Fidelity Active Trader Pro

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Fidelity's legacy desktop platform for active trading.

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At a glance

Editor score
Not yet scored
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Desktop-based stock and options traders
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
None
Technical charting
Yes
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free access to stocks and options trading tools
- Multi-leg options and conditional order support
- Directed trading plus technical charting tools
Where it doesn't
- Legacy platform transitioning users to Fidelity Trader+
- Available only on Windows and macOS desktops
- Crypto trading is not supported

Our verdict on Fidelity Active Trader Pro

Fidelity Active Trader Pro Classic is a desktop trading platform for active investors who trade stocks, options, ETFs, and mutual funds. It runs on Windows and macOS and combines trading tickets with market data, watchlists, quotes, alerts, and technical charts. Its feature set is aimed at solo traders who want detailed order entry and chart-based analysis without a recurring software subscription.

The platform is free to access, while Fidelity ties eligibility to qualifying trading activity. There is no listed recurring subscription price for the software itself. Its deployment is desktop-only: the published platform details cover Windows and macOS, with no web or mobile version identified. That makes it a fit for traders who prefer installed software, but less suitable for users who expect browser or phone access alongside their brokerage workflow.

Order handling is the standout area. Active Trader Pro supports multi-leg options orders, conditional orders such as OCO and OTO, advanced equity order types including reserve orders, and directed trading to selected markets or exchanges. Its documented market scope includes NASDAQ, NYSE, Amex, and regional-listed securities on NASDAQ. Fidelity identifies the product as a legacy platform that remains available while users transition to Fidelity Trader+. Traders focused on stocks and options who value detailed desktop controls should consider it; those needing crypto trading, broader platform access, or a newer platform direction should look elsewhere.

Fidelity Active Trader Pro pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Fidelity Active Trader Pro fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	None
Asset classes	Stocks, ETFs, options, mutual funds
Markets	NASDAQ, NYSE, Amex, and regional-listed securities on NASDAQ
Advanced order types	Yes
Technical charting	Yes
Mobile apps	Not verified
Paper trading	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS
Support	Phone, Live chat
Built for	Solo (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	fidelity.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

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