Fidelity Investments vs Vanguard

Fidelity Investments and Vanguard compared side by side in United States.

Fidelity Investments vs Vanguard — who's best for whom

Fidelity Investments

Purely passive long-term index investing. Vanguard pioneered low-cost index funds and is best for set-and-forget passive investing. Fidelity offers more active tools and better trading platform.

Vanguard

Better active trading tools and zero-ER funds. Fidelity's ZERO funds match or beat Vanguard on ER. Vanguard's platform is basic for active trading. Compare on Giraffy.