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Fidelity vs Hargreaves Lansdown: At a glance<\/h3>
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<\/th>\"Fidelity<\/a><\/td>\"Hargreaves<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Finder Score<\/th>7.9<\/span><\/span>Great<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Customer satisfaction survey<\/th>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Stocks and shares ISA available?<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Fees score<\/th>
5.9<\/span><\/span>Standard<\/span><\/span><\/td>		<\/td><\/tr>
Keep in mind<\/th>Capital at risk<\/td>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
<\/th><\/td>Go to Site<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>

Round 1: Accounts<\/h3>
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<\/th>\"Fidelity<\/a><\/td>\"Hargreaves<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Stocks and shares ISA<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Lifetime ISA (LISA)<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Interest on cash balances<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Keep in mind<\/th>Capital at risk<\/td>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
<\/th><\/td>Go to Site<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>

Round 2: Investment choice<\/h3>
\n \n
<\/th>\"Fidelity<\/a><\/td>\"Hargreaves<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Investment choice score<\/th>9.1<\/span><\/span>Excellent<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Shares<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
ETFs<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Bonds<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Funds<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Keep in mind<\/th>Capital at risk<\/td>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
<\/th><\/td>Go to Site<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>

Round 3: Fees<\/h3>
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<\/th>\"Fidelity<\/a><\/td>\"Hargreaves<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Fees score<\/th>5.9<\/span><\/span>Standard<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Min. initial deposit<\/th>\u00a31,000 (or \u00a325\/month)<\/td>\u00a31<\/td><\/tr>
Price per trade<\/th>\u00a310<\/span><\/td>\u00a311.95<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Frequent trader rate<\/th>N\/A<\/span><\/td>\u00a35.95<\/span> <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Foreign exchange fee<\/th>0.75%<\/td>1%<\/td><\/tr>
Keep in mind<\/th>Capital at risk<\/td>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
<\/th><\/td>Go to Site<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>

Round 4: Features<\/h3>
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<\/th>\"Fidelity<\/a><\/td>\"Hargreaves<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Features score<\/th>8.3<\/span><\/span>Great<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Desktop or web access<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
iPhone app<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Android app<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
In-app news and research<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
In-app top-up<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Keep in mind<\/th>Capital at risk<\/td>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
<\/th><\/td>Go to Site<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>

Round 5: Learning resources<\/h3>
\n \n
<\/th>\"Fidelity<\/a><\/td>\"Hargreaves<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Resources rating<\/th>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Guides<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Videos and walkthroughs<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Demo account<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
In-depth learning tools<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Keep in mind<\/th>Capital at risk<\/td>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
<\/th><\/td>Go to Site<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>

Overall winner: Is Fidelity better than Hargreaves Lansdown?<\/h3>

These platforms both offer plenty of options for your investments. They can work out more expensive than some of their competitors, but they tend to have additional features and excellent customer service to make up for it. <\/p>

You can access both platforms in your web browser, which is great if you prefer the bigger picture, and don\u2019t fancy doing everything to be app-based.<\/p>

Winner:<\/strong> Hargreaves Lansdown (HL)<\/p>

All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you\u2019re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.<\/p><\/div><\/article>
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