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Bond Funds

Bond funds can be especially suitable for investors seeking monthly distributions, professional management, diversification, and liquidity in a cost-effective investment. Please click on the fund names to view standard and up to date performance.

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Sample of Fidelity's Bond Funds
Fidelity Funds Duration 30-Day Yield Date
Short-Term Bond 1.8 2.06% 11/19/2009
Intermediate Bond 3.7 3.55% 11/19/2009
Total Bond 3.9 4.31% 11/19/2009
Intermediate Municipal Income 5.2 2.82% 11/19/2009
Duration updated monthly
30-Day Yield updated daily
Note: You may be able to generate more after-tax income with municipal bond funds

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The performance data featured represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate; therefore, you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted.

Individual Bonds

Individual bonds can be especially suited for sophisticated investors seeking a fixed stream of income and return of principal on the maturity date.
Key U.S. Treasury Interest Rates
BondPrevious
Day*		CurrentChg 
3 Month Bills 0.02 0.01 -0.01
6 Month Bills 0.12 0.12 0.00
2 Year Note 0.70 0.72 0.02
5 Year Note 2.14 2.17 0.03
10 Year Note 3.34 3.36 0.02
30 Year Bond 4.27 4.29 0.02
Last Updated: 11/20/2009 5:01 PM
*Updated at 11:30pm ET on the previous business day
Source: S&P Comstock
Provided by  SmartMoney.com
In general, the bond market is volatile, bond prices rise when interest rates fall and vice versa. This effect is usually pronounced for longer-term securities. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to a gain or loss.
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