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Init Serv Serv 2 \| Strategic Income Portfolio
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Supplement [Text Block]	vipf_SupplementTextBlock	Supplement to the Fidelity^® Variable Insurance Products Initial Class, Service Class, and Service Class 2 Strategic Income Portfolio April 30, 2014 Prospectus The following information replaces similar information under the "Principal Investment Strategies" heading in the Fund Summary section on page 3. Using a neutral mix of approximately 45% high yield, 25% U.S. Government and investment-grade, 15% emerging markets, and 15% foreign developed markets.

The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation 12B

-Number 240

-Section 12b

-Subsection 1

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