First, let's pick your money goal
Great! You've got a personal goal you want to save for.
No matter what your goal is—building a nest egg, buying a home, or something else—investing cash for your goal over the long term (at least 3 years away) gives your money a chance to work harder. Why? Because the longer your cash is invested, the more likely you'll benefit from compounding growth and bounce back from potential market swings.
Buy a home Build your nest egg Generate income
Based on your investment goal, you have options
Consider a brokerage account
If you're looking for a cost-effective, flexible way to invest, a brokerage account makes it easy for anyone to start investing with as little as $1.
- No account fees or minimums1
- Diverse investment options from stocks at companies you believe in to diversified funds to help manage risk
- Flexibility to invest based on your goals and risk tolerance, and adjust your portfolio as needed
- Dividends & interest from a wide range of strategies and fixed income investments that have the potential to earn income (like a side hustle)
Feel right? Let's choose how you want to manage it
(you can always change it later)
Consider doing it yourself if:
- You want full control over when and how you invest (you'll have access to free tools, research, and data)
- You have the time & desire to research your own investments
- You want free 24/7 customer support with experienced investment professionals
$0 account minimum
$0 account fees1
$0 commissions for online US stock and ETF trades2
Consider digital investing plus access to coaching if:
- You want professional money management that monitors markets and automatically rebalances your portfolio
- You want a strategy built to meet your needs by answering just a few questions online
- You want unlimited 1-on-1 coaching when your account balance reaches $25K3
$0 account minimum4
$0 advisory fees for balances < $25K
and 0.35%/yr. for balances $25K+
For investments of $50,000 or more, consider Fidelity Advisory Services
Need help deciding? Call 1-800-FIDELITY to weigh your options.
We love your questions
Sometimes a conversation is what you need to get started (or keep going). Talk to a financial professional (for free) to help you plan for the things that can affect women's finances—from living longer to higher health care costs. We got you.
Call us anytime at 1-800-FIDELITY (800-343-3548)
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