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Fidelity Investments offers a variety of account types suitable for different investment needs. The primary account types include:
Brokerage Accounts: These accounts allow you to buy and sell a wide range of investments, including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and options. There is no minimum deposit required, and trades for stocks and ETFs are commission-free. Options trades incur a fee of $0.65 per contract.
Retirement Accounts: Fidelity provides several retirement account options, including Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and SEP IRAs. These accounts offer tax advantages for retirement savings.
Cash Management Accounts: These accounts allow you to manage your cash and investments in one place, providing features like checks and debit cards.
Education Accounts: Fidelity offers 529 College Savings Plans to help you save for educational expenses.
Opening a brokerage account with Fidelity Investments is a straightforward process that can typically be completed online in under 15 minutes. Here are the steps:
Choose Account Type: Decide whether you want to open a brokerage account, retirement account, or another type.
Fill Out Application: Provide personal information, including your full name, address, Social Security number, and employment details. You may also need to answer questions about your financial situation.
Review and Submit: Review your application for accuracy and submit it. Fidelity will process your application, which usually takes just a few hours.
Fund Your Account: Once your account is approved, you can fund it by linking a bank account or transferring funds from another brokerage. Fidelity allows you to start trading as soon as your deposit clears.
Start Investing: After funding your account, you can begin buying and selling investments using Fidelity's trading platforms.
For more details, visit Fidelity Investments.
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