Fidelity Increases Transaction Fees for Vanguard Mutual Funds

On August 12, 2024, Fidelity Investments implemented a significant change to its transaction fee structure, impacting investors who trade mutual funds from the Vanguard and Dodge & Cox fund families. The online trading fee for purchasing these funds has increased from $75 to $100 per transaction. What’s Changed? Previously, the online transaction fee for purchasing … Read more

Fidelity Settled Cash vs. Cash Available to Trade (2023)

As a Fidelity customer, it’s important that you understand the difference between “Settled Cash” and “Cash Available to Trade.” They can provide useful insights into how much money you have invested and how much cash is still available to trade. Fidelity Settled Cash vs. Cash Available to Trade Settled Cash represents the amount of money … Read more

Can You Sell Covered Calls in Your Fidelity 401k Account?

Many investors consider covered calls a great strategy to help them enhance their returns. And it’s true! I do it all the time in my regular brokerage account and retirement accounts. Speaking of which, an interesting question was asked earlier today: “Can Fidelity customers sell covered calls in their 401k accounts.”? Understanding Your Trading Restrictions … Read more

Fidelity Trust vs. Estate Account – My Story

I’ve been trying to figure out the difference between a Fidelity Trust account and an Estate brokerage account. Even after chatting with a Fidelity rep, things still seemed a bit unclear. So, let me share my own experiences to help you get a handle on this financial puzzle. Fidelity Trust Account: What Is It? A … Read more

How to Choose Between Roth and Traditional IRAs on Fidelity

As someone who’s been through the process of deciding between a Fidelity Roth IRA and a Fidelity Traditional IRA, I understand how overwhelming it can be. It’s a decision that will significantly impact your retirement savings. Here’s my take on the matter: The Roth vs. Traditional Dilemma When I started planning for retirement, I heard … Read more

Vanguard vs. Fidelity: Picking the Best Brokerage (2023)

When my wife and I decided to open a Roth IRA, we faced the classic choice: Vanguard or Fidelity. I’d like to share my experiences and give insights into these two giants in the investment world. Platform Comparison For me, the decision initially felt like choosing a favorite color. I settled on Vanguard for its … Read more

Dave Ramsey Fidelity Mutual Funds Strategy (Backtested)

Before building a portfolio based on Dave Ramsey’s investing strategy, you must decide which mutual funds to include. Assuming you have an account with Fidelity Investments, we have that list handy. Dave recommends spreading your investments evenly among the four categories listed below: Fidelity has a large selection of mutual funds that meet Dave Ramsey’s … Read more