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Charles Schwab vs Fidelity International

Compare Charles Schwab and Fidelity International side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab

Investors who want brokerage, trading, and advice options

Charles Schwab combines $0 online listed stock and ETF commissions with thinkorswim platforms, fractional S&P…

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Fidelity International

Fidelity International

Long-term fund and ISA investors

Fidelity International is a UK-regulated investment platform offering stocks, ETFs, funds, ISAs and SIPPs wit…

Head-to-head comparison

Charles Schwab vs Fidelity International
Feature Charles Schwab Fidelity International
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee $0 online commission for listed stocks and ETFs; US OTC equities $6.95 £7.50 per online trade; £1.50 per trade via regular savings plan; £30 by phone
Regulators SIPC, FDIC, CFTC, NFA FCA
Best for Investors who want brokerage, trading, and advice options Long-term fund and ISA investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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Crypto
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Bonds
Options
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Futures
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Funds
Fractional Shares
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Ready Made Portfolios
Money Market Funds
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Margin
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Demo Account
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Isa
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Sipp
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Investment Plans
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Pros & cons

Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab

Pros

  • $0 online listed stock and ETF commissions reduce trading costs
  • $0 brokerage opening, maintenance, and account minimums
  • Stock Slices let clients buy S&P 500 fractional shares from $5
  • paperMoney offers simulated trading on thinkorswim platforms
  • Schwab Intelligent Portfolios has no advisory fee or commissions
  • Treasuries trade online for $0 commission
  • Investor Checking has no monthly service or foreign transaction fees

Cons

  • Options carry a $0.65 per-contract fee
  • Broker-assisted stock and ETF trades add a $25 service charge
  • US OTC equities cost $6.95 online
  • Other mutual funds can cost up to $74.95 per purchase
  • Stock Slices are limited to S&P 500 companies
  • Day trading on thinkorswim requires margin approval and $25,000 equity
  • Futures and forex accounts are not protected by SIPC
  • Direct crypto cannot currently be traded in a Schwab brokerage account
Fidelity International

Fidelity International

Pros

  • No dealing fee on funds
  • Annual service fee capped at £2,000
  • ETF and share custody fee capped at £90 per year inside ISA or SIPP
  • No service fee on Junior ISA, Junior SIPP, or Investment Account (exchange-traded assets)
  • No deposit, withdrawal, or inactivity fees
  • Access to over 2,500 funds from multiple providers
  • Ready-made ISA portfolios available via Fidelity Navigator
  • FCA regulated with FSCS protection up to £85,000

Cons

  • £7.50 per trade is relatively high for infrequent share or ETF buyers
  • No fractional shares
  • No demo account
  • No multi-currency account
  • No margin lending
  • No CFDs, forex, options, futures, or crypto
  • FX conversion markup of 0.75% applies to the first £10,000
  • Minimum service fee of £7.50 per month (£90 per year) applies to accounts under £25,000 without a regular savings plan
Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab combines $0 online listed stock and ETF commissions with thinkorswim platforms, fractional S&P 500 Stock Slices, and automated portfolios.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Fidelity International

Fidelity International

Fidelity International is a UK-regulated investment platform offering stocks, ETFs, funds, ISAs and SIPPs with a tiered service fee and free fund dealing.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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