How Well Is Fidelity Really Doing? Is It A Good Brokerage Company?

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    Here is the overview for Bond Beginners:
    1. Bond Basics
    What A Bond Is & How A Bond Works
    Why Invest In Bonds
    New Issue vs Secondary Market Bonds
    Interest Rates & Bond Prices
    Current Yield & Yield To Maturity
    Always Remember This!
    Buying At Par, Above Par & Below Par
    Different Types Of Bonds
    Wrap-Up
    2. The Risks Of Bond Investing
    Seven Key Bond Risks
    Credit Risk
    Interest Rate Risk
    Reinvestment Risk/Call Risk
    Inflation Risk
    Liquidity Risk
    Currency Risk & Country Risk
    Bond Risk Mitigation Strategies
    Wrap-Up
    3. US Treasuries Overview
    What Are US Treasuries
    Why Invest In Treasuries
    Where Can You Buy Treasuries
    How Are Treasuries Taxed
    Wrap-Up
    4. Treasury Bills
    What Are Treasury Bills (T-Bills)
    When Do T-Bill Auctions Happen
    Where Should You Buy At Auction
    Auto-Roll When Buying At Auction
    Where To Find Recent Auction Results
    High Rate vs Investment Rate
    Reopening Auctions
    Cash Management Bills (CMBs)
    Buying & Selling On Secondary Market
    Wrap-Up
    5. Treasury Notes & Bonds
    What Are Treasury Notes & Bonds
    When Do Auctions Happen
    Buying Treasury Notes & Bonds
    Auction High Yield vs Interest Rate
    Floating Rate Notes (FRNs)
    Treasury Zeros (STRIPS)
    Wrap-Up
    6. TIPS (Inflation-Protected)
    What Are TIPS
    When Do TIPS Auctions Happen
    Nominal vs Real Yields
    Negative Yields
    How Do You Adjust TIPS For Inflation
    Taxes On Phantom Income
    Secondary Market Liquidity
    Wrap-Up
    7. I-Bonds (Inflation-Protected)
    What Are I-Bonds
    How Does I-Bond Interest Work
    I-Bonds vs TIPS
    The Annual I-Bond Limit
    Wrap-Up
    8. Agency Bonds
    The Universe Of Bonds
    What Are Agency Bonds
    How Are Agency Bonds Taxed
    Treasuries vs Agencies
    Who Might Want To Consider Agencies
    Yield-To-Call & Yield-To-Worst
    Where Can You Buy Agency Bonds
    Wrap-Up
    9. Municipal Bonds
    Our Bond Universe Gets More Complex
    What Are Municipal Bonds
    How Safe Are Munis
    How Are Munis Taxed
    The De Minimis Rule
    Social Security & Medicare Premiums
    Treasuries, Agencies & Munis
    Who Might Want To Consider Munis
    Wrap-Up
    10. Corporate Bonds
    Our Bond Universe Is Complete
    What Are Corporate Bonds
    How Safe Are Corporates
    Corporate Bond Hierarchies
    Five Key Features Of Corporate Bonds
    How Are Corporates Taxed
    Treasuries vs Corporates, Etc.
    Who Might Want To Buy Corporates
    Wrap-Up
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    Historical Performance
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    Accumulation vs Decumulation
    Allocation of Stocks vs Bonds
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    2. Which Bonds Might Be Right For You
    Treasuries & Other Types of Bonds
    Nominal vs Real Yields
    Inflation vs Non-Inflation-Protected
    Taxable vs Tax-Advantaged Accounts
    Wrap-Up
    3. Bond Ladders & Other Bond Strategies
    Normal vs Inverted Yield Curve
    What Is A Bond Ladder
    5 Important Bond Laddering Questions
    Laddering When Rates Are Rising
    Laddering When Rates Are Falling
    Laddering When Rates Are Uncertain
    What Is A Bullet
    What Is A Barbell
    Wrap-Up
    4. Holding to Maturity vs Selling Early
    Why Hold to Maturity
    When To Sell Early Before Maturity
    Tax Implications Of Selling Early
    Wrap-Up
    5. Individual Bonds, Bond Funds, Etc.
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    CDs vs Treasuries
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    7. The Decumulation Phase
    What Is The Decumulation Phase?
    Bear Markets & Recessions
    What Can You Do In Bad/Bear Markets
    Decumulation Tax Considerations
    The 4% Rule
    The Bucket Strategy
    The Flooring Approach
    Jen’s Bucket Strategy With A Twist
    Wrap-Up
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  • @Paul-GrnHil
    @Paul-GrnHil 3 місяці тому +110

    I was a CFO who was a trustee for a 401k and pension account at Schwab. I found my personal account portal at Fidelity to be easier to use. Over time I migrated a Vanguard account and my wife’s Schwab account to Fidelity. I am happy with this decision. While I think all three firms are fine, it is more important to find the one you prefer and put all your accounts at one firm. The benefits of a single consolidated account statement when filing your taxes can’t be ignored.

    • @J-2024-v8i
      @J-2024-v8i 3 місяці тому +17

      I like Fidelity as well. My only argument is that many recommend not to have all your money at one institution that you access with one login and password. There are a few stories out there of people that their accounts were accessed even with 2FA and their voice recognition feature when calling them on the phone. You may want to consider having some of your funds elsewhere just in case, even if that means having an extra statement and login which is probably worth it compared to the alternative of being hacked...

    • @mkeen1808
      @mkeen1808 3 місяці тому

      @@J-2024-v8i I agree, my mom's accounts were accessed thru mine AND an old joint account Vanguard refused to take off the books by a friend of a family member. They were on a system of ours that apparently had saved MY user name and password. While I had no money in Vanguard any more they were able to get into mom's because I was the agent. We were able to lock it all down and prevent loss. Vanguard's failure to take the fraud seriously caused them to loss a second million + account. I really like Fidelity and am less happy now that Morgan Stanley took over eTrade, I really liked the platform and ease of transferring mom's money.

    • @Rhaspun
      @Rhaspun 3 місяці тому

      @@J-2024-v8i Yes. I've split up my assets with Schwab, Fidelity, a credit union and two banks. With the internet there is always the possibility of someone hacking one institution or another. I don't keep checking accounts or credit cards with every institution that I am with.

    • @scottschmidt4872
      @scottschmidt4872 2 місяці тому +5

      I think fidelity is great! Service always great. Formats to trade and transfer money so easy. How you can you beat a fund you can start with $ 1.

    • @ppumpkin3282
      @ppumpkin3282 2 місяці тому

      Fidelity seems much easier to use for some reason. I know some traders like ThinkorSwim but its to complicated for me. I think I get better execution of Fidelity. I keep some funds at my bank's brokerage so I have enough money for premier customer service and get access to their research. But I don't do much trading in that account.
      One thing I don't like about Fidelity is they keep tweaking the platform, which gets annoying at times to find what I want. It takes me more clicks to get the information I need. It's relatively easy to get service on the phone.

  • @robertnunn3015
    @robertnunn3015 3 місяці тому +44

    The customer service at Fidelity is incredible !!

    • @akrogirl32
      @akrogirl32 26 днів тому

      It was dreadful for us. Even the person at Fidelity who was working with us couldn’t believe who screwed up they were. We finally had to close our account.

  • @jayf6525
    @jayf6525 3 місяці тому +35

    My wife and I have been with Fidelity for decades. They have served us well over the years and we have never seen any reason to consider moving our money elsewhere.

  • @johnl9135
    @johnl9135 3 місяці тому +32

    My whole family investing with Fidelity. I have both Vanguard and Fidelity.

    • @raymondg.2234
      @raymondg.2234 3 місяці тому

      I used Fidelity for over 10 years. I have almost all types accounts in Fidelity, and some with Vanguard for testing. I love Fidelity more for its convenience on both Cash account and investment accounts. The best is the cash management tool, which automatically transfer funds to cover bill payments and withdrawals by moving fund stored in other accounts earning higher interest rate. So, I can keep small cash balance in Cash account.

  • @Ouraling
    @Ouraling 3 місяці тому +24

    Couldn't've been happier with Fidelity's customer service! They're alway responsive, patient and informative, whether on the phone or subreddit.

    • @rigo.garcia
      @rigo.garcia 3 місяці тому +3

      I wish I would have started with Fidelity to be honest. I am with Fidelity now tho.

    • @akrogirl32
      @akrogirl32 26 днів тому

      They totally screwed up our account, and we finally had to close our account when they were unable to resolve the mess.

  • @shosansah4629
    @shosansah4629 3 місяці тому +71

    You should put out a course on how to make effective presentation. You are awesome at explaining complex topics in simple terms. Great job!

    • @DuhIdiotMoney
      @DuhIdiotMoney 3 місяці тому +4

      This was hardly my first DNE vid, but during this one the thought struck me how different my life might be if Jennifer had taught this stuff at my high school.

  • @richardchiriboga4424
    @richardchiriboga4424 3 місяці тому +7

    I've been with Fidelity for decades

  • @ohiogirl1730
    @ohiogirl1730 Місяць тому +4

    Good video and good comparison with other brokerage firms.
    Been with Fidelity for 40+ years in both 401k and brokerage accounts.
    Very happy with them.
    I give Fidelity an A+.

  • @blongshanks77
    @blongshanks77 2 місяці тому +3

    Shoutout to Fidelity! I’ve been invested with Fidelity for quite some time now, so this video does make me feel better about where my money is parked.

  • @goldl3147
    @goldl3147 3 місяці тому +78

    Yes, Vanguard video please, thank you!

    • @JohnnyBananas-ou4wq
      @JohnnyBananas-ou4wq 3 місяці тому +7

      And please help us understand how system of checks and balances at works at Vanguard. We have significant money with them.

    • @charlesmcadams256
      @charlesmcadams256 3 місяці тому +3

      Yes, please review Vanguard also! Thank you.

  • @supersteve8305
    @supersteve8305 3 місяці тому +37

    I have a brokerage account at Fidelity (my savings) and Schwab (small inheritance). I like both companies and their apps, customer service, etc. Fidelity pays a better rate on idle cash. I just wanted to keep those monies separate.

    • @g.t.richardson6311
      @g.t.richardson6311 3 місяці тому +3

      I’m with have both as well as does wife

    • @ozysjahputera7669
      @ozysjahputera7669 3 місяці тому +3

      Me too. But my kid has an acct with Vanguard and the cash plus rate of 4.6% beats Fidelity for FDIC-insured choice of sweep acct for uninvested cash.

    • @l.a.rivasesq.8841
      @l.a.rivasesq.8841 3 місяці тому +1

      I have a similar set up for similar reasons.

  • @allenanthony2651
    @allenanthony2651 3 місяці тому +4

    Thanks for the detailed overview of Fidelity. I've been with them for almost a year and I'm a happy customer. Keep up the great work!

  • @pk4459
    @pk4459 3 місяці тому +31

    Another vote for a Vanguard video. Love your videos!

  • @MarshaBonForte
    @MarshaBonForte Місяць тому +2

    I have one account with Vanguard, and another with Fidelity. Both are great.

  • @danmcgov123
    @danmcgov123 2 місяці тому +6

    Great job. I'm a 35+ veteran of the financial services industry with the last 18 years at Fidelity (retired now). Love the company. Great culture, generous, honest and my primary broker as well. 🙂

  • @MILGEO
    @MILGEO 3 місяці тому +12

    I've used primarily Vanguard since the mid 09's and had always felt like they were keeping us retail investors best interest in mind. In the last few years they seem to have abandoned the Bogle mindset and have thrown us under the bus in favor of institutional investors! Despite this I think they are starting to adjust to their new extra large amount of funds to handle so although I considered moving out of Vanguard, all in all they still are a very inexpensive firm to deal with. So if you were considering another video on Vanguard, I would be interested in seeing it.Thanks for the offer!

  • @dennistani1986
    @dennistani1986 3 місяці тому +15

    I have been a Fidelity customer for 38 years, and highly recommend them. Excellent service. Just wondering, if a private company decided to give to give inaccurate information, who oversees that? Is there any federal organization that (I guess the IRS would be it) that would investigate? As you know, for a public traded company that file quarterly/annual financial public reports that are audited by an external accounting firm, and subject to SEC review/enforcement. Executives of the company maybe held criminally responsible for filing false reports. Shareholder may sue the company, BOD, ect. Also isn't TROWEPRICE part of Vanguard? Keep up the great work.

  • @derby1251
    @derby1251 3 місяці тому +2

    I've invested with Fidelity for years, great company.

  • @disch972
    @disch972 3 місяці тому +16

    One thing for sure, if there is a problem at Fidelity, Jennifer will put out a video pronto.

  • @sunkissed6220
    @sunkissed6220 3 місяці тому +3

    I 💚 Fidelity. They've been great over the years.

  • @archerhunter8691
    @archerhunter8691 Місяць тому +3

    Love the easy way you present the info - thanks 😊

  • @richardbudzic6289
    @richardbudzic6289 3 місяці тому +25

    Yes to Vanguard video! Thank you!

  • @hankseda
    @hankseda 3 місяці тому +3

    Fidelity's service and online system are great but it has always seemed a little mysterious. Thank you for this video 👏

  • @George_Evensen
    @George_Evensen Місяць тому +1

    Yes, please give us a comparison of Fidelity with Vanguard. You're doing a great service for us!

  • @catherimewalker7468
    @catherimewalker7468 22 дні тому +1

    Been with Fidelity for many years

  • @unyielding_wager
    @unyielding_wager 3 місяці тому +15

    Another vote for a Vanguard video! Thanks!

  • @poolmilethirty2859
    @poolmilethirty2859 Місяць тому +1

    In 2011 many workplaces switched their retirement accounts from TIAA to Fidelity. I'm sure that had a big impact on its growth.

  • @Fjjfuffnr244
    @Fjjfuffnr244 2 місяці тому +1

    Another vote for Fidelity customer service. 👍. Its easy to get a hold of someone in the first place. But also their online tools are very good. Not overly flashy, but still intuitive and easy to navigate.

  • @gilbellamy7713
    @gilbellamy7713 3 місяці тому +13

    I have money in both Fidelity and Schwab (because of TD merger). Wanted to diversify. I’ve been with Fidelity since 1987.

    • @Goal-2-Go
      @Goal-2-Go 2 місяці тому

      As a retail options trader, I was very disheartened after Schwab purchased TD.. it's taken two years for them to actually transition over from the TD name to the swab name on their options platform.. probably a smart decision on their part.. unfortunately, even after 2 years Schwab totally messed up their transition from the thinkorswim platform over to theirs. It's been a couple of months since they've attempted to do this and they're still having issues to this day.
      It just does not appear that they have the talent that TD Ameritrade did.. Not only is their technology lacking but also their customer service.. the customer service downgrade was almost immediate after they took over in my experience.. I give TDS customer service an 8 and I'd give Schwab a 4 maybe 5..
      I am slowly migrating my Schwab assets over to Fidelity..

  • @gmo709
    @gmo709 3 місяці тому +2

    I like their website and support. I do give them a lot of feedback on their site but not much ever happens as far as taking my suggestions. It is still very good.

  • @memeg106
    @memeg106 3 місяці тому +8

    Yes to a Vanguard video. Thanks for all you do! 😊

    • @DiamondNestEgg
      @DiamondNestEgg  3 місяці тому

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  • @TSkyblue
    @TSkyblue 3 місяці тому +12

    Thank you so much for the coverage on Fidelity. Please do one for Vanguard as well.

  • @abracadabra5780
    @abracadabra5780 3 місяці тому +5

    your videos are quite valuable and greatly appreciated. thank you.

  • @DileepB
    @DileepB 3 місяці тому +3

    Happy with Fidelity

  • @gpags0205
    @gpags0205 3 місяці тому +27

    I'd be interested in a Vanguard video!!

  • @UserinBoston
    @UserinBoston 3 місяці тому +5

    Yes, a Vanguard video, please.

  • @nicolegermain9054
    @nicolegermain9054 3 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for the Fidelity information. You are so awesome!!

  • @edbevier8847
    @edbevier8847 3 місяці тому +4

    I have a fidelity account as well. From your video you mention Fidelity is your primary account and my understanding from the video the other accounts you have at different brokers helps you with your channel. My question is if you did not have a you tube channel would you have all your eggs in the fidelity basket or would you still diversify your accounts?

  • @margaretarchibald3116
    @margaretarchibald3116 3 місяці тому +13

    Yes, I would love a similar video on Vanguard, thank you!

  • @green8546
    @green8546 3 місяці тому +7

    Yes, video about Vanguard would be great. Thank you for the work you do!

  • @myleneballesteros8164
    @myleneballesteros8164 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for the detailed comparisons !

  • @T00nah
    @T00nah 3 місяці тому +11

    Yes, Vanguard, please.

  • @CB-bp2fl
    @CB-bp2fl 3 місяці тому +15

    Yes VG video please.

  • @LSinclair
    @LSinclair 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you, Jennifer! So helpful (and nicely confirming ;) ). Great thorough research, so appreciated.

  • @rettedurettedu9849
    @rettedurettedu9849 3 місяці тому +3

    Great video... thanks !! Quick question ... we currently have Fidelity & Schwab. Do you have a recommendation as to where we should go if we want to close Schwab? Thank you !!!

  • @les5058
    @les5058 3 місяці тому +9

    Yes please do Vanguard. I split my portfolio evenly. between Fidelity and Vanguard

  • @VRigamarole758
    @VRigamarole758 3 місяці тому +7

    Yes please.similar video for Vanguard ❤

  • @Megan-ns8cu
    @Megan-ns8cu 3 місяці тому +3

    Yes, please a vote on Vanguard Video. Thank you, Jennifer!

  • @kenbakameyer1649
    @kenbakameyer1649 3 місяці тому +4

    yes to a Vanguard video.

  • @RonRobinson-zx1mf
    @RonRobinson-zx1mf 3 місяці тому +2

    Only problem I had was with the auto roll. I had some t-bills maturing on auto roll. I went to make a trade out of my cash and it was gone. After several calls, they explained that they used the cash for dept/collateral until the transaction had occurred. They explained that the t-bills were purchase ahead of time, and that cash wouldn't be back in my account untill the maturity date. I had to wait almost a week until that process took place.

    • @petrao8669
      @petrao8669 3 місяці тому

      I find that as well.

  • @AmazingLife55
    @AmazingLife55 3 місяці тому +4

    Yes a Vanguard deep dive would be great....

  • @rebrana
    @rebrana 3 дні тому

    I didn’t know about the 51% ownership by employees and former employees. That helps explain the solid customer service at Fidelity.

  • @Bleemus
    @Bleemus 3 місяці тому +16

    Please do a look at Vanguard!

  • @lindacampbell6810
    @lindacampbell6810 3 місяці тому +10

    Yes i would appreciate a vanguard video .thank you

  • @movdqa
    @movdqa 3 місяці тому +1

    We have accounts with Fidelity, Schwab and Etrade (Morgan Stanley). Sometimes it's helpful to have accounts at multiple brokerages if your primary goes down.

  • @gunnerlarson5627
    @gunnerlarson5627 8 днів тому

    Jen thank you. We are in LPL

  • @stkedu
    @stkedu 3 місяці тому +6

    I’ve found their offerings of Tbills, Agencies & bonds are more expensive & therefore lower yielding compared to Schwab & E*Trade offerings of treasuries, agencies & bonds.

  • @bobbartholomew85364
    @bobbartholomew85364 3 місяці тому

    I love Fidelity. have all my accounts there. (including my cash management account - Checking account using 3rd party bank)

  • @selma5885
    @selma5885 3 місяці тому +7

    Jeffrey Gundlach yesterday recommended buying 2-5 year treasuries and that they would appreciate with declining rates, but the 2 year just took a big decline today...... can you discuss this strategy and who 2 to 5 year treasuries could appreciate with declining rates? Do you make more selling if rates decline than holding the treasuries to maturity?

  • @TheodoreHolroyd
    @TheodoreHolroyd 3 місяці тому +4

    Yes I would love a Vanguard video.

  • @nelliemillan4627
    @nelliemillan4627 Місяць тому

    Wonderful informative video , ive been w/ schwabs since oct of 21 ( when i didn't know much about the mrkt .) My tutor friend was with another brokarage & he liked my better . ? I think I'll try fidelity for something new . U never know what u can learn . Thank u

  • @timc751
    @timc751 3 місяці тому +6

    Yes to the Vanguard story, pls.

  • @robertlake1395
    @robertlake1395 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for this post on Fidelty. Great data.

  • @lrx54
    @lrx54 5 днів тому

    Great information, thank you 👍

  • @nancysmyth9686
    @nancysmyth9686 3 місяці тому +4

    Yes! Vanguard please.

  • @connorrampage7110
    @connorrampage7110 2 дні тому

    How much are the fee's?

  • @teresawood6830
    @teresawood6830 3 місяці тому +3

    Vanguard video too please. Love your content.

  • @mdkeys88
    @mdkeys88 3 місяці тому +5

    Please do a video on Vanguard. Great channel!!

  • @kennethr8322
    @kennethr8322 3 місяці тому +3

    Great video. Would very much like to see you do one on Vanguard as well. Thanks!

  • @JLfromSF
    @JLfromSF 3 місяці тому +6

    Yes Vanguard please.

  • @bjames4078
    @bjames4078 3 місяці тому +5

    yes, Vanguard pls.

  • @angiemo0724
    @angiemo0724 3 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for sharing this info. I am interested in a Vanguard video of the same sort. 😊

  • @tim71pos
    @tim71pos 3 місяці тому +6

    I'd like to put in a word for doing a video on annuities. The particular thing I want to learn more about is the relationship between the broker that arranges the annuity and the insurance companies that handle the investment side and payout. I realize that many people are opposed to annuities but I have learned recently that I am at risk for the same thing that did in Robin Williams. In other words there's a serious possibility that I might go nuts and it might be wisest just to have somebody writing a check every month without any intervention on my part. At least for part of my funds. We should not assume, as we plan for old age, that we will have our marbles. Anyhow if I go to Fidelity and say I want an annuity they are going to pass me on to one of three or four insurance companies and that is the relationship I would like to know about.

    • @kwilliams2239
      @kwilliams2239 3 місяці тому +1

      I hired Fidelity to manage my IRA. It's not huge and I pay more than I'd like but I'm happy with their advice. They last year my manager suggest putting half my IRA into a 3yr fixed annuity, paying 5.35%. The annuity falls outside their management, so they lost money on the deal but suggested it anyway. The annuity allows a 10% withdrawal each year, with no penalty so, IMO, it didn't take a lot of thought. If, make that when, the market tanks, I can pull from the annuity (I'm retired).

  • @oxanac9715
    @oxanac9715 3 місяці тому +1

    Their operating margin is my cost lol Fidelity has been a winner for me

  • @jeffwright9431
    @jeffwright9431 Місяць тому

    I have had one of my accounts with Fidelity since 1990. I absolutely detest the way they report the cost of investments. Finding your true cost of an investment that has auto roll of dividends is a nightmare.

  • @jnmillonzi
    @jnmillonzi 3 місяці тому +1

    Have my retirement account with Fidelity doing great go APPLE

  • @timgoodin42053
    @timgoodin42053 3 місяці тому +5

    Vanguard details please! Thanks for your insight.

  • @Travelhappylady
    @Travelhappylady 3 місяці тому +2

    This is very interesting and informative. I'd love to see a video like this on Vanguard. All your videos are excellent. I've learned so much!

  • @jz60
    @jz60 3 місяці тому +2

    Love all your videos. Plz make similar video with Vanguard.
    Thank you!

  • @patricewhitehouse3952
    @patricewhitehouse3952 3 місяці тому +3

    Yes please do a Vanguard video

  • @86411009
    @86411009 8 днів тому

    I wood like to hear comments on Vanguard.

  • @vivianlee5813
    @vivianlee5813 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for the info. Yes, Vanguard video please.

  • @dennism7909
    @dennism7909 3 місяці тому +10

    Fidelity is better then Schwab and Vanguard . There better than Schwab because they sweep your trading account to money market. There better than Vanguard because Vanguard doesn't let you trade leveraged stocks and there afterhours trading is very limited .

  • @raudelcabrales7190
    @raudelcabrales7190 3 місяці тому +5

    Do a similar video for Vanguard. Thanks.

  • @lg7728
    @lg7728 3 місяці тому +6

    Please do a video on Vanguard.

  • @ZaideZaide770
    @ZaideZaide770 3 місяці тому

    Great info. Thanks for posting.

  • @shirleyjgarland3576
    @shirleyjgarland3576 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks

  • @suthamm
    @suthamm 3 місяці тому

    I'd love to see a session on cash management and high yield saving accounts at Fidelity. I notice more and more people are moving money out of traditional banks to Fidelity.

  • @steves7944
    @steves7944 3 місяці тому +2

    Yes, please do a Vanguard video!

  • @marcialabrahantes3369
    @marcialabrahantes3369 2 місяці тому

    for equities: Fidelity let's you vote on shareholder events, whereas I know Vanguard does not.
    Not sure on the other brokerages

  • @phillaing3591
    @phillaing3591 3 місяці тому +7

    Can you do a similar video on Fisher Investments ?

    • @TheSmartLawyer
      @TheSmartLawyer 3 місяці тому

      If you call these people and you have more than a half million dollars to invest, Fisher Investments will harass you until you tell them to get lost!!

  • @stodrac
    @stodrac 3 місяці тому +1

    Just excellent!

  • @williamfrench3796
    @williamfrench3796 3 місяці тому +8

    I vote for a Vanguard video.

  • @deestrube7165
    @deestrube7165 3 місяці тому

    Thanks!

  • @mr.george7687
    @mr.george7687 3 місяці тому +9

    Should I keep more than 250K w/ Fidelity? If that's all FDIC insured.

    • @tallguy6055
      @tallguy6055 3 місяці тому

      Google SIPC. Most brokerage accounts should be covered by SIPC which is $500k per account. You need to ask though.

    • @MuzixMaker
      @MuzixMaker 3 місяці тому +2

      Accounts are insured by SIPC

  • @r.g.8977
    @r.g.8977 3 місяці тому +1

    You stated the Fidelity charges a fee when you use there telephone services. I have been with Fidelity since the1980’s. Unless this is a new policy, they have never suggested or charged me a fee. I make very transactions so I am be ignorant here, or this may new. Please clarify. Thank you.

  • @sarahk7559
    @sarahk7559 3 місяці тому +3

    Vanguard video please 😊

  • @natpat828
    @natpat828 3 місяці тому +3

    Please do Vanguard video

  • @ladycoder2095
    @ladycoder2095 3 місяці тому +3

    As usual, an exemplary episode Jennifer! Just a thought, Brokerage firm managed by a woman is doing far better than others 😃?