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Fidelity Brokerage Review
Best Overall Brokerage for Long-Term Investors
4.9/ 5.0
Stock Commissions$0 per trade
Account Minimum$0
Fractional SharesYes (ZERO)
InsuranceSIPC + excess
Top Pick · Investing
Fidelity
$0 commissions · no account minimum
SIPC insured
CalcMoney Editor's Take
Fidelity is our top brokerage pick for investors of all experience levels. Zero-commission trading, no account minimum, and industry-leading research tools make it difficult to justify any alternative for most US investors.
Pros
- $0 commissions on US stocks, ETFs, and options
- No account minimum — start with any amount
- Fidelity ZERO index funds with 0% expense ratio
- Fractional shares on 7,000+ US stocks
- Excellent mobile app and research platform
- Physical branches available nationwide
Cons
- Futures trading not available
- Margin rates slightly above industry average
- Options interface less intuitive than specialized platforms
Best For
Long-term retirement investorsIndex fund / ETF buyersBeginners who want research supportIRA and 401k rollovers
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