FFLC: Active Management That Has Actually Beaten The S&P 500

Fidelity Fundamental Large Cap Core ETF offers a refined, actively managed alternative to S&P 500 funds, emphasizing risk-adjusted returns and fundamental strength. FFLC excludes high-valuation, low-profitability names, focusing on large-cap leaders with durable cash flows and reasonable forward P/E ratios. The fund has outperformed S&P 500 peers since inception, particularly during downturns, and features moderate technology exposure and modest international diversification. FFLC is best suited as a core replacement for S&P 500 ETFs for investors prioritizing selectivity and downside protection over maximum upside in tech-led rallies.

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