Question about capital gain returns from mutual funds

[Slew Foot]

So I probably should have noticed this earlier, but after reviewing last years portfolio performance, I noticed that some of my mutual funds paid out a fairly hefty capital gain. Namely, FDVLX (Fidelity Value) paid out about 8% total in addition to the standard dividend. I dont see where to find out how much the capital gain is on a yearly basis. Is it based on the performance of the fund over the year and is there a way to predict how much will be paid out? Thanks.

 

[DaveSimmons]

The gain is based on the fund selling stocks, less losses from selling other stocks.

Actively managed funds and large index funds (Russell 2000, total market) have a lot more turnover than an index with a smaller number of stocks like the S&P 500.

That's why if you have a choice it can make better tax sense to put worldwide, small cap, and actively managed funds into retirement accounts, then put an S&P fund into your non-retirement account.