[Explained] ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ The Best Brokerage to Buy Fractional Shares [2025]

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When it comes to investing, fractional shares have become a game-changer, allowing investors to purchase a portion of a stock rather than needing to buy a whole share. This innovation has made investing more accessible, especially for those who want to invest in high-priced stocks but lack the capital to buy full shares. Letโ€™s explore … Read more

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. Whatโ€™s Changed? Previously, the online transaction fee for purchasing … Read more

Fidelity Trust vs. Estate Account – My Story

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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

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

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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

Why Is Fidelity Withholding My Taxes? (Quick Fix!)

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If you’re a US citizen and find yourself subjected to backup withholding on your Fidelity account, there’s a straightforward process to address this issue. Backup withholding is typically imposed by the IRS if there’s an issue with your Social Security Number (SSN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certification, such as a name mismatch due to … Read more

Does Fidelity Provide Crypto Tax Documents?

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Now that Fidelity offers crypto trading to the public, it’s time to talk about taxes. If you buy and sell crypto on the Fidelity platform, you’ll either make a profit or a loss, and you need to report that on your taxes. So, how does the brokerage handle tax reporting for Bitcoin and Ethereum trades? … Read more

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