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Roth IRA

With a Roth IRA, you make contributions with money on which you've already paid taxes. Your money can then potentially grow tax-free, with tax-free withdrawals in retirement, provided that certain conditions are met.1

Tax advantages

Earnings Earnings grow federally tax-free.1
Withdrawals

Tax-free withdrawals1

No minimum required distributions (MRDs) during the lifetime of the original owner

Account features

Eligibility

No age limit2

Must have employment compensation

Other income requirements apply.
IRA maximum contribution

2014 and 2015: $5,500 ($6,500 if age 50 or older)
Investment options

Access to a wide range of investments offering growth or income including mutual funds, stocks, bonds, ETFs, and FDIC-insured CDs
Support and guidance

One-on-one guidance—in person, online, or over the phone

Research and tools to help you create a long-term plan and choose investments

Fees

Account opening and annual maintenance fees

None*

*There is no cost to open and no annual fee for Fidelity's Traditional, Roth, SEP, and Rollover IRAs. A $50 account close out fee may apply. Fund investments held in your account may be subject to management, low balance and short term trading fees, as described in the offering materials. For all securities, see the Fidelity commission schedule (PDF) for trading commission and transaction fee details.

Trading fees3

$7.95 for online U.S. equity trades

Next steps

Open a Fidelity Roth IRA.

Fund your account. lock_green

Choose your investments.

IRA Checklist: Three steps to open your IRA

Converting from a Traditional IRA?

If you would like to convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, use the Roth Conversion Checklists.  

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Rated 5 out of 5 by Late Starter I moved my Roth to Fidelity because of the convenience I experienced with Fidelity servicing my 401k & Rollover IRA. I started late thinking about retirement. Fidelity has been there when I had questions and made it easy. I do my own research and trading but they provide so much excellent information in making my decisions. December 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Best in Class Company Fidelity is a "best in class" company regarding investments and IRAs. Each customer service experience has been pleasant. Each question has been answered fully and I have not had to call back or contact Fidelity a second time. Fidelity offers thousands of accounts from which to choose, and provides an abundance of information and search options for selecting the right funds or stocks for my portfolio. Fidelity offers it all. July 1, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Freedom of Choice Unlike a 401K through work, I like the fact that I can choose my own investments. I love the fact that I can choose stocks or even ETFs over mutual funds if I choose. There are few restrictions. January 31, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Great customer service I love Fidelity products mainly because of Fidelity customer service. It does not matter which option you choose, chat, email, mail or phone they are all knowledgeable and helpful. I also love the ease and convenience of trading etc. January 28, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Roth IRA Account My Roth IRA account allows me to trade with confidence and reliability. Trading costs are low and trades are handled quickly and efficiently. June 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Easy and Accessible, Perfect for "Rookies" I am a working mom who wants to secure her family's future. I am not well-versed in financial matters, and I assumed there were no good options for a rookie like me. Fortunately, Fidelity proved me wrong! The site is easy to use, and best of all, I am not subject to ridiculous fees that can discourage small investors like me. Now, I transfer a small, set amount each month. And when I have a few extra dollars, my first thought is, "Oh, I can't wait to put this towards my IRA!" Thank you, Fidelity, for this opportunity to invest in my family and my future! March 8, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Easy to manage. Worry free. I like the convenience of Fidelity. My agent is helpful and easy to work with. I wish I had stayed with Fidelity instead of straying to other firms. I am back now and very happy. January 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Best Place for a Low-Cost Roth IRA For several years I have funded my Roth IRA with Fidelity and have been very pleased with the ease and convenience of managing my account on line and on my smartphone. Last month, I did something I should have done years ago -- I moved my Roth accounts that were being held by other firms into my Fidelity Roth IRA. Now, I am no longer paying custodial fees, and Fidelity offers an incredible array of investment options. I've long been a fan of Fidelity's low-cost mutual funds, and now they're offering 30 free ETF trades, which I'm already taking advantage of. For Roth IRA investment choices and low costs, Fidelity can't be beat. February 29, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by So far I love my Roth IRA Using Fidelity website to track my accounts is the best. My company's 401k program is with Fidelity so I get to track my 401k along with my Roth IRA. February 28, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Roth IRA Government should make it do everyone can qualify for a ROTH IRA. February 23, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Easy to Convert The Fidelity Retirement Relationship Coordinator made the traditional to ROTH IRA conversion process seamless. February 23, 2015
Rated 3 out of 5 by Roth IRA I love the customer service I received in setting up this Roth account. I wish Fidelity had someone to explain in greater detail how to buy and sell stock as well as have views to see and compare all options across the board. February 18, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Owner I am very satisfied with the features and management that Fidelity provides for my IRA. February 18, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Fidelity Roth IRA The client service is excellent. I have had no issues anytime I have had to call in for information. The online tools are excellent as well. The only issue I would have is when you open an IRA, you should be able to invest in mutual funds at any dollar level, not the 2500 minimums. February 17, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Plenty of options Pros: Easy to open, no fee's, plenty of options, dividend reinvestment option for most stocks, easy to use website. Execution is fast, online trading platform is easy to use. Commission is low. Con: a low password max character limit is enforced and this is no good. Makes it much easier for the bad guys to crack passwords if they know the max char limit, and it is easy to figure out when making an account or pretending to. Longer passwords are stronger. This makes me hesitant to trust that my information is stored in a secure manor. February 17, 2015
Rated 1 out of 5 by Client Communications Exceptionally poor client service. Emails and phone calls not returned. February 17, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Excellent Pair with Rewards Credit Cards Fidelity's Retirment Rewards credit cards (AMEX, VISA) make an excellent pair with the actual IRA itself. Spending results in saving. February 16, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Backup Retirement account Am happy to be able to combine typical investments in a brokerage account with high yield intermediate bonds (not bond funds).......it works, although have found the 'new' system to be more difficult to scan and see enough of my line items on one page - have supplied this feedback another time or two previously. February 11, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Not to expensive and relatively easy to use It is pretty easy to make contributions and the expense is not bad. February 10, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Inexpensive and flexible, easy to use Lots of options and smooth website interface. Customer service is exceptional! February 10, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Too soon to tell No problems, but can't rate 5 stars because I've only had the account for a feww months. February 10, 2015
Rated 3 out of 5 by Convenience and secure It took very long for me to transfer from traditional Ira to Roth ira and I had to transfer twice to make it right. February 2, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Roth IRA So far, I have been pleased with my Roth IRA. I rolled it over from a previous employer, and I think the recommendation made by Fidelity has work well so far. February 2, 2015
Rated 2 out of 5 by Always A Problem It seems that every attempted transaction with Fidelity takes an extra step or two. When you think something is complete, it takes more input. This is true with all of my accounts and with my conversations with reps. With this Roth account, transferred from my 401k, I authorize the transfer, wait for the fund transfer (from Fidelity to Fidelity), need to come back and choose a fund again (not an easy step with website not set up intuitively for such investment transfers), and hope again it went right. Need to check regularly online to see what else is needed or what unexpected thing has happened. Investment is now fine, but I am not happy. February 2, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Easy and reliable Rolled over several past accounts to fidelity - glad to have them all in one place! February 2, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Secure and reliable I started my Roth IRA at age 40. Now that I am 60 and do not need it, the interest, dividends and capital gains can continue to grow tax free inside the Roth IRA account. February 1, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by great customer service i'm new at this but feel secure with your group. I get very helpful information online thank you. January 26, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by roth ira don't know anything about it. All I know is that the taxes have already been paid on it. January 22, 2015
Rated 1 out of 5 by Website The website is AWFUL compared to Fidelity's own 403b website. January 19, 2015
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ETFs are subject to market fluctuation and the risks of their underlying investments. ETFs are subject to management fees and other expenses. Unlike mutual funds, ETF shares are bought and sold at market price, which may be higher or lower than their NAV, and are not individually redeemed from the fund.

1. A distribution from a Roth IRA is tax-free and penalty-free provided that the five-year aging requirement has been satisfied and one of the following conditions is met: age 59½, death, disability, qualified first time home purchase.
2. You must be at least 18 to open an IRA at Fidelity.
3. $7.95 commission applies to online U.S. equity trades in a Fidelity account with a minimum opening balance of $2,500 for Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC retail clients. Sell orders are subject to an activity assessment fee (of between $0.01 to $0.03 per $1000 of principal). Other conditions may apply. See Fidelity.com/commissions for details.
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Roth IRA Income Requirements

For single filers

For 2014, those with Modified Adjusted Gross Incomes (MAGI) up to $114,000 are eligible to make full contributions. For 2015, those with Modified Adjusted Gross Incomes (MAGI) up to $116,000 are eligible to make full contributions.

For 2014, those with MAGI between $114,000 and $129,000 are eligible to make partial contributions. For 2015, those with MAGI between $116,000 and $131,000 are eligible to make partial contributions. Use Fidelity's IRA Contribution Calculator to determine your partial contribution amount.

For joint filers

For 2014, those with MAGI up to $181,000 are eligible to make full contributions. For 2015, those with MAGI up to $183,000 are eligible to make full contributions.

For 2014, those with MAGI between $181,000 and $191,000 are eligible to make partial contributions. For 2015, those with MAGI between $183,000 and $193,000 are eligible to make partial contributions. Use Fidelity's IRA Contribution Calculator to determine your partial contribution amount.

For those with income above the limits

If you are above these limits and you have assets in a Traditional IRA or an old workplace savings plan, such as a 401(k), you may still be able to take advantage of the benefits of a Roth IRA by converting these assets. Learn about converting to a Roth IRA.