Comparison Fidelity vs Public

The InvestorGreg.net broker comparisons assess over a dozen different brokers, finding the best online trading brokers. This comparison page compares Fidelity vs Public. Is Fidelity or Public a better online broker?

Firstly, let’s compare commission fees provided by these brokers for regular transactions. The commission fee of Fidelity on regular transactions of the stock exchange is $4.95, and Public has a commission fee of $0. 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 Fidelity provides customers with Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, and Public provides customers with Stocks Trading, ETFs Trading. Concerning the platforms, Fidelity uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while Public uses Android App, iOS App.

In conclusion, when comparing the two online brokers, we should pay our attention to the year and country of foundation, the regulatory authorities and ways to withdraw funds. Fidelity was established in 1946 in United States, and it is regulated by SEC, FINRA, FCA (UK). And Public was established in 2017 in United States, and it is regulated by FINRA. We can withdraw funds from Fidelity with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is $10 (Bank Wire). And Public provides the ability to withdraw funds with the help of Bank Wire, and its withdrawal fee is -. The time for withdrawal in Fidelity is immediate (Bank Wire), and that one in Public is 3-5 business days.

As a result, the rating of Fidelity is 4.3 stars versus that of Public of 3.4 stars.

Overall Rating

 
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
Public
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Fidelity
Stock
$4.95
ETFs
No Transaction Fee
Options
$4.95 + $0.65
Mutual Funds
No Transaction Fee
Bonds
$14
Public
Stock
$0
ETFs
$0
Options
N/A
Mutual Funds
N/A
Bonds
N/A

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Fidelity
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Public
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Fidelity
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Public
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Fidelity
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Public
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
Fidelity
Android App
iOS App
Public
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Fidelity
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Public
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
Fidelity
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Immediate (Bank Wire)
Withdrawal Fee
$10 (Bank Wire)
Public
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
3-5 business days
Withdrawal Fee
-

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
Fidelity
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1946
Regulated By
SEC, FINRA, FCA (UK)
Public
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
2017
Regulated By
FINRA

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
Fidelity
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
No
Public
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
Yes

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