Markets.com
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Choosing between Markets.com and Fidelity depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Markets.com is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Fidelity operates from Boston, USA. Fidelity has the longer track record, established in 1946, compared to Markets.com which was founded in 2008. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Markets.com
Fidelity
| Markets.com | Fidelity | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0.6 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:300 ✓ | 1:2 |
| Regulation | CySEC, ASIC, FCA ✓ | SEC, CFTC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Markets.com is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Fidelity offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowMarkets.com
Fidelity
Markets.com
Fidelity
Lower feesMarkets.com holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. Fidelity is regulated by SEC, CFTC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets. Markets.com additionally covers Forex, Cfd.
On spreads, Fidelity is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Markets.com.
Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Fidelity offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Fidelity sets no minimum deposit. This makes Fidelity accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Markets.com at 3.76/5 and Fidelity at 3.58/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Markets.com leads overall with a clear advantage.
Markets.com
3.8/5
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Fidelity
3.6/5
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Markets.com scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Markets.com 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.
Markets.com offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while Fidelity starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100. Fidelity requires $0.
Markets.com is regulated by CySEC, ASIC, FCA, while Fidelity holds licences from SEC, CFTC.
Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. 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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