AJ Bell
Fidelity
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Overview
AJ Bell was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in UK, while Fidelity was established in 2008 and is based in USA. AJ Bell holds licences including Central Bank of UAE, while Fidelity is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AJ Bell serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Fidelity has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Central Bank of UAE | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) |
| Founded | 1997 | 2008 |
| Country | UK | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AJ Bell and Fidelity, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Fidelity applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; AJ Bell does not. Overall, AJ Bell scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
AJ Bell offers MT5, cTrader, while Fidelity supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Fidelity supports social and copy trading features, which AJ Bell does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac | iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone 8 device, Website, Trader Pro |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AJ Bell and Fidelity compare. Fidelity runs regular live webinars; AJ Bell does not. Fidelity has a video library; AJ Bell does not. Fidelity publishes daily market commentary; AJ Bell does not. Fidelity integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AJ Bell does not. Fidelity maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Fidelity scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. AJ Bell accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Fidelity supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both AJ Bell and Fidelity offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |