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Choosing between Fidelity and EasyEquities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Fidelity is headquartered in Boston, USA, while EasyEquities operates from Johannesburg, South Africa. Fidelity has the longer track record, established in 1946, compared to EasyEquities which was founded in 2014. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Fidelity
EasyEquities
Fidelity is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Fidelity offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Fidelity
3.6 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Fidelity
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
Fidelity
WinnerEasyEquities
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Lower feesEasyEquities
Fidelity holds licences from SEC, CFTC. EasyEquities is regulated by FSCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Fidelity additionally covers Indices, Commodities. EasyEquities adds Etf, Crypto.
Fidelity supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. EasyEquities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Fidelity requires no minimum deposit, while EasyEquities sets no minimum deposit. This makes Fidelity accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Fidelity at 3.58/5 and EasyEquities at 3.22/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Fidelity leads overall with a clear advantage.
Fidelity scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Fidelity holds a 3.6/5 rating vs EasyEquities's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Fidelity offers spreads from 0 pips, while EasyEquities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Fidelity requires a minimum deposit of $0. EasyEquities requires $0.
Fidelity is regulated by SEC, CFTC, while EasyEquities holds licences from FSCA.
Fidelity supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. EasyEquities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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