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Decision summary | ||
| Overall score | 82 | 91 |
| Trust score | 84 | 100 |
| Cost score | 88 | 89 |
| Platform score | 94 | 94 |
| Withdrawal score | 89 | 89 |
| Best for | US beginner and intermediate investors · Mobile-first stock/ETF/options trading · Users wanting brokerage and crypto in one brand ecosystem | 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 | SEC/FINRA/SIPC for brokerage entities; CFTC/NFA for futures; NYDFS, FinCEN, and state money transmitter regulators for crypto. Source | Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC is SEC registered and regulated by FINRA; FBS and NFS are members of NYSE and SIPC. Source |
| License numbers | RHC NMLS ID 1702840; RHY NMLS ID 1990968; RHC New York Money Transmitter License MT104190 and Virtual Currency License 0000012. Other broker-dealer CRD/SEC registration numbers not verified from official sources in this pass. Source | FBS CRD# 7784 / SEC# 8-23292; NFS CRD# 13041 / SEC# 801-50706, 8-26740. Source |
| Regulated entities | RHF and RHS are registered broker-dealers/member SIPC; RAM is SEC-registered investment adviser; RHD is CFTC-registered FCM and NFA member; RHC is NMLS 1702840 and NYDFS virtual currency licensed. 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 | No negative balance protection verified; official margin and futures risk disclosures state customers can lose more than deposited/initial investment and can be responsible for deficits. Source | Not applicable/not disclosed as a CFD-style negative balance protection policy; margin trading can create debt/interest obligations. Source |
| Investor compensation | RHF/RHS brokerage customers receive SIPC coverage; crypto and futures are not SIPC/FDIC protected; cash card funds at Sutton Bank may have FDIC pass-through coverage. 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 | RHF does not offer foreign investment accounts; applicant generally needs US SSN, legal US residential address, and US citizenship/permanent residence/valid visa; OFAC/FATF high-risk restrictions 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 self-directed brokerage minimum deposit verified; crypto can start with $1; Robinhood Strategies minimum investment is $50; margin access requires $2,000 minimum portfolio value. 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 | Robinhood discloses crypto buy/sell spread exists, but no fixed minimum spread-from value was verified; stock/ETF spreads are market-dependent. 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 | $0 commissions for US-listed and OTC securities and their options electronically; index options $0.50/contract non-Gold or $0.35/contract Gold; regulatory fees and other fees may apply. 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 | No universal maximum leverage ratio disclosed. Securities margin borrowing depends on eligibility and account holdings; futures involve leverage and can lose more than initial investment; margin and futures requirements can change. 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 | ACH and incoming wire deposits $0; instant bank transfer deposits $0; debit card deposits up to 1.75% (min $1, max $150); crypto receive no extra Robinhood fee. Source | $0 Fidelity fee for EFT and Fidelity does not charge wire fees; external banks may charge. Source |
| Withdrawal fee | Standard ACH withdrawals $0; outgoing wire $25; instant withdrawals/debit card external withdrawals up to 1.75% (min $1, max $150); ACATS out $100; crypto sends incur network fees. 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 | Robinhood Financial fee schedule lists inactive account fees as $0. 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 | Over 11,200 securities including most US stocks, ETFs, CEFs, options, ADRs, certain crypto, and futures products; managed portfolios use ETFs and stocks. Source | Stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, crypto, fixed income, bonds and CDs; Fidelity says stocks include domestic and international. Source |
| Trading platforms | Robinhood supports trading in-app, on web classic, and via Robinhood Legend for advanced trading features; feature availability can differ across platforms. Source | Fidelity.com, Fidelity mobile app, Fidelity Trader+ Web/Desktop/Mobile mode, and legacy Active Trader Pro Classic. Source |
| Account types | Individual/cash/margin investing, joint, traditional IRA, Roth IRA, managed accounts, futures, and crypto accounts are supported subject to eligibility. Source | Broad account menu including taxable brokerage, retirement/IRA, cash management, HSA, custodial/youth, education, trust/business, managed and crypto accounts. Source |
| Deposit methods | Deposits can be made by bank transfer/ACH, instant bank transfer, debit card, internal Robinhood Banking transfer, wire, direct deposit, recurring deposits, and retirement transfers/rollovers depending on account type. 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/transfers include ACH, instant debit/bank withdrawals, internal Robinhood Banking transfers, wires, ACATS for securities/cash, and supported crypto sends. 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 | Standard bank deposits up to 4 business days, instant deposits may allow trading before full availability and can take up to 5 business days; debit transfers typically 30 minutes; managed withdrawals can take extra 2-3 days; crypto transfer timing varies by confirmations and review. 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 |
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