You see, I had 106 shares of BIV and 56 shares of BLV in my account, acquired between September and November of last year. These were transferred in when I made the switch from Vanguard to Fidelity. As I attempted to sell some or all of my shares, Fidelity threw the following notice at me: … Read more
A friend suggested an exciting company for me to invest in. I tried to trade the stock on Fidelity, and it was flagged as “Reg S.” As a result, Fidelity wouldn’t let me invest in the security. (146822) Securities flagged as Reg S cannot be traded through this electronic channel. Please review your order or … Read more
Last week, I decided to add Margin to my Fidelity account. I wanted to hold off on transferring funds for an order until it was actually filled. I was a bit hesitant about transferring money into the account before a limit order goes through. Fast forward to today, and I made my inaugural buy using … 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
I recently ran into an issue with Fidelity while trying to trade Hong Kong stocks. I got hit with Error Code 020282, which left me asking myself, “What’s going on? I’ve traded Hong Kong stocks through Fidelity before!” The full message reads: (020282) Opening transactions online are not currently being accepted for this country. Please … Read more
Accidentally opening 2 Roth IRA accounts on Fidelity can happen to the best of us. Whether it was a momentary lapse in attention or a technical glitch, it’s essential to know how to fix the situation without incurring any unnecessary fees or penalties. In this guide, I’ll walk you through closing a duplicate Fidelity Roth … Read more
When you transfer stocks between Fidelity accounts, it’s normal for your gain/loss data to temporarily disappear from your Positions page. This is due to the technical process of transferring shares between accounts, and it might take a few days for the system to update and display the information accurately. Patience is Key Several Fidelity users … Read more