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Ally Invest vs Fidelity Investments
Detailed comparison of fees, features and products

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| Feature Comparison | Ally Invest | Fidelity Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Wide Offering | ||
| Fractional Shares & DRIP | ||
| Free Savings Plan | ||
| Cash Sweep Yield | ||
| US Support | ||
| Tax Documents (1099) | ||
| SIPC $500k + FDIC | ||
| Score | 5/7 | 7/7 |
Fee Comparison
| Fee Comparison | Ally Invest | Fidelity Investments |
|---|---|---|
| IRA Accounts (Roth, Traditional) | $0 commission | $0 commission |
| Cash Sweep Yield | $0 commission | $0 commission |
| Crypto Fee | N/A | 1% spread |
| Margin Rate | Yes (Forex available) | N/A |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
| Min. Deposit | 0 | 0 |
Product Range
| Product Range | Ally Invest | Fidelity Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | All US stocks | All US + international |
| ETFs | All US ETFs | All US ETFs |
| Mutual Funds | Limited | 10,000+ mutual funds |
| Bonds | Limited | Treasuries, corporates, munis |
| Crypto | N/A | BTC, ETH |
Pros & Cons

Pros
- Total banking integration with Ally Bank
- Clean, simple interface
- SIPC $500k protected
- Forex trading available
- Competitive savings rates via Ally Bank
- Managed portfolios option
Cons
- No fractional shares on all stocks
- Limited research tools
- No crypto
- Missing advanced features of competitors

Pros
- Best Cash Sweep: Auto-moves uninvested cash to high-yield money market
- Fractional shares on 7,000+ stocks & ETFs (from $1)
- Best IRA accounts: Traditional, Roth, SEP, SIMPLE - all $0 fees
- SIPC $500k + FDIC sweep up to $5M
- Free DRIP on all holdings
- Industry-leading research (Morningstar, CFRA)
Cons
- Crypto limited to BTC/ETH only
- International trading more limited than IBKR
- Mobile app less flashy than Robinhood