Binary.com vs Fidelity

Binary.com vs Fidelity Comparison Table 2024
Binary.com	Fidelity
Review 4	Review 3.5

Binary.com are the established pioneers of binary options. They are a well-known broker offering 150+ derivative products across a range of popular markets. With over 2.5 million users worldwide, the broker offers options multipliers and CFDs on two powerful trading platforms.	Fidelity is a popular financial services firm that provides investment accounts and pensions with access to thousands of stocks, ETFs and mutual funds to clients based in the US, Europe and Asia. Fees vary by asset and account country, but are generally competitive, with zero-commission trading available on US stocks.
Bonus Offer
	None
Comment by Reviewer
"Binary.com (now Deriv) is a great pick for beginners and advanced traders interested in short-term trading with multipliers and leveraged CFDs. The broker is also a leader in synthetic indices which simulate real market movements and are available around the clock."	"Fidelity is a great match for long-term investors who want an affordable platform to build their pension or investment portfolios. The SEC and FCA oversight are also good signs that the brokerage is regulated and trustworthy."
Pros
Access to a range of interesting markets, including Deriv's proprietary synthetic indices which are derived from simulated markets Strong global reputation with decades of experience in the trading industry Beginners can practise strategies in the demo account with unlimited virtual funds Instant deposit methods with minimum funding as low as $5 Variety of risk management tools including trading limits and self-exclusion protocols Responsive 24/7 customer support via live chat, telephone, email or WhatsApp Sign up for a CFD or Multiplier account in minutes	Excellent list of stocks and funds to choose from Very competitive pricing compared to largest rivals Good list of account types to suit various types of investor Uninvested cash is automatically put into a money market fund Trusted global brand with strong regulation from SEC & FCA Tax-efficient vehicles are available including ISAs
Cons
Limited regulatory oversight DTrader platform only available via web browser Narrow range of instruments vs other brokers	No forex or CFD trading There is no demo account Less suitable for short-term day trading Presentation of data is overly complicated No trading platform for non-US clients The $1000 minimum deposit for international clients is high
Awards
Best Binary Options Broker 2019 - DayTrading.com	Boring Money Best Buy 2021 – Pension Boring Money Best for Beginners Pension 2021 Boring Money Best for Beginners ISA 2021 Boring Money Best for Low - Cost Pension 2021 Online Personal Wealth Awards - Best Retirement Adviser 2021 Shares Awards 2020 - Best Execution-Only Stockbroker of the Year
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Cryptos	ETFs, Mutual Funds, ISAs, Pensions, Stocks, Indices
Demo Account
Yes	No
Minimum Deposit
$5	$0
Trading Platforms
MT5	Own
Payment Methods
Bitcoin Payments FasaPay Paysafecard Perfect Money QIWI Skrill Wire Transfer Yandex Money	Automated Customer Account Transfer Service Credit Card Mastercard Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$1	£25
Regulator
MGA, SC	FCA, SEC
Margin Trading
No	No
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No	No
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	No
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android	Fil Mobile App
App Review
Deriv GO, previously the Binary.com app, offers an easy-to-use interface and various trading instruments, including 24/7 trading in both standard and unique market-simulating indices. It stands out with its fast and reliable chat support, a rare find among competitor apps, providing essential help for new traders.
Android App Rating
4.5
iOS App Rating
4.2
Auto Trading
Binary.com offer a self build robot feature to design, test and implement automated trading strategies
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
	None
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	Yes
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Islamic Account
No	No
Account Currencies
USD	USD GBP
Stock Exchanges
	London Stock Exchange Nasdaq
CFD Trading
Deriv's CFD offering includes 38 forex pairs, 58 stocks, seven indices, 31 crypto pairs and 16 indices, with variable leverage up to 1:30 and tight spreads. The broker also offers CFDs on four synthetic indices, which allow 24/7 trading on customisable levels of volatility, and they are not available elsewhere.	CFD trading not offered
Leverage
1:1000
FTSE Spread
1 pt var
GBPUSD Spread
1 pip var
Oil Spread
3 pips var
Forex Trading
Deriv traders can speculate on 38 major and minor pairs via CFDs on MT4 or 14 majors with the broker's 'multiplier' derivatives via the proprietary trading terminal. This is a decent range of currencies compared to many alternatives.	Forex trading not offered
GBPUSD Spread
1 pip var
EURUSD Spread
0.5 pip var
EURGBP Spread
1 pip var
Assets
45+
Cryptocurrency
Deriv's 31 crypto CFDs are traded in pairs with USD and leverage up to 1:2. Multipliers are available on the BTC/USD and ETH/USD pairs. We like that crypto traders also get access to the powerful MT5 platform.	Crypto trading not offered
Spread
BTC 2%, ETH 3%
Coins
BCH BTC ETH LTC XRP
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No
Binary Options
Binary.com are the pioneers of binary options. The original binary brand continue to expand and innovate their offering and remain one of the most trusted brands in the binary sector.	Binary options trading not offered
Payout
91%
Ladder Options
Yes	No
Boundary Options
Yes	No

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