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Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) Review, Pricing, and Features
A leading U.S. brokerage offering commission-free online U.S. stock and ETF trades, plus robust platforms for both casual investors and active traders. Options trades have a $0 online base commission plus $0.65 per contract. Fidelity discloses that purchasing certain ETFs can be subject to a service fee up to $100. Advanced conditional order types and streaming Level II data are available through Active Trader Pro, Fidelity’s professional desktop platform.
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Online U.S. Stock & ETF Trades
Options
Secondary Bonds and CDs
Select ETF Service Fee
Key features
- Commission-free online trades for U.S. stocks and ETFs; options contracts at $0.65 each.
- Certain ETF purchases can incur a Fidelity service fee up to $100 when the ETF sponsor does not support platform availability economics.
- Secondary bond and CD trades are priced at $1 per bond/CD online, while U.S. Treasuries trade online with no Fidelity commission.
- Execution quality reports highlight strong fill statistics, with most trades price-improved and executed in fractions of a second. Fidelity discloses savings per order and does not accept payment for order flow on stock and ETF trades.
- Active Trader Pro® desktop platform provides streaming market data, Level II quotes with time & sales, and real-time analytics with trading signals.
- Supports advanced conditional orders including Contingent, Multi-Contingent, OCO, OTO, and OTOCO, both on Fidelity.com and within Active Trader Pro.
- Options chain displays real-time Greeks and supports multi-leg strategies inside Active Trader Pro.
- International trading access spanning 25 countries and 16 currencies for direct equity purchases outside the U.S.
- Fractional share investing (“Stocks by the Slice”) available from as little as $1 in U.S. stocks and ETFs.
- Well-designed mobile apps with streaming quotes, customizable watchlists, and support for fractional trades.
- Data exports include CSV/Excel transaction reports, PDF statements and confirmations, and synchronized watchlists across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
- Integrated research tools and news feeds, including company fundamentals and the Equity Summary Score powered by LSEG StarMine.
FAQ
Is Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) free?
No. Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) does not offer a free plan. Expect other pricing when you onboard. Check the vendor site for the most recent offers.
Who is Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) best for?
It suits beginner, intermediate, and advanced users.
What platforms and connections does Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) support?
You can use Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) on Web, Mobile, and Desktop. Integrations include Quicken and QuickBooks.
Which markets does Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) cover?
Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) covers North America, Europe, and APAC. It tracks Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds, Mutual Funds, and Cryptos. Identifiers include Ticker.
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