1.   Fidelity did not disclose to what degree this drop was a result of shareholder withdrawals or a drop in the market value of the securities making up its portfolio.

2.   Many funds charge redemption fees as a way to protect themselves against a surge in shareholder withdrawals if the market tumbles.

3.   Some mutual fund companies, including Fidelity Investments, reported an increase in shareholder withdrawals.

4.   Some mutual fund companies, including Boston-based Fidelity Investments, reported an increase in shareholder withdrawals.

5.   The poor relative performance has resulted in shareholder withdrawals.

6.   The underperformance of Stein Roe Capital Opportunities triggered shareholder withdrawals during a time when subscription activity was restrained, Butch said.

7.   This means equity funds, for instance, can borrow cash from money market funds and bond funds on a temporary basis in order to meet shareholder withdrawals.