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Fidelity

6.4/10

mbcfx

7.6/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees1/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Fidelity was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while mbcfx was established in 2021 and is based in Puerto Rico. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Fidelity serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; mbcfx has 30,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Fidelity and $250 at mbcfx.

mbcfx wins this category
FeatureFidelitymbcfx
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-F276
Founded20082021
CountryUSAPuerto Rico
Clients10,000+30,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fidelity and mbcfx, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fidelity has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at mbcfx). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Fidelity applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; mbcfx does not. Overall, Fidelity scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Fidelity wins this category
FeatureFidelitymbcfx
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Fidelity offers MT5, cTrader, while mbcfx 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. mbcfx edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

mbcfx wins this category
FeatureFidelitymbcfx
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 mbcfx compare. Fidelity runs regular live webinars; mbcfx does not. Both provide video tutorials. Fidelity publishes daily market commentary; mbcfx does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Fidelity maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Fidelity scores higher overall in education and research.

Fidelity wins this category
FeatureFidelitymbcfx
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoYes

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 mbcfx supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). mbcfx uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. mbcfx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

mbcfx wins this category
FeatureFidelitymbcfx
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 mbcfx offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Fidelity supports 2 languages and mbcfx supports 8, giving mbcfx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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