Loading broker comparison
Your research is on its way. You can keep using the navigation above.
Loading broker comparison…
Your research is on its way. You can keep using the navigation above.
Loading broker comparison…
Compare trust, fees, platforms, and withdrawals. See the trade-offs and details worth checking before you choose.
Choose brokers
The comparison reads the same evidence fields used by broker profiles, so users can scan scores, regulation, costs, platforms, withdrawals, and caveats side by side.
83 |
91 |
| Trust score | 88 | 100 |
|---|
| Cost score | 82 | 89 |
|---|
| Platform score | 80 | 94 |
|---|
| Withdrawal score | 76 | 89 |
|---|
| Best for | Singapore long-term investors · Unit trust and ETF investors · Investors wanting CPF/SRS-compatible products | Evidence supports Fidelity as a U.S.-focused, highly regulated multi-asset broker for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds/CDs, options, cash management, managed portfolios, and sepa… |
|---|
| Watch out | Needs verification | Needs verification |
|---|
Trust & regulation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | MAS licensed; member of SGX-ST, CDP Securities Clearing and registered CDP Depository Agent. Source | Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC is SEC registered and regulated by FINRA; FBS and NFS are members of NYSE and SIPC. Source |
| License numbers | Specific licence numbers for iFAST Financial Pte. Ltd. were not disclosed in retrieved public official/MAS snippets; MAS FID verifies licence types/status. Source | FBS CRD# 7784 / SEC# 8-23292; NFS CRD# 13041 / SEC# 801-50706, 8-26740. Source |
| Regulated entities | iFAST Financial Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), division of iFAST Corporation. Source | Primary securities brokerage entities are Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (FBS) and National Financial Services LLC (NFS), each member NYSE/SIPC; advisory and crypto entities differ by product. Source |
| Negative balance protection | Not applicable or not broker-level for this investment-platform profile; review if leveraged products apply. Source | Not applicable/not disclosed as a CFD-style negative balance protection policy; margin trading can create debt/interest obligations. Source |
| Investor compensation | Client cash and investments are stated to be segregated/held in trust or custodial arrangements; no investor compensation scheme amount was found. Source | SIPC coverage up to $500,000/$250,000 cash plus Fidelity excess SIPC; FDIC sweep coverage may apply to eligible cash programs; important exclusions apply. Source |
| Restricted countries | US citizens and residents, including beneficial holders, are not permitted to open an account; broader country restrictions may apply. Source | U.S.-persons focused; sanctioned countries/prohibited parties restricted; no exhaustive country availability list found. Source |
Costs & account conditions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | No general minimum account deposit found; RSP starts from S$50 for ETFs and S$100 for Unit Trusts/MAPS; MAPS homepage snippet mentioned minimal investment from SGD 500. Source | $0 to open a retail brokerage account; Fidelity states no account minimum and ability to invest with as little as $1; exceptions apply by account/product. Source |
| Spread from | Not applicable or not broker-level for this investment-platform profile; review if leveraged products apply. Source | Not applicable to Fidelity's core U.S. stock/ETF brokerage model; securities trade by exchange/market prices rather than quoted CFD/FX spreads. Source |
| Commission | Published stock processing fees by market. Source | $0 online U.S. stock and ETF trades; $0 online options commission plus $0.65/contract; other product/service fees apply. Source |
| Maximum leverage | Product Financing offers up to 3.5x buying power for Accredited Investors only. Source | No universal maximum leverage ratio disclosed for Fidelity retail brokerage; margin borrowing is available subject to approval and margin requirements/rates rather than a single max leverage figure. Source |
| Deposit fee | eGIRO fees are referenced but exact public fee schedule was not fully retrieved; many cash-account/pricing sections show no processing fee for cash solution. Source | $0 Fidelity fee for EFT and Fidelity does not charge wire fees; external banks may charge. Source |
| Withdrawal fee | Exact withdrawal fees were not fully disclosed in retrieved public snippets and should be manually verified. Source | $0 Fidelity fee for EFT and domestic bank wire withdrawals; foreign exchange wire up to 3% of principal; receiving bank may charge. Source |
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee found in checked official pricing sections. Source | No explicit inactivity-fee line found in official fee schedule; official account pages state no retail brokerage account fees/no account or subscription fees. Treat as needs manual confirmation before publishing as '$0 inactivity fee'. Source |
Markets, platforms & payments | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tradable assets | Stocks, ETFs, bonds, unit trusts, managed portfolios, cash solutions, insurance and trust/will services. Source | Stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, crypto, fixed income, bonds and CDs; Fidelity says stocks include domestic and international. Source |
| Trading platforms | FSM Global website and FSM mobile app. Source | Fidelity.com, Fidelity mobile app, Fidelity Trader+ Web/Desktop/Mobile mode, and legacy Active Trader Pro Classic. Source |
| Account types | Personal, Beneficiary and Corporate accounts. Source | Broad account menu including taxable brokerage, retirement/IRA, cash management, HSA, custodial/youth, education, trust/business, managed and crypto accounts. Source |
| Deposit methods | Funding/top-up methods include eGIRO/GIRO, FAST transfer, PayNow UEN, cheque, Internet Bill Payment, Telegraphic Transfer and linked-bank top-up. Source | EFT/ACH, bank wire, check/mobile check, direct deposit, recurring deposit, Fidelity-to-Fidelity/account transfer, transfer of assets, and eligible payment apps. Source |
| Withdrawal methods | Withdrawals to linked bank/iFAST Global Bank are supported. Source | EFT/ACH, bank wire, paper check, Fidelity-to-Fidelity transfers, third-party/person-to-person transfers and eligible debit card/ATM access. Source |
| Withdrawal processing time | Not fully disclosed in retrieved sources; one cash/payment snippet says GIRO/RENTAS usually takes 1 business day to reach by 2pm, but complete withdrawal SLA requires manual confirmation. Source | EFT withdrawals 1-3 business days; bank wire same day if submitted by 4 p.m. ET; paper check about 5-6 days. Source |
BrokerVS provides broker comparison research only. Scores and evidence can vary by country, account type, and legal entity; users should verify source links before opening an account.