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Blackwell Global investments

6.2/10

Fidelity

6.4/10
6/10RegulationWinner7/10
0/10FeesWinner6/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Blackwell Global investments was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in United States, while Fidelity was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Blackwell Global investments holds licences including Unregulated, while Fidelity is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Blackwell Global investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Fidelity has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10000 at Blackwell Global investments and $100 at Fidelity.

Fidelity wins this category
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsFidelity
Min. Deposit$10000$100
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Founded20042008
CountryUnited StatesUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Blackwell Global investments and Fidelity, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fidelity has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $10000 at Blackwell Global investments). Blackwell Global investments charges withdrawal fees while Fidelity does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Fidelity scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Fidelity wins this category
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsFidelity
Min. Deposit$10000$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Blackwell Global investments offers MT4, 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 Blackwell Global investments does not offer. Blackwell Global investments edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Blackwell Global investments wins this category
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsFidelity
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsBlackwell Trader MT4, MobileiPad, 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 Blackwell Global investments and Fidelity compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Blackwell Global investments scores higher overall in education and research.

Blackwell Global investments wins this category
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsFidelity
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

Tied
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsFidelity
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 Blackwell Global investments 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
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsFidelity
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese