Fidelity
NordFX
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Overview
Fidelity was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while NordFX was established in 2008 and is based in Mauritius. Fidelity holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while NordFX is regulated by VFSC (15008) among others. Fidelity serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; NordFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Fidelity and $10 at NordFX.
| Feature | Fidelity | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) | VFSC (15008) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2008 |
| Country | USA | Mauritius |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fidelity and NordFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. NordFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $100 at Fidelity). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, NordFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Fidelity | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Fidelity offers MT5, cTrader, while NordFX supports MT4, MT5. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. NordFX edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Fidelity | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone 8 device, Website, Trader Pro | MT4, MT5, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Fidelity and NordFX compare. Fidelity runs regular live webinars; NordFX does not. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Fidelity publishes daily market commentary; NordFX does not. Fidelity integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); NordFX does not. Fidelity maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Fidelity | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 NordFX supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). NordFX uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. NordFX scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Fidelity | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Fidelity and NordFX offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Fidelity supports 2 languages and NordFX supports 13, giving NordFX broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Fidelity | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Farsi, Indonesian, Thai, Sinhalese, Vietnamese, Malay |