Comparison eToro vs Fidelity

A dozen different brokers were comparatively assessed on InvestorGreg.net, and the best online trading brokers were found. Here, we compare eToro vs Fidelity. Which of them: eToro or Fidelity a better online broker?

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. eToro has a commission fee of 0.09% spread per side, and Fidelity has a commission fee of $4.95. You can read more detailed information on commission fees in the online broker reviews.

It is important for investors to know what types of online trading broker supports and what tools they can use for trading. Let’s compare them. Stocks Trading, ETFs Trading, Forex Trading, Crypto Trading are provided to customers by eToro and Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading are provided by Fidelity. Concerning the platforms, eToro uses Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while Fidelity uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

Finally, by comparing the two online brokers, we want to pay attention to the year and country of establishing, the regulatory authorities and the possibility of withdrawing funds. eToro was founded in 2007 in Cyprus, and it is regulated by CySEC, FCA, ASIC. And Fidelity was founded in 1946 in USA, and it is regulated by SEC, FINRA, FCA (UK). Withdrawal of funds from eToro can be done using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of $25. And Fidelity provides the ability to withdraw funds using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of $10 (Bank Wire). The withdrawal time for eToro is within 1 business day, and that one for Fidelity is immediate (Bank Wire).

As a result, the rating of eToro is 4.5 stars versus that of Fidelity of 4.3 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
eToro
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
Fidelity
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Forex Spreads
CFDs
Metals
Cryptocurrency
eToro
Stock
0.09% spread per side
ETFs
0.09% spread per side
Options
N/A
Mutual Funds
N/A
Bonds
N/A
Forex Spreads
From 3 pips
CFDs
From 0.09%
Metals
From 2 pips
Cryptocurrency
From 1.5%
Fidelity
Stock
$4.95
ETFs
No Transaction Fee
Options
$4.95 + $0.65
Mutual Funds
No Transaction Fee
Bonds
$14
Forex Spreads
N/A
CFDs
N/A
Metals
N/A
Cryptocurrency
N/A

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading
eToro
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading
Fidelity
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
eToro
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Fidelity
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account
eToro
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account
Fidelity
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
eToro
Android App
iOS App
Fidelity
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
eToro
Minimum deposit
$200
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Fidelity
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
eToro
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Within 1 business day
Withdrawal Fee
$25
Fidelity
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Immediate (Bank Wire)
Withdrawal Fee
$10 (Bank Wire)

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
eToro
Сountry of Origin
Cyprus
Year Founded
2007
Regulated By
CySEC, FCA, ASIC
Fidelity
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1946
Regulated By
SEC, FINRA, FCA (UK)

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
eToro
Phone
+44-866-350-0881
Email
support@etoro.com
Live Chat
No
Fidelity
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
No

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