Comparison Charles Schwab vs Fidelity

A dozen different brokers were comparatively assessed on InvestorGreg.net, and the best online trading brokers were found. Here, we compare Charles Schwab vs Fidelity. Which of them: Charles Schwab or Fidelity a better online broker?

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. The commission fee of Charles Schwab on regular transactions of the stock exchange is $4.95, and Fidelity has a commission fee of $4.95. Let’s analyze the commission fees on trading options. Charles Schwab has a commission fee of $4.95 + $0.65 per contract, Fidelity has a commission fee of $4.95 + $0.65. You can read more detailed information on commission fees in the online broker reviews.

Investors should always know about types of online trading supported by broker and about tools provided by them in trading. It is very important information as well. Let’s compare them. are Charles Schwab provides customers with Stocks Trading, Penny Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Robo Advisor, and Fidelity provides customers with Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading. Concerning the platforms, Charles Schwab uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while Fidelity uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

Finally, by comparing the two online brokers, we want to pay attention to the year and country of establishing, the regulatory authorities and the possibility of withdrawing funds. Charles Schwab was founded in 1973 in United States, and it is regulated by SIPC. And Fidelity was founded in 1946 in USA, and it is regulated by SEC, FINRA, FCA (UK). We can withdraw funds from Charles Schwab with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is $0. And Fidelity provides the ability to withdraw funds with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is $10 (Bank Wire). The withdrawal time for Charles Schwab is 5 days, and that one for Fidelity is immediate (Bank Wire).

Overall, Charles Schwab boasts 4.1 stars versus Fidelity 4.3 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
Charles Schwab
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
Fidelity
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Charles Schwab
Stock
$4.95
ETFs
$29.85
Options
$4.95 + $0.65 per contract
Mutual Funds
$49.95
Bonds
$1
Fidelity
Stock
$4.95
ETFs
No Transaction Fee
Options
$4.95 + $0.65
Mutual Funds
No Transaction Fee
Bonds
$14

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Robo Advisor
Charles Schwab
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Robo Advisor
Fidelity
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Robo Advisor

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Charles Schwab
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Fidelity
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Charles Schwab
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Fidelity
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
Charles Schwab
Android App
iOS App
Fidelity
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Charles Schwab
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Fidelity
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
Charles Schwab
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
5 days
Withdrawal Fee
$0
Fidelity
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Immediate (Bank Wire)
Withdrawal Fee
$10 (Bank Wire)

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
Charles Schwab
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1973
Regulated By
SIPC
Fidelity
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1946
Regulated By
SEC, FINRA, FCA (UK)

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
Charles Schwab
Phone
1-877-853-1802
Email
Email form
Live Chat
Yes
Fidelity
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
No

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