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ChoiceTrade vs Fidelity International

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

ChoiceTrade

ChoiceTrade

Active US stock and options traders

ChoiceTrade is a US broker-dealer offering commission-free stocks and ETFs, options trading, and advanced pla…

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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

ChoiceTrade vs Fidelity International
Feature ChoiceTrade Fidelity International
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee $0 commission for listed US exchange stocks; OTC stocks charged per trade £7.50 per online trade; £1.50 per trade via regular savings plan; £30 by phone
Regulators SEC, FINRA, SIPC FCA
Best for Active US stock and options traders Long-term fund and ISA investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Bonds
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Options
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Margin
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Demo Account
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Funds
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Isa
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Sipp
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Investment Plans
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Pros & cons

ChoiceTrade

ChoiceTrade

Pros

  • No commission on listed US stock and ETF trades
  • Free $100,000 virtual demo account
  • Direct Pro platform powered by DAS Trader for advanced charting and order routing
  • Long operating history since 2000
  • SIPC protection up to $500,000
  • ChoiceTrade Elite platform fee waived with $30,000+ account balance

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $55 per quarter for low-activity individual/joint accounts
  • Paid platform subscriptions required for advanced tools
  • No forex, crypto, commodities, or futures trading
  • ACH withdrawal fee of $5 (max 3 per month); domestic wire $35; international wire $60
  • Limited funding methods - primarily bank transfer and ACH
  • Limited educational resources compared to larger brokers
  • Cash-settled options (SPX, OEX, RUT, VIX) carry an additional $0.75 per-contract surcharge
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
ChoiceTrade

ChoiceTrade

ChoiceTrade is a US broker-dealer offering commission-free stocks and ETFs, options trading, and advanced platforms including a DAS Trader-powered Direct Pro for active traders.

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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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