Fidelity
Uphold
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Overview
Fidelity was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Fidelity holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Fidelity serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Fidelity and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Fidelity | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Country | USA | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fidelity and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Fidelity). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Fidelity applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Fidelity | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Fidelity offers MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Fidelity supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. Fidelity edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Fidelity | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Fidelity and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Fidelity publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. Fidelity integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Fidelity scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Fidelity | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Fidelity | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Uphold offer live chat support. Fidelity offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Fidelity supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Fidelity broader global reach. Fidelity scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Fidelity | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |