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Fidelity International vs Optimus Futures

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

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…

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Optimus Futures

Optimus Futures

Active futures and options traders

Optimus Futures is a US-based independent introducing broker founded in 2004, specialising in futures and opt…

Head-to-head comparison

Fidelity International vs Optimus Futures
Feature Fidelity International Optimus Futures
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee £7.50 per online trade; £1.50 per trade via regular savings plan; £30 by phone -
Regulators FCA NFA, CFTC
Best for Long-term fund and ISA investors Active futures and options traders
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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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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Margin
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Demo Account
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Pros & cons

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
Optimus Futures

Optimus Futures

Pros

  • Low per-side commissions starting at $0.25 for micro futures
  • Wide choice of trading platforms including Optimus Flow, TradingView, and Sierra Chart
  • Free ACH withdrawals
  • Free demo account with $50,000 in virtual funds
  • No account opening or management fee
  • Low day trading margins starting at $50 for micros
  • Ability to choose from multiple clearing firms
  • US-based customer support available by phone and email

Cons

  • Futures and options on futures only - no spot stocks, ETFs, or spot forex
  • Wire withdrawals carry fees of approximately $40 domestically and $60 internationally
  • Inactivity fees may apply via the clearing firm after a dormancy period
  • Exchange and data fees apply separately and are not included in commissions
  • Limited deposit methods - bank wire, ACH, and check only
  • Not available to clients in several regions including the EU and UK
  • No negative balance protection typical of EU-regulated brokers
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.

Optimus Futures

Optimus Futures

Optimus Futures is a US-based independent introducing broker founded in 2004, specialising in futures and options on futures with multiple platform choices and volume-based commissions.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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