Online brokers compared for fees, trading platforms, safety and more. See how Fidelity International stacks up against TD Ameritrade!
Last update of data—Dec 2022
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.
TD Ameritrade is a US stockbroker regulated by top-tier authorities SEC and FINRA. The company is listed on NASDAQ and has a banking background as part of the TD Group. The brokerage was acquired by Charles Schwab Corporation in 2020. Client account conversion is expected between April and September of 2023.
Recommended for beginners and long-term investors focusing on the UK market.
Recommended for investors and traders looking for solid research and a well-equipped desktop trading platform.
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.
TD Ameritrade
TD Ameritrade is a US stockbroker regulated by top-tier authorities SEC and FINRA. The company is listed on NASDAQ and has a banking background as part of the TD Group. The brokerage was acquired by Charles Schwab Corporation in 2020. Client account conversion is expected between April and September of 2023.
Recommended for investors and traders looking for solid research and a well-equipped desktop trading platform.
Fidelity International's service is slightly weaker than TD Ameritrade's and a comparison of their fees shows that Fidelity International's fees are slightly higher than TD Ameritrade's.
Account opening takes somewhat more effort at Fidelity International compared to TD Ameritrade, deposit and withdrawal processes are more seamless at Fidelity International, while customer service quality is somewhat lower than TD Ameritrade's.
Our experts rated the trading platform of Fidelity International as somewhat worse than the platform of TD Ameritrade, found that clients have access to less markets and products with Fidelity International, while TD Ameritrade provides somewhat better research and education.
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