Why a Fidelity IRA?

Invest With America's #1 IRA Provider1

Fidelity has been at the forefront of personal investing for more than 60 years. That's why more than 23 million people trust us to help them manage their money for the future. Let us do the same for you.
  • Helpful guidance3

    Get a comprehensive portfolio review4 and create a retirement investment strategy with our online retirement planning tools. Or, contact our Rollover Specialists for the help you need to open your Rollover IRA account right over the phone.
  • Broad choices

    Take advantage of a wide selection of investment options, including the most 4- and 5-star funds5, Fidelity Freedom Funds®6, stocks, bonds/treasuries, CDs, and annuities.
  • Competitive pricing

    Fidelity offers No-Fee IRAs, no-load mutual funds7, and online equity trades as low as $8.8
It's not just an IRA. It's a Fidelity IRA. See what sets us apart from other companies.
  Fidelity Your Broker
IRA Fees $0 ?
IRA Custodial Fees7 $0 ?
Rollover Fees $0 ?
Over 4,600 Fidelity and Non-Fidelity Funds Yes ?
Rollover Specialists Yes ?
Free Independent Research Yes ?
Free Objective Guidance Yes ?
Free Portfolio Review Yes ?
24/7 Customer Service Yes ?
Award Winning Website9 Yes ?
Income Planning Tools Yes ?
IRA Limits and Deadlines.
Best IRA for New Investors. Kiplinger's Personal Finance*


*From Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, November 2007. Fidelity's SimpleStart IRA is highlighted for its automatic contribution feature as beneficial to new investors.

  1. Cerulli Associates. The Cerulli EdgeTM Retirement Edition, Third Quarter 2008. Based on an industry survey of firms reporting Total IRA Assets Administered for Q1 2008.
  2. There is no brokerage account fee on Fidelity's Traditional, Roth, SEP, and Rollover IRAs. Fund expenses and brokerage commissions still apply. Depending on your situation, fees may include low-balance fees, short-term trading fees and account closing fees.
  3. Guidance is provided by Fidelity Representatives through the use of Fidelity PortfolioPlanner®: Portfolio Review. Portfolio Review and Retirement Income Planner are educational tools and not intended to serve as the primary or sole basis for your investment or tax-planning decisions. They were developed by Strategic Advisers, Inc., a registered investment adviser and a Fidelity Investments company, and by Fidelity Brokerage Services, Member NYSE, SIPC.
  4. Portfolio Review is an investment analysis tool developed by Strategic Advisers, Inc. and offered as an educational service by Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, member NYSE, SIPC. Strategic Advisers, Inc. may offer certain investment advisory services in Portfolio Review, as explained in the tool.
  5. As of 9/30/08, 72 out of 161 funds rated 4- or 5-stars by Morningstar. Only funds with initial investment of less than $100K considered.
  6. Performance of the Freedom Funds depends on that of their underlying Fidelity funds. These funds are subject to the volatility of the financial markets in the US and abroad and may be subject to the additional risks associated with investing in high-yield, small-cap, and foreign securities. Fidelity Freedom Funds are managed by Strategic Advisers, Inc., a subsidiary of FMR LLC.
  7. Other fees and expenses applicable to continued investment are described in the fund's current prospectus.
  8. Trades pay the base rate of $8 for online stock trades in eligible household accounts. Directed Trading orders and stock trading under $1, extended hours trades pay the base rate up to 1,000 shares plus $0.005 per share thereafter. Eligible household accounts are those which qualify for Active Trader Services. Online stock trades for others may start at $19.95; additional fees may apply to limit and stop orders. See a Fidelity commission schedule for complete details. Fidelity reserves the right to terminate an account at any time for abusive trading practices or any other reason.
  9. Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, November 2008. Industry review of 12 leading online brokers. Results based on weighted ratings in the following categories: commissions, research and tools, commissions and fees, investment choices, ease of use, and customer service.

Before investing, consider the funds' investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. Contact Fidelity for a prospectus containing this information. Read it carefully.

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