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Fidelity

6.4/10

Nadex

3.9/10
7/10WinnerRegulation3/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10PlatformsTied7/10
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 Nadex was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Fidelity holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Nadex is regulated by Unregulated among others. Fidelity serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Nadex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Fidelity and $250 at Nadex.

Fidelity wins this category
FeatureFidelityNadex
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Unregulated
Founded20082008
CountryUSAUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fidelity and Nadex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fidelity has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Nadex). 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
FeatureFidelityNadex
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Fidelity offers MT5, cTrader, while Nadex 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureFidelityNadex
MT4NoNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsiPad, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone 8 device, Website, Trader ProWeb,iPad,mac,Desktop,iPhoneiOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Fidelity and Nadex compare. Fidelity runs regular live webinars; Nadex does not. Fidelity has a video library; Nadex does not. Fidelity publishes daily market commentary; Nadex does not. Fidelity integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Nadex 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
FeatureFidelityNadex
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 Nadex supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureFidelityNadex
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 Nadex 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
FeatureFidelityNadex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese