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Choosing between Plus500 and Fidelity depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Plus500 is headquartered in Haifa, Israel, while Fidelity operates from Boston, USA. Fidelity has the longer track record, established in 1946, compared to Plus500 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.
Plus500
Fidelity
| Plus500 | Fidelity | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.0/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0.6 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:300 ✓ | 1:2 |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC, ASIC ✓ | SEC, CFTC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Plus500 is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Fidelity offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowPlus500
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Plus500
Fidelity
Lower feesPlus500 holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Fidelity is regulated by SEC, CFTC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets. Plus500 additionally covers Cfd, Forex.
On spreads, Fidelity is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Plus500.
Plus500 supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Fidelity offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Plus500 requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Fidelity sets no minimum deposit. This makes Fidelity accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Plus500 at 3.98/5 and Fidelity at 3.58/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Plus500 leads overall with a clear advantage.
Plus500
4.0/5
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Fidelity
3.6/5
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Plus500 scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Plus500 holds a 4.0/5 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.
Plus500 offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while Fidelity starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Plus500 requires a minimum deposit of $100. Fidelity requires $0.
Plus500 is regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS, while Fidelity holds licences from SEC, CFTC.
Plus500 supports Proprietary Web, 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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