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Fidelity

6.4/10

traders way

7.4/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
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 traders way was established in 2012 and is based in Grenadines. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Fidelity serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; traders way has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Fidelity and $250 at traders way.

traders way wins this category
FeatureFidelitytraders way
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-F327
Founded20082012
CountryUSAGrenadines
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fidelity and traders way, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fidelity has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at traders way). traders way charges withdrawal fees while Fidelity does not, giving Fidelity an edge for frequent withdrawers. Fidelity applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; traders way does not. traders way charges deposit fees; Fidelity does not. Overall, Fidelity scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Fidelity wins this category
FeatureFidelitytraders way
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

traders way wins this category
FeatureFidelitytraders way
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 traders way compare. Fidelity runs regular live webinars; traders way does not. Both provide video tutorials. Fidelity publishes daily market commentary; traders way 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
FeatureFidelitytraders way
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 traders way supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). traders way uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. traders way scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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

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