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Choosing between HFM and Fidelity depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. HFM is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Fidelity operates from Boston, USA. Fidelity has the longer track record, established in 1946, compared to HFM which was founded in 2010. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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Fidelity
| HFM | Fidelity | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $5 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:2000 ✓ | 1:2 |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC, FSCA ✓ | SEC, CFTC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
HFM is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, HFM offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Lower feesHFM holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA. Fidelity is regulated by SEC, CFTC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets. HFM additionally covers Forex, Cfd.
HFM supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Fidelity offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
HFM requires a minimum deposit of $5, while Fidelity sets no minimum deposit. This makes Fidelity accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores HFM at 3.78/5 and Fidelity at 3.58/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. HFM leads overall with a clear advantage.
HFM
3.8/5
Choose HFM if you want…
Fidelity
3.6/5
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HFM scores higher overall on our independent rating system. HFM holds a 3.8/5 rating vs Fidelity's 3.6/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
HFM offers spreads from 0 pips, while Fidelity starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
HFM requires a minimum deposit of $5. Fidelity requires $0.
HFM is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, while Fidelity holds licences from SEC, CFTC.
HFM supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Fidelity 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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