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Fidelity vs Admiral Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Fidelity
Admiral Markets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP broker
STP
Years of Existence / Established Year
1946
2001
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
51.4 million
Info not available
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
SEC, MSRB, FINRA
FCA, CySEC, JSC, FSCA, FSA
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
No major awards listed
Security Measures
FDIC , SIPC
FSCS, 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
6900+
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
Yes
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
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Trading dashboard, Fidelity mobile, Active Trader Pro
Admirals proprietary platform
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)
Trade.MT4 Trade.MT5 Invest.MT5 Zero.MT4 Zero.MT5
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$25
Leverage Available
No
1:2 to 1:1000
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on assets class
Varies by instrument
Commission (per account type)
$0
Starts from $0.02/ share
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners and experienced traders
Beginners & experienced
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
Visa, MasterCard, bank transfer
Withdrawal Methods
Electronic funds transfer (EFT), Bank wire, Paper check, Paper bill varies by account types
Visa, MasterCard, bank transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
Venmo or PayPal
Skrill, Neteller, Crypto
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
Forex and CFD webinars Article and video tutorials Traders glossary eBooks
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
Forex : $1.8 to $3.0 per 0.1 lot, Stock & ETFs: Starts from $ 0.02 per share, Indices : Starts from $ 0.05 to $3.0 per share, Energies: Starts from $1 per lot CFDs on stocks- 6 free trades each day, USD 0.02CFDs on ETFs- USD 0.02
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
Start $3.00 per 1.0 lots per side
Options Contract Fees
$0.65/ Contract fee
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
1:1000
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
10 EUR per month
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
Info not available
Statement or Document Fee
NA
$0
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
$50/ per trade
0.30%
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer-$3
One free withdrawal every month, thereafter 3%
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
No
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
Yes
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Premarket session -7:00 a.m. to 9:28 a.m. ET.
Depends on the assets type
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. ET , Monday- Friday
24-5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: 800-343-0860, 800-835-5095, Live chat, Login for personalized help, FAQs
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +372 6 309 300 Live chat
Support Languages
2
15+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Boston, MA
Tallinn, Estonia
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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