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1. Applies to online U.S. equity trades, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and options. $0 commission does not apply to customers designated by Fidelity as a Professional Equity Trader who are subject to an equity commission charge of $0.001 per share rounded up to the nearest $0.01 on a per order basis. Online option trades are subject to a $0.65 per contract fee, except for accounts designated as a Professional Options Trader under exchange rules, which are subject to an additional $0.50 per contract fee. Certain proprietary exchange options are subject to additional fees. For complete details on pricing please see here. A limited number of ETFs are subject to a transaction-based service fee of $100. See full list of ETFs subject to this service fee here. There is an Options Regulatory Fee that applies to both option buy and sell transactions. The fee is subject to change. Other exclusions and conditions may apply. Employee equity compensation transactions and accounts managed by advisors or intermediaries through Fidelity Institutional are subject to different commission schedules.
Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Before trading options, please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. Supporting documentation for any claims, if applicable, will be furnished upon request.
2. Investopedia, May 2026: Fidelity named the Best Overall, Best for Beginners, and Best for Low Costs. This awards program assessed 11 online brokers across 55 unique categories, spanning costs, beginner-friendly features, options, international trading, crypto, ETFs, mobile apps, and day trading. From Investopedia®, ©2026 Investopedia LLC, a subsidiary of Dotdash Meredith. All rights reserved. Used under license.
3. Fidelity was named NerdWallet's 2026 winner for Best Broker for Beginning Investors, Best App for Investing (based on evaluation of 21 brokers), and Best Robo-Advisor for Low-Cost Investing (based on evaluation of 14 brokers.) ©2017-2026 and TM, NerdWallet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
4. StockBrokers.com 2026 Annual Awards, January 2026: Fidelity was ranked within top 5 overall out of 14 online brokers evaluated in the StockBrokers.com 2026 Annual Awards. Fidelity was also ranked #1 in the categories of Research, Education, Beginners, and Retirement Accounts. Brokers were each assessed within seven primary categories: Range of Investments, Research, Mobile Trading Apps, Education, Ease of Use, Advanced Trading, and Overall.
Margin trading entails greater risk, including, but not limited to, risk of loss and incurrence of margin interest debt, and is not suitable for all investors. Please assess your financial circumstances and risk tolerance before trading on margin. Margin credit is extended by National Financial Services, Member NYSE, SIPC.
Investing involves risk, including risk of total loss. Crypto as an asset class is highly volatile, can become illiquid at any time, and is for investors with a high risk tolerance. Crypto may also be more susceptible to market manipulation than securities. Crypto is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Investors in crypto do not benefit from the same regulatory protections applicable to registered securities. Neither FBS nor NFS offer a direct investment in crypto nor provide trading or custody services for such assets.
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