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Fidelity

6.4/10

Finmax

5.6/10
7/10WinnerRegulation3/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Fidelity was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while Finmax was established in 2008 and is based in Bulgaria. Fidelity holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Finmax is regulated by Financial Services Authority (FSA) among others. Fidelity serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Finmax has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Fidelity and $0 at Finmax.

Fidelity wins this category
FeatureFidelityFinmax
Min. Deposit$100$0
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Financial Services Authority (FSA)
Founded20082008
CountryUSABulgaria
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fidelity and Finmax, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Finmax has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Fidelity). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Finmax scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Finmax wins this category
FeatureFidelityFinmax
Min. Deposit$100$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Fidelity offers MT5, cTrader, while Finmax supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Fidelity supports social and copy trading features, which Finmax does not offer. Finmax edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Finmax wins this category
FeatureFidelityFinmax
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsiPad, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone 8 device, Website, Trader ProMT4,MT5

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Fidelity and Finmax compare. Fidelity runs regular live webinars; Finmax does not. Fidelity has a video library; Finmax does not. Fidelity publishes daily market commentary; Finmax does not. Fidelity integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Finmax 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
FeatureFidelityFinmax
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Fidelity accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Finmax supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureFidelityFinmax
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 Fidelity and Finmax 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
FeatureFidelityFinmax
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese