Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Avanza vs Fidelity
Where Avanza and Fidelity differ
| Compare |  Avanza |  Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | SEK 1 | $0 |
| Account fee | SEK 0 | $0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds, Funds, Futures, ForexCovers more |
| Regulators | Finansinspektionen | SEC, FINRA, SIPC |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Margin rate | Not confirmed | 12.375% |
| Options contract fee | Not confirmed | $0.65 |
| Platforms | Avanza Platform, Avanza App | Not confirmed |
| Account types | Not confirmed | IRA, Roth IRA, Joint |
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Key differences
- Fidelity scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 8.9.
- Regulators: only Avanza offers Finansinspektionen.
- Regulators: only Fidelity offers SEC, FINRA, SIPC.
- Founded is lower at Fidelity: 1946 vs 1999.
- Markets: only Fidelity offers Options, Bonds, Futures.
- Features: only Fidelity offers Fractional shares, Demo account, Crypto.
- Pricing model: only Avanza offers Low fees.
- Pricing model: only Fidelity offers Commission free.
- Audience: only Fidelity offers Experienced.
Our verdict on each
Avanza
Avanza suits Swedish and European beginners who want a regulated home for stocks, ETFs and funds without an account charge. Its account fee is SEK 0 and each stock trade costs SEK 1, with money covered by EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 and watched by Finansinspektionen.
Fidelity
Fidelity is a US brokerage that suits investors who want to hold and trade without a standing charge: its minimum deposit, account fee and inactivity fee all sit at $0, $0 and $0. Stock dealing is commission-free, with SIPC protection recorded as SIPC up to USD 500,000.
Score breakdown
| Area | Avanza | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Account fee is SEK 0 and the stock trade fee is SEK 1 on a low-fees model, against a site account fee median of €0. | 9.1HigherSite ranks it 1 of 138 on account fee and 1 of 161 on stock trade fee. |
| Offer | 8.8 | 9.5Higher |
| Trust | 9.0 | 9.8Higher |
Side by side, item by item
| Markets | Avanza | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | No | Yes |
| Options | No | Yes |
| Futures | No | Yes |
| Bonds | No | Yes |
| Funds | Yes | Yes |
Where these facts come from
Avanza
- btw.media: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- reviews247news.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- ad-hoc-news.de: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- play.google.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Fidelity
- brokerage-review.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- editorialge.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fidelity.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- sipc.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Avanza | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 154 of 471 | 46 of 471 |
| Brokers for beginners | 40 of 88 | 12 of 88 |
| Robo-advisors | 61 of 151 | 13 of 151 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Avanza | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app | Fractional shares, Demo account, Mobile app, Crypto, Options, FuturesCovers more |
| Pricing model | Low fees | Commission free |
| Audience | Beginners | Beginners, ExperiencedCovers more |
| Legal entity | Avanza Bank Holding AB | FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC |
| Headquarters | Sweden | United States |
| Founded | 1999 | 1946Lower |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Phone, Community |
Robo-advisors
| Fact | Avanza | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio types | Not confirmed | ETF, ESG, Crypto |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Avanza | Fidelity | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | $0below the median | $25 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $0at the median | $0 |
| Margin rate | Not confirmed | 12.375%highest quarter | 8.75% |
| Options contract fee | Not confirmed | $0.65above the median | $0.625 |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Avanza
Pros
- No account charge: the account fee is SEK 0, and Avanza ranks at 1 of 138 brands on that measure.
- Stock trades cost SEK 1 on a low-fees model, below the site stock trade fee median of €0.
- Regulated in Sweden by Finansinspektionen, and EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 covers eligible holdings.
Cons
- Coverage is limited to stocks, etfs and funds, so traders who want forex, CFDs or crypto must look elsewhere.
- The account sits with Avanza Bank Holding AB in Sweden, so money is in a Swedish account rather than a UK one.
- Regulator count is thin: Finansinspektionen is the only entry, which limits cross-border reassurance for readers in other markets.
Fidelity
Pros
- Costs sit at the floor: stock trade fee $0, account fee $0, inactivity fee $0 and minimum deposit $0
- The client entity is listed on the SIPC register as SIPC member 23292, with protection recorded at SIPC up to USD 500,000
- Account types cover retirement and shared holdings: ira, roth ira and joint
Cons
- Support runs on phone and community only, so that list carries no chat or email channel
- Options contracts cost $0.65 each, the main charge where stock dealing is free
- Margin borrowing is priced at 12.375%, a cost on top of the free equity dealing
Who each suits
Avanza
Who it suits
- Beginners building a first share and fund portfolio in Sweden
- Long-term holders who want EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 behind their holdings
- Investors who trade through the app and prefer one account charge of SEK 0
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders after forex, CFDs or crypto, since Avanza lists stocks, etfs and funds only
- Readers who want a UK-listed provider and the account type that goes with it
- Anyone who needs a wide spread of regulated entities beyond Finansinspektionen
Fidelity
Who it suits
- Retirement savers, since ira, roth ira and joint are all listed as account types
- Buyers investing small amounts, as fractional shares sit in fractional shares, demo account and mobile app
- Traders who want stocks, bonds, funds, options, futures and forex in one place, as stocks, etfs and options shows
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who want CFDs, since stocks, etfs and options leaves them out and CFI lists stocks, etfs and forex
- Anyone who prefers a required opening deposit, since $0 sets none where Vantage asks $5
Country by country
| Country | Avanza | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Avanza
How much does Avanza cost to open and run an account?+
The account fee is SEK 0, so holding the account does not cost anything on its own. Each stock trade is SEK 1 on a low-fees model. That puts Avanza near the top of the site ranking for account fees at 1 of 138 brands.
What can I actually buy and sell on Avanza?+
The listed markets are stocks, etfs and funds. So the account is built for direct share dealing, ETF buying and fund investment rather than leveraged products. Readers who want forex, CFDs or crypto will need a different broker for those instruments.
Fidelity
What does it cost to trade stocks at Fidelity?+
Stock dealing is commission-free, with a stock trade fee of $0. The account fee is $0 and the minimum deposit is $0, so there is no standing charge to hold the account. Options contracts are the exception, at $0.65 each.
Is there an inactivity fee if I stop trading?+
The inactivity fee is $0, so an idle account is not charged for sitting still. On the site it ranks 1 of 56 brands measured for that fee. With the account fee at $0, a dormant account carries no listed running cost.
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