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eOption vs Fidelity International

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

eOption

eOption

Active, low-cost options traders

eOption is a US discount broker offering commission-free stocks and ETFs, low-cost options trading at $0.10 pโ€ฆ

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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 witโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

eOption vs Fidelity International
Feature eOption Fidelity International
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee $0 per trade (domestic); $39 per trade (foreign) ยฃ7.50 per online trade; ยฃ1.50 per trade via regular savings plan; ยฃ30 by phone
Regulators FINRA, SIPC FCA
Best for Active, low-cost options traders Long-term fund and ISA investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Bonds
Options
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Funds
Margin
-
Demo Account
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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

eOption

eOption

Pros

  • Commission-free domestic stock and ETF trades
  • Low options commissions at $0.10 per contract plus $1.99 per execution
  • Paper trading account available for practice
  • Direct-access platforms including DAS Trader Pro and Sterling Trader Pro
  • Free OptionsPlay integration for options analysis
  • No account minimum for domestic cash accounts
  • SIPC protection plus excess SIPC coverage up to $25,000,000 per customer

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $50/year for accounts under $25,000 with fewer than two trades annually
  • Wire withdrawal fee of $35 per transfer
  • No crypto trading available
  • No fractional shares
  • No futures trading
  • International accounts require a $25,000 minimum deposit
  • Limited fundamental research tools compared to larger brokers
  • Foreign stock trades cost $39 per trade
Fidelity International

Fidelity International

Pros

  • No dealing fee on funds
  • Annual service fee capped at ยฃ2,000
  • ETF and share custody fee capped at ยฃ90 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 ยฃ85,000

Cons

  • ยฃ7.50 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 ยฃ10,000
  • Minimum service fee of ยฃ7.50 per month (ยฃ90 per year) applies to accounts under ยฃ25,000 without a regular savings plan
eOption

eOption

eOption is a US discount broker offering commission-free stocks and ETFs, low-cost options trading at $0.10 per contract, and direct-access platforms for active traders.

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.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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