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
SPAXX is essentially your cash’s cozy home within Fidelity or, as they called it, your “core position.” It stands for Fidelity Government Money Market Fund. When you deposit money into your Fidelity account, it automatically get put into SPAXX. This also includes any cash that’s not currently invested or settled. So, in a nutshell, SPAXX … Read more
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
As a financial blogger, I get asked this question a lot: “Which is better, VOOG or VUG?” Both VOOG and VUG are large-cap growth ETFs, which means they invest in large companies that are expected to grow faster than the overall market. However, there are some key differences between the two funds. VOOG vs VUG: … Read more
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
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
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
Fidelity Private Client is an exclusive program tailored for Fidelity clients with substantial assets in their investment accounts. Think of it as the elite status within the Fidelity brokerage firm. Here is what you need to know about the private client status at Fidelity, its benefits, and the requirements to get into the program. Fidelity … Read more
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
Below is the FSKAX return calculator, which you can use to calculate the potential investment return for the Fidelity Total Market Index Fund. This fund has over 3,900 stocks in its portfolio, ranging from small, medium, to large-cap stocks. You can input the amount you plan to invest in FSKAX and the duration of your … Read more
