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Fidelity

6.4/10
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fx choice

7.9/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Fidelity was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while fx choice was established in 2016 and is based in Australia. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Fidelity serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx choice has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Fidelity and $250 at fx choice.

fx choice wins this category
FeatureFidelityfx choice
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F235
Founded20082016
CountryUSAAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fidelity and fx choice, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fidelity has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at fx choice). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. 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
FeatureFidelityfx choice
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Fidelity offers MT5, cTrader, while fx choice supports MT4, 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. fx choice edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

fx choice wins this category
FeatureFidelityfx choice
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsiPad, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone 8 device, Website, Trader ProMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Fidelity and fx choice 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureFidelityfx choice
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
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 fx choice supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fx choice uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx choice scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx choice wins this category
FeatureFidelityfx choice
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Fidelity and fx choice offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Fidelity supports 2 languages and fx choice supports 8, giving fx choice broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureFidelityfx choice
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic