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Fidelity vs FP Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Fidelity
FP Markets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP broker
ECN broker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1946
2005
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
51.4 million
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
SEC, MSRB, FINRA
ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, SVG
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 CFD Broker - Africa, Best Trading Experience - Africa, Most Trusted Broker in 2023, Best Price Execution in 2024, Most Transparent Broker and Best Trading Conditions in 2024.
Security Measures
FDIC , SIPC
No
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
10,000+ trading instruments
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
No
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
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
Yes
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Trading dashboard, Fidelity mobile, Active Trader Pro
No
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)
Forex account - Standard and raw MT4-MT5 account, Islamic forex account - Raw account and standard MT4-MT5 account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$100
Leverage Available
No
500:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on assets class
Depends on the asset type
Commission (per account type)
$0
$3
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners and experienced traders
Beginners to experienced traders
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
Credit/ debit cards, Bank transfers, e-wallets, International bank transfers, Local bank transfers, Broker to broker
Withdrawal Methods
Electronic funds transfer (EFT), Bank wire, Paper check, Paper bill varies by account types
Credit/ debit cards, Bank transfers, e-wallets, International bank transfers, Local bank transfers, Broker to broker
Other E-Wallets Supported
Venmo or PayPal
Skrill, Neteller, Asia bank, Stic Pay, Fasa pay, Virtual Pay, Rupee pay, Rapyd, Perfect Money, Crypto payment, Dragon Pya, Rapid transfer
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
Trading courses, Live webinars, Podcasts, Trading guides, Platform tutorials, Ebooks, Trading glossary
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- 3.50, Metals -3.50, Commodities- built into spread, Indices- Built into spread
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Typical
Per Lot Fees
NA
$2
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
500:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
$0
Advisory Fees
NA
$70
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
Long- $5.79, short- $2.59
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
Starts from 0.06 to 0.30 %
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer-$3
Upto $50
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.
Depends on the instrument offer
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
Phone: Toll-free: +44 28 2544 7780, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat
Support Languages
2
12+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Boston, MA
Sydney,Australia
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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