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BeeOptions

6.4/10

Fidelity

6.4/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
10/10WinnerFees6/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

BeeOptions was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Fidelity was established in 2008 and is based in USA. BeeOptions holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Fidelity is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. BeeOptions serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Fidelity has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at BeeOptions and $100 at Fidelity.

Tied
FeatureBeeOptionsFidelity
Min. Deposit$0$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Founded20042008
CountryCyprusUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BeeOptions and Fidelity, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. BeeOptions has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Fidelity). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Fidelity applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; BeeOptions does not. Overall, BeeOptions scores higher on fees in our assessment.

BeeOptions wins this category
FeatureBeeOptionsFidelity
Min. Deposit$0$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

BeeOptions offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Fidelity supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. BeeOptions edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

BeeOptions wins this category
FeatureBeeOptionsFidelity
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsIRESSTrader,IRESSInvestor,netIRESS,XPLANiPad, 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 BeeOptions and Fidelity compare. Fidelity runs regular live webinars; BeeOptions does not. Fidelity has a video library; BeeOptions does not. Fidelity publishes daily market commentary; BeeOptions does not. Fidelity integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); BeeOptions does not. Fidelity maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Fidelity scores higher overall in education and research.

Fidelity wins this category
FeatureBeeOptionsFidelity
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. BeeOptions 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.

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FeatureBeeOptionsFidelity
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both BeeOptions 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.

Tied
FeatureBeeOptionsFidelity
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese