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Fidelity

6.4/10
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tickmill

7.4/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees1/10
7/10PlatformsTied7/10
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 tickmill was established in 2020 and is based in GRENADINES. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Fidelity serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tickmill has 12,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Fidelity and $250 at tickmill.

tickmill wins this category
FeatureFidelitytickmill
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-F323
Founded20082020
CountryUSAGRENADINES
Clients10,000+12,000,000+

Fees

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

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

Platforms

Fidelity offers MT5, cTrader, while tickmill 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
FeatureFidelitytickmill
MT4NoNo
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 tickmill compare. Fidelity runs regular live webinars; tickmill does not. Both provide video tutorials. Fidelity publishes daily market commentary; tickmill 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
FeatureFidelitytickmill
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 tickmill supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). tickmill uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tickmill scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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

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