Frequently Asked Questions About FAST

Why did Fidelity decide to change FAST?

We've listened to our customer's requests for features and functions to make the automated system more natural to use and better integrated with Fidelity.com. We think you will like the added functionality.

The new system includes speech recognition options; can I still use my phone's keypad?

You can use a keypad or speech recognition interchangeably for any FAST option. For example, to protect your privacy in a public place, use your phone's keypad to log in. Then, say "Stock Quotes" and the company name instead of entering the quote symbol, and jump right to the stock quote menu, saving you time in getting to the information you need.

How do I get quote information like the bid/ask price, volume, or 52-week high/low for securities, 7 day yield for Money Markets or 30 day yield for bond funds?

Say "More Details" at any time during or after a quote to get this information. See Navigational Tips for more information on using FAST.

I am getting delayed quotes in FAST. Can I get real time quotes?

Yes, FAST will provide real time quotes to users who have read and accepted the terms of the real time quotes subscriber agreement.

My account balance doesn't update until the next day. How can I get the balance of my mutual fund holdings on the same day?

Balances for individual mutual fund positions can be obtained from the Account Information menu after the market close.

Say "Positions" or press 3 then 2 at the main menu. Closing prices for all Fidelity mutual funds occur at the same time as before, but to more closely align FAST with the web and representative-assisted calls, your total account balance information updates overnight.

The system is too fast. I can't keep up. How can I hear information again?

Use commands such as "Repeat" or "Go Back" to hear information again. Press 4 to hear the previous item. You can also say "Main Menu" or press *6 to hear the menu options again. See Navigational Tips for more information on using FAST.

The system is too slow for me. Can I skip ahead?

You do not need to listen all the way through a prompt. If you know what you want to do, you can enter a command at any time to skip ahead and take action.

How do I add or delete a Watch List?

To add or delete a Watch List, say "Other Services" and "Watch List". While listening to the list, say "Add a watch list" or "Delete a watch list. "You can also press 5 (Other Services), 1 (Watch Lists) then 2 (add) or 3 (delete). See Navigational Tips for more information on using FAST.

How do I add or delete quotes within a Watch List?

To add a quote to a Watch List, choose the kind of quote you want, for example, say "Stock Quotes" at the main menu or press 1, then 1. After hearing the quote, say "Add to Watch List." To delete a quote from a list, access your Watch List by saying "Watch List Quotes" or press 1 then 4 at the Main Menu. Then say "Remove from Watch List" when you hear the quote you want to remove. See Navigational Tips for more information on using FAST.

Where is my personal quote list?

It's still there - it's been renamed FAST Watch List. Just say "Watch List" or press 1 then 4 when you log in. The Watch Lists you create and maintain on Fidelity.com are now available and updated on FAST.

Can I get a printable guide to the FAST menu options?

Yes. See the FAST Quick Reference Guide (PDF) . This page will open in a popup window. for an overview of the FAST menu.

Navigational Tips

Navigate
If You Want To... Using Touch-Tone Using Speech
Go Back   Say "go back"
Hear previous item Press 4 Say "previous"
Jump to next item Press 6 Say "next"
Repeat   Say "repeat"
Speak to a representative Press 0 Say "representative" at any time
Skip menus or move ahead quickly Press the menu option you want at anytime Say the menu option you want at anytime
Get help Press * (where available) Say "help"
Get Information
If You Want To... Using Touch-Tone Using Speech
Go to main menu Press *6 Say "main menu"
Trade a security Press 2 at the main menu Say "trading" at the main menu
Get balances Press 3 at main menu, then 1 Say "balances" at the main menu
Get stock quotes Press 1 at main menu, then 1 Say "stock quotes" at the main menu
Get mutual fund quotes Press 1 at main menu, then 2 Say "mutual fund quotes" at the main menu
Get index quotes Press 1 at main menu, then 3 Say "index quotes" at the main menu
Hear your watch list Press 1 at main menu, then 4 Say "watch list quotes" at the main menu
Get option quotes Press 1 at main menu, then 5 Say "option quotes" at the main menu
Get Canadian quotes Press 1 at main menu, then 6 Say "Canadian quotes" at the main menu
Get quotes on all your portfolio holdings Press 1 at main menu, then 7 Say "portfolio quotes" at the main menu
Add a quote to your watch list   Say "add to watch list" while listening to a quote. Tip: Choose the kind of quote you want, for example say "Stock quotes," at the main menu.
Delete a quote from your watch list   Say "remove from watch list" when you hear the quote you want to remove while listening to watch lists. Tip: Say "watch list quotes" from the main menu.
Create or delete a watch list

Press 5 at main menu, then 1, then 2 to create

Press 5 at main menu, then 1, then 3 to delete

Say "other services", then "watch list", then "create a new watch list" or "delete a watchlist"
Jump to a different watch list   Say "change list" while listening to your watch list
Trade a security while listening to a quote   Say "trade" at any time during a quote
Get additional quote or bond information. (Example: Bid, Ask, 52 week high/low for Stocks, 7 day yield for Money Markets, and 30 day yield for Bond Fund)   Say "more details" at any time during a quote
Get a prospectus (Mutual Funds Only)   Say "prospectus" during or after the reading of a quote.