Required minimum distribution (RMD) Keep your RMD working for you

You've earned your retirement savings. It's easy for your required minimum distribution to work for you with choices at Fidelity.




Need to open an eligible account?

Invest. Save. Spend. You have choices.

Whether you're looking to invest further, or spend and save, we make it easy to help keep your money working for you. In a few clicks, simply transfer your RMD to any eligible Fidelity account, and you're ready to put your RMD to work. If you don't have an eligible account, you can set one up in minutes.

Choices to put your RMD to work

Brokerage - The Fidelity Account®


Investing made easy

When you direct your RMD into your eligible Fidelity brokerage account, it's easy to continue to let your money work for you.

Reinvest in a range of growth- and income-focused options with competitive pricing, including ETFs, CDs, and money market funds (including SPAXX).1



Fidelity Cash Management Account


Go beyond banking

Transfer your RMD to your cash management account for saving and spending, with all the benefits of a traditional checking account.

  • You can now earn competitive rates on your cash—an FDIC insured deposit sweep or a money market fund at 4.57% (SPAXX).2 ‡
  • Global reimbursement on ATM withdrawals3


Explore a wide range of investments

Fixed income and bonds

Fidelity offers an extensive selection of competitively-priced, fixed-income investments such as bonds, certificate of deposit (CDs), and money market funds that can play an important role in any portfolio.


Bonds

Bonds make interest payments on a regular schedule and repay the amount the investor paid for the bond at maturity. Interest and principal payments are subject to the creditworthiness of the issuer.4


CDs

CDs combine regular interest payments with FDIC insurance on your investment.5,6


Money market funds

Money market funds are mutual funds that invest in short-term debt securities with low credit risk. They offer low risk and easy access to your money.1

ETFs and mutual funds

Fidelity offers a wide variety of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are focused on a range of growth- and income-focused options. These investments can be an effective way to help meet your needs for income in retirement.


Bonds ETFs
Bond ETFs are a collection of bonds that can be traded intraday. They can be used to help diversify your portfolio while generating potential income, and provide the opportunity for inflation protection, higher yields, and tax advantages. Use our screener tool to see a complete list of ETFsLog In Required.


Mutual Funds
Mutual funds are a practical, cost-efficient way to build a diversified retirement portfolio of stocks, bonds, or short-term investments. Mutual funds are professionally managed portfolios that pool money from multiple investors to buy shares of stocks, bonds, or other securities.

Bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a collection of bonds that can be traded intraday. They can be used to help diversify your portfolio while generating potential income, and provide the opportunity for inflation protection, higher yields, and tax advantages.

Let's get you started

Easily transfer your RMD money into your eligible Fidelity account so you can invest, spend, or save the way you want.