Fidelity — United States
Live offers from Fidelity in United States, tracked daily by Giraffy.
Live offers
- Fidelity Cash Management
- Fidelity Brokerage Account
- Fidelity Brokerage
- Fidelity Go Robo-Advisor
Fidelity Investments is the largest US retail brokerage by assets, offering $0 commission stock and ETF trading, mutual funds (including zero-expense-ratio index funds), IRAs, 401k, cash management accounts, and financial planning services.
| Products | Brokerage, IRAs, 401k, mutual funds, cash management |
|---|---|
| Best for | US investors wanting a full-service brokerage with zero-fee index funds and excellent research |
| Alternatives | Schwab, Vanguard, Robinhood, Betterment |
Best for
- Long-term US investors using zero-expense-ratio Fidelity ZERO index funds
- Retirement investors managing IRAs and 401k rollovers
- Active traders who also want research and mutual fund access
Not ideal for
- Crypto traders — Fidelity's crypto offering is limited
- Simplest possible UX — Robinhood is simpler for basic trading
Fidelity Investments vs alternatives
Fidelity Investments vs Charles Schwab
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.
Fidelity Investments vs Vanguard
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.
Fidelity Investments vs Robinhood
Simplest app-based trading. Robinhood is simpler for beginners. Fidelity has vastly superior research, mutual fund access, and retirement accounts.
Fidelity Investments in United States — FAQ
Does Fidelity charge trading commissions?
No — Fidelity charges $0 for stock and ETF trades. Its ZERO index funds have 0% expense ratio. Compare with Schwab and Vanguard on Giraffy.
Is Fidelity good for beginners?
Fidelity is excellent for beginners — the app is intuitive and the ZERO funds are a great starting point. Compare with Betterment for fully automated investing on Giraffy.