Navigating the complexities of trading can be a challenge. If you are a new investor, you need a broker with a user-friendly trading interface and strong educational materials.Fidelity is regulated in the United States by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and is covered by the U.S. Investor Protection Program (SIPC), which has a limit of $500,000 in coverage, including $250,000 in cash. This amount is significantly higher than that offered by most investor protection programs.