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Fidelity vs EToro : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Fidelity
EToro
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1946
2007
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
51.4 million
20 Million
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
SEC, MSRB, FINRA
FCA, CySEC, MFSA, ADGM, ASIC, FSA, FINRA, SEC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best Online Broker for Beginning Investors 2024, Rated #1 for Overall Broker 2024, Best Online Broker 2023
Best Cryptocurrency Platforms by Good Money guide awards
Security Measures
FDIC , SIPC
AML, ICF
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes* Restriction for some clients
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
10000+ mutual funds including fixed income, CDs, Annuities, life insurance, long-term Care Planning, 529 Plans IRAs, Health Savings Account
5545+ stocks
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
No
Futures
No
No
Bonds
Yes
No
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
Yes
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
No
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Trading dashboard, Fidelity mobile, Active Trader Pro
Web trading and Mobile trading apps
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Fidelity® Cash Management Account., The Fidelity Account, Individual Retirement Account (IRA), 529 College Savings Account., Fidelity HSA, Custodial Account (UGMA/UTMA)
Professional, Retail or Personal account, Corporate account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$50.00
Leverage Available
No
1:2 to 1:30
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on assets class
Depends on the assets class
Commission (per account type)
$0
$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners and experienced traders
Beginners
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
ATM/debit card, Deposits eligible for FDIC insurance, Cash Manager, Fidelity Mobile, Bill Pay, Check writing, Automatic investments, Automatic withdrawals, Direct deposit, Electronic funds transfer (EFT), e-wallets
Debit card, Online banking, Wire transfer, e-Wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Electronic funds transfer (EFT), Bank wire, Paper check, Paper bill varies by account types
Debit card, Online banking, Wire transfer, e-Wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
Venmo or PayPal
PayPal
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
No
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Research and Tools, Investment Education, Webinars and Online Courses, Market News and Insights, Retirement and Planning Tools
eToro Guides and eBooks, Crypto and Trading Courses, Trading Academy, Market News and Analysis, Webinars
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Commission for U.S stocks, ETFs, Options- $0, Mutual funds- $49.95, Crypto spread- 1.0 pip, Margin liquidation -$32.95 per liquidation, Stock certificate transfer and ship $10 Per Certificate
Stocks- $1 or $2, Commission- $0, ETFs-$0, Spread-0, Crypto-2% of the transaction size; Minimum: $1 to Maximum: $100, CFD(Stocks and EFTs)- 0.15%, Crypto CFDs: 1%
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Fixed
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0.65/ Contract fee
$0
Futures Contract Fees
NA
$0
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
1% for both opening and closing a position
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
30:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$10/month after 12 months of inactivity
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
NA
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
$50/ per trade
0.75%
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer-$3
$5 fee for withdrawals to external accounts
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
No
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Premarket session -7:00 a.m. to 9:28 a.m. ET.
9:30am ET until 4pm during normal business days
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. ET , Monday- Friday
24/7
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: 800-343-0860, 800-835-5095, Live chat, Login for personalized help, FAQs
Chatbot, Live chat, Ticket
Support Languages
2
19+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Boston, MA
4th floor, One Canada Square Canary Wharf London, E14 5AB United Kingdom
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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