At a glance
FENI charges 0.28% a year, above the 0.09% average of the 7 funds most like it (the 7th cheapest of 8). It has $10.29B in assets, the 8th largest of that group; it paid 3.06% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, quarterly. Over the past year it returned +14.3% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%), 3rd of those 8 funds. Its ten largest positions make up 16.5% of the fund, out of 392 in all.
The short version
Fidelity Enhanced International ETF (FENI) is an actively managed fund. It picks about 392 stocks from the MSCI EAFE Index, which covers developed markets outside the US and Canada, and aims to beat that index. Instead of copying the index, it uses a research-driven computer model. That approach costs 0.28% a year. Index funds such as VEA (0.03%) and IEFA (0.07%) charge much less.
Price history
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FENI +14.3% over the year to Oct 27, 2026, total return with distributions reinvested.
How it has behaved
| YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | Since start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FENI official prospectus, to Oct 30, 2026 | — | +37.25% | — | +10.83% | +8.97% | — |
| MS001 index, same period | — | +31.59% | — | +9.17% | +8.42% | — |
| FENI price data to Oct 27, 2026 | +11.0% | +14.3% | — | — | — | +20.2% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, FENI returned +14.3%, 3rd of 8 among similar funds.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2024 (+7.0%); its best was 2025 (+37.3%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 14.2% (Mar 19, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025), recovered by May 2, 2025.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +11.0% | — |
| 2025 | +37.3% | +37.25% |
| 2024 | +7.0% | +6.78% |
| 2023 | — | +18.96% |
| 2022 | — | -13.98% |
| 2021 | — | +11.47% |
| 2020 | — | +7.66% |
| 2019 | — | +18.27% |
| 2018 | — | -14.72% |
| 2017 | — | +27.59% |
| 2016 | — | +1.89% |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Before this security existed |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Before this security existed |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Before this security existed |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.8550 | |
| 2025 | $1.0950 | +31.8% |
| 2024 | $0.8310 |
What's inside
As of Jun 30, 2026, the fund held 392 securities; the ten largest made up 16.46% of assets, and 2.42% sat in cash and money-market holdings.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| ASML HOLDING NV | 4.05% | |
| NESTLE SA | 1.74% | |
| SIEMENS AG | 1.61% | |
| TOKYO ELECTRON LTD | 1.44% | |
| ROCHE HOLDING AG | 1.39% | |
| ABB LTD | 1.32% | |
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | 1.31% | |
| IBERDROLA SA | 1.21% | |
| BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA S.A | 1.20% | |
| UBS GROUP AG | 1.20% | |
| BHP GROUP LTD | 1.19% | |
| SIEMENS ENERGY AG | 1.18% | |
| ADVANTEST CORP | 1.18% | |
| ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC | 1.07% | |
| MURATA MANUFACTURING CO LTD | 1.06% |
By country
Japan 23.01%United Kingdom 13.9%Switzerland 8.89%Netherlands 8.31%France 8.26%By asset type
Stocks 98.05%Preferred stock 0.4%Bonds and notes 0.07%What changed recently
- Over the three months to Jun 30, 2026, investors added a net $1.40B (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: +7.19%, +3.04%, -0.06%.
How it works
FENI is not an index fund. It normally invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks from the MSCI EAFE Index. That index covers developed-market stocks outside the US and Canada and weights each company by its total market value. Within that pool, Fidelity uses a quantitative process, meaning computer models built on research into long-term drivers of stock returns, such as valuation, growth and quality. A proprietary portfolio construction and risk-management framework then sets each stock's weight. The goal is a broadly diversified portfolio that may earn a higher total return than the index.
In practice, the fund looks broadly like its benchmark, with tilts toward stocks the model favors. As of June 30, 2026, it held 392 issuers, and its 10 largest positions made up 16.46% of assets. ASML (4.05%), Nestlé, Siemens, Tokyo Electron and Roche led the list. Japan (23.01%) and the United Kingdom (13.9%) were the largest country weights. Derivatives can count toward the 80% policy. The fund held one small MSCI EAFE futures contract and 2.42% in cash.
The prospectus does not give a fixed rebalancing schedule. Portfolio turnover was 98%, so in a year the fund trades close to the value of its whole portfolio. As with any ETF, its shares trade at market prices that can differ slightly from the value of its holdings.
What it really costs
- FENI charges 0.28% a year, versus an average of 0.09% for the similar funds below (7th of 8, cheapest first).
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $29 in the first year and $356 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FENI | $29 | $90 | $157 | $356 |
In a retirement portfolio
With about 392 large developed-market companies outside the US and Canada and a beta of 0.99, it could serve as the main international stock holding, though at a higher fee than index-based options.
FENI could fill the international part of a portfolio, with Japan, Britain, Switzerland and continental Europe making up most of it. The ETF launched in November 2023, so it did not trade through the 2008, 2020 or 2022 sell-offs. The prospectus record from 2016 shows losses of 14.72% in 2018 and 13.98% in 2022, plus a 22.78% drop in the first quarter of 2020. As an ETF, its deepest drop was 14.2%, from March 19 to April 8, 2025. It recovered by May 2, 2025. Selling shares during a drop like that would lock in the losses.
It yielded 3.06% over the 12 months to October 27, 2026, paid quarterly. At 0.28% a year, it costs more than similar index funds. Past results don't predict future ones, and a plan should look at the whole portfolio, not one fund.
Who it may suit — and who should look elsewhere
May suit
- Investors who want developed-market stocks outside the US and Canada and accept a 0.28% fee for a model-driven attempt to beat the MSCI EAFE Index.
- Investors who want quarterly dividends: the trailing yield was 3.06% as of October 27, 2026, from holdings such as Nestlé, Roche, HSBC and Iberdrola.
- Portfolios heavy in US stocks that want exposure to Japan (23%), the UK, Switzerland and continental Europe across about 392 companies.
Look elsewhere if
- Cost-focused investors: VEA charges 0.03%, SCHF 0.06% and IEFA 0.07%, compared with FENI's 0.28%. FENI ranks 7th of 8 similar funds on cost.
- Anyone wanting a pure index tracker. FENI's model-driven picks and 98% turnover mean its returns can differ from the MSCI EAFE Index, for better or worse.
- Investors who want a long ETF track record: FENI launched November 20, 2023, and has not traded as an ETF through a major bear market.
Close alternatives
Matched by holdings overlap from the latest N-PORT reports.
| Fund | Overlap | Cost | Net assets | 1 yr | 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FENI this fund | — | 0.28% | $10.29B | +14.3% | — |
| EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 55% | 0.32% | $77.98B | +13.5% | +18.2% |
| IEFA iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | 49% | 0.07% | $190.11B | +13.7% | +18.5% |
| SCHF Schwab International Equity ETF | 43% | 0.06% | $69.68B | +17.7% | +20.4% |
| VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 40% | 0.03% | $316.42B | +16.8% | +21.7% |
| VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund | 32% | 0.04% | $95.84B | +13.4% | +20.6% |
| IXUS iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock… | 31% | 0.07% | $58.39B | +13.8% | +19.5% |
| VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 30% | 0.05% | $645.86B | +12.9% | +20.3% |
Questions investors ask
Is FENI an index fund?
No. FENI is actively managed. It normally keeps at least 80% of its assets in stocks from the MSCI EAFE Index. Fidelity then uses a quantitative model, built on factors such as valuation, growth and quality, to choose and weight those stocks. The aim is a higher total return than the index, but returns can also lag it. Portfolio turnover was 98%, which shows how much the model trades.
What's the difference between FENI and EFA?
EFA, the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, tracks the MSCI EAFE Index. FENI picks stocks from that same index and tries to beat it. Their holdings overlap by about 55%. FENI charges 0.28% a year and EFA 0.32%. FENI's one-year return was 14.3% as of October 27, 2026. EFA's was 13.5% as of October 29, 2026. EFA is much larger, with about $78 billion in net assets.
Does FENI pay dividends?
Yes, FENI pays dividends quarterly. Over the 12 months to October 27, 2026, it paid $1.217 per share, a trailing yield of 3.06%. Payouts from international stocks can change with company dividends and exchange rates, so quarterly amounts may vary. The fund's stated objective is capital appreciation, not income. Its dividends come from the stocks it holds rather than from an income strategy.
What is FENI's expense ratio?
FENI's expense ratio is 0.28% a year, according to the prospectus filed October 27, 2026. In the SEC's standard example, $10,000 earning 5% a year would cost about $29 in the first year and $356 over 10 years. That is well above the 0.09% average for similar funds. Index ETFs such as VEA (0.03%), SCHF (0.06%) and IEFA (0.07%) cost much less, while EFA charges 0.32%.
How much has FENI lost in a bad year?
FENI's worst calendar year on record was 2018, when it lost 14.72%. The prospectus shows yearly returns back to 2016, before the ETF launched in November 2023. In that record, the fund also lost 13.98% in 2022, and its worst quarter was the first quarter of 2020, down 22.78%. Since launching as an ETF, its deepest drop was 14.2%, from March 19 to April 8, 2025. It recovered by May 2, 2025.