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Fidelity® Value Factor ETF(FVAL)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FVAL
10/28/2026: FVAL (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Fidelity Value Factor ETF (FVAL) offers retail investors systematic exposure to U.S. large and mid-cap companies identified by value-based criteria. Its core strength lies in Fidelity's robust research and cost-efficient index management, providing a disciplined alternative to traditional value benchmarks. It is best used as a long-term portfolio anchor for those seeking to tilt away from growth-heavy indices during value-favorable economic cycles. Investors should monitor sector concentration and the inherent cyclicality of value stocks. It is well-suited for investors who prioritize systematic, rules-based equity exposure.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | This fund focuses on value characteristics which often underperform during aggressive growth-led market cycles. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | FVAL may capture momentum only when value sectors are currently leading the broader market uptrend. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The fund is specifically designed to provide systematic exposure to companies with attractive valuations. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Mixed fit | While value stocks often pay dividends, the fund's primary mandate is valuation metrics rather than yield maximization. |
| Low-risk investor | Medium | Value-tilted portfolios often exhibit lower volatility than pure growth portfolios, though they remain subject to equity market risk. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking a rules-based, value-oriented core equity component for their portfolio.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term investors looking to tilt their portfolio towards value without engaging in active management.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium | Equity markets inherently experience price fluctuations that affect short-term portfolio values. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | General economic downturns will negatively impact the performance of all equity-based holdings. |
| Concentration | Medium | Sector concentration may occur if specific value-heavy industries become overrepresented in the index. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | Fidelity's efficient management structure minimizes the gap between the fund and its index. |
| Liquidity | Low | The underlying large-cap assets are highly liquid, reducing the risk of large spreads. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | Value investing risks picking 'value traps'—companies that are cheap for fundamental business reasons. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
FVAL demonstrates standard volatility associated with large-cap U.S. equities, typically smoothing out extreme speculative moves.
Market Risk
The primary risk is systemic market decline, as the fund is fully invested in equity securities sensitive to economic cycles.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market capitalization | Large-cap U.S. Equities | 85 | Large-cap stocks provide the core performance and stability expected from a U.S. value factor strategy. |
| Market capitalization | Mid-cap U.S. Equities | 14 | Mid-cap exposure introduces potential for higher growth relative to large-cap counterparts. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1 | A small cash position is maintained to manage liquidity and daily transaction requirements. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 39.02% | Avg. Invested days 61 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/28/2026 |
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