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Fidelity beats Schwab to market with free fractional share trading, after Schwab beat Fido by months with promises, but has yet to deliver

The Boston-based giant is reporting the capability simultaneous with its launch -- albeit not for RIAs, for now

Author Brooke Southall February 1, 2020 at 8:27 AM
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Scott Ignall: Fidelity’s size, private structure, and leading positions across various marketplaces are unmatched. in our industry and put us in a unique position to deliver greater value.

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Les Collins

Les Collins

February 2, 2020 — 3:46 PM
I'm surprised that there is no mention of Robinhood and how people are on a waiting list for fractional share trading yet Fidelity beat them to it.

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