1.   A year ago, the Fidelity funds ranked third.

2.   For the year, however, the fund still ranks near the bottom of the pack.

3.   The fund consistently ranks among the best natural resources funds followed by Lipper Analytical.

4.   The fund ranked in the middle of the pack relative to other emerging markets funds.

5.   The fund consistently ranks in the top quartile of its peers.

6.   This year, the fund ranks as one of the worst performers among U.S. mutual funds.

7.   Without it, his fund would rank sixth or seventh this year, instead of first.