Mutual Fund
Fidelity Alternative Bond Fund
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This website is intended for use by Accredited investors (as such term is defined in the Securities Act (Ontario) or National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus Exemptions, as applicable) resident in, or otherwise subject to the securities laws of, any province or territory of Canada, or pursuant to such other exemptions from the prospectus requirements under applicable securities legislation.
Examples of who qualifies as an accredited investor:
- an individual who, either alone or with a spouse, beneficially owns financial assets having an aggregate realizable value that, before taxes but net of any related liabilities, exceeds $1,000,000;
- an individual who beneficially owns financial assets having an aggregate realizable value that, before taxes but net of any related liabilities, exceeds $5,000,000;
- an individual whose net income before taxes exceeded $200,000 in each of the two most recent calendar years or whose net income before taxes combined with that of a spouse exceeded $300,000 in each of the two most recent calendar years and who, in either case, reasonably expects to exceed that net income level in the current calendar year;
- an individual who, either alone or with a spouse, has net assets of at least $5,000,000;
- a person (other than an individual or investment fund) that has net assets of at least $5,000,000 as shown on its most recently prepared financial statements provided that such person has not been created solely to purchase or hold the Units being purchased; and
- a person acting on behalf of a full managed account managed by that person, if that person is registered or authorized to carry on business as an adviser or the equivalent under the securities legislation of a province or territory of Canada or a foreign jurisdiction.
"Financial assets" generally means cash and securities and "related liabilities" means liabilities incurred or assumed for the purpose of financing the acquisition or ownership of financial assets, or liabilities that are secured by financial assets.
This website is not intended to constitute an offer of units of Fidelity Alternative Real Estate Trust (the "Fund"). The information contained herein is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Offering Memorandum ("OM") of the Fund. The material available on this website is published for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy or an offer to sell securities, nor should the information be relied upon as investment advice. Units of the Fund are generally only available to Accredited Investors (as described above). The OM contains information about the investment objectives and terms and conditions of an investment in the Fund (including fees) and also contains tax information and risk disclosures that are important to any investment decision regarding the Fund.
Combining flexibility and resilience as interest rates shift.
Fidelity Alternative Bond Fund takes a tactical approach to fixed income by using both long and short positions to help navigate the ever-changing bond markets.
Meet the managers behind the fund
Watch portfolio managers Peter Khan and Olivier Simon-Vermot share their complementary perspectives on why liquid alternative fixed income matters now and how this strategy can benefit portfolios.
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Liquid alternative fixed income: Your top questions answered
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What is liquid alternative fixed income?
Simply put, it’s a flexible way to invest in fixed income (bonds and other types of debt).
What’s the difference between liquid alternative fixed income and traditional fixed income?
Traditional fixed income typically invests in bonds and aims to generate income with less day-to-day price movement. Liquid alternative fixed income also invests in bond markets but uses a broader toolkit to aim to generate additional return or reduce volatility. Some of these tools include short selling, derivatives, and the modest use of leverage; while offering daily liquidity and transparency for investors.
Why look beyond traditional bonds?
Traditional bond funds are usually long-only, meaning they tend to benefit when bond prices rise and can struggle when rates are volatile, inflation increases, or credit conditions shift quickly. Liquid alternative fixed income may offer more ways to navigate these environments and can add diversification alongside other investments.
Why consider adding it to a portfolio?
It’s often used to complement, not replace, traditional fixed income. It can also act as a diversifier by adding exposures that aren’t tied to interest rates alone. Depending on your goals and risk tolerance, it may help create a more balanced fixed income allocation across market cycles. As always, speak to your financial advisor to determine if it’s appropriate for your portfolio.
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Fidelity Alternative Bond Fund and ETF Series
A more flexible way to invest in fixed income as bond markets evolve.