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| VS field |  |  |
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Decision summary | ||
| Overall score | 78 | 91 |
| Trust score | 88 | 100 |
| Cost score | 67 | 89 |
| Platform score | 76 | 94 |
| Withdrawal score | 72 | 89 |
| Best for | Best suited to Singapore investors seeking a MAS-regulated, full-service multi-asset broker with UTRADE platforms, research, local market access, CFDs and leveraged FX; requires m… | 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 | General brokerage minimum deposit and full withdrawal terms not fully disclosed in extracted public sources · Licence number not visible in MAS extracted content · CFDs/LFX are le… | Needs verification |
Trust & regulation | ||
| Regulators | Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Source | Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC is SEC registered and regulated by FINRA; FBS and NFS are members of NYSE and SIPC. Source |
| License numbers | MAS FID page verifies licence status but does not expose a CMS licence number in extracted text; institution detail id 189. Source | FBS CRD# 7784 / SEC# 8-23292; NFS CRD# 13041 / SEC# 801-50706, 8-26740. Source |
| Regulated entities | UOB KAY HIAN PRIVATE LIMITED, incorporated in Singapore 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 found; CFD risk disclosure says losses may exceed deposited collateral and client may be liable 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 | No investor-compensation scheme coverage statement found in official extracted sources. 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 | Site is not directed at residents of the United States and countries belonging to the European Economic Area; not intended where contrary to local law/regulation. Source | U.S.-persons focused; sanctioned countries/prohibited parties restricted; no exhaustive country availability list found. Source |
Costs & account conditions | ||
| Minimum deposit | CFD equities: S$3,000; share margin: S$10,000 cash or S$12,500 marginable securities; general brokerage not disclosed. 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 | CFD DMA no added spreads; LFX exact spread-from not disclosed. 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 | CFD equity commissions verified by market; traditional SGX share comparison shows 0.275% online and 0.40% broker-assisted. 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 | Maximum documented leverage: CFD indices up to 20x; CFD equities up to 10x; share margin 5x credit/4x securities. 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 | Most listed deposit methods NIL; telegraphic transfer incurs bank fee. Source | $0 Fidelity fee for EFT and Fidelity does not charge wire fees; external banks may charge. Source |
| Withdrawal fee | Not fully disclosed; share-margin terms state TT fees and charges apply. 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 schedule found in official extracted sources. 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 | Equities, ETFs, CFDs, leveraged FX, unit trusts, bonds/fixed income and selected leveraged products. Source | Stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, crypto, fixed income, bonds and CDs; Fidelity says stocks include domestic and international. Source |
| Trading platforms | UTRADE Web/Mobile, UTRADE Delta, CFD Pro/Lite/Edge, FX Elite, MT4, Currenex Viking, BondbloX widget. Source | Fidelity.com, Fidelity mobile app, Fidelity Trader+ Web/Desktop/Mobile mode, and legacy Active Trader Pro Classic. Source |
| Account types | Instant account; Securities and Unit Trust; UTRADE X Cash Upfront; CFD; Leveraged FX/commodities/CFD indices; Robo; margin facility. Source | Broad account menu including taxable brokerage, retirement/IRA, cash management, HSA, custodial/youth, education, trust/business, managed and crypto accounts. Source |
| Deposit methods | Internet bill payment, FAST transfer, SGD cash at cashier, cheque and telegraphic transfer. 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 | CFD withdrawals via trading representative; UCASH advertises T+1 withdrawal; TT fees may apply for margin withdrawals. 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 | General withdrawal processing time not disclosed; UCASH promotion says T+1 Withdrawal. 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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