Is Fidelity International Small Cap Opportunities (FSCOX) a Solid Choice for Mutual Fund Investment at This Time?

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: NASDAQ.COM

Updated: Oct 10 2025

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Source: NASDAQ.COM

Fund Overview: Fidelity International Small Cap Opportunities (FSCOX) is a Non US - Equity fund with a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), managed by Jed Weiss since 2008, and has approximately $893.48 million in assets.
Performance Metrics: The fund has delivered a 5-year annualized total return of 8.04% and a 3-year return of 15.78%, though it has a higher standard deviation compared to its peers, indicating more volatility.
Cost Efficiency: FSCOX has a no-load structure with an expense ratio of 0.94%, which is lower than the category average of 0.99%, making it a cost-effective option for investors.
Investment Considerations: Despite its strong performance and lower fees, the fund has a negative alpha of -4.98 over the past five years, suggesting challenges in outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark.

About the author

Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.