Fidelity Investments vs Charles Schwab

Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab compared side by side in United States.

Fidelity Investments vs Charles Schwab — who's best for whom

Fidelity Investments

Similar full-service brokerage with more branch locations. Fidelity vs Schwab: both are excellent full-service brokerages. Fidelity has zero-expense-ratio index funds; Schwab has a broader branch network post-TD Ameritrade acquisition.

Charles Schwab

Zero-expense-ratio index funds. Fidelity's ZERO funds have no expense ratio. Schwab's equivalent ETFs have very low but non-zero fees. Compare on Giraffy.