Fidelity hosts a Reddit AMA but Robinhood steals the show
More than 1,300 comments from Redditors flooded the discussion, yet trading education was largely outshined by comments comparing Fidelity’s mobile app interface to Robinhood s.
February 12, 2021 5 MINS
Fidelity Investments hosted an hour-long Reddit discussion on Wednesday to engage with customers and answer live questions regarding retail trading.
The discussion was hosted via an r/IAmA board, which is a subreddit for question-and-answer interactive interviews termed “AMA” or “Ask me Anything.” Prominent figures like Bill Gates will host these discussions to directly engage with consumers.
That was Fidelity’s intent, too, said a Fidelity Investments spokeswoman. “Fidelity regularly engages with customers where they are to answer questions and gather feedback,” the spokeswoman said in an email. “This AMA is an example of that approach as interest in our platform continues t