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Investments and services
| Investment choices |
Stocks: domestic and international ETFs, including 65 from iShares® and 10 from Fidelity, available to buy commission-free online Options: equity, ETF, and index; includes weekly expirations Mutual funds: 1,400+ no-load funds from Fidelity and other fund companies Bonds and CDs: 30,000+ investment-grade bonds and other fixed income securities Precious metals: gold, silver, platinum, and palladium |
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| Account features |
Margin borrowing for leverage and short-selling strategies International investing in 25 markets and 16 currencies Extended-hours trading, before and after market hours Cash management tools and services for quicker access to your money |
Account benefits
| Comprehensive tools |
Powerful trading website puts you in control. Mobile trading applications help you keep up with the market and your portfolio. Advanced tools for Active Traders provide streaming market data and enhanced trading capability. |
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| Research and monitoring |
Free, independent research 1 from 20+ providers helps you uncover opportunities, generate ideas, and analyze trends. A single, accuracy-weighted score helps evaluate your stock picks. Customized alerts and watch lists carry across platforms—online and mobile. |
| Fidelity service advantage |
Fidelity's commitment to execution quality, including our 1-Second Execution Guarantee2 24/7 access to experienced investment/trading representatives Over 150 Investor Centers |
Fees and pricing
| Annual account fee | None |
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| Commissions and fees |
$7.95 commissions on all online U.S. equity and options trades, lower than Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and E*Trade3 |
| Margin rates |
Competitive rates as low as 3.75% |
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 411
reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kev Awesome
This account has everything I need to make smart trades. I am new to stock trading and I'm glad I chose fidelity. Fidelity will be my go to well into my future.
October 6, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Seema1z Trade stocks. Excellent...secure and reliable.
Fidelity provides excellent services. 5 star. I have been with Fidelity for over 12 years and hav found it easy to deal with the company. Fidelity Staff is very helpful. However, mostly, I do my own research through Fidelity. Good business. Excellent.
June 17, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by FILK90 The Place to Invest
Great research tools, fairly priced products and services. Fidelity is the place for serious investors or anyone who wants to provide for financial security. Customer service is excellent and always available. On line site is easy to use, and help is always available if you need it. If you handle your own investments or if you need financial assistance, Fidelity is the place to be.
April 4, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Graybeard A keeper
I do everything online. The Web site works very well, it provides useful research tools, and the instructions are clear. Discussions of tax consequences are especially complete, compared to some competitors' sites. Updates accurately into Quicken almost without hitch--unlike some competitors. I have used three competitors' sites, and much prefer Fidelity's for trading, account management, and research. When I do have an occasional question, it is easy to talk to a Fidelity rep, and I have always gotten quick and accurate answers.
One weakness that Fidelity shares with other firms: research support for foreign stocks is very spotty--even for companies in the NAFTA zone that have US tracking stocks trading in the US. There are presumably legal and technical problems that help to create this situation, but at least Fidelity might provide links to where investor information might be found for such companies.
March 22, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by donnieboy Grateful for Fidelity
I can't remember, exactly, when I first created an alliance with Fidelity; it's been that long (I'm now 82).
I've been advised by ao many of Fidelity's splendid associates, always to my satisfaction. It's an organization rooted in efficiency; I've never had a complaint with any of those assigned to my account. My Fidelity account supports me now, as it has for decades. I'm a grateful customer.
March 22, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Buck Overall Perfection
After 10 years of briefly doing business with 5 different investment firms, I finally tried Fidelity 8 years ago. My search was over. If you are looking for me to find something wrong with Fidelity so you can use my criticisms to improve the company, you will be disappointed. I have zero complaints. I've tried the rest. By overall comparison, Fidelity is overall perfection.
March 21, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by windy8430 secure and reliable
Very satisfied with your services. Prior to joining Fidelity, I compared you with your competition, and you were the clear-cut winner. Execution of trades are fast, your system keeps me informed of the status, independent stock research thru several well-known providers is available, and information on earnings and dividend, etc. are available on a daily basis. No complaints on your accounting system---statements are available when I want them, and I always reconcile my dividends and never had a problem. Your customer service department has been contacted by me several times, and they have always been polite and helpful. My daughter recently changed jobs and I plan to talk to her about moving her 401k to Fidelity.
March 20, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by her sweetie Life should be so easy
Working with my accounts at Fidelity is as easy as it gets. I really feel more secure in my investments becaaue of all of the tools Fidelity offers. I was a broker for 35 years and I wish I had the tools available to me that I get from Fidelity. Fast action on trades, instant reponse from my inquires -- really a great pleasure to work with Fidelity.
March 18, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dick 49 Secure,easy to use
I think the brokerage account at Fidelity works really well.The explanations of why you can't sell this or that are informative and helpful. I think the price is right. But your representatives are terrific. Always helpful. Always take care of the problem Great job!
June 1, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by jimmy18 Great service and features
Fidelity has consistently provided great service, online or over the phone, at different hours of the day when I need them for questions. The website is feature rich but very easy to use and practical. What is best is that Fidelity strives to continue improve its user experiences.
May 31, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by reviewer excellent web site
I have a number of different brokerage accounts, my fidelity account is by far the best. Web site fast, easy to navigate, and offers excellent research tools.
May 31, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Howie Always Helpful
The tools associated with a Fidelity Account are powerful and versatile. I also have called Fidelity on many occasions and have always found the representatives to be helpful and informative. In addition, we have a personal representative which is a valued relationship for us.
May 26, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by JBJ Cash Management improvement
Most brokerage accounts allow for more flexible and cash management options, such as setting up weekly or bi-weekly deposits. The most frequent transfer option on this site is monthly. People tend to save more when they can put aside smaller amounts, more frequently.
April 3, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by jls Trading functions are very poor
This site is not easy to use for buying and selling. For example, I go into a site which has cash and I want to purchase a fund. There are no easy options in which to do this. I have to figure it out, instead of having very clear options as it should be.
February 28, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by frustrated Really bad service
End up going in circles and waste my time. One department points to other department, other department says go to the first department.
February 7, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Satisfied but Frustrated Awkward Website Interface
I am very happy with Fidelity overall, but the website needs some improvements. When performing a screen, it would be great to select one of the results and open it in a new tab to be reviewed later. The way the FIdelity site is set up, you must click on a link to security to review it, and if you want to return to the screen, if you hit the back button on your browser, the screen criteria are erased and you have to start over again. I think Fidelity needs to modernize their web site.
February 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by JESS JOINT
APPRECIATE THE CASH MANAGEMENT FEATURE TO ASSIST WITH CHECKBOOK MANAGEMENT
January 25, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by lwp owner
Fidelity once was a great investment house, however your service is now very knowledgeable and very poorly serviceable do to the corporate structure.
appears as the company is now run by attorneys and not by business orientated people....
January 24, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Blaze12.17.13 improved, convenient, helpful
I like what you have done now; was a bit of a problem prior to this latest revision. Good job! Commendable! Worthy of my taking my time to make this review! See you listen to your customers as I have made a number of suggestions through the years. Thank you!
December 17, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by yannis37 feel good
I will be very brief: Fidelity has been my best friend in investing for me and my family for over 40 years. We have weathered good times and bad,but like a very good friend,it's always there with a helping hand.
Thanks Fidelity!!!!!
December 16, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by flg56traf Great Account
Easy to use and handles all daily needed transactions from bill pay to account transfers and cash.
Customer Service is good but needs to address your concerns with more detail and retain responsibility for the issue.
December 15, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Dave Costomer Set page defaults
Manage Money & Payments Page should allow the customer to set default page features that suit their needs.
Please note my comments above and below are in reference to the Manage Money & Payments page ONLY.
December 7, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Roscoe66 Convenient
Nicely organized and easy to use. My only complaint is that Bill Pay does not work with the Google browser Chrome
November 25, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by DWB Old page was better
the new page is good except it does not show the total amount bills that are pending payment. The total is very helpful so that I know if I have enough cash in the account. Please add this info; it was on the old page.
November 21, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Stocks My Accounts
Love my accounts, Easy to work with my money,its easy to navigate your accounts
September 26, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Rob784 Good for do it yourself investor
The account is easy to use and easy to track online. The customer service is good when needed, which for me has not been very often. I find this is a good account for the do it yourself investor.
April 22, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by PV secure & reliable
These accounts work very well for us, it works well with our new life style.
Our questions and concerns are always addressed when necessary.
We are quite happy with Fidelity.
April 11, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by tasraj Easy to use service!
I like the ability to manage my own investment portfolio to meet my needs. If I need assistance, help from Fidelity is only a phone call away. There is so much information available online that help isn't often needed. I think the Fidelity Account is a great product.
April 5, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Dave web site is inconvenient and difficult to navigate
It pops up a new window when you do a quote, and if you click "trade" from that window, it opens up another window, and on and on...It's very difficult to deal with multiple windows, and it's inconvenient.
April 4, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Xencfw Free trade ETF's
I really love the new ETF options with no transaction fees. The fund expenses are really low and with no fees to trade in and out it's a steal. I'm basically becoming an index trader now.
April 3, 2013
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Free commission offer applies to online purchases of 65 iShares® ETFs and Fidelity ETFs in a Fidelity brokerage account with a minimum opening balance of $2,500. The sale of ETFs are subject to an activity assessment fee (of between $0.01 to $0.03 per $1000 of principal) by Fidelity. After September 30, 2013, 65 iShares ETFS are subject to a short-term trading fee by Fidelity, if held less than 30 days. After January 31, 2014, Fidelity ETFs are subject to a short-term trading fee by Fidelity, if held less than 30 days.
$7.95 trading commission applies to online purchases of U.S. equities in a Fidelity brokerage 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) by Fidelity. Other conditions may apply. See Fidelity.com/commissions for details.
Keep in mind that investing involves risk. The value of your investment will fluctuate over time and you may gain or lose money.
1. A brokerage account is required to access free research. $2500 minimum applies.
2. Fidelity will waive the commission charge on eligible stock trades not executed within one second. Offer limited to market orders between 1 and 1000 shares to buy, sell, or buy to cover stocks listed in the S&P 500® Index. Orders must be entered between 9:45 a.m. and 3:59 p.m. ET on a day when the equity markets are open and times will be adjusted when the markets open late/close early. Execution speed is calculated from the time Fidelity accepts the order to the time of execution reported to Fidelity by the executing market center. Eligible orders can be entered on Fidelity.com, Fidelity Active Trader Pro®, FAST®, wireless devices, or through a Fidelity representative. Short sales, extended hours orders, directed trade orders, and certain other orders excluded. Certain market and systems conditions may impact qualification for this guarantee. Fidelity reserves the right to restrict or revoke this offer at any time.
3. Commission comparison based upon published website commission schedules, as of 2/1/2013, for E*Trade, Schwab, and TD Ameritrade for online U.S. equity trades and for less than 1500 trades per quarter. For E*Trade: $9.99 per trade for 0-149, $7.99 per trade for 150 to 1,499 and $6.99 per trade for 1,500 or more trades per quarter. For Schwab: $8.95 for up to 999,999 shares per trade, though orders of 10,000 or more shares or greater than $500,000 may be eligible for special pricing. For TD Ameritrade: $9.99 per market or limit order trade for an unlimited amount of shares.
System availability and response times may be subject to market conditions.
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.
In order to short sell at Fidelity, you must have a margin account. Short selling and margin trading entail greater risk, including but not limited to risk of unlimited losses and incurrence of margin interest debt, and are not suitable for all investors. Please assess your financial circumstances and risk tolerance prior to short selling or trading on margin. Margin trading is extended by National Financial Services, Member NYSE/SIPC, a Fidelity Investments company.
For iShares ETFs, Fidelity receives compensation from the ETF sponsor and/or its affiliates in connection with an exclusive, long-term marketing program that includes promotion of iShares ETFs and inclusion of iShares funds in certain FBS platforms and investment programs. Additional information about the sources, amounts, and terms of compensation is described in the ETF’s prospectus and related documents. Fidelity may add or waive commissions on ETFs without prior notice. BlackRock and iShares are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.
Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Prior to trading options, please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, and call 800-343-3548 to be approved for options trading. Supporting documentation for any claims, if applicable, will be furnished upon request.
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The ratings and experience of customers may not be representative of the experiences of all customers or investors and is not indicative of future success. The accuracy of information included in the customer ratings and reviews cannot be guaranteed by Fidelity Investments. Customers who post ratings may be responsible for disclosing whether they have a financial interest or conflict in submitting a rating and review.
Please contact a Fidelity representative if you have additional questions or concerns about the ratings and reviews posted here.
Before investing, consider the funds' investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. Contact Fidelity for a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this information. Read it carefully.
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