Fidelity Investments is best known for its mutual fund business, which has been a cornerstone of its success for over 75 years. The firm offers more than 450 mutual funds and manages over $4.9 trillion in assets. Its flagship Magellan Fund became the largest equity fund in the world during the 1980s. Fidelity also employs hundreds of research professionals worldwide, covering thousands of stocks and publishing thousands of research notes annually.

The company operates one of the largest brokerage platforms in the United States. Fidelity charges zero commissions for online US stock and ETF trades, making investing accessible to a broad audience. It also offers fractional shares, allowing investors to start with as little as one dollar. The brokerage platform provides access to stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, and cryptocurrency, along with advanced trading tools like Active Trader Pro.

Fidelity is a market leader in retirement services, particularly 401(k) plans. The firm administers trillions of dollars in defined contribution assets and maintains the number one market share position in this category. It offers customizable 401(k) solutions for employers of different sizes and industries. Fidelity also provides defined benefit pension plan management, combining actuarial expertise with investment support.

Through its workplace savings business, Fidelity helps millions of employees plan and save for retirement. The firm offers NetBenefits, a platform that gives participants a complete, real-time view of their retirement benefits. Fidelity also provides financial planning tools and guidance to help employees improve their retirement readiness. The company serves over 1,000 qualified and non-qualified pension plans under administration.