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Fidelity vs Fusion Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Fidelity
Fusion Markets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP broker
ECN broker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1946
2017
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
51.4 million
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
SEC, MSRB, FINRA
ASIC, VFSC, and 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
Best MetaTrader Broker, Lowest Spread Forex Broker, Lowest Commission Forex Broker in 2023, 2024
Security Measures
FDIC , SIPC
No
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes* Restriction for some clients
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
Yes* Restriction for some regions
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
12+ metals including energies, US shares CFDs
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
Yes
No
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
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
Yes
Social Trading
No
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)
Zero, Classic, Swap free accounts
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$0
Leverage Available
No
10:1- 500:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on assets class
50,000,000 USD
Commission (per account type)
$0
Zero account- $4.5, Classic account -$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners and experienced traders
Beginners and active 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
Dragon pay, Wire Transfer, SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area), Transferwise, Visa, MasterCard, Credit card, Debit card, Bitcoin payments , Ethereum payments, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Electronic funds transfer (EFT), Bank wire, Paper check, Paper bill varies by account types
Dragon pay, Wire Transfer, SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area), Transferwise, Visa, MasterCard, Credit card, Debit card, Bitcoin payments , Ethereum payments, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
Venmo or PayPal
Skrill, Neteller, PayPal, Sticpay, FasaPay, Perfect Money, JetonCash, AstroPay, PayID, Doku Wallet
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 Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, Video Tutorials, Trading Guides and eBooks, Market Insights and News
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
Commission- $2.25 per side, Spread starts from 0.0 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Fixed and variable spreads
Per Lot Fees
NA
$4.50
Options Contract Fees
$0.65/ Contract fee
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
0.0 pip
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
NA
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
$0
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
$50/ per trade
$0
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer-$3
International wire transfers $20 to $30.
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.
Varies by product
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
E-mail: [email protected], Phone: +61 3 8376 2706, Live chat
Support Languages
2
12+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Boston, MA
Govant Building,BP 1276 Port Vila,Vanuatu.
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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