.0
 
Health Care
8.4
 
Communication Services
8.4
 
Consumer Discretionary
7.5
 
Energy
4.6
 
Materials
2.5
 
Consumer Staples
2.2
 
Real Estate
0.9
 
Utilities
0.6
 
 
Asset Allocation (% of Fund's net assets)
Futures and Swaps - 0.7%
An unaudited holdings listing for the fund, which presents direct holdings as well as the pro-rata share of any securities and other investments held indirectly through its investment in underlying Fidelity Central Funds, other than the Money Market Central Funds, is available at fidelity.com and/or institutional.fidelity.com, as applicable.
 
Showing Percentage of Net Assets  
Common Stocks - 63.7%
 
 
Shares
Value ($)
 
COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 7.0%
 
 
 
Entertainment - 0.8%
 
 
 
Electronic Arts, Inc.
 
3,999
479,800
LiveOne, Inc. (a)(b)
 
325,553
696,683
Netflix, Inc. (a)
 
20,807
9,023,580
Spotify Technology SA (a)
 
2,497
384,463
Universal Music Group NV
 
35,670
884,373
 
 
 
11,468,899
Interactive Media & Services - 5.7%
 
 
 
Alphabet, Inc. Class C (a)
 
348,489
47,864,964
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A (a)
 
102,166
30,229,898
 
 
 
78,094,862
Media - 0.5%
 
 
 
Comcast Corp. Class A
 
152,277
7,120,473
TOTAL COMMUNICATION SERVICES
 
 
96,684,234
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 6.7%
 
 
 
Automobile Components - 0.1%
 
 
 
Aptiv PLC (a)
 
8,551
867,499
Automobiles - 0.0%
 
 
 
Li Auto, Inc. ADR (a)
 
4,558
189,841
Broadline Retail - 2.3%
 
 
 
Amazon.com, Inc. (a)
 
223,195
30,803,142
Global-e Online Ltd. (a)
 
37,533
1,487,433
 
 
 
32,290,575
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.8%
 
 
 
Airbnb, Inc. Class A (a)
 
33,119
4,356,804
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (a)
 
33,410
1,846,237
Compass Group PLC
 
71,233
1,796,264
Domino's Pizza, Inc.
 
7,087
2,745,504
Flutter Entertainment PLC (a)
 
10,509
1,918,375
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
 
37,867
5,628,930
Marriott International, Inc. Class A
 
15,388
3,131,612
McDonald's Corp.
 
10,436
2,934,081
 
 
 
24,357,807
Household Durables - 0.1%
 
 
 
Chervon Holdings Ltd.
 
287
948
D.R. Horton, Inc.
 
12,457
1,482,632
 
 
 
1,483,580
Specialty Retail - 1.6%
 
 
 
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
 
35,194
8,111,513
Revolve Group, Inc. (a)
 
3,215
47,100
RH (a)
 
3,854
1,407,442
TJX Companies, Inc.
 
141,970
13,129,386
 
 
 
22,695,441
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.8%
 
 
 
Brunello Cucinelli SpA
 
61,463
5,091,862
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE
 
3,588
3,034,220
Moncler SpA
 
6,501
441,572
NIKE, Inc. Class B
 
1,740
176,975
On Holding AG (a)
 
2,478
71,441
Ralph Lauren Corp.
 
14,322
1,670,375
Tapestry, Inc.
 
22,064
735,172
 
 
 
11,221,617
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
 
 
93,106,360
CONSUMER STAPLES - 1.5%
 
 
 
Beverages - 0.7%
 
 
 
Boston Beer Co., Inc. Class A (a)
 
2,556
934,039
Monster Beverage Corp.
 
151,675
8,707,662
 
 
 
9,641,701
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail - 0.0%
 
 
 
Performance Food Group Co. (a)
 
4,421
274,677
Household Products - 0.3%
 
 
 
The Clorox Co.
 
26,163
4,093,201
Personal Care Products - 0.2%
 
 
 
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. Class A
 
8,861
1,422,456
Kenvue, Inc.
 
64,886
1,495,622
L'Oreal SA (a)
 
182
80,085
 
 
 
2,998,163
Tobacco - 0.3%
 
 
 
Philip Morris International, Inc.
 
43,730
4,200,704
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
 
 
21,208,446
ENERGY - 3.0%
 
 
 
Energy Equipment & Services - 1.8%
 
 
 
Baker Hughes Co. Class A
 
212,269
7,682,015
NOV, Inc.
 
182,457
3,855,316
Schlumberger Ltd.
 
154,005
9,080,135
TechnipFMC PLC
 
183,273
3,489,518
Weatherford International PLC (a)
 
10
885
 
 
 
24,107,869
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.2%
 
 
 
Antero Resources Corp. (a)
 
29,716
822,242
Exxon Mobil Corp.
 
60,741
6,753,792
Hess Corp.
 
47,240
7,298,580
Range Resources Corp.
 
70,166
2,271,975
 
 
 
17,146,589
TOTAL ENERGY
 
 
41,254,458
FINANCIALS - 6.7%
 
 
 
Banks - 0.4%
 
 
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
 
33,864
4,955,319
Capital Markets - 2.2%
 
 
 
Ares Management Corp.
 
48,909
5,059,147
BlackRock, Inc. Class A
 
6,461
4,526,189
Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
 
12,705
1,902,066
CME Group, Inc.
 
11,908
2,413,513
Deutsche Borse AG
 
7,990
1,418,417
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
 
6,938
2,273,652
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
 
34,469
4,066,997
KKR & Co. LP
 
19,597
1,230,888
London Stock Exchange Group PLC
 
6,881
711,868
Moody's Corp.
 
3,363
1,132,658
Morgan Stanley
 
57,509
4,896,891
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
 
6,593
689,562
 
 
 
30,321,848
Consumer Finance - 0.2%
 
 
 
American Express Co.
 
13,915
2,198,431
Capital One Financial Corp.
 
12,080
1,236,871
 
 
 
3,435,302
Financial Services - 2.8%
 
 
 
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B (a)
 
10,029
3,612,446
Block, Inc. Class A (a)
 
35,701
2,058,163
MasterCard, Inc. Class A
 
57,197
23,601,770
Toast, Inc. (a)
 
66,103
1,465,504
Visa, Inc. Class A
 
31,315
7,693,469
 
 
 
38,431,352
Insurance - 1.1%
 
 
 
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
 
23,223
5,352,437
Chubb Ltd.
 
5,635
1,131,902
Globe Life, Inc.
 
11,472
1,279,931
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
 
12,720
913,550
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
 
21,185
4,130,863
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
 
18,405
2,967,438
 
 
 
15,776,121
TOTAL FINANCIALS
 
 
92,919,942
HEALTH CARE - 7.5%
 
 
 
Biotechnology - 1.5%
 
 
 
Argenx SE ADR (a)
 
6,759
3,396,330
Exact Sciences Corp. (a)
 
42,860
3,586,096
Karuna Therapeutics, Inc. (a)
 
21
3,943
Legend Biotech Corp. ADR (a)
 
48,956
3,395,588
Moderna, Inc. (a)
 
13,433
1,518,869
Nuvalent, Inc. Class A (a)
 
5,530
252,002
Prothena Corp. PLC (a)
 
6,178
326,322
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
 
5,501
4,546,521
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
 
9,936
3,461,106
 
 
 
20,486,777
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.9%
 
 
 
Baxter International, Inc.
 
8,552
347,211
Boston Scientific Corp. (a)
 
261,512
14,105,957
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a)
 
9,262
2,896,042
Penumbra, Inc. (a)
 
435
115,058
Stryker Corp.
 
31,816
9,021,427
 
 
 
26,485,695
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.6%
 
 
 
agilon health, Inc. (a)
 
143,356
2,540,268
Cardinal Health, Inc.
 
6,375
556,729
Cigna Group
 
2,751
759,991
CVS Health Corp.
 
41,561
2,708,530
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
 
31,380
14,955,080
 
 
 
21,520,598
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.2%
 
 
 
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
 
12,248
1,482,865
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
 
1,961
1,092,473
 
 
 
2,575,338
Pharmaceuticals - 2.3%
 
 
 
AstraZeneca PLC sponsored ADR
 
4,924
333,946
Eli Lilly & Co.
 
36,328
20,132,978
Merck & Co., Inc.
 
93,339
10,172,084
Novo Nordisk A/S Series B
 
10,389
1,916,290
 
 
 
32,555,298
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
 
 
103,623,706
INDUSTRIALS - 9.2%
 
 
 
Aerospace & Defense - 2.3%
 
 
 
BWX Technologies, Inc.
 
5
369
Howmet Aerospace, Inc.
 
60,400
2,987,988
Lockheed Martin Corp.
 
16,602
7,443,507
The Boeing Co. (a)
 
86,317
19,337,598
TransDigm Group, Inc.
 
2,035
1,839,335
 
 
 
31,608,797
Building Products - 0.7%
 
 
 
ASSA ABLOY AB (B Shares)
 
7,781
175,119
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (b)
 
21,032
1,451,629
Johnson Controls International PLC
 
27,012
1,595,329
Trane Technologies PLC
 
28,737
5,898,557
 
 
 
9,120,634
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.3%
 
 
 
Cintas Corp.
 
7,538
3,800,433
Copart, Inc.
 
1,792
80,335
 
 
 
3,880,768
Construction & Engineering - 0.2%
 
 
 
Fluor Corp. (a)
 
63,335
2,216,092
Willscot Mobile Mini Holdings (a)
 
4,094
167,936
 
 
 
2,384,028
Electrical Equipment - 2.5%
 
 
 
Eaton Corp. PLC
 
116,243
26,778,900
Hubbell, Inc. Class B
 
8,001
2,608,726
Prysmian SpA
 
21,488
880,526
Regal Rexnord Corp.
 
1,262
204,684
Vertiv Holdings Co.
 
87,159
3,433,193
 
 
 
33,906,029
Ground Transportation - 1.0%
 
 
 
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
 
7,946
630,753
Lyft, Inc. (a)
 
113,733
1,339,775
Uber Technologies, Inc. (a)
 
265,705
12,549,247
 
 
 
14,519,775
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.9%
 
 
 
General Electric Co.
 
104,127
11,918,376
Machinery - 0.8%
 
 
 
Caterpillar, Inc.
 
33,241
9,345,042
PACCAR, Inc.
 
5,879
483,783
Parker Hannifin Corp.
 
881
367,289
Pentair PLC
 
14,575
1,024,040
 
 
 
11,220,154
Passenger Airlines - 0.2%
 
 
 
Copa Holdings SA Class A (b)
 
20,977
2,133,361
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
 
20,596
883,156
 
 
 
3,016,517
Professional Services - 0.2%
 
 
 
Equifax, Inc.
 
13,415
2,772,881
Paycom Software, Inc.
 
2,252
663,980
 
 
 
3,436,861
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.1%
 
 
 
Bunzl PLC
 
2,082
74,641
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
 
1,984
1,416,854
 
 
 
1,491,495
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
 
 
126,503,434
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 19.9%
 
 
 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.4%
 
 
 
Amphenol Corp. Class A
 
44,858
3,964,550
Flex Ltd. (a)
 
50,237
1,386,039
 
 
 
5,350,589
IT Services - 1.4%
 
 
 
Accenture PLC Class A
 
20,270
6,562,818
Shopify, Inc. Class A (a)
 
173,785
11,554,965
Snowflake, Inc. (a)
 
10,111
1,585,910
X Holdings Corp. Class A (c)(e)
 
4,690
180,893
 
 
 
19,884,586
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 7.9%
 
 
 
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (a)
 
37,050
3,916,926
Analog Devices, Inc.
 
41,574
7,557,322
Applied Materials, Inc.
 
10,915
1,667,375
ASML Holding NV (depository receipt)
 
4,662
3,079,391
First Solar, Inc. (a)
 
16,807
3,178,540
GlobalFoundries, Inc. (a)
 
59,602
3,293,011
Lam Research Corp.
 
4,217
2,962,021
Lattice Semiconductor Corp. (a)
 
11,986
1,165,758
Marvell Technology, Inc.
 
225,266
13,121,745
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
 
3,521
1,835,180
NVIDIA Corp.
 
104,853
51,750,198
NXP Semiconductors NV
 
16,312
3,355,705
ON Semiconductor Corp. (a)
 
31,914
3,142,252
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. sponsored ADR
 
74,971
7,015,036
Universal Display Corp.
 
11,198
1,820,347
 
 
 
108,860,807
Software - 8.4%
 
 
 
Adobe, Inc. (a)
 
11,070
6,191,894
Autodesk, Inc. (a)
 
3,962
879,326
Confluent, Inc. (a)
 
13,053
431,924
Dynatrace, Inc. (a)
 
98,192
4,732,854
Fair Isaac Corp. (a)
 
926
837,650
HubSpot, Inc. (a)
 
2,729
1,491,453
Microsoft Corp.
 
250,072
81,963,597
Oracle Corp.
 
58,689
7,065,569
Salesforce, Inc. (a)
 
21,608
4,785,308
Synopsys, Inc. (a)
 
7,245
3,324,658
Tenable Holdings, Inc. (a)
 
4,106
186,289
UiPath, Inc. Class A (a)
 
15,876
251,000
Workday, Inc. Class A (a)
 
18,793
4,594,889
 
 
 
116,736,411
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.8%
 
 
 
Apple, Inc.
 
130,992
24,609,467
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
 
3,738
188,746
 
 
 
24,798,213
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 
 
275,630,606
MATERIALS - 2.2%
 
 
 
Chemicals - 1.6%
 
 
 
Linde PLC
 
28,071
10,864,600
Sherwin-Williams Co.
 
41,874
11,378,003
 
 
 
22,242,603
Construction Materials - 0.0%
 
 
 
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
 
629
280,792
Containers & Packaging - 0.1%
 
 
 
Aptargroup, Inc.
 
497
65,882
Ball Corp.
 
20,482
1,115,245
 
 
 
1,181,127
Metals & Mining - 0.5%
 
 
 
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
 
77,497
2,081,958
Franco-Nevada Corp.
 
1,675
241,308
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
 
3,317
132,381
Newcrest Mining Ltd.
 
59,867
997,783
Newmont Corp.
 
75,884
2,991,347
Nucor Corp.
 
1,157
199,120
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
 
13,175
574,700
 
 
 
7,218,597
TOTAL MATERIALS
 
 
30,923,119
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
 (Cost $712,485,215)
 
 
 
881,854,305
 
 
 
 
Fixed-Income Funds - 35.7%
 
 
Shares
Value ($)
 
Fidelity High Income Central Fund (d)
 
627,445
64,331,981
Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Central Fund (d)
 
4,451,108
429,042,334
 
TOTAL FIXED-INCOME FUNDS
 (Cost $537,489,089)
 
 
493,374,315
 
 
 
 
Other - 0.0%
 
 
Shares
Value ($)
 
Other - 0.0%
 
 
 
Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC (e)
  (Cost $206,745)
 
20,665
207,892
 
 
 
 
Money Market Funds - 1.1%
 
 
Shares
Value ($)
 
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (f)
 
11,331,939
11,334,206
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (f)(g)
 
3,700,680
3,701,050
 
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS
 (Cost $15,035,255)
 
 
15,035,256
 
 
 
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.5%
 (Cost $1,265,216,304)
 
 
 
1,390,471,768
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.5)%  
(6,607,311)
NET ASSETS - 100.0%
1,383,864,457
 
 
 
 
Legend
 
(a)
Non-income producing
 
(b)
Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.
 
(c)
Level 3 security
 
(d)
Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. A complete unaudited schedule of portfolio holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is filed with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT and is available upon request or at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. An unaudited holdings listing for the Fund, which presents direct holdings as well as the pro-rata share of securities and other investments held indirectly through its investment in underlying non-money market Fidelity Central Funds, is available at fidelity.com and/or institutional.fidelity.com, as applicable. 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.
 
(e)
Restricted securities (including private placements) - 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 $388,785 or 0.0% of net assets.
 
(f)
Affiliated fund that is generally 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.
 
(g)
Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
 
 
 
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows:
Security
Acquisition Date
Acquisition Cost ($)
 
Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC
5/26/23 - 8/29/23
206,745
 
 
 
X Holdings Corp. Class A
10/25/22
469,000
 
 
 
 
Affiliated Central Funds
 
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
 
 
Affiliate
Value,
beginning
of period ($)
Purchases ($)
Sales
Proceeds ($)
Dividend
Income ($)
Realized
Gain (loss) ($)
Change in
Unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) ($)
Value,
end
of period ($)
% ownership,
end
of period
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43%
19,963,778
576,388,258
585,017,830
594,870
-
-
11,334,206
0.0%
Fidelity High Income Central Fund
46,460,925
22,190,118
4,005,602
3,660,297
(471,666)
158,206
64,331,981
4.4%
Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Central Fund
252,910,330
189,120,466
596,201
11,083,800
(99,458)
(12,292,803)
429,042,334
1.1%
Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC
-
206,746
-
1,745
-
1,146
207,892
0.0%
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44%
496,200
11,317,994
8,113,144
12,553
-
-
3,701,050
0.0%
Total
319,831,233
799,223,582
597,732,777
15,353,265
(571,124)
(12,133,451)
508,617,463
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
 
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
 
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
 
Investment Valuation
 
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, 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 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:
 
 
 
 
Communication Services
96,684,234
95,799,861
884,373
-
Consumer Discretionary
93,106,360
88,275,876
4,830,484
-
Consumer Staples
21,208,446
21,208,446
-
-
Energy
41,254,458
41,254,458
-
-
Financials
92,919,942
90,789,657
2,130,285
-
Health Care
103,623,706
101,707,416
1,916,290
-
Industrials
126,503,434
126,328,315
175,119
-
Information Technology
275,630,606
275,449,713
-
180,893
Materials
30,923,119
29,925,336
997,783
-
 Fixed-Income Funds
493,374,315
493,374,315
-
-
 Other
207,892
-
207,892
-
  Money Market Funds
15,035,256
15,035,256
-
-
 Total Investments in Securities:
1,390,471,768
1,379,148,649
11,142,226
180,893
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 
 
 
August 31, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
Investment in securities, at value  (including  securities loaned of $3,569,916) - See accompanying schedule:
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $712,485,215)
$
881,854,305
 
 
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $552,731,089)
508,617,463
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Investment in Securities (cost $1,265,216,304)
 
 
$
1,390,471,768
Cash
 
 
13,804
Foreign currency held at value (cost $49)
 
 
49
Receivable for investments sold
 
 
6,250,662
Receivable for fund shares sold
 
 
359,676
Dividends receivable
 
 
550,400
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds
 
 
67,546
Other receivables
 
 
4,514
  Total assets
 
 
1,397,718,419
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
Payable for investments purchased
$
8,836,052
 
 
Payable for fund shares redeemed
953,813
 
 
Accrued management fee
363,047
 
 
Collateral on securities loaned
3,701,050
 
 
  Total Liabilities
 
 
 
13,853,962
Commitments and contingent liabilities (see Commitments note)
 
 
 
 
Net Assets  
 
 
$
1,383,864,457
Net Assets consist of:
 
 
 
 
Paid in capital
 
 
$
1,286,663,086
Total accumulated earnings (loss)
 
 
 
97,201,371
Net Assets
 
 
$
1,383,864,457
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,383,864,457 ÷ 102,420,767 shares)
 
 
$
13.51
 
Statement of Operations
 
 
 
Year ended
August 31, 2023
Investment Income
 
 
 
 
Dividends
 
 
$
6,473,371
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $12,553 from security lending)
 
 
15,313,807
 Total Income
 
 
 
21,787,178
Expenses
 
 
 
 
Management fee
$
3,065,575
 
 
Independent trustees' fees and expenses
4,841
 
 
 Total expenses before reductions
 
3,070,416
 
 
 Expense reductions
 
(3,743)
 
 
 Total expenses after reductions
 
 
 
3,066,673
Net Investment income (loss)
 
 
 
18,720,505
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
 
 
 
 
Net realized gain (loss) on:
 
 
 
 
 Investment Securities:
 
 
 
 
   Unaffiliated issuers  
 
(21,994,949)
 
 
   Fidelity Central Funds
 
(571,124)
 
 
 Foreign currency transactions
 
(680)
 
 
 Written options
 
807,175
 
 
 Capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds
 
39,458
 
 
Total net realized gain (loss)
 
 
 
(21,720,120)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
 
 
 
 
 Investment Securities:
 
 
 
 
   Unaffiliated issuers
 
125,618,970
 
 
   Fidelity Central Funds
 
(12,133,451)
 
 
 Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies
 
1,383
 
 
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
 
 
 
113,486,902
Net gain (loss)
 
 
 
91,766,782
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
 
 
$
110,487,287
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
 
 
Year ended
August 31, 2023
 
Year ended
August 31, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
 
 
 
 
Operations
 
 
 
Net investment income (loss)
$
18,720,505
$
11,260,586
Net realized gain (loss)
 
(21,720,120)
 
 
(6,122,323)
 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
 
113,486,902
 
(113,520,029)
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
 
110,487,287
 
 
(108,381,766)
 
Distributions to shareholders
 
(17,241,436)
 
 
(31,218,292)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Share transactions
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from sales of shares
 
590,724,615
 
432,759,445
  Reinvestment of distributions
 
17,241,436
 
 
31,218,292
 
Cost of shares redeemed
 
(148,653,415)
 
(143,613,464)
 
 
 
 
 
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions
 
459,312,636
 
 
320,364,273
 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
 
552,558,487
 
 
180,764,215
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets
 
 
 
 
Beginning of period
 
831,305,970
 
650,541,755
 
End of period
$
1,383,864,457
$
831,305,970
 
 
 
 
 
Other Information
 
 
 
 
Shares
 
 
 
 
Sold
 
45,291,468
 
31,710,032
  Issued in reinvestment of distributions
 
1,403,797
 
 
2,257,174
 
Redeemed
 
(11,910,163)
 
(10,625,081)
Net increase (decrease)
 
34,785,102
 
23,342,125
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Highlights
Fidelity® Puritan® K6 Fund
 
Years ended August 31,
 
2023  
 
2022 
 
2021  
 
2020 
 
2019 A
  Selected Per-Share Data 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net asset value, beginning of period
$
12.29
$
14.69
$
12.36
$
10.26
$
10.00
  Income from Investment Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Net investment income (loss) B,C
 
.24
 
.20
 
.16
 
.16
 
.03
     Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
 
1.22
 
(1.94)
 
2.36
 
2.07
 
.24
  Total from investment operations
 
1.46  
 
(1.74)  
 
2.52  
 
2.23  
 
.27
  Distributions from net investment income
 
(.24)
 
(.18)
 
(.14)
 
(.13)
 
(.01)
  Distributions from net realized gain
 
-
 
(.47)
 
(.05)
 
-
 
-
     Total distributions
 
(.24)
 
(.66) D
 
(.19)
 
(.13)
 
(.01)
  Net asset value, end of period
$
13.51
$
12.29
$
14.69
$
12.36
$
10.26
 Total Return E,F
 
12.05%
 
(12.35)%
 
20.55%
 
21.95%
 
2.65%
 Ratios to Average Net Assets C,G,H
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Expenses before reductions
 
.32%
 
.32%
 
.32%
 
.32%
 
.31% I,J
    Expenses net of fee waivers, if any
 
.32%
 
.32%
 
.32%
 
.32%
 
.31% I,J
    Expenses net of all reductions
 
.32%
 
.32%
 
.31%
 
.32%
 
.31% I,J
    Net investment income (loss)
 
1.95%
 
1.46%
 
1.17%
 
1.48%
 
1.62% J
 Supplemental Data
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)
$
1,383,864
$
831,306
$
650,542
$
371,252
$
83,185
    Portfolio turnover rate K,L
 
58%
 
72%
 
65%
 
67%
 
99% M
 
AFor the period June 14, 2019 (commencement of operations) through August 31, 2019.
 
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
 
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
 
DTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
 
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
 
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
 
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC, please refer to the Investment in Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
 
HExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
 
IThe size and fluctuation of net assets and expense amounts may cause ratios to differ from contractual rates.
 
JAnnualized.
 
KAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
 
LPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
 
MAmount not annualized.
 
For the period ended August 31, 2023
 
1. Organization.
Fidelity Puritan K6 Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Puritan Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. Share transactions on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets may contain exchanges between affiliated funds. 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 generally are available only to employer-sponsored retirement plans that are recordkept by Fidelity, or to certain employer-sponsored retirement plans that are not recordkept by Fidelity.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
Funds may invest in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
 
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
 
Fidelity Central Fund
Investment Manager
Investment Objective
Investment Practices
Expense RatioA
Fidelity High Income Central Fund
Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR)
Seeks a high level of income and may also seek capital appreciation by investing primarily in debt securities, preferred stocks, and convertible securities, with an emphasis on lower-quality debt securities.
Loans & Direct Debt Instruments
Restricted Securities
 
.03%
Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Central Fund
Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR)
Seeks a high level of income by normally investing in investment-grade debt securities.
Delayed Delivery & When Issued Securities
Futures
Options
Restricted Securities
Swaps
Less than .005%
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds
Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR)
Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity.
Short-term Investments
Less than .005%
 
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
 
An unaudited holdings listing for the investing fund, which presents direct holdings as well as the pro-rata share of any securities and other investments held indirectly through its investment in underlying non-money market Fidelity Central Funds, is available at fidelity.com and/or institutional.fidelity.com, as applicable. A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
3. Investment in Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC (formerly Fidelity Direct Lending Fund, LP), which is a limited liability company available only to certain investment companies managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. On June 1, 2023, Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund elected to be regulated as a business development company (BDC). Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC's units are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and are subject to substantial restrictions on transfer. The Fund has no redemption rights under Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC's limited liability company agreement. There will be no trading market for the units.
 
Based on its investment objective, Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC may invest or participate in various investments or strategies that are similar to those in which the Fund may invest or participate. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the Fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC and thus a decline in the value of the Fund. Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC intends to invest primarily in directly originated loans to private companies but also with liquid credit investments, like broadly syndicated loans, and other select private credit investments.
 
The Schedule of Investments lists Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC. Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC represented less than 5% of the Fund's net assets at period end. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC. The annualized expense ratio for Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC for the six month period ended June 30, 2023 was 8.51%.
 
4. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. 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 Fund's Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. 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. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages the Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. The Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters. 
 
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 - unadjusted 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 service 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 market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, ETFs and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be 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.
 
Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC is valued at its net asset value (NAV) each month end and is categorized as Level 2 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 August 31, 2023 is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
 
 
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds 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 include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. 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. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain. Debt obligations may be placed on non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by ceasing current accruals and writing off interest receivables when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful based on consistently applied procedures. A debt obligation is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is reasonably assured. Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any withholding tax reclaims income is included in the Statement of Operations in dividends. Any receivables for withholding tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in dividends receivable.
 
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. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or exchange-traded fund. 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 U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of August 31, 2023, 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. The 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 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. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
 
Book-tax differences are primarily due to the short-term gain distributions from the underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs), foreign currency transactions, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.
 
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
 
Gross unrealized appreciation
$176,164,957
Gross unrealized depreciation
(55,784,565)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
$120,380,392
Tax Cost
$1,270,091,376
 
The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:
 
Undistributed ordinary income
$4,217,068
Capital loss carryforward
$(27,396,104)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments
$120,380,408
 
Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Fund to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. The capital loss carryforward information presented below, including any applicable limitation, is estimated as of fiscal period end and is subject to adjustment.
 
 Short-term
$(27,396,104)
 Long-term
(-)
Total capital loss carryforward
$(27,396,104)
 
The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:
 
 
August 31, 2023
August 31, 2022
Ordinary Income
$17,241,436
$10,863,052
Long-term Capital Gains
-
20,355,240
Total
$17,241,436
$31,218,292
 
Restricted Securities (including Private Placements). Funds 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 held at period end is included at the end of the Schedule of Investments, if applicable.
 
Commitments. A commitment is an agreement to acquire an investment at a future date (subject to conditions) in connection with a potential public or non-public offering. The amount of commitments outstanding at period end are presented in the table below. These commitments are not included in the net assets of the Fund at period end.
 
 
Investment to be Acquired
Commitment Amount
Fidelity Puritan K6 Fund
Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC
$1,995,000
5. Derivative Instruments.
Risk Exposures and the Use of Derivative Instruments. The Fund's investment objectives allow for various types of derivative instruments, including options. 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.
 
Derivatives were used 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 objectives may not be achieved.
 
Derivatives were used to increase or decrease exposure to the following risk(s):
 
 
 
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.
 
 
Funds are also exposed to additional risks from investing in derivatives, such as liquidity risk and counterparty credit risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that a 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 a fund. Counterparty credit risk related to exchange-traded contracts may be 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.
 
Options. Options give the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) an underlying security or financial instrument at an agreed exercise or strike price between or on certain dates. Options obligate the seller (writer) to buy (put) or sell (call) an underlying instrument at the exercise or strike price or cash settle an underlying derivative instrument if the holder exercises the option on or before the expiration date.
 
Exchange-traded written covered call options were used to manage exposure to the market. When a fund writes a covered call option, a fund holds the underlying instrument which must be delivered to the holder upon the exercise of the option.
 
Upon entering into a written options contract, a fund will receive a premium. Premiums received are reflected as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Options are valued daily and any unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is reflected in total accumulated earnings (loss) in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When a written option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying instrument in determining the gain or loss realized on that investment. When an option is closed, a gain or loss is realized depending on whether the proceeds or amount paid for the closing sale transaction are greater or less than the premium received. When an option expires, gains and losses are realized to the extent of premiums received. The net realized gain (loss) on closed and expired written options and the change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on written options are presented in the Statement of Operations.
 
Writing call options tends to decrease exposure to the underlying instrument and risk of loss is the change in value in excess of the premium received.
 
Any open options at period end are presented in the Schedule of Investments under the caption "Written Options", and are representative of volume of activity during the period unless an average contracts amount is presented.
 
6. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
 
 
Purchases ($)
Sales ($)
Fidelity Puritan K6 Fund
1,018,305,251
559,939,588
 
Unaffiliated Exchanges In-Kind.  Shares that were exchanged for investments, including accrued interest and cash, if any, are shown in the table below. The amount of in-kind exchanges is included in share transactions in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets.
 
 
Shares
Total Proceeds
($)
 
Fidelity Puritan K6 Fund
1,245,767
15,422,345
 
 
 
Prior Year Unaffiliated Exchanges In-Kind.  Shares that were exchanged for investments, including accrued interest and cash, if any, are shown in the table below. The amount of in-kind exchanges is included in share transactions in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets.
 
 
Shares
Total Proceeds
($)
 
Fidelity Puritan K6 Fund
21,090,269
291,484,955
 
 
7. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee that is based on an annual rate of .32% of average net assets. Under the management contract, the investment adviser or an affiliate pays all other expenses of the Fund, excluding fees and expenses of the independent Trustees, and certain miscellaneous expenses such as proxy and shareholder meeting expenses.
 
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were as follows:
 
 
Amount
Fidelity Puritan K6 Fund
$ 6,718
 
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
 
 
Purchases ($)
Sales ($)
Realized Gain (Loss) ($)
Fidelity Puritan K6 Fund
 19,748,335
 27,097,545
 (50,151)
 
 
8. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate with other funds managed by the investment adviser 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 commitment fees on the pro-rata portion of the line of credit are borne by the investment adviser. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
 
9. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the 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. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
 
 
Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS
Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS
Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End
Fidelity Puritan K6 Fund
$1,254
$ 499
$5,136
 
10. Expense Reductions.
The investment adviser has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's management fee with respect to the portion of the Fund's assets invested in Fidelity Private Credit Central Fund LLC until December 31, 2024. During the period, this waiver reduced the Fund's management fee by $65.
 
Through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses by $678.
 
In addition, during the period the investment adviser or an affiliate reimbursed and/or waived a portion of operating expenses in the amount of $3,000.
11. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
 
12. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
 
To the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Puritan Trust and Shareholders of Fidelity Puritan K6 Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Fidelity Puritan K6 Fund (one of the funds constituting Fidelity Puritan Trust, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of August 31, 2023, the related statement of operations for the year ended August 31, 2023, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended August 31, 2023, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the four years in the period ended August 31, 2023 and for the period June 14, 2019 (commencement of operations) through August 31, 2019 (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of August 31, 2023, 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 ended August 31, 2023 and the financial highlights for each of the four years in the period ended August 31, 2023 and for the period June 14, 2019 (commencement of operations) through August 31, 2019 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2023 by correspondence with the custodian, issuers of privately offered securities and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
October 13, 2023
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Fidelity group of funds since 1932.
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board (if any), and 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 Jonathan Chiel, each of the Trustees oversees 322 funds. Mr. Chiel oversees 191 funds.
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) of the trust and the fund is referred to herein as an Independent Trustee. Each 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. Officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer or 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.
The fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-800-835-5092.
Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the 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. Robert A. Lawrence is an interested person and currently serves as Chair. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chair is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chair 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 Chair, 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 Chair 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. David M. Thomas serves as Lead Independent Trustee 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 high income and certain equity funds, and other Boards oversee Fidelity's alternative investment, investment-grade bond, money market, asset allocation, and other equity 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. 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 Fidelity'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 Trustees."
Interested Trustees*:
Correspondence intended for a Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Jonathan Chiel (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Trustee
Mr. Chiel also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Chiel is Executive Vice President and General Counsel for FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Chiel served as general counsel (2004-2012) and senior vice president and deputy general counsel (2000-2004) for John Hancock Financial Services; a partner with Choate, Hall & Stewart (1996-2000) (law firm); and an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney's Office of the District of Massachusetts (1986-95), including Chief of the Criminal Division (1993-1995). Mr. Chiel is a director on the boards of the Boston Bar Foundation and the Maimonides School.
Bettina Doulton (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Trustee
Ms. Doulton also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Doulton served in a variety of positions at Fidelity Investments, including as a managing director of research (2006-2007), portfolio manager to certain Fidelity® funds (1993-2005), equity analyst and portfolio assistant (1990-1993), and research assistant (1987-1990). Ms. Doulton currently owns and operates Phi Builders + Architects and Cellardoor Winery. Previously, Ms. Doulton served as a member of the Board of Brown Capital Management, LLC (2014-2018).
Robert A. Lawrence (1952)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Mr. Lawrence also serves as Trustee of other funds. Previously, Mr. Lawrence served as a Trustee and Member of the Advisory Board of certain funds. Prior to his retirement in 2008, Mr. Lawrence served as Vice President of certain Fidelity® funds (2006-2008), Senior Vice President, Head of High Income Division of Fidelity Management & Research Company (investment adviser firm, 2006-2008), and President of Fidelity Strategic Investments (investment adviser firm, 2002-2005).
* Determined to be an "Interested Trustee" by virtue of, among other things, his or her affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Independent Trustees:
Correspondence intended for an Independent Trustee may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Thomas P. Bostick (1956)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Trustee
Lieutenant General Bostick also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement, General Bostick (United States Army, Retired) held a variety of positions within the U.S. Army, including Commanding General and Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (2012-2016) and Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Human Resources, U.S. Army (2009-2012). General Bostick currently serves as a member of the Board and Finance and Governance & Sustainability Committees of CSX Corporation (transportation, 2020-present) and a member of the Board and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (nuclear waste management, 2020-present). General Bostick serves as Chief Executive Officer of Bostick Global Strategies, LLC (consulting, 2016-present), as a member of the Board of HireVue, Inc. (video interview and assessment, 2020-present), as a member of the Board of Allonnia (biotechnology and engineering solutions, 2022-present) and on the Advisory Board of Solugen, Inc. (specialty bio-based chemicals manufacturer, 2022-present). Previously, General Bostick served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2021), President, Intrexon Bioengineering (2018-2020) and Chief Operating Officer (2017-2020) and Senior Vice President of the Environment Sector (2016-2017) of Intrexon Corporation (biopharmaceutical company).     
Dennis J. Dirks (1948)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Operating Officer and as a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure), President, Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust Company (DTC), President and a member of the Board of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC), Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation. Mr. Dirks currently serves as a member of the Finance Committee (2016-present) and Board (2017-present) and is Treasurer (2018-present) of the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Donald F. Donahue (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Donahue also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Donahue serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Miranda Partners, LLC (risk consulting for the financial services industry, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Donahue served as Chief Executive Officer (2006-2012), Chief Operating Officer (2003-2006) and Managing Director, Customer Marketing and Development (1999-2003) of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure). Mr. Donahue currently serves as a member (2007-present) and Co-Chairman (2016-present) of the Board of United Way of New York. Mr. Donahue previously served as a member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2018) and as a member of the Board of The Leadership Academy (previously NYC Leadership Academy) (2012-2022).     
Vicki L. Fuller (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Ms. Fuller also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Previously, Ms. Fuller served as a member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2018-2020), Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (2012-2018) and held a variety of positions at AllianceBernstein L.P. (global asset management, 1985-2012), including Managing Director (2006-2012) and Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager (2001-2006). Ms. Fuller currently serves as a member of the Board, Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee of two Blackstone business development companies (2020-present), as a member of the Board of Treliant, LLC (consulting, 2019-present), as a member of the Board of Ariel Alternatives, LLC (private equity, 2022-present) and as a member of the Board and Chair of the Audit Committee of Gusto, Inc. (software, 2021-present). In addition, Ms. Fuller currently serves as a member of the Board of Roosevelt University (2019-present) and as a member of the Executive Board of New York University's Stern School of Business. Ms. Fuller previously served as a member of the Board, Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee of The Williams Companies, Inc. (natural gas infrastructure, 2018-2021).       
Patricia L. Kampling (1959)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Ms. Kampling also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Kampling served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (2012-2019), President and Chief Operating Officer (2011-2012) and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2010-2011) of Alliant Energy Corporation. Ms. Kampling currently serves as a member of the Board, Finance Committee and Governance, Compensation and Nominating Committee of Xcel Energy Inc. (utilities company, 2020-present) and as a member of the Board, Audit, Finance and Risk Committee and Safety, Environmental, Technology and Operations Committee and Chair of the Executive Development and Compensation Committee of American Water Works Company, Inc. (utilities company, 2019-present). In addition, Ms. Kampling currently serves as a member of the Board of the Nature Conservancy, Wisconsin Chapter (2019-present). Previously, Ms. Kampling served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2020), a member of the Board, Compensation Committee and Executive Committee and Chair of the Audit Committee of Briggs & Stratton Corporation (manufacturing, 2011-2021), a member of the Board of Interstate Power and Light Company (2012-2019) and Wisconsin Power and Light Company (2012-2019) (each a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation) and as a member of the Board and Workforce Development Committee of the Business Roundtable (2018-2019).         
Thomas A. Kennedy (1955)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Trustee
Mr. Kennedy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Previously, Mr. Kennedy served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2020) and held a variety of positions at Raytheon Company (aerospace and defense, 1983-2020), including Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2014-2020) and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2013-2014). Mr. Kennedy served as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (aerospace and defense, 2020-2021). Mr. Kennedy serves as a Director of the Board of Directors of Textron Inc. (aerospace and defense, 2023-present).
Oscar Munoz (1959)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Trustee
Mr. Munoz also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Munoz served as Executive Chairman (2020-2021), Chief Executive Officer (2015-2020), President (2015-2016) and a member of the Board (2010-2021) of United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Mr. Munoz currently serves as a member of the Board of CBRE Group, Inc. (commercial real estate, 2020-present), a member of the Board of Univision Communications, Inc. (Hispanic media, 2020-present), a member of the Board of Archer Aviation Inc. (2021-present), a member of the Defense Business Board of the United States Department of Defense (2021-present) and a member of the Board of Salesforce.com, Inc. (cloud-based software, 2022-present). Previously, Mr. Munoz served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2021).
David M. Thomas (1949)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Lead Independent Trustee
Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. 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). Mr. Thomas currently serves as a member of the Board of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2004-present) and as Director (2013-present) and Non-Executive Chairman of the Board (2022-present) of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication).     
Susan Tomasky (1953)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Ms. Tomasky also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Tomasky served in various executive officer positions at American Electric Power Company, Inc. (1998-2011), including most recently as President of AEP Transmission (2007-2011). Ms. Tomasky currently serves as a member of the Board and Sustainability Committee and as Chair of the Audit Committee of Marathon Petroleum Corporation (2018-present) and as a member of the Board, Executive Committee, Corporate Governance Committee and Organization and Compensation Committee and as Lead Director of the Board of Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. (utilities company, 2012-present) and as a member of the Board of its subsidiary company, Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (2021-present). In addition, Ms. Tomasky currently serves as a member (2009-present) and President (2020-present) of the Board of the Royal Shakespeare Company - America (2009-present), as a member of the Board of the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (2011-present) and as a member of the Board and Kenyon in the World Committee of Kenyon College (2016-present). Previously, Ms. Tomasky served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2020), as a member of the Board of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (2007-2020), as a member of the Board (2011-2018) and Lead Independent Director (2015-2018) of Andeavor Corporation (previously Tesoro Corporation) (independent oil refiner and marketer) and as a member of the Board of Summit Midstream Partners LP (energy, 2012-2018).
Michael E. Wiley (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Mr. Wiley also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2018-2020), Chairman, President and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004). Mr. Wiley also previously served as a member of the Board of Andeavor Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-2018), a member of the Board of Andeavor Logistics LP (natural resources logistics, 2015-2018) and a member of the Board of High Point Resources (exploration and production, 2005-2020).
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Advisory Board Members and Officers:
Correspondence intended for a Member of the Advisory Board (if any) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for an officer or Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation
Vijay C. Advani (1960)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2023
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Advani also serves as Trustee or Member of the Advisory Board of other funds. Previously, Mr. Advani served as Executive Chairman (2020-2022), Chief Executive Officer (2017-2020) and Chief Operating Officer (2016-2017) of Nuveen (global investment manager). He also served in various capacities at Franklin Resources (global investment manager), including Co-President (2015-2016), Executive Vice President, Global Advisory Services (2008-2015), Head of Global Retail Distribution (2005-2008), Executive Managing Director, International Retail Development (2002-2005), Managing Director, Product Developments, Sales & Marketing, Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa (2000-2002) and President, Templeton Asset Management India (1995-2000). Mr. Advani also served as Senior Investment Officer of International Finance Corporation (private equity and venture capital arm of The World Bank, 1984-1995). Mr. Advani is Chairman Emeritus of the U.S. India Business Council (2018-present), a Director of The Global Impact Investing Network (2019-present), a Director of LOK Capital (Mauritius) (2022-present), a member of the Advisory Council of LOK Capital (2022-present), a Senior Advisor of Neuberger Berman (2021-present), a Senior Advisor of Seviora Holdings Pte. Ltd (Temasek-Singapore) (2021-present), a Director of Seviora Capital (Singapore) (2021-present) and an Advisor of EQUIAM (2021-present). Mr. Advani formerly served as a member of the Board of BowX Acquisition Corp. (special purpose acquisition company, 2020-2021), a member of the Board of Intellecap (advisory arm of The Aavishkaar Group, 2018-2020), a member of the Board of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (2017-2020) and a member of the Board of Docusign (software, 2016-2019).     
Peter S. Lynch (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2003
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Lynch also serves as a Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (investment adviser firm). 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 as Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firm) and on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).     
Karen B. Peetz (1955)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2023
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Peetz also serves as a Member of the Advisory Board of other funds. Previously, Ms. Peetz served as Chief Administration Officer (2020-2023) of Citigroup Inc. (a diversified financial service company). She also served in various capacities at Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, including President (2013-2016), Vice Chairman, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Markets & Treasury Services (2010-2013), Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Corporate Trust (2003-2008), Senior Vice President and Division Manager of Global Payments & Trade Services (2002-2003) and Senior Vice President and Division Manager of Domestic Corporate Trust (1998-2002). Ms. Peetz also served in various capacities at Chase Manhattan Corporation (1982-1998), including Senior Vice President and Manager of Corporate Trust International Business (1996-1998), Managing Director and Manager of Corporate Trust Services (1994-1996) and Managing Director and Group Manager of Financial Institution Sales (1990-1993). Ms. Peetz currently serves as Chair of Amherst Holdings Advisory Council (2018-present), Trustee of Johns Hopkins University (2016-present), Chair of the Carey Business School Advisory Council, Member of the Johns Hopkins Medicine Board and Finance Committee and Chair of the Lyme and Tick Related Disease Institute Advisory Council. Ms. Peetz previously served as a member of the Board of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (2019-2023), a member of the Board of Trane Technologies (2018-2022), a member of the Board of Wells Fargo Corp. (2017-2019), a member of the Board of SunCoke Energy Inc. (2012-2016), a member of the Board of Private Export Funding Corporation (2010-2016) and as a Trustee of Penn State University (2010-2014) and the United Way of New York City (2008-2010).     
Heather Bonner (1977)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2023
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Bonner also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Bonner serves as Senior Vice President (2022-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Ms. Bonner serves as Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity CRET Trustee LLC (2022-present). Prior to joining Fidelity, Ms. Bonner served as Managing Director at AQR Capital Management (2013-2022) and was the Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer of the AQR Funds (2013-2022).     
Craig S. Brown (1977)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2022
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Brown also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Brown serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present). Previously, Mr. Brown served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2019-2022).     
John J. Burke III (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Burke also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Burke serves as Head of Investment Operations for Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1998-present). Previously Mr. Burke served as head of Asset Management Investment Operations (2012-2018).     
Margaret Carey (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2023
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Ms. Carey also serves as an officer of other funds and as CLO of certain other Fidelity entities. She is a Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2019-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.     
William C. Coffey (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2019
Assistant Secretary
Mr. Coffey also serves as Assistant Secretary of other funds. He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Secretary and CLO of certain funds (2018-2019); CLO, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-2019); Secretary of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-2019); CLO of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firms, 2018-2019); and Assistant Secretary of certain funds (2009-2018).     
Timothy M. Cohen (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as Co-Head of Equity (2018-present), a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Cohen served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2019), Head of Global Equity Research (2016-2018), Chief Investment Officer - Equity and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2015) and as a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2017).     
Jonathan Davis (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2010
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Davis also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Davis serves as Vice President Assistant Treasurer and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Mr. Davis serves as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity entities.      
Laura M. Del Prato (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Del Prato also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Del Prato serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2017-present). Previously, Ms. Del Prato served as President and Treasurer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash Portfolio and Term Portfolio (2018-2020). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Del Prato served as a Managing Director and Treasurer of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds (2014-2017). Prior to JPMorgan, Ms. Del Prato served as a partner at Cohen Fund Audit Services (accounting firm, 2012-2013) and KPMG LLP (accounting firm, 2004-2012).     
Colm A. Hogan (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Hogan also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Deputy Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2020) and Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2018).     
Pamela R. Holding (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Ms. Holding also serves as Vice President of other funds. Ms. Holding serves as Co-Head of Equity (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present). Previously, Ms. Holding served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2019) and as Chief Investment Officer of Fidelity Institutional Asset Management (2013-2018).     
Chris Maher (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Maher also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Maher served as Assistant Treasurer of certain funds (2013-2020); Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of the Program Management Group of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).     
Jason P. Pogorelec (1975)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Pogorelec also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Mr. Pogorelec is a Senior Vice President of Asset Management Compliance for Fidelity Investments and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Mr. Pogorelec serves as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (investment adviser firm, 2023-present). Previously, Mr. Pogorelec served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel for Fidelity Investments (2010-2020) and Assistant Secretary of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2020).     
Brett Segaloff (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer
Mr. Segaloff also serves as an AML Officer of other funds and other related entities. He is Director, Anti-Money Laundering (2007-present) of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1996-present).     
Stacie M. Smith (1974)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
President and Treasurer
Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Smith serves as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity entities, is an employee of Fidelity Investments, and has served in other fund officer roles.
Jim Wegmann (1979)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2019
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Wegmann also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Wegmann serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2011-present). Previously, Mr. Wegmann served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2019-2021).     
As a shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, as applicable and (2) ongoing costs, which generally include 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 a 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 (March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023).
 
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table 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/Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If any fund is a shareholder of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (the Underlying Funds), such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses incurred presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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 provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the 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. If any fund is a shareholder of any Underlying Funds, such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses as presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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- A
 
Beginning Account Value March 1, 2023
 
Ending Account Value August 31, 2023
 
Expenses Paid During Period- C March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fidelity® Puritan® K6 Fund
 
 
 
.32%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Actual
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1,000
 
$ 1,110.60
 
$ 1.70
Hypothetical-B
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1,000
 
$ 1,023.59
 
$ 1.63
 
A   Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
 
B   5% return per year before expenses
 
C   Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of any Underlying Funds are not included in each annualized expense ratio.
 
 
 
Distributions (Unaudited)
 
The dividend and capital gains distributions for the fund(s) are available on Fidelity.com or Institutional.Fidelity.com.
 
A total of 13.97% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year was derived from interest on U.S. Government securities which is generally exempt from state income tax.
 
The fund designates $9,191,231 of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended 2023 as qualifying to be taxed as section 163(j) interest dividends.
 
The fund designates 15%, 46%, 35%, and 35% of the dividends distributed in October, December, April, and July, respectively during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders.
                                                       
The fund designates 13.70%, 41.42%, 44.62%, and 44.62% of the dividends distributed in October, December, April, and July, respectively during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for the purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.
 
The fund designates 0.27% and 0.80% of the dividends distributed in October and December, respectively during the fiscal year as a section 199A dividend.
 
The fund will notify shareholders in January 2024 of amounts for use in preparing 2023 income tax returns.
 
 
 
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Fidelity Puritan K6 Fund
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), considers the renewal of the fund's management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. FMR and the sub-advisers are referred to herein as the Investment Advisers. 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, covers an extensive agenda of topics and materials and 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, acting directly and through its Committees (each of which is composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees), requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to review matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of the Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through joint ad hoc committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
Approval of Stub Period Continuation. At its May 2023 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to continue the fund's management contract with FMR, and the sub-advisory agreements and sub-sub-advisory agreements, in each case, where applicable (together, the Advisory Contracts), without modification, for two months from June 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. The Board considered that the approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of the fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under the fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of the fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board also considered that since its last approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts, FMR had provided additional information on the fund in support of the annual contract renewal process, including competitive analyses on total expenses and management fees and in-depth reviews of fund performance and fund profitability information. The Board concluded that the fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through July 31, 2023, with the understanding that the Board would consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in July 2023.
At its July 2023 meeting, the Board 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 provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness relative to peer funds of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio; (iii) the total costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by FMR and its affiliates (Fidelity) from its relationships with the fund; and (iv) the extent to which, if any, economies of scale exist and are realized as the fund grows, and whether any economies of scale are appropriately shared with fund shareholders. The Board also considered the broad range of investment choices available to shareholders from FMR's competitors and that the fund's shareholders have chosen to invest in the fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor.
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 was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts was fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds and experience of investment personnel of the Investment Advisers, and also considered the Investment Advisers' implementation of the fund's investment program. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the investment personnel compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.
Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of Fidelity's investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted the resources devoted to expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization, and 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. Further, the Board considered 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 Fidelity's trading, risk management, compliance, and technology and operations capabilities and resources, which are integral parts 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 Fidelity's supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians, subcustodians, and pricing vendors; and (iii) the resources devoted by Fidelity 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 also considered the fund's securities lending activities and any payments made to Fidelity relating to securities lending.
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 and convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information over the Internet and through telephone representatives, investor education materials, and asset allocation tools. The Board also considered that it reviews customer service metrics such as telephone response times, continuity of services on the website and metrics addressing services at Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders 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 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 and/or the Fidelity funds in general.
Investment Performance. The Board took into account discussions that occur with representatives of the Investment Advisers, and reports that it receives, at Board meetings throughout the year, relating to fund investment performance. In this regard the Board noted that as part of regularly scheduled fund reviews and other reports to the Board on fund performance, the Board considered annualized return information for the fund for different time periods, measured against an appropriate securities market index (benchmark index) and an appropriate peer group of funds with similar objectives (peer group). The Board also considered information about performance attribution. In its ongoing evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gives particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of the funds over different time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons for any overperformance or underperformance.
In addition to reviewing absolute and relative fund performance, the Independent Trustees periodically consider the appropriateness of fund performance metrics in evaluating the results achieved. The Independent Trustees generally give greater weight to fund performance over longer time periods than over shorter time periods. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should continue to benefit the shareholders of the fund.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board was provided with information regarding industry trends in management fees and expenses. In its review of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's unitary fee rate as well as other fund expenses paid by FMR under the fund's management contract, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board noted that Fidelity may agree to waive fees or reimburse expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for the fund.
Comparisons of Management Fees and Total Expense Ratios. Among other things, the Board reviewed data for selected groups of competitive funds and classes (referred to as "mapped groups") that were compiled by Fidelity based on combining similar investment objective categories (as classified by Lipper) that have comparable investment mandates. The data reviewed by the Board included (i) gross management fee comparisons (before taking into account expense reimbursements or caps) relative to the total universe of funds within the mapped group; (ii) gross management fee comparisons relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds in the mapped group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "asset size peer group"); (iii) total expense comparisons of the fund relative to funds and classes in the mapped group that have a similar sales load structure to the fund (referred to as the "similar sales load structure group"); and (iv) total expense comparisons of the fund relative to funds and classes in the similar sales load structure group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "total expense asset size peer group"). The total expense asset size peer group comparison excludes performance adjustments and fund-paid 12b-1 fees to eliminate variability in fee structures.
The information provided to the Board indicated that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the competitive median of the mapped group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022. Further, the information provided to the Board indicated that the total expense ratio of the fund ranked below the competitive median of the similar sales load structure group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the total expense asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.
The Board also considered that, for funds subject to the group fee, FMR agreed to voluntarily waive fees over a specified period of time in amounts designed to account for assets converted from certain funds to certain collective investment trusts.
Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients with similar mandates. The Board noted that a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically reviews and compares Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds and also noted the most recent findings of the committee. The Board noted that the committee's review included a consideration of the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in the markets serving the different categories of clients.
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.  Further, based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the fund's total expense ratio 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 servicing the fund's shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.
On an annual basis, Fidelity presents to the Board information about the profitability of its relationships with the fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information 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 and the full Board approves such changes.
A public accounting firm has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. The engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of certain fund profitability information and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering the 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 potential indirect benefits such businesses may have received as a result of their association with Fidelity's fund business (i.e., fall-out benefits) as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from the funds' business. The Board considered areas where potential indirect benefits to the Fidelity funds from their relationships with Fidelity may exist. The Board's consideration of these matters was informed by the findings of a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds to evaluate potential fall-out benefits.
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.
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 as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board recognized that, due to the fund's current contractual arrangements, its expense ratio will not decline if the fund's operating costs decrease as assets grow, or rise as assets decrease. The Board also noted that a committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically analyzes whether Fidelity 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 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 flow and performance trends, in particular the underperformance of certain funds and strategies, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds, including any consideration of fund liquidations or mergers; (ii) the operation of performance fees and competitor use of performance fees; (iii) Fidelity's pricing philosophy compared to competitors; (iv) fund profitability methodology and data; (v) evaluation of competitive fund data and peer group classifications and fee and expense comparisons; (vi) the management fee and expense structures for different funds and classes and information about the differences between various fee and expense structures; (vii) group fee breakpoints and related voluntary fee waivers; and (viii) information regarding other accounts managed by Fidelity and the funds' sub-advisory arrangements.
Conclusion. Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fee arrangements are fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed through July 31, 2024.
 
1.9893909.104
PUR-K6-ANN-1023
Fidelity® Balanced K6 Fund
 
 
Annual Report
August 31, 2023

Contents

Performance

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Investment Summary

Schedule of Investments

Financial Statements

Notes to Financial Statements

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Trustees and Officers

Shareholder Expense Example

Distributions

Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts

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You may also call 1-800-835-5092 to request a free copy of the proxy voting guidelines.
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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-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-PORT 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.institutional.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.
 
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of 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. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund's total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
 
 
 
 
Periods ended August 31, 2023
 
Past 1
year
Life of
Fund A
Fidelity® Balanced K6 Fund
12.09%
10.51%
 
A   From June 14, 2019
 $10,000 Over Life of Fund
 
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity® Balanced K6 Fund, on June 14, 2019, when the fund started.
 
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P 500® Index performed over the same period.
 
Market Recap:
U.S. equities gained 15.94% for the 12 months ending August 31, 2023, according to the S&P 500® index, as continued global economic expansion, falling commodity prices and a slowing in the pace of inflation provided a favorable backdrop for higher-risk assets. Large-cap stocks spearheaded the rally, which was driven by the shares of a narrow set of mega-cap companies in the information technology and communication services sectors, largely due to exuberance related to generative artificial intelligence. Aggressive monetary tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve continued amid consistent pressure on core inflation, a measure that excludes food and energy. Since March 2022, the Fed has hiked its benchmark interest rate 11 times. The latest bump came in late July, a fourth consecutive raise of a stepped-down 25 basis points. The S&P 500® gained 3.21% in July but snapped a five-month rally in August (-1.59%), held back by softness in manufacturing and jobs. Still, U.S. stocks ended August up 18.73% year to date. In fixed income, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned -1.19%, as taxable investment-grade bonds showed year-to-date improvement after returning -13.01% in 2022. For the full 12 months, short-term bonds outpaced long-term issues, while lower-quality (higher yielding) bonds topped higher-quality debt. Higher-risk assets, including corporate bonds and asset-backed securities, fared better than U.S. Treasuries.
Comments from Co-Portfolio Manager Christopher Lee:
For the fiscal year, the fund gained 12.09%, topping the 9.04% advance of the Fidelity Balanced Hybrid Composite Index. Versus the Composite index, security selection in the equity subportfolio contributed most. The fund's stock investments returned 20.30% the past 12 months, versus 15.94% for the S&P 500®. Stock picks particularly helped in the industrials sector, with energy and consumer discretionary contributing to a lesser extent. Notably, active management added value in all 11 sectors of the equity subportfolio. The top relative contributor among individual holdings was Nvidia, where the portfolio's overweight position rose 226% the past 12 months. Nvidia was one of our biggest holdings on August 31. An overweight in Eli Lilly also bolstered relative performance, gaining 86%. Lilly was also a major holding at period end. Further bolstering the equity subportfolio's relative result was an overweight stake in Meta Platforms (+81%), a major holding as well. On the flip side, avoiding Broadcom, a Composite index component that rose about 90%, detracted the most this period on a relative basis. Non-Composite exposure to Royalty Pharma (-27%) also hurt. The investment-grade bond central fund returned -0.38%, outpacing the -1.19% result of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The central fund benefited from its overweight in credit, especially lower-rated corporate bonds, which continued to gain in the economy's post-COVID recovery, while favorable supply/demand trends and low issuer default rates resulted in tighter corporate-bond spreads. Other beneficial factors included exposure to AAA-rated collateralized loan obligations and an underweight in the lagging mortgage debt category.
Note to shareholders:
After nearly four decades with Fidelity, Robert Stansky retired from the company on December 31, 2022. On January 1, 2023, Chris Lee assumed Stansky's responsibilities for the fund, and Jody Simes came off of the fund.
 
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.
 
The information in the following tables is based on the combined Investments of the Fund and its pro-rata share of investments in Fidelity's Central Funds, other than the Money Market Central Funds.
Top Holdings (% of Fund's net assets)
 
Microsoft Corp.
4.7
 
Apple, Inc.
3.9
 
Amazon.com, Inc.
2.5
 
NVIDIA Corp.
2.3
 
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
1.5
 
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A
1.3
 
Exxon Mobil Corp.
1.2
 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
1.2
 
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.1
 
Tesla, Inc.
1.0
 
 
20.7
 
 
Top Bond Issuers (% of Fund's net assets)
(with maturities greater than one year)
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations
13.6
 
Fannie Mae
2.6
 
Freddie Mac
2.4
 
Ginnie Mae
1.4
 
Uniform Mortgage Backed Securities
1.1
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
0.7
 
Morgan Stanley
0.5
 
Citigroup, Inc.
0.5
 
Bank of America Corp.
0.3
 
Petroleos Mexicanos
0.3
 
 
23.4
 
 
Market Sectors (% of Fund's net assets)
 
Information Technology
17.0
 
Financials
12.7
 
Health Care
8.8
 
Consumer Discretionary
6.9
 
Communication Services
6.2
 
Industrials
5.8
 
Consumer Staples
4.8
 
Energy
3.8
 
Real Estate
2.5
 
Utilities
1.9
 
Materials
1.6
 
 
Quality Diversification (% of Fund's net assets)
 
 
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)
Futures and Swaps - (2.4)%
Percentages in the above tables are adjusted for the effect of TBA Sale Commitments.
An unaudited holdings listing for the fund, which presents direct holdings as well as the pro-rata share of any securities and other investments held indirectly through its investment in underlying Fidelity Central Funds, other than the Money Market Central Funds, is available at fidelity.com and/or institutional.fidelity.com, as applicable.
 
Showing Percentage of Net Assets  
Common Stocks - 61.7%
 
 
Shares
Value ($)
 
COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 5.4%
 
 
 
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.4%
 
 
 
AT&T, Inc.
 
318,445
4,709,802
Cellnex Telecom SA (a)
 
15,921
609,417
Liberty Global PLC Class C (b)
 
22,239
441,222
 
 
 
5,760,441
Entertainment - 0.8%
 
 
 
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (b)(c)
 
25,524
415,531
Netflix, Inc. (b)
 
15,536
6,737,652
Sea Ltd. ADR (b)
 
39,611
1,490,562
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (b)
 
9,241
1,314,070
The Walt Disney Co. (b)
 
28,773
2,407,725
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Class A (c)
 
7,509
724,994
 
 
 
13,090,534
Interactive Media & Services - 3.5%
 
 
 
Alphabet, Inc.:
 
 
 
 Class A (b)
 
178,089
24,250,379
 Class C (b)
 
69,602
9,559,835
Epic Games, Inc. (b)(d)(e)
 
182
113,342
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A (b)
 
69,572
20,585,659
Pinterest, Inc. Class A (b)
 
21,604
593,894
Snap, Inc. Class A (b)
 
131,325
1,359,214
 
 
 
56,462,323
Media - 0.5%
 
 
 
Altice U.S.A., Inc. Class A (b)
 
32,778
100,628
Charter Communications, Inc. Class A (b)
 
3,444
1,508,885
Comcast Corp. Class A
 
68,271
3,192,352
Liberty Broadband Corp.:
 
 
 
 Class A (b)
 
20,017
1,874,392
 Class C (b)
 
10,613
992,952
 
 
 
7,669,209
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.2%
 
 
 
T-Mobile U.S., Inc. (b)
 
23,505
3,202,556
TOTAL COMMUNICATION SERVICES
 
 
86,185,063
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 6.6%
 
 
 
Automobile Components - 0.1%
 
 
 
Adient PLC (b)
 
25,672
1,005,572
Automobiles - 1.1%
 
 
 
Ferrari NV
 
3,292
1,046,000
Tesla, Inc. (b)
 
62,231
16,060,576
 
 
 
17,106,576
Broadline Retail - 2.6%
 
 
 
Amazon.com, Inc. (b)
 
286,879
39,592,171
eBay, Inc.
 
44,408
1,988,590
 
 
 
41,580,761
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.2%
 
 
 
Booking Holdings, Inc. (b)
 
1,502
4,663,755
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (b)
 
22,295
1,232,022
Churchill Downs, Inc.
 
15,868
1,987,943
Domino's Pizza, Inc.
 
3,955
1,532,167
Marriott International, Inc. Class A
 
21,648
4,405,584
McDonald's Corp.
 
10,011
2,814,593
Penn Entertainment, Inc. (b)
 
9,928
235,194
Red Rock Resorts, Inc.
 
7,228
317,526
Sweetgreen, Inc. Class A (b)
 
2,658
38,169
Yum! Brands, Inc.
 
21,298
2,755,535
 
 
 
19,982,488
Household Durables - 0.0%
 
 
 
D.R. Horton, Inc.
 
786
93,550
Mohawk Industries, Inc. (b)
 
7,000
709,730
 
 
 
803,280
Specialty Retail - 1.3%
 
 
 
Cazoo Group Ltd. (b)(d)
 
285
322
Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.
 
3,211
738,886
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
 
30,426
7,012,584
The Home Depot, Inc.
 
14,028
4,633,448
TJX Companies, Inc.
 
82,156
7,597,787
Valvoline, Inc.
 
28,421
978,819
 
 
 
20,961,846
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.3%
 
 
 
NIKE, Inc. Class B
 
19,149
1,947,645
PVH Corp.
 
14,766
1,234,438
Tapestry, Inc.
 
38,266
1,275,023
 
 
 
4,457,106
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
 
 
105,897,629
CONSUMER STAPLES - 4.2%
 
 
 
Beverages - 1.5%
 
 
 
Boston Beer Co., Inc. Class A (b)
 
1,840
672,391
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (b)
 
6,687
1,310,919
Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.)
 
10,626
2,768,711
Diageo PLC
 
9,485
388,439
Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (b)
 
24,498
304,755
Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.
 
46,369
1,560,317
Monster Beverage Corp.
 
47,766
2,742,246
PepsiCo, Inc.
 
37,374
6,649,582
Pernod Ricard SA
 
4,256
836,237
The Coca-Cola Co.
 
120,537
7,211,729
The Vita Coco Co., Inc. (b)
 
15,436
436,684
 
 
 
24,882,010
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail - 1.2%
 
 
 
Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. Class A (multi-vtg.)
 
19,166
1,002,272
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (b)
 
5,109
344,296
Costco Wholesale Corp.
 
13,065
7,176,343
Dollar General Corp.
 
4,472
619,372
Dollar Tree, Inc. (b)
 
7,947
972,395
Target Corp.
 
1,540
194,887
U.S. Foods Holding Corp. (b)
 
28,205
1,140,328
Walmart, Inc.
 
47,651
7,748,529
 
 
 
19,198,422
Food Products - 0.5%
 
 
 
Freshpet, Inc. (b)(c)
 
8,766
661,921
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
 
7,291
710,216
McCormick & Co., Inc. (non-vtg.)
 
13,513
1,109,147
Mondelez International, Inc.
 
51,430
3,664,902
The Hershey Co.
 
6,566
1,410,771
 
 
 
7,556,957
Household Products - 0.8%
 
 
 
Colgate-Palmolive Co.
 
20,249
1,487,694
Energizer Holdings, Inc.
 
8,192
281,395
Procter & Gamble Co.
 
76,420
11,794,663
 
 
 
13,563,752
Personal Care Products - 0.2%
 
 
 
elf Beauty, Inc. (b)
 
4,085
566,630
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. Class A
 
8,432
1,353,589
Kenvue, Inc.
 
25,974
598,701
 
 
 
2,518,920
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
 
 
67,720,061
ENERGY - 2.8%
 
 
 
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.3%
 
 
 
Expro Group Holdings NV (b)
 
51,996
1,222,426
Schlumberger Ltd.
 
33,086
1,950,751
Weatherford International PLC (b)
 
21,399
1,894,239
 
 
 
5,067,416
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.5%
 
 
 
Africa Oil Corp.
 
438,761
1,055,338
Athabasca Oil Corp. (b)
 
235,524
653,652
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
 
26,751
1,730,737
Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd. (b)
 
339,539
70,360
Exxon Mobil Corp.
 
178,137
19,807,053
Hess Corp.
 
27,010
4,173,045
Imperial Oil Ltd.
 
59,848
3,398,562
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (b)
 
146,795
1,068,668
MEG Energy Corp. (b)
 
146,774
2,625,464
Phillips 66 Co.
 
19,836
2,264,478
Valero Energy Corp.
 
21,829
2,835,587
 
 
 
39,682,944
TOTAL ENERGY
 
 
44,750,360
FINANCIALS - 8.0%
 
 
 
Banks - 2.5%
 
 
 
AIB Group PLC
 
91,347
416,217
Bank of America Corp.
 
157,895
4,526,850
BNP Paribas SA
 
39,506
2,554,760
Citigroup, Inc.
 
25,164
1,039,022
DNB Bank ASA
 
39,605
782,854
Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings SA (b)
 
682,199
1,185,807
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
 
100,107
14,648,657
KBC Group NV
 
6,923
454,621
KeyCorp
 
151,689
1,718,636
M&T Bank Corp.
 
8,355
1,044,793
Piraeus Financial Holdings SA (b)
 
198,327
686,458
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
 
16,599
2,003,997
Starling Bank Ltd. Series D (b)(d)(e)
 
182,820
750,372
UniCredit SpA
 
24,616
599,722
Wells Fargo & Co.
 
174,265
7,195,402
Zions Bancorp NA
 
10,562
374,951
 
 
 
39,983,119
Capital Markets - 1.4%
 
 
 
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
 
51,655
2,317,760
BlackRock, Inc. Class A
 
5,381
3,769,606
Brookfield Corp. Class A
 
21,704
740,323
Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
 
6,897
1,032,550
CME Group, Inc.
 
11,663
2,363,857
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.
 
13,454
1,225,390
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.
 
5,003
1,205,373
Morgan Stanley
 
59,516
5,067,787
State Street Corp.
 
18,921
1,300,630
StepStone Group, Inc. Class A
 
22,015
679,603
UBS Group AG
 
93,094
2,486,541
Virtu Financial, Inc. Class A
 
21,234
397,925
 
 
 
22,587,345
Consumer Finance - 0.1%
 
 
 
OneMain Holdings, Inc.
 
23,557
977,851
Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd.
 
21,531
501,976
 
 
 
1,479,827
Financial Services - 2.3%
 
 
 
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
 
42,933
3,749,768
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.:
 
 
 
 Class A (b)
 
3
1,640,175
 Class B (b)
 
6,066
2,184,973
Block, Inc. Class A (b)
 
33,906
1,954,681
Dlocal Ltd. (b)
 
47,492
1,018,228
Fiserv, Inc. (b)
 
29,543
3,586,225
FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (b)
 
4,616
1,254,306
Global Payments, Inc.
 
19,215
2,434,348
One97 Communications Ltd. (b)
 
129,145
1,333,302
UWM Holdings Corp. Class A (c)
 
47,008
280,168
Visa, Inc. Class A
 
62,305
15,307,092
Voya Financial, Inc.
 
10,273
715,823
Worldline SA (a)(b)
 
22,508
734,149
 
 
 
36,193,238
Insurance - 1.7%
 
 
 
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
 
17,320
3,991,914
Chubb Ltd.
 
20,868
4,191,755
Direct Line Insurance Group PLC
 
352,063
723,178
Everest Re Group Ltd.
 
5,174
1,866,158
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (sub. vtg.)
 
1,920
1,583,332
Globe Life, Inc.
 
9,520
1,062,146
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
 
33,747
2,423,710
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
 
20,672
4,030,833
Progressive Corp.
 
24,442
3,262,274
Prudential PLC
 
40,324
491,109
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
 
17,284
2,786,699
Unum Group
 
32,632
1,605,168
 
 
 
28,018,276
TOTAL FINANCIALS
 
 
128,261,805
HEALTH CARE - 8.1%
 
 
 
Biotechnology - 1.4%
 
 
 
Biogen, Inc. (b)
 
5,748
1,536,785
Exact Sciences Corp. (b)
 
17,549
1,468,325
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
 
100,447
7,682,187
Legend Biotech Corp. ADR (b)
 
14,138
980,612
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (b)
 
15,393
608,024
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b)
 
2,346
1,938,946
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (b)
 
4,996
604,566
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b)
 
21,631
7,534,943
 
 
 
22,354,388
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.7%
 
 
 
Abbott Laboratories
 
13,713
1,411,068
Boston Scientific Corp. (b)
 
196,861
10,618,682
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (b)
 
15,448
4,830,281
Masimo Corp. (b)
 
3,172
362,496
Penumbra, Inc. (b)
 
6,865
1,815,793
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp. (b)
 
6,200
211,482
Stryker Corp.
 
29,479
8,358,770
 
 
 
27,608,572
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.3%
 
 
 
agilon health, Inc. (b)
 
70,878
1,255,958
Cencora, Inc.
 
35,448
6,238,139
Cigna Group
 
14,567
4,024,279
Humana, Inc.
 
5,793
2,674,223
Surgery Partners, Inc. (b)
 
112,324
4,072,868
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
 
39,431
18,792,026
 
 
 
37,057,493
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.6%
 
 
 
10X Genomics, Inc. (b)
 
15,978
828,459
Danaher Corp.
 
9,860
2,612,900
Gerresheimer AG
 
27,935
3,631,929
IQVIA Holdings, Inc. (b)
 
4,103
913,451
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
 
3,085
1,718,654
 
 
 
9,705,393
Pharmaceuticals - 2.1%
 
 
 
AstraZeneca PLC sponsored ADR
 
79,882
5,417,597
Eli Lilly & Co.
 
30,881
17,114,250
Indivior PLC (b)
 
79,328
1,828,967
Merck & Co., Inc.
 
59,468
6,480,823
Royalty Pharma PLC
 
70,990
2,116,922
 
 
 
32,958,559
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
 
 
129,684,405
INDUSTRIALS - 5.5%
 
 
 
Aerospace & Defense - 1.2%
 
 
 
Howmet Aerospace, Inc.
 
41,445
2,050,284
Lockheed Martin Corp.
 
12,153
5,448,798
Northrop Grumman Corp.
 
4,349
1,883,508
RTX Corp.
 
14,789
1,272,446
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A (b)(d)(e)
 
2,000
162,000
The Boeing Co. (b)
 
25,648
5,745,921
TransDigm Group, Inc.
 
2,853
2,578,684
 
 
 
19,141,641
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.1%
 
 
 
United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B
 
7,007
1,186,986
Building Products - 0.4%
 
 
 
Trane Technologies PLC
 
30,686
6,298,608
Electrical Equipment - 0.6%
 
 
 
AMETEK, Inc.
 
40,043
6,387,259
Eaton Corp. PLC
 
13,262
3,055,167
 
 
 
9,442,426
Ground Transportation - 0.9%
 
 
 
CSX Corp.
 
102,517
3,096,013
Old Dominion Freight Lines, Inc.
 
11,406
4,874,582
Uber Technologies, Inc. (b)
 
56,544
2,670,573
Union Pacific Corp.
 
15,682
3,458,979
 
 
 
14,100,147
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.4%
 
 
 
General Electric Co.
 
55,084
6,304,915
Honeywell International, Inc.
 
4,328
813,404
 
 
 
7,118,319
Machinery - 1.8%
 
 
 
Caterpillar, Inc.
 
16,300
4,582,419
Deere & Co.
 
3,912
1,607,597
Dover Corp.
 
31,053
4,605,160
Fortive Corp.
 
82,870
6,534,300
Ingersoll Rand, Inc.
 
68,953
4,799,818
Parker Hannifin Corp.
 
16,062
6,696,248
 
 
 
28,825,542
Passenger Airlines - 0.1%
 
 
 
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
 
22,347
958,239
Professional Services - 0.0%
 
 
 
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.
 
69,651
759,196
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
 
 
87,831,104
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 16.6%
 
 
 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.2%
 
 
 
Amphenol Corp. Class A
 
35,986
3,180,443
IT Services - 0.8%
 
 
 
Accenture PLC Class A
 
5,237
1,695,583
Capgemini SA
 
7,310
1,364,202
EPAM Systems, Inc. (b)
 
7,176
1,858,512
MongoDB, Inc. Class A (b)
 
8,432
3,215,122
Shopify, Inc. Class A (b)
 
14,731
979,464
Snowflake, Inc. (b)
 
8,394
1,316,599
Twilio, Inc. Class A (b)
 
22,002
1,401,747
Wix.com Ltd. (b)
 
12,671
1,251,515
 
 
 
13,082,744
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 4.1%
 
 
 
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (b)
 
35,574
3,760,883
ASML Holding NV (Netherlands)
 
3,186
2,094,885
Lam Research Corp.
 
5,684
3,992,442
Marvell Technology, Inc.
 
44,823
2,610,940
Micron Technology, Inc.
 
80,823
5,652,761
NVIDIA Corp.
 
74,861
36,947,647
NXP Semiconductors NV
 
16,210
3,334,721
Renesas Electronics Corp. (b)
 
111,552
1,858,419
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (b)
 
8,842
1,437,444
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
 
218,506
3,752,635
 
 
 
65,442,777
Software - 7.5%
 
 
 
Adobe, Inc. (b)
 
20,285
11,346,212
Autodesk, Inc. (b)
 
15,184
3,369,937
CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings, Inc. (b)(d)
 
3,671
39,280
Elastic NV (b)
 
15,357
950,291
Five9, Inc. (b)
 
21,359
1,545,751
HubSpot, Inc. (b)
 
6,495
3,549,647
Intuit, Inc.
 
14,335
7,766,846
Microsoft Corp.
 
231,685
75,937,080
Salesforce, Inc. (b)
 
38,705
8,571,609
Stripe, Inc. Class B (b)(d)(e)
 
1,800
33,408
Synopsys, Inc. (b)
 
8,683
3,984,542
Tenable Holdings, Inc. (b)
 
17,191
779,956
Workday, Inc. Class A (b)
 
10,925
2,671,163
 
 
 
120,545,722
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 4.0%
 
 
 
Apple, Inc.
 
329,813
61,961,968
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
 
25,049
1,264,819
 
 
 
63,226,787
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 
 
265,478,473
MATERIALS - 1.5%
 
 
 
Chemicals - 1.0%
 
 
 
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
 
5,328
1,574,371
Cabot Corp.
 
8,051
583,375
Celanese Corp. Class A
 
9,501
1,200,546
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund
 
47,918
301,793
Corteva, Inc.
 
23,804
1,202,340
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
 
15,484
1,190,565
Linde PLC
 
17,088
6,613,740
LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A
 
15,483
1,529,256
Nutrien Ltd.
 
4,054
256,795
Olin Corp.
 
9,344
542,139
The Chemours Co. LLC
 
21,788
741,228
Tronox Holdings PLC
 
39,552
539,489
Westlake Corp.
 
2,518
329,808
 
 
 
16,605,445
Construction Materials - 0.1%
 
 
 
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
 
1,800
803,538
Vulcan Materials Co.
 
3,856
841,572
 
 
 
1,645,110
Containers & Packaging - 0.1%
 
 
 
Aptargroup, Inc.
 
4,550
603,148
Greif, Inc. Class A
 
7,951
577,163
 
 
 
1,180,311
Metals & Mining - 0.3%
 
 
 
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
 
51,542
1,384,676
Franco-Nevada Corp.
 
4,550
655,494
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
 
47,869
1,910,452
Horizonte Minerals PLC (b)
 
91,660
151,530
Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (b)
 
35,711
317,678
Major Drilling Group International, Inc. (b)
 
18,702
120,417
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
 
2,507
714,395
 
 
 
5,254,642
TOTAL MATERIALS
 
 
24,685,508
REAL ESTATE - 1.5%
 
 
 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - 1.5%
 
 
 
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
 
565
65,732
American Tower Corp.
 
14,129
2,561,870
Corporate Office Properties Trust (SBI)
 
17,307
447,905
Crown Castle International Corp.
 
13,608
1,367,604
CubeSmart
 
3,760
156,830
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
 
14,949
1,969,082
Equinix, Inc.
 
3,962
3,095,828
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.
 
23,506
1,573,962
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
 
5,556
1,324,495
Extra Space Storage, Inc.
 
537
69,101
Invitation Homes, Inc.
 
40,605
1,384,224
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.
 
12,929
1,877,679
Prologis (REIT), Inc.
 
28,520
3,542,184
Simon Property Group, Inc.
 
9,986
1,133,311
Ventas, Inc.
 
18,305
799,562
Welltower, Inc.
 
22,646
1,876,900
 
 
 
23,246,269
UTILITIES - 1.5%
 
 
 
Electric Utilities - 1.1%
 
 
 
Constellation Energy Corp.
 
25,450
2,650,872
Edison International
 
17,248
1,187,525
Exelon Corp.
 
29,683
1,190,882
FirstEnergy Corp.
 
14,687
529,760
NextEra Energy, Inc.
 
63,952
4,271,994
NRG Energy, Inc.
 
8,375
314,481
PG&E Corp. (b)
 
154,666
2,521,056
PPL Corp.
 
43,813
1,091,820
Southern Co.
 
61,575
4,170,475
 
 
 
17,928,865
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.0%
 
 
 
The AES Corp.
 
18,098
324,497
Multi-Utilities - 0.3%
 
 
 
Dominion Energy, Inc.
 
31,110
1,510,079
NiSource, Inc.
 
34,853
932,666
Sempra
 
37,880
2,659,934
 
 
 
5,102,679
Water Utilities - 0.1%
 
 
 
American Water Works Co., Inc.
 
8,502
1,179,567
TOTAL UTILITIES
 
 
24,535,608
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
 (Cost $770,302,081)
 
 
 
988,276,285
 
 
 
 
Preferred Stocks - 0.1%
 
 
Shares
Value ($)
 
Convertible Preferred Stocks - 0.1%
 
 
 
COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 0.0%
 
 
 
Interactive Media & Services - 0.0%
 
 
 
ByteDance Ltd. Series E1 (b)(d)(e)
 
1,863
421,206
 
 
 
 
INDUSTRIALS - 0.0%
 
 
 
Aerospace & Defense - 0.0%
 
 
 
ABL Space Systems:
 
 
 
  Series B(b)(d)(e)
 
1,784
48,989
  Series B2(b)(d)(e)
 
1,176
31,505
 
 
 
80,494
Construction & Engineering - 0.0%
 
 
 
Beta Technologies, Inc. Series A (b)(d)(e)
 
731
82,815
 
 
 
 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
 
 
163,309
 
 
 
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 0.1%
 
 
 
Communications Equipment - 0.0%
 
 
 
Astranis Space Technologies Corp. Series C (b)(d)(e)
 
6,103
110,281
 
 
 
 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.0%
 
 
 
Astera Labs, Inc. Series C (b)(d)(e)
 
18,600
176,328
GaN Systems, Inc.:
 
 
 
  Series F1(b)(d)(e)
 
2,171
24,033
  Series F2(b)(d)(e)
 
1,146
12,686
Xsight Labs Ltd. Series D (b)(d)(e)
 
6,632
38,134
 
 
 
251,181
Software - 0.1%
 
 
 
Algolia, Inc. Series D (b)(d)(e)
 
3,612
52,193
Bolt Technology OU Series E (b)(d)(e)
 
957
123,551
Databricks, Inc.:
 
 
 
  Series G(b)(d)(e)
 
444
32,634
  Series H(b)(d)(e)
 
2,574
189,189
Skyryse, Inc. Series B (b)(d)(e)
 
7,300
168,484
Stripe, Inc. Series H (b)(d)(e)
 
2,037
37,807
 
 
 
603,858
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 
 
965,320
 
 
 
 
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS
 
 
1,549,835
Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.0%
 
 
 
INDUSTRIALS - 0.0%
 
 
 
Professional Services - 0.0%
 
 
 
Checkr, Inc. Series E (b)(e)
 
12,063
116,408
 
 
 
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 0.0%
 
 
 
IT Services - 0.0%
 
 
 
Gupshup, Inc. (b)(d)(e)
 
3,298
41,225
 
 
 
 
TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS
 
 
157,633
 
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
 (Cost $1,819,573)
 
 
 
1,707,468
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations - 0.0%
 
 
Principal
Amount (f)
 
Value ($)
 
U.S. Treasury Bills, yield at date of purchase 5.14% to 5.39% 9/7/23 to 11/30/23 (g)
 
 (Cost $744,338)
 
 
750,000
744,323
 
 
 
 
Preferred Securities - 0.0%
 
 
Principal
Amount (f)
 
Value ($)
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 0.0%
 
 
 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.0%
 
 
 
GaN Systems, Inc. 0% (d)(e)(h)
 
  (Cost $50,872)
 
 
50,872
62,608
 
 
 
 
Fixed-Income Funds - 36.7%
 
 
Shares
Value ($)
 
Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Central Fund (i)
 
 (Cost $646,128,890)
 
 
6,089,917
587,007,125
 
 
 
 
Money Market Funds - 1.5%
 
 
Shares
Value ($)
 
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43% (j)
 
23,103,517
23,108,138
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44% (j)(k)
 
1,008,349
1,008,450
 
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS
 (Cost $24,116,588)
 
 
24,116,588
 
 
 
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.0%
 (Cost $1,443,162,342)
 
 
 
1,601,914,397
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 0.0%  
(318,362)
NET ASSETS - 100.0%
1,601,596,035
 
 
 
Futures Contracts 
 
Number
of contracts
Expiration
Date
Notional
Amount ($)
 
Value ($)
 
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation) ($)
 
Purchased
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Index Contracts
 
 
 
 
 
CME E-mini S&P 500 Index Contracts (United States)
61
Sep 2023
13,773,800
495,853
495,853
 
 
 
 
 
 
The notional amount of futures purchased as a percentage of Net Assets is 0.9%
 
 
 
Legend
 
(a)
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 $1,343,566 or 0.1% of net assets.
 
(b)
Non-income producing
 
(c)
Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.
 
(d)
Restricted securities (including private placements) - 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 $2,752,392 or 0.2% of net assets.
 
(e)
Level 3 security
 
(f)
Amount is stated in United States dollars unless otherwise noted.
 
(g)
Security or a portion of the security was pledged to cover margin requirements for futures contracts. At period end, the value of securities pledged amounted to $744,323.
 
(h)
Security is perpetual in nature with no stated maturity date.
 
(i)
Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. A complete unaudited schedule of portfolio holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is filed with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT and is available upon request or at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. An unaudited holdings listing for the Fund, which presents direct holdings as well as the pro-rata share of securities and other investments held indirectly through its investment in underlying non-money market Fidelity Central Funds, is available at fidelity.com and/or institutional.fidelity.com, as applicable. 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.
 
(j)
Affiliated fund that is generally 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.
 
(k)
Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
 
 
 
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows:
Security
Acquisition Date
Acquisition Cost ($)
 
ABL Space Systems Series B
3/24/21
80,344
 
 
 
ABL Space Systems Series B2
10/22/21
79,963
 
 
 
Algolia, Inc. Series D
7/23/21
105,633
 
 
 
Astera Labs, Inc. Series C
8/24/21
62,529
 
 
 
Astranis Space Technologies Corp. Series C
3/19/21
133,783
 
 
 
Beta Technologies, Inc. Series A
4/09/21
53,560
 
 
 
Bolt Technology OU Series E
1/03/22
248,626
 
 
 
ByteDance Ltd. Series E1
11/18/20
204,137
 
 
 
Cazoo Group Ltd.
3/28/21
57,000
 
 
 
CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings, Inc.
2/02/21
36,710
 
 
 
Databricks, Inc. Series G
2/01/21
26,250
 
 
 
Databricks, Inc. Series H
8/31/21
189,148
 
 
 
Epic Games, Inc.
3/29/21
161,070
 
 
 
GaN Systems, Inc. Series F1
11/30/21
18,410
 
 
 
GaN Systems, Inc. Series F2
11/30/21
9,718
 
 
 
GaN Systems, Inc. 0%
11/30/21
50,872
 
 
 
Gupshup, Inc.
6/08/21
75,409
 
 
 
Skyryse, Inc. Series B
10/21/21
180,164
 
 
 
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A
2/16/21
83,998
 
 
 
Starling Bank Ltd. Series D
6/18/21
326,861
 
 
 
Stripe, Inc. Class B
5/18/21
72,231
 
 
 
Stripe, Inc. Series H
3/15/21 - 5/25/23
81,735
 
 
 
Xsight Labs Ltd. Series D
2/16/21
53,029
 
 
 
 
Affiliated Central Funds
 
Fiscal year to date information regarding the Fund's investments in Fidelity Central Funds, including the ownership percentage, is presented below.
 
 
Affiliate
Value,
beginning
of period ($)
Purchases ($)
Sales
Proceeds ($)
Dividend
Income ($)
Realized
Gain (loss) ($)
Change in
Unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) ($)
Value,
end
of period ($)
% ownership,
end
of period
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 5.43%
22,110,015
405,619,486
404,621,363
1,063,547
-
-
23,108,138
0.1%
Fidelity High Income Central Fund
6
-
5
-
(1)
-
-
0.0%
Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Central Fund
356,998,527
260,167,015
12,465,881
18,260,819
(2,035,816)
(15,656,720)
587,007,125
1.6%
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 5.44%
869,750
21,462,550
21,323,850
15,991
-
-
1,008,450
0.0%
Total
379,978,298
687,249,051
438,411,099
19,340,357
(2,035,817)
(15,656,720)
611,123,713
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amounts in the dividend income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
 
Amounts in the dividend income column for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 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.
 
Amounts included in the purchases and sales proceeds columns may include in-kind transactions, if applicable.
 
Investment Valuation
 
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2023, 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 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:
 
 
 
 
Communication Services
86,606,269
86,071,721
-
534,548
Consumer Discretionary
105,897,629
105,897,629
-
-
Consumer Staples
67,720,061
67,331,622
388,439
-
Energy
44,750,360
44,750,360
-
-
Financials
128,261,805
123,082,988
4,428,445
750,372
Health Care
129,684,405
129,684,405
-
-
Industrials
88,110,821
87,669,104
-
441,717
Information Technology
266,485,018
256,374,924
9,070,141
1,039,953
Materials
24,685,508
24,685,508
-
-
Real Estate
23,246,269
23,246,269
-
-
Utilities
24,535,608
24,535,608
-
-
 U.S. Government and Government Agency Obligations
744,323
-
744,323
-
 Preferred Securities
62,608
-
-
62,608
 Fixed-Income Funds
587,007,125
587,007,125
-
-
  Money Market Funds
24,116,588
24,116,588
-
-
 Total Investments in Securities:
1,601,914,397
1,584,453,851
14,631,348
2,829,198
 Derivative Instruments:
 
 
 
 
 Assets
 
 
 
 
Futures Contracts
495,853
495,853
-
-
  Total Assets
495,853
495,853
-
-
 Total Derivative Instruments:
495,853
495,853
-
-
 
Value of Derivative Instruments
 
The following table is a summary of the Fund's value of derivative instruments by primary risk exposure as of August 31, 2023. For additional information on derivative instruments, please refer to the Derivative Instruments section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
Primary Risk Exposure / Derivative Type                                                                                                                                                                                   
 
Value
Asset ($)
Liability ($)
Equity Risk
 
 
Futures Contracts (a) 
495,853
0
Total Equity Risk
495,853
0
Total Value of Derivatives
495,853
0
 
(a)Reflects gross cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts as presented in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, the period end daily variation margin is included in receivable or payable for daily variation margin on futures contracts, and the net cumulative appreciation (depreciation) is included in Total accumulated earnings (loss).
 
 
 
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 
 
 
August 31, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
Investment in securities, at value  (including  securities loaned of $939,738) - See accompanying schedule:
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $772,916,864)
$
990,790,684
 
 
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $670,245,478)
611,123,713
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Investment in Securities (cost $1,443,162,342)
 
 
$
1,601,914,397
Cash
 
 
42,207
Foreign currency held at value (cost $20,957)
 
 
20,954
Receivable for investments sold
 
 
1,848,739
Receivable for fund shares sold
 
 
880,053
Dividends receivable
 
 
1,309,048
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds
 
 
121,099
Other receivables
 
 
4,842
  Total assets
 
 
1,606,141,339
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
Payable for investments purchased
$
1,779,498
 
 
Payable for fund shares redeemed
1,266,147
 
 
Accrued management fee
421,064
 
 
Payable for daily variation margin on futures contracts
25,163
 
 
Other payables and accrued expenses
44,982
 
 
Collateral on securities loaned
1,008,450
 
 
  Total Liabilities
 
 
 
4,545,304
Net Assets  
 
 
$
1,601,596,035
Net Assets consist of:
 
 
 
 
Paid in capital
 
 
$
1,480,898,514
Total accumulated earnings (loss)
 
 
 
120,697,521
Net Assets
 
 
$
1,601,596,035
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,601,596,035 ÷ 118,657,458 shares)
 
 
$
13.50
 
Statement of Operations
 
 
 
Year ended
August 31, 2023
Investment Income
 
 
 
 
Dividends
 
 
$
11,551,768
Interest  
 
 
51,307
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $15,991 from security lending)
 
 
19,340,357
 Total Income
 
 
 
30,943,432
Expenses
 
 
 
 
Management fee
$
4,446,186
 
 
Independent trustees' fees and expenses
7,164
 
 
Interest
1,079
 
 
 Total expenses before reductions
 
4,454,429
 
 
 Expense reductions
 
(3,748)
 
 
 Total expenses after reductions
 
 
 
4,450,681
Net Investment income (loss)
 
 
 
26,492,751
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
 
 
 
 
Net realized gain (loss) on:
 
 
 
 
 Investment Securities:
 
 
 
 
   Unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes of $2,209)
 
(24,110,790)
 
 
   Fidelity Central Funds
 
(2,035,817)
 
 
 Foreign currency transactions
 
(8,119)
 
 
 Futures contracts
 
1,475,448
 
 
Total net realized gain (loss)
 
 
 
(24,679,278)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
 
 
 
 
 Investment Securities:
 
 
 
 
   Unaffiliated issuers(net of increase in deferred foreign taxes of $33,713)
 
187,851,869
 
 
   Fidelity Central Funds
 
(15,656,720)
 
 
 Unfunded commitments
 
10,803
 
 
 Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies
 
4,510
 
 
 Futures contracts
 
437,177
 
 
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
 
 
 
172,647,639
Net gain (loss)
 
 
 
147,968,361
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
 
 
$
174,461,112
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
 
 
Year ended
August 31, 2023
 
Year ended
August 31, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
 
 
 
 
Operations
 
 
 
Net investment income (loss)
$
26,492,751
$
13,741,174
Net realized gain (loss)
 
(24,679,278)
 
 
7,522,273
 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
 
172,647,639
 
(176,784,241)
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
 
174,461,112
 
 
(155,520,794)
 
Distributions to shareholders
 
(46,423,529)
 
 
(45,520,342)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Share transactions
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from sales of shares
 
629,232,728
 
536,400,126
  Reinvestment of distributions
 
43,706,343
 
 
45,520,342
 
Cost of shares redeemed
 
(337,292,021)
 
(200,420,552)
 
 
 
 
 
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions
 
335,647,050
 
 
381,499,916
 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
 
463,684,633
 
 
180,458,780
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets
 
 
 
 
Beginning of period
 
1,137,911,402
 
957,452,622
 
End of period
$
1,601,596,035
$
1,137,911,402
 
 
 
 
 
Other Information
 
 
 
 
Shares
 
 
 
 
Sold
 
51,105,312
 
38,181,249
  Issued in reinvestment of distributions
 
3,722,524
 
 
3,233,227
 
Redeemed
 
(27,015,596)
 
(14,541,851)
Net increase (decrease)
 
27,812,240
 
26,872,625
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Highlights
Fidelity® Balanced K6 Fund
 
Years ended August 31,
 
2023  
 
2022 
 
2021  
 
2020 
 
2019 A
  Selected Per-Share Data 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net asset value, beginning of period
$
12.53
$
14.97
$
12.24
$
10.23
$
10.00
  Income from Investment Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Net investment income (loss) B,C
 
.24
 
.17
 
.16
 
.19
 
.04
     Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
 
1.20
 
(1.98)
 
2.87
 
1.97
 
.20
  Total from investment operations
 
1.44  
 
(1.81)  
 
3.03  
 
2.16  
 
.24
  Distributions from net investment income
 
(.22)
 
(.16)
 
(.14)
 
(.14)
 
(.01)
  Distributions from net realized gain
 
(.24)
 
(.47)
 
(.16)
 
(.01)
 
-
     Total distributions
 
(.47) D
 
(.63)
 
(.30)
 
(.15)
 
(.01)
  Net asset value, end of period
$
13.50
$
12.53
$
14.97
$
12.24
$
10.23
 Total Return E,F
 
12.09%
 
(12.52)%
 
25.14%
 
21.36%
 
2.35%
 Ratios to Average Net Assets C,G,H
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Expenses before reductions
 
.32%
 
.32%
 
.32%
 
.32%
 
.32% I
    Expenses net of fee waivers, if any
 
.32%
 
.32%
 
.32%
 
.32%
 
.32% I
    Expenses net of all reductions
 
.32%
 
.32%
 
.32%
 
.31%
 
.32% I
    Net investment income (loss)
 
1.91%
 
1.23%
 
1.14%
 
1.75%
 
2.00% I
 Supplemental Data
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)
$
1,601,596
$
1,137,911
$
957,453
$
426,979
$
1,629
    Portfolio turnover rate J
 
33% K
 
38% K
 
42% K
 
76% K
 
6% L
 
AFor the period June 14, 2019 (commencement of operations) through August 31, 2019.
 
BCalculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
 
CNet investment income (loss) is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net investment income (loss) of any mutual funds or ETFs is not included in the Fund's net investment income (loss) ratio.
 
DTotal distributions per share do not sum due to rounding.
 
ETotal returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
 
FTotal returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
 
GFees and expenses of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses. For additional expense information related to investments in Fidelity Central Funds, please refer to the "Investments in Fidelity Central Funds" note found in the Notes to Financial Statements section of the most recent Annual or Semi-Annual report.
 
HExpense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed, waived, or reduced through arrangements with the investment adviser, brokerage services, or other offset arrangements, if applicable, and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements, waivers or reductions occur.
 
IAnnualized.
 
JAmount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
 
KPortfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
 
LAmount not annualized.
 
For the period ended August 31, 2023
 
1. Organization.
Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Puritan Trust (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. Share transactions on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets may contain exchanges between affiliated funds. 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 generally are available only to employer-sponsored retirement plans that are recordkept by Fidelity, or to certain employer-sponsored retirement plans that are not recordkept by Fidelity.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
Funds may invest in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Schedule of Investments lists any Fidelity Central Funds held as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. An investing fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
 
Based on its investment objective, each Fidelity Central Fund may invest or participate in various investment vehicles or strategies that are similar to those of the investing fund. These strategies are consistent with the investment objectives of the investing fund and may involve certain economic risks which may cause a decline in value of each of the Fidelity Central Funds and thus a decline in the value of the investing fund.
 
Fidelity Central Fund
Investment Manager
Investment Objective
Investment Practices
Expense RatioA
Fidelity High Income Central Fund
Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR)
Seeks a high level of income and may also seek capital appreciation by investing primarily in debt securities, preferred stocks, and convertible securities, with an emphasis on lower-quality debt securities.
Loans & Direct Debt Instruments
Restricted Securities
 
.03%
Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Central Fund
Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR)
Seeks a high level of income by normally investing in investment-grade debt securities.
Delayed Delivery & When Issued Securities
Futures
Options
Restricted Securities
Swaps
Less than .005%
Fidelity Money Market Central Funds
Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR)
Each fund seeks to obtain a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity.
Short-term Investments
Less than .005%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A Expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets and are as of each underlying Central Fund's most recent annual or semi-annual shareholder report.
 
An unaudited holdings listing for the investing fund, which presents direct holdings as well as the pro-rata share of any securities and other investments held indirectly through its investment in underlying non-money market Fidelity Central Funds, is available at fidelity.com and/or institutional.fidelity.com, as applicable. A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds which contain the significant accounting policies (including investment valuation policies) of those funds, and are not covered by the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies. 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 Fund's Schedule of Investments lists any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but does not include the underlying holdings of these funds. 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. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Fund's investment adviser as the valuation designee responsible for the fair valuation function and performing fair value determinations as needed. The investment adviser has established a Fair Value Committee (the Committee) to carry out the day-to-day fair valuation responsibilities and has adopted policies and procedures to govern the fair valuation process and the activities of the Committee. In accordance with these fair valuation policies and procedures, which have been approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing services or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, transaction data, estimated cash flows, and market observations of comparable investments. The frequency that the fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee manages the Fund's fair valuation practices and maintains the fair valuation policies and procedures. The Fund's investment adviser reports to the Board information regarding the fair valuation process and related material matters. 
 
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 - unadjusted 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 service 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 market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, ETFs and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
 
Debt securities, including restricted securities, are valued based on evaluated prices received from third party pricing services or from brokers who make markets in such securities. Preferred securities and U.S. government and government agency obligations are valued by pricing services who utilize matrix pricing which considers yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type or by broker-supplied prices. 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 services. Debt securities are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy but may be Level 3 depending on the circumstances.
 
Futures contracts are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 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 August 31, 2023 is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
 
Foreign Currency. Certain Funds 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 include proceeds received from litigation. Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of a fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to a fund. Any such rebates are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. 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. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Interest income is accrued as earned and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain. Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any withholding tax reclaims income is included in the Statement of Operations in dividends. Any receivables for withholding tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in dividends receivable.
 
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. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of that fund and do not include any expenses associated with any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. Although not included in a fund's expenses, a fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of these expenses through the net asset value of each underlying mutual fund or exchange-traded fund. 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 U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of August 31, 2023, 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. The 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. The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on capital gains by certain countries in which it invests. An estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized appreciation on the applicable securities is included in Other payables and accrued expenses on the Statement of Assets & Liabilities.
 
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. 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. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
 
Book-tax differences are primarily due to futures contracts, foreign currency transactions, certain foreign taxes, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), market discount, partnerships, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.
 
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
 
Gross unrealized appreciation
$244,576,844
Gross unrealized depreciation
(90,960,140)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
$153,616,704
Tax Cost
$1,448,297,693
 
The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:
 
Undistributed ordinary income
$5,548,705
Capital loss carryforward
$(38,423,880)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments
$153,617,679
 
Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Fund to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. The capital loss carryforward information presented below, including any applicable limitation, is estimated as of fiscal period end and is subject to adjustment.
 
 Short-term
$(38,423,880)
 
 
The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:
 
 
August 31, 2023
August 31, 2022
Ordinary Income
$24,493,428
$ 29,293,650
Long-term Capital Gains
21,930,101
16,226,692
Total
$46,423,529
$ 45,520,342
 
Restricted Securities (including Private Placements). Funds 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 held at period end is included at the end of the Schedule of Investments, if applicable.
4. Derivative Instruments.
Risk Exposures and the Use of Derivative Instruments. The Fund's investment objectives allow for various types of derivative instruments, 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.
 
Derivatives were used 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 objectives may not be achieved.
 
Derivatives were used to increase or decrease exposure to the following risk(s):
 
 
 
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.
 
 
Funds are also exposed to additional risks from investing in derivatives, such as liquidity risk and counterparty credit risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that a 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 a fund. Counterparty credit risk related to exchange-traded contracts may be 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.
 
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. Futures contracts were used to manage 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 daily payments 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. The net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts during the period is presented in the Statement of Operations.
 
Any open futures contracts at period end are presented in the Schedule of Investments under the caption "Futures Contracts". The notional amount at value reflects each contract's exposure to the underlying instrument or index at period end, and is representative of volume of activity during the period unless an average notional amount is presented. Any securities deposited to meet initial margin requirements are identified in the Schedule of Investments. Any cash deposited to meet initial margin requirements is presented as segregated cash with brokers for derivative instruments in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
5. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, U.S. government securities and in-kind transactions, as applicable, are noted in the table below.
 
 
Purchases ($)
Sales ($)
Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund
448,667,779
453,761,957
 
 
Unaffiliated Exchanges In-Kind.  Shares that were exchanged for investments, including accrued interest and cash, if any, are shown in the table below. The amount of in-kind exchanges is included in share transactions in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets.
 
 
Shares
Total Proceeds
($)
Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund
26,952,681
327,304,143
 
Prior Year Unaffiliated Exchanges In-Kind.  Shares that were exchanged for investments, including accrued interest and cash, if any, are shown in the table below. The amount of in-kind exchanges is included in share transactions in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets.
 
 
Shares
Total Proceeds
($)
Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund
15,411,272
216,180,050
 
6. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee that is based on an annual rate of .32% of average net assets. Under the management contract, the investment adviser or an affiliate pays all other expenses of the Fund, excluding fees and expenses of the independent Trustees, and certain miscellaneous expenses such as proxy and shareholder meeting expenses.
 
Brokerage Commissions. A portion of portfolio transactions were placed with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were as follows:
 
Amount
Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund
$ 5,928
 
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR), or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. 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
Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund
 Borrower
$ 7,306,000
5.32%
$1,079
 
Interfund Trades. Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Any interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note. Interfund trades during the period are noted in the table below.
 
 
Purchases ($)
Sales ($)
Realized Gain (Loss) ($)
Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund
 19,273,160
 25,774,726
 (1,580,290)
 
 
Other. During the period, the investment adviser reimbursed the Fund for certain losses as follows:
 
 
Amount ($)
Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund
 4,293
7. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate with other funds managed by the investment adviser 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 commitment fees on the pro-rata portion of the line of credit are borne by the investment adviser. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
8. Security Lending.
Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. Lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of a fund's daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. A fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers, including NFS. On the settlement date of the loan, a 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 a fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to a fund on the next business day. A fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. A fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. Any loaned securities are identified as such in the Schedule of Investments, and the value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end, as applicable, are presented in the 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. Affiliated security lending activity, if any, was as follows:
 
 
Total Security Lending Fees Paid to NFS
Security Lending Income From Securities Loaned to NFS
Value of Securities Loaned to NFS at Period End
Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund
$1,667
$2,710
$-
 
9. Expense Reductions.
Through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses by $3,748.
 
10. Other.
A 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, a fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
11. Risk and Uncertainties.
Many factors affect a fund's performance. Developments that disrupt global economies and financial markets, such as pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases, war, terrorism, and environmental disasters, may significantly affect a fund's investment performance. The effects of these developments to a fund will be impacted by the types of securities in which a fund invests, the financial condition, industry, economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and a fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Significant concentrations in security types, issuers, industries, sectors, and geographic locations may magnify the factors that affect a fund's performance.
To the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Puritan Trust and Shareholders of Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund (one of the funds constituting Fidelity Puritan Trust, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of August 31, 2023, the related statement of operations for the year ended August 31, 2023, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended August 31, 2023, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the four years in the period ended August 31, 2023 and for the period June 14, 2019 (commencement of operations) through August 31, 2019 (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of August 31, 2023, 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 ended August 31, 2023 and the financial highlights for each of the four years in the period ended August 31, 2023 and for the period June 14, 2019 (commencement of operations) through August 31, 2019 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2023 by correspondence with the custodian, issuers of privately offered securities and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
October 12, 2023
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Fidelity group of funds since 1932.
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board (if any), and 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 Jonathan Chiel, each of the Trustees oversees 322 funds. Mr. Chiel oversees 191 funds.
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) of the trust and the fund is referred to herein as an Independent Trustee. Each 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. Officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer or 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.
The fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-800-835-5092.
Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the 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. Robert A. Lawrence is an interested person and currently serves as Chair. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chair is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chair 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 Chair, 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 Chair 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. David M. Thomas serves as Lead Independent Trustee 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 high income and certain equity funds, and other Boards oversee Fidelity's alternative investment, investment-grade bond, money market, asset allocation, and other equity 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. 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 Fidelity'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 Trustees."
Interested Trustees*:
Correspondence intended for a Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Jonathan Chiel (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Trustee
Mr. Chiel also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Chiel is Executive Vice President and General Counsel for FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Chiel served as general counsel (2004-2012) and senior vice president and deputy general counsel (2000-2004) for John Hancock Financial Services; a partner with Choate, Hall & Stewart (1996-2000) (law firm); and an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney's Office of the District of Massachusetts (1986-95), including Chief of the Criminal Division (1993-1995). Mr. Chiel is a director on the boards of the Boston Bar Foundation and the Maimonides School.
Bettina Doulton (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Trustee
Ms. Doulton also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Doulton served in a variety of positions at Fidelity Investments, including as a managing director of research (2006-2007), portfolio manager to certain Fidelity® funds (1993-2005), equity analyst and portfolio assistant (1990-1993), and research assistant (1987-1990). Ms. Doulton currently owns and operates Phi Builders + Architects and Cellardoor Winery. Previously, Ms. Doulton served as a member of the Board of Brown Capital Management, LLC (2014-2018).
Robert A. Lawrence (1952)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Mr. Lawrence also serves as Trustee of other funds. Previously, Mr. Lawrence served as a Trustee and Member of the Advisory Board of certain funds. Prior to his retirement in 2008, Mr. Lawrence served as Vice President of certain Fidelity® funds (2006-2008), Senior Vice President, Head of High Income Division of Fidelity Management & Research Company (investment adviser firm, 2006-2008), and President of Fidelity Strategic Investments (investment adviser firm, 2002-2005).
* Determined to be an "Interested Trustee" by virtue of, among other things, his or her affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Independent Trustees:
Correspondence intended for an Independent Trustee may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Thomas P. Bostick (1956)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Trustee
Lieutenant General Bostick also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement, General Bostick (United States Army, Retired) held a variety of positions within the U.S. Army, including Commanding General and Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (2012-2016) and Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Human Resources, U.S. Army (2009-2012). General Bostick currently serves as a member of the Board and Finance and Governance & Sustainability Committees of CSX Corporation (transportation, 2020-present) and a member of the Board and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (nuclear waste management, 2020-present). General Bostick serves as Chief Executive Officer of Bostick Global Strategies, LLC (consulting, 2016-present), as a member of the Board of HireVue, Inc. (video interview and assessment, 2020-present), as a member of the Board of Allonnia (biotechnology and engineering solutions, 2022-present) and on the Advisory Board of Solugen, Inc. (specialty bio-based chemicals manufacturer, 2022-present). Previously, General Bostick served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2021), President, Intrexon Bioengineering (2018-2020) and Chief Operating Officer (2017-2020) and Senior Vice President of the Environment Sector (2016-2017) of Intrexon Corporation (biopharmaceutical company).     
Dennis J. Dirks (1948)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Operating Officer and as a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure), President, Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust Company (DTC), President and a member of the Board of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC), Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation. Mr. Dirks currently serves as a member of the Finance Committee (2016-present) and Board (2017-present) and is Treasurer (2018-present) of the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Donald F. Donahue (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Donahue also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Donahue serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Miranda Partners, LLC (risk consulting for the financial services industry, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Donahue served as Chief Executive Officer (2006-2012), Chief Operating Officer (2003-2006) and Managing Director, Customer Marketing and Development (1999-2003) of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure). Mr. Donahue currently serves as a member (2007-present) and Co-Chairman (2016-present) of the Board of United Way of New York. Mr. Donahue previously served as a member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2018) and as a member of the Board of The Leadership Academy (previously NYC Leadership Academy) (2012-2022).     
Vicki L. Fuller (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Ms. Fuller also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Previously, Ms. Fuller served as a member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2018-2020), Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (2012-2018) and held a variety of positions at AllianceBernstein L.P. (global asset management, 1985-2012), including Managing Director (2006-2012) and Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager (2001-2006). Ms. Fuller currently serves as a member of the Board, Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee of two Blackstone business development companies (2020-present), as a member of the Board of Treliant, LLC (consulting, 2019-present), as a member of the Board of Ariel Alternatives, LLC (private equity, 2022-present) and as a member of the Board and Chair of the Audit Committee of Gusto, Inc. (software, 2021-present). In addition, Ms. Fuller currently serves as a member of the Board of Roosevelt University (2019-present) and as a member of the Executive Board of New York University's Stern School of Business. Ms. Fuller previously served as a member of the Board, Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee of The Williams Companies, Inc. (natural gas infrastructure, 2018-2021).       
Patricia L. Kampling (1959)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Ms. Kampling also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Kampling served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (2012-2019), President and Chief Operating Officer (2011-2012) and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2010-2011) of Alliant Energy Corporation. Ms. Kampling currently serves as a member of the Board, Finance Committee and Governance, Compensation and Nominating Committee of Xcel Energy Inc. (utilities company, 2020-present) and as a member of the Board, Audit, Finance and Risk Committee and Safety, Environmental, Technology and Operations Committee and Chair of the Executive Development and Compensation Committee of American Water Works Company, Inc. (utilities company, 2019-present). In addition, Ms. Kampling currently serves as a member of the Board of the Nature Conservancy, Wisconsin Chapter (2019-present). Previously, Ms. Kampling served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2020), a member of the Board, Compensation Committee and Executive Committee and Chair of the Audit Committee of Briggs & Stratton Corporation (manufacturing, 2011-2021), a member of the Board of Interstate Power and Light Company (2012-2019) and Wisconsin Power and Light Company (2012-2019) (each a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation) and as a member of the Board and Workforce Development Committee of the Business Roundtable (2018-2019).         
Thomas A. Kennedy (1955)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Trustee
Mr. Kennedy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Previously, Mr. Kennedy served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2020) and held a variety of positions at Raytheon Company (aerospace and defense, 1983-2020), including Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2014-2020) and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2013-2014). Mr. Kennedy served as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (aerospace and defense, 2020-2021). Mr. Kennedy serves as a Director of the Board of Directors of Textron Inc. (aerospace and defense, 2023-present).
Oscar Munoz (1959)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Trustee
Mr. Munoz also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Munoz served as Executive Chairman (2020-2021), Chief Executive Officer (2015-2020), President (2015-2016) and a member of the Board (2010-2021) of United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Mr. Munoz currently serves as a member of the Board of CBRE Group, Inc. (commercial real estate, 2020-present), a member of the Board of Univision Communications, Inc. (Hispanic media, 2020-present), a member of the Board of Archer Aviation Inc. (2021-present), a member of the Defense Business Board of the United States Department of Defense (2021-present) and a member of the Board of Salesforce.com, Inc. (cloud-based software, 2022-present). Previously, Mr. Munoz served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2021).
David M. Thomas (1949)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Lead Independent Trustee
Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. 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). Mr. Thomas currently serves as a member of the Board of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2004-present) and as Director (2013-present) and Non-Executive Chairman of the Board (2022-present) of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication).     
Susan Tomasky (1953)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Ms. Tomasky also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Tomasky served in various executive officer positions at American Electric Power Company, Inc. (1998-2011), including most recently as President of AEP Transmission (2007-2011). Ms. Tomasky currently serves as a member of the Board and Sustainability Committee and as Chair of the Audit Committee of Marathon Petroleum Corporation (2018-present) and as a member of the Board, Executive Committee, Corporate Governance Committee and Organization and Compensation Committee and as Lead Director of the Board of Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. (utilities company, 2012-present) and as a member of the Board of its subsidiary company, Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (2021-present). In addition, Ms. Tomasky currently serves as a member (2009-present) and President (2020-present) of the Board of the Royal Shakespeare Company - America (2009-present), as a member of the Board of the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (2011-present) and as a member of the Board and Kenyon in the World Committee of Kenyon College (2016-present). Previously, Ms. Tomasky served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2020), as a member of the Board of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (2007-2020), as a member of the Board (2011-2018) and Lead Independent Director (2015-2018) of Andeavor Corporation (previously Tesoro Corporation) (independent oil refiner and marketer) and as a member of the Board of Summit Midstream Partners LP (energy, 2012-2018).
Michael E. Wiley (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Trustee
Mr. Wiley also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2018-2020), Chairman, President and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004). Mr. Wiley also previously served as a member of the Board of Andeavor Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-2018), a member of the Board of Andeavor Logistics LP (natural resources logistics, 2015-2018) and a member of the Board of High Point Resources (exploration and production, 2005-2020).
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Advisory Board Members and Officers:
Correspondence intended for a Member of the Advisory Board (if any) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for an officer or Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation
Vijay C. Advani (1960)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2023
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Advani also serves as Trustee or Member of the Advisory Board of other funds. Previously, Mr. Advani served as Executive Chairman (2020-2022), Chief Executive Officer (2017-2020) and Chief Operating Officer (2016-2017) of Nuveen (global investment manager). He also served in various capacities at Franklin Resources (global investment manager), including Co-President (2015-2016), Executive Vice President, Global Advisory Services (2008-2015), Head of Global Retail Distribution (2005-2008), Executive Managing Director, International Retail Development (2002-2005), Managing Director, Product Developments, Sales & Marketing, Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa (2000-2002) and President, Templeton Asset Management India (1995-2000). Mr. Advani also served as Senior Investment Officer of International Finance Corporation (private equity and venture capital arm of The World Bank, 1984-1995). Mr. Advani is Chairman Emeritus of the U.S. India Business Council (2018-present), a Director of The Global Impact Investing Network (2019-present), a Director of LOK Capital (Mauritius) (2022-present), a member of the Advisory Council of LOK Capital (2022-present), a Senior Advisor of Neuberger Berman (2021-present), a Senior Advisor of Seviora Holdings Pte. Ltd (Temasek-Singapore) (2021-present), a Director of Seviora Capital (Singapore) (2021-present) and an Advisor of EQUIAM (2021-present). Mr. Advani formerly served as a member of the Board of BowX Acquisition Corp. (special purpose acquisition company, 2020-2021), a member of the Board of Intellecap (advisory arm of The Aavishkaar Group, 2018-2020), a member of the Board of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (2017-2020) and a member of the Board of Docusign (software, 2016-2019).     
Peter S. Lynch (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2003
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Lynch also serves as a Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (investment adviser firm). 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 as Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firm) and on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).     
Karen B. Peetz (1955)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2023
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Peetz also serves as a Member of the Advisory Board of other funds. Previously, Ms. Peetz served as Chief Administration Officer (2020-2023) of Citigroup Inc. (a diversified financial service company). She also served in various capacities at Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, including President (2013-2016), Vice Chairman, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Markets & Treasury Services (2010-2013), Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Corporate Trust (2003-2008), Senior Vice President and Division Manager of Global Payments & Trade Services (2002-2003) and Senior Vice President and Division Manager of Domestic Corporate Trust (1998-2002). Ms. Peetz also served in various capacities at Chase Manhattan Corporation (1982-1998), including Senior Vice President and Manager of Corporate Trust International Business (1996-1998), Managing Director and Manager of Corporate Trust Services (1994-1996) and Managing Director and Group Manager of Financial Institution Sales (1990-1993). Ms. Peetz currently serves as Chair of Amherst Holdings Advisory Council (2018-present), Trustee of Johns Hopkins University (2016-present), Chair of the Carey Business School Advisory Council, Member of the Johns Hopkins Medicine Board and Finance Committee and Chair of the Lyme and Tick Related Disease Institute Advisory Council. Ms. Peetz previously served as a member of the Board of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (2019-2023), a member of the Board of Trane Technologies (2018-2022), a member of the Board of Wells Fargo Corp. (2017-2019), a member of the Board of SunCoke Energy Inc. (2012-2016), a member of the Board of Private Export Funding Corporation (2010-2016) and as a Trustee of Penn State University (2010-2014) and the United Way of New York City (2008-2010).     
Heather Bonner (1977)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2023
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Bonner also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Bonner serves as Senior Vice President (2022-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Ms. Bonner serves as Assistant Treasurer of Fidelity CRET Trustee LLC (2022-present). Prior to joining Fidelity, Ms. Bonner served as Managing Director at AQR Capital Management (2013-2022) and was the Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer of the AQR Funds (2013-2022).     
Craig S. Brown (1977)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2022
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Brown also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Brown serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present). Previously, Mr. Brown served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2019-2022).     
John J. Burke III (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Burke also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Burke serves as Head of Investment Operations for Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1998-present). Previously Mr. Burke served as head of Asset Management Investment Operations (2012-2018).     
Margaret Carey (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2023
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Ms. Carey also serves as an officer of other funds and as CLO of certain other Fidelity entities. She is a Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2019-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments.     
William C. Coffey (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2019
Assistant Secretary
Mr. Coffey also serves as Assistant Secretary of other funds. He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Secretary and CLO of certain funds (2018-2019); CLO, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-2019); Secretary of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-2019); CLO of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firms, 2018-2019); and Assistant Secretary of certain funds (2009-2018).     
Timothy M. Cohen (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as Co-Head of Equity (2018-present), a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Cohen served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2019), Head of Global Equity Research (2016-2018), Chief Investment Officer - Equity and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2015) and as a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2017).     
Jonathan Davis (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2010
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Davis also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Davis serves as Vice President Assistant Treasurer and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Mr. Davis serves as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity entities.      
Laura M. Del Prato (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Del Prato also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Del Prato serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2017-present). Previously, Ms. Del Prato served as President and Treasurer of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust: Cash Portfolio and Term Portfolio (2018-2020). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Del Prato served as a Managing Director and Treasurer of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds (2014-2017). Prior to JPMorgan, Ms. Del Prato served as a partner at Cohen Fund Audit Services (accounting firm, 2012-2013) and KPMG LLP (accounting firm, 2004-2012).     
Colm A. Hogan (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Hogan also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Deputy Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2020) and Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2018).     
Pamela R. Holding (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Ms. Holding also serves as Vice President of other funds. Ms. Holding serves as Co-Head of Equity (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present). Previously, Ms. Holding served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2019) and as Chief Investment Officer of Fidelity Institutional Asset Management (2013-2018).     
Chris Maher (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Maher also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Maher served as Assistant Treasurer of certain funds (2013-2020); Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of the Program Management Group of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).     
Jason P. Pogorelec (1975)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2020
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Pogorelec also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Mr. Pogorelec is a Senior Vice President of Asset Management Compliance for Fidelity Investments and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Mr. Pogorelec serves as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (investment adviser firm, 2023-present). Previously, Mr. Pogorelec served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel for Fidelity Investments (2010-2020) and Assistant Secretary of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2020).     
Brett Segaloff (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2021
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer
Mr. Segaloff also serves as an AML Officer of other funds and other related entities. He is Director, Anti-Money Laundering (2007-present) of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1996-present).     
Stacie M. Smith (1974)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
President and Treasurer
Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Smith serves as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity entities, is an employee of Fidelity Investments, and has served in other fund officer roles.
Jim Wegmann (1979)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2019
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Wegmann also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Wegmann serves as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, LLC (2021-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2011-present). Previously, Mr. Wegmann served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2019-2021).     
As a shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, as applicable and (2) ongoing costs, which generally include 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 a 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 (March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023).
 
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table 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/Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. If any fund is a shareholder of any underlying mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (the Underlying Funds), such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses incurred presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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 provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the 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. If any fund is a shareholder of any Underlying Funds, such fund indirectly bears its proportional share of the expenses of the Underlying Funds in addition to the direct expenses as presented in the table. These fees and expenses are not included in the 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- A
 
Beginning Account Value March 1, 2023
 
Ending Account Value August 31, 2023
 
Expenses Paid During Period- C March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fidelity® Balanced K6 Fund
 
 
 
.32%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Actual
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1,000
 
$ 1,108.20
 
$ 1.70
Hypothetical-B
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1,000
 
$ 1,023.59
 
$ 1.63
 
A   Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
 
B   5% return per year before expenses
 
C   Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of any Underlying Funds are not included in each annualized expense ratio.
 
 
 
Distributions (Unaudited)
 
The dividend and capital gains distributions for the fund(s) are available on Fidelity.com or Institutional.Fidelity.com.
 
A total of 16.45% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year was derived from interest on U.S. Government securities which is generally exempt from state income tax.
 
The fund designates $12,106,717 of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended 2023 as qualifying to be taxed as section 163(j) interest dividends.
 
The fund designates 11%, 45%, 43%, and 43% of the dividends distributed in October, December, April, and July, respectively during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders.
 
The fund designates 8.95%, 37.00%, 54.97%, and 54.97% of the dividends distributed in October, December, April and July, respectively during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for the purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.
 
The fund designates 0.49%, 2.01%, 2.41%, and 2.41% of the dividends distributed in October, December, April and July, respectively during the fiscal year as a section 199A dividend.
 
The fund will notify shareholders in January 2024 of amounts for use in preparing 2023 income tax returns.
 
 
 
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), considers the renewal of the fund's management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. FMR and the sub-advisers are referred to herein as the Investment Advisers. 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, covers an extensive agenda of topics and materials and 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, acting directly and through its Committees (each of which is composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees), requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to review matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of the Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through joint ad hoc committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
Approval of Stub Period Continuation. At its May 2023 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to continue the fund's management contract with FMR, and the sub-advisory agreements and sub-sub-advisory agreements, in each case, where applicable (together, the Advisory Contracts), without modification, for two months from June 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. The Board considered that the approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of the fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under the fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of the fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board also considered that since its last approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts, FMR had provided additional information on the fund in support of the annual contract renewal process, including competitive analyses on total expenses and management fees and in-depth reviews of fund performance and fund profitability information. The Board concluded that the fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through July 31, 2023, with the understanding that the Board would consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in July 2023.
At its July 2023 meeting, the Board 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 provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness relative to peer funds of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio; (iii) the total costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by FMR and its affiliates (Fidelity) from its relationships with the fund; and (iv) the extent to which, if any, economies of scale exist and are realized as the fund grows, and whether any economies of scale are appropriately shared with fund shareholders. The Board also considered the broad range of investment choices available to shareholders from FMR's competitors and that the fund's shareholders have chosen to invest in the fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor.
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 was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts was fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered staffing as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds and experience of investment personnel of the Investment Advisers, and also considered the Investment Advisers' implementation of the fund's investment program. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the investment personnel compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.
Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of Fidelity's investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted the resources devoted to expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization, and 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. Further, the Board considered 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 Fidelity's trading, risk management, compliance, and technology and operations capabilities and resources, which are integral parts 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 Fidelity's supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians, subcustodians, and pricing vendors; and (iii) the resources devoted by Fidelity 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 also considered the fund's securities lending activities and any payments made to Fidelity relating to securities lending.
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 and convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information over the Internet and through telephone representatives, investor education materials, and asset allocation tools. The Board also considered that it reviews customer service metrics such as telephone response times, continuity of services on the website and metrics addressing services at Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders 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 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 and/or the Fidelity funds in general.
Investment Performance. The Board took into account discussions that occur with representatives of the Investment Advisers, and reports that it receives, at Board meetings throughout the year, relating to fund investment performance.  In this regard the Board noted that as part of regularly scheduled fund reviews and other reports to the Board on fund performance, the Board considered annualized return information for the fund for different time periods, measured against an appropriate securities market index (benchmark index) and an appropriate peer group of funds with similar objectives (peer group). The Board also considered information about performance attribution. In its ongoing evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gives particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of the funds over different time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons for any overperformance or underperformance.
In addition to reviewing absolute and relative fund performance, the Independent Trustees periodically consider the appropriateness of fund performance metrics in evaluating the results achieved. The Independent Trustees generally give greater weight to fund performance over longer time periods than over shorter time periods. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should continue to benefit the shareholders of the fund.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board was provided with information regarding industry trends in management fees and expenses. In its review of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's unitary fee rate as well as other fund expenses paid by FMR under the fund's management contract, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board noted that Fidelity may agree to waive fees or reimburse expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for the fund.
Comparisons of Management Fees and Total Expense Ratios. Among other things, the Board reviewed data for selected groups of competitive funds and classes (referred to as "mapped groups") that were compiled by Fidelity based on combining similar investment objective categories (as classified by Lipper) that have comparable investment mandates. The data reviewed by the Board included (i) gross management fee comparisons (before taking into account expense reimbursements or caps) relative to the total universe of funds within the mapped group; (ii) gross management fee comparisons relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds in the mapped group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "asset size peer group"); (iii) total expense comparisons of the fund relative to funds and classes in the mapped group that have a similar sales load structure to the fund (referred to as the "similar sales load structure group"); and (iv) total expense comparisons of the fund relative to funds and classes in the similar sales load structure group that are similar in size and management fee structure to the fund (referred to as the "total expense asset size peer group"). The total expense asset size peer group comparison excludes performance adjustments and fund-paid 12b-1 fees to eliminate variability in fee structures.
The information provided to the Board indicated that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the competitive median of the mapped group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022. Further, the information provided to the Board indicated that the total expense ratio of the fund ranked below the competitive median of the similar sales load structure group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022 and below the competitive median of the total expense asset size peer group for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2022.
The Board also considered that, for funds subject to the group fee, FMR agreed to voluntarily waive fees over a specified period of time in amounts designed to account for assets converted from certain funds to certain collective investment trusts.
Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients with similar mandates. The Board noted that a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically reviews and compares Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds and also noted the most recent findings of the committee. The Board noted that the committee's review included a consideration of the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in the markets serving the different categories of clients.
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.  Further, based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the fund's total expense ratio 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 servicing the fund's shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.
On an annual basis, Fidelity presents to the Board information about the profitability of its relationships with the fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information 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 and the full Board approves such changes.
A public accounting firm has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. The engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of certain fund profitability information and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering the 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 potential indirect benefits such businesses may have received as a result of their association with Fidelity's fund business (i.e., fall-out benefits) as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from the funds' business. The Board considered areas where potential indirect benefits to the Fidelity funds from their relationships with Fidelity may exist. The Board's consideration of these matters was informed by the findings of a joint ad hoc committee created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds to evaluate potential fall-out benefits.
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.
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 as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board recognized that, due to the fund's current contractual arrangements, its expense ratio will not decline if the fund's operating costs decrease as assets grow, or rise as assets decrease. The Board also noted that a committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) created by it and the boards of other Fidelity funds periodically analyzes whether Fidelity 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 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 flow and performance trends, in particular the underperformance of certain funds and strategies, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds, including any consideration of fund liquidations or mergers; (ii) the operation of performance fees and competitor use of performance fees; (iii) Fidelity's pricing philosophy compared to competitors; (iv) fund profitability methodology and data; (v) evaluation of competitive fund data and peer group classifications and fee and expense comparisons; (vi) the management fee and expense structures for different funds and classes and information about the differences between various fee and expense structures; (vii) group fee breakpoints and related voluntary fee waivers; and (viii) information regarding other accounts managed by Fidelity and the funds' sub-advisory arrangements.
Conclusion. Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fee arrangements are fair and reasonable in light of all of the surrounding circumstances and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed through July 31, 2024.
 
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Item 2.

Code of Ethics


As of the end of the period, August 31, 2023, Fidelity Puritan Trust (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 Donald F. Donahue is an audit committee financial expert, as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR.  Mr. Donahue 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 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) in each of the last two fiscal years for services rendered to Fidelity Balanced Fund, Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund, Fidelity Puritan Fund, and Fidelity Puritan K6 Fund (the Funds):


Services Billed by PwC


August 31, 2023 FeesA


Audit Fees

Audit-Related Fees

Tax Fees

All Other Fees


Fidelity Balanced Fund

$108,600

$7,200

$43,900

$2,400

Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund

$88,200

$5,500

$17,600

$1,900

Fidelity Puritan Fund

$145,200

$10,300

$49,400

$3,500

Fidelity Puritan K6 Fund

$86,200

$5,800

$17,200

$2,000



August 31, 2022 FeesA


Audit Fees

Audit-Related Fees

Tax Fees

All Other Fees


Fidelity Balanced Fund

$94,300

$7,000

$44,300

$2,400

Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund

$71,400

$5,500

$21,400

$1,900

Fidelity Puritan Fund

$143,200

$10,100

$149,500

$3,400

Fidelity Puritan K6 Fund

$66,000

$5,900

$20,700

$2,000







A Amounts may reflect rounding.


The following table(s) present(s) fees billed by PwC that were required to be approved by the Audit Committee for services that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Fund(s) and that are rendered on behalf of Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC ("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 Fund(s) (Fund Service Providers):


Services Billed by PwC





August 31, 2023A


August 31, 2022A

Audit-Related Fees

$8,284,200

$7,914,600

Tax Fees

$1,000

$353,200

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 for services rendered to the Fund(s), 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 Fund(s) are as follows:


Billed By

August 31, 2023A

August 31, 2022A

PwC

$13,754,500

$13,509,300


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 to Fund Service Providers to be compatible with maintaining the independence of PwC in its(their) audit of the Fund(s), taking into account representations from PwC, in accordance with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board rules, regarding its independence from the Fund(s) and its(their) related entities and FMRs review of the appropriateness and permissibility under applicable law of such non-audit services prior to their provision to the Fund(s) Service Providers.


Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

 

The trusts Audit Committee must pre-approve all audit and non-audit services provided by a funds 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 Committees 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 Chairs 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 periodically.


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(s) last two fiscal years relating to services provided to (i) the Fund(s) or (ii) any Fund Service Provider that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Fund(s).

The Registrant has not retained, for the preparation of the audit report on the financial statements included in the Form N-CSR, a registered public accounting firm that has a branch or office that is located in a foreign jurisdiction and that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the PCAOB) has determined that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a position taken by an authority in the foreign jurisdiction.

The Registrant is not a foreign issuer, as defined in 17 CFR 240.3b-4.


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 trusts Board of Trustees.


Item 11.

Controls and Procedures


(a)(i)  The President and Treasurer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the trusts 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 trusts internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the trusts internal control over financial reporting.


Item 12.

Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management

Investment Companies


Not applicable.


Item 13.

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.


Fidelity Puritan Trust



By:

/s/Stacie M. Smith


Stacie M. Smith


President and Treasurer



Date:

October 23, 2023


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/Stacie M. Smith


Stacie M. Smith


President and Treasurer



Date:

October 23, 2023



By:

/s/John J. Burke III


John J. Burke III


Chief Financial Officer



Date:

October 23, 2023