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Fidelity

4.6(2.400 reviews)

One of the largest and most trusted US brokers with comprehensive services

SEC/FINRA RegulatedSince 1946
92
Trust Score
Excellent
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0 $
Min. Deposit
6
Instruments
SEC/FINRA
Regulation
3
Platforms

Key Features

Stocks

Stocks trading available

ETFs

ETFs trading available

Options

Options trading available

Bonds

Bonds trading available

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds trading available

CDs

CDs trading available

Fidelity Web

Trading Platform

Active Trader Pro

Trading Platform

Fidelity App

Trading Platform

Advantages

  • Commission-free stock and ETF trading
  • Excellent research and educational resources
  • Huge fund selection including proprietary index funds
  • Active Trader Pro for advanced traders

Disadvantages

  • Only available for US customers
  • International stocks limited availability
  • Futures trading not offered

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About Fidelity

Fidelity was founded in 1946 in Boston and is one of the largest and most trusted financial service providers in the US. With SEC/FINRA regulation and over 40 million customers, Fidelity offers commission-free trading of stocks and ETFs as well as a huge selection of mutual funds, including proprietary zero-fee index funds with an expense ratio of 0 percent. The product range includes stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, mutual funds, and CDs. Options cost 0.65 dollars per contract. Fidelity also offers excellent research and educational resources that appeal to both beginners and experienced investors. The Active Trader Pro platform provides professional charting and analysis tools. Fidelity particularly stands out for its client-owned structure without external shareholders, which prioritizes customer interests. The lowest expense ratios in the industry and comprehensive customer service make Fidelity one of the best overall packages among US brokers.

Fidelity FAQ

Is there a minimum deposit at Fidelity?
No, Fidelity does not require a minimum deposit to open a brokerage account. You can start with any amount.
What are Fidelity Zero-Fee index funds?
Fidelity offers proprietary index funds with a 0% expense ratio, called Zero-Fee funds. These have no expense ratios and no minimum investment amounts.
Does Fidelity offer options trading?
Yes, Fidelity offers US options trading at 0.65 dollars per contract. The Active Trader Pro platform provides advanced options analysis tools.
Who is Fidelity best suited for?
Fidelity is suitable for both beginners and experienced investors. Beginners benefit from comprehensive educational resources, while active traders can use the Active Trader Pro platform.
Can I trade international stocks at Fidelity?
International stock trading is available with limitations at Fidelity. The focus is on US stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds.
Strategies × Top Stocks

Popular Strategies to Try

Concrete example trades you can replicate after opening your account at Fidelity.

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Long Straddle
TSLA

Long Straddle · Tesla

Tesla Inc.

Highly volatile — no clear direction · highly volatile mover

IV 5095%View example trade
NVIDIA logo
Long Straddle
NVDA

Long Straddle · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Highly volatile — no clear direction · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade
Apple logo
Covered Call
AAPL

Covered Call · Apple

Apple Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 2032%View example trade
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Covered Call
SAP

Covered Call · SAP

SAP SE

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
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Cash-Secured Put
AMZN

Cash-Secured Put · Amazon

Amazon.com Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · medium-volatility stock

IV 2542%View example trade
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Iron Condor
SPY

Iron Condor · S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1222%View example trade
Nasdaq-100 ETF logo
Iron Condor
QQQ

Iron Condor · Nasdaq-100 ETF

Invesco QQQ ETF (Nasdaq-100)

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1628%View example trade
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Bull Call Spread
PLTR

Bull Call Spread · Palantir

Palantir Technologies Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 5590%View example trade
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Bull Call Spread
MSTR

Bull Call Spread · MicroStrategy

MicroStrategy Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 85160%View example trade
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Bear Put Spread
COIN

Bear Put Spread · Coinbase

Coinbase Global Inc.

Bearish · highly volatile mover

IV 65120%View example trade
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Butterfly Strategy
MSFT

Butterfly Strategy · Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation

Neutral — stock expected to stay near the center strike · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
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Bull Call Spread
NVDA

Bull Call Spread · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Bullish · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade