Fidelity
Robinhood
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Overview
Fidelity was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Fidelity serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Fidelity and $0 at Robinhood.
| Feature | Fidelity | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fidelity and Robinhood, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Fidelity). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Fidelity applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Robinhood does not. Robinhood charges deposit fees; Fidelity does not. Overall, Robinhood scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Fidelity | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Fidelity offers MT5, cTrader, while Robinhood supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Fidelity edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Fidelity | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| 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 | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Fidelity and Robinhood 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. Robinhood scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Fidelity | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 Robinhood supports 1 (bank transfer). Fidelity uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Fidelity scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Fidelity | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Fidelity and Robinhood offer live chat support. Fidelity offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Fidelity supports 2 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Robinhood broader global reach. Fidelity scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Fidelity | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |