Online brokers compared for fees, trading platforms, safety and more. See how Fidelity International stacks up against Freetrade!
Last update of data—Jan 2023
Fidelity International is a UK stockbroker regulated by the FCA. Originally established in 1969 as a subsidiary of US-based Fidelity Investments, it was spun off as an independent business in 1980. It is privately held.
Freetrade is a UK fintech startup offering a wide selection of commission-free stocks. Freetrade is regulated by the FCA.
Recommended for beginners and long-term investors focusing on the UK market.
Recommended for long-term investors on the hunt for low fees and focusing on the UK and US markets.
Fidelity International
Fidelity International is a UK stockbroker regulated by the FCA. Originally established in 1969 as a subsidiary of US-based Fidelity Investments, it was spun off as an independent business in 1980. It is privately held.
Recommended for beginners and long-term investors focusing on the UK market.
Freetrade
Freetrade is a UK fintech startup offering a wide selection of commission-free stocks. Freetrade is regulated by the FCA.
Recommended for long-term investors on the hunt for low fees and focusing on the UK and US markets.
Fidelity International's service is slightly weaker than Freetrade's and a comparison of their fees shows that Fidelity International's fees are higher than Freetrade's.
Account opening takes more effort at Fidelity International compared to Freetrade, deposit and withdrawal processes are about the same quality at Fidelity International, while customer service quality is somewhat lower than Freetrade's.
Our experts rated the trading platform of Fidelity International as somewhat better than the platform of Freetrade, found that clients have access to slightly less markets and products with Fidelity International, while Freetrade provides much less useful research and education.
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