Fidelity typically updates 401k account balances throughout the day, reflecting the latest market activity and contributions. The frequency of updates may vary depending on factors such as market volume and account activity. However, account balances may not be immediately updated after a contribution or market change. To ensure the most up-to-date information, it’s recommended to check your account online or through the mobile app.
When Do Fidelity 401(k) Account Balances Update?
Fidelity 401(k) account balances are typically updated daily, but it may take a few days for some transactions to be reflected in your account balance.
Daily Account Balances
- The daily account balance is an estimate of your account value based on the closing prices of the previous trading day.
- Market fluctuations can cause the daily account balance to vary from the actual account value.
- The actual account value is updated once a month.
Transactions That May Take a Few Days to Be Reflected in Your Account Balance
- Contributions from your employer
- Withdrawals
- Loans
- Investment changes
Timeframe for Transactions to Be Reflected in Account Balance
| Transaction | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Contributions from your employer | 1-3 business days |
| Withdrawals | 1-5 business days |
| Loans | 3-5 business days |
| Investment changes | 1 business day |
Nightly Account Updates
Fidelity updates 401k account balances nightly. This means that any changes to your account, such as contributions, withdrawals, or investment gains or losses, will be reflected in your balance the next business day.
- Account updates are typically processed overnight between 11:00 PM and 3:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Once your account is updated, you will be able to see the new balance when you log in to your Fidelity account online or through the mobile app.
Additional Information
In addition to nightly updates, Fidelity also provides the following account balance information:
- Real-time balance: This is an estimate of your account balance based on the latest market data. Your real-time balance may differ from your actual account balance, which is updated nightly.
- Pending transactions: These are transactions that have been initiated but have not yet been processed. Pending transactions will not be reflected in your account balance until they have been processed.
| Account Balance Type | Update Frequency | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Actual Account Balance | Nightly | Next business day |
| Real-Time Balance | Continuous | Available throughout the day |
| Pending Transactions | Continuous | Available throughout the day |
Intraday Balance Changes
Since Fidelity updates 401k account balances once a day, any changes that occur during the day will not be reflected in your account balance until the next day. This includes contributions, withdrawals, investment gains, and investment losses.
For example, if you contribute $100 to your 401k account today, that contribution will not be reflected in your account balance until tomorrow.
This can be confusing if you are trying to track your 401k account balance on a daily basis. However, it is important to remember that Fidelity only updates 401k account balances once a day. This is done to ensure the accuracy of your account balance.
Here are some tips for tracking your 401k account balance:
- Log in to your Fidelity account once a day to view your account balance.
- Set up automatic alerts to notify you when your account balance changes.
- Remember that any changes that occur during the day will not be reflected in your account balance until the next day.
| Change | When it is reflected
| Contributions |
The next day |
Withdrawals |
The next day |
Investment gains |
The next day |
Investment losses |
The next day |
When Do Fidelity 401k Account Balances Update?Fidelity updates 401k account balances daily, reflecting the latest market values and any recent transactions. Impact of Market FluctuationsMarket fluctuations can significantly impact 401k account balances. When the market performs well, balances tend to increase, while during market downturns, they may decrease. The daily account balance updates ensure that account holders are aware of these changes in real-time. Factors Affecting Update Frequency* Trading activity: Transactions made before the market close are typically reflected in the account balance the following day. Table: 401k Account Balance Update Schedule
Tips for Staying Up-to-Date* Regularly check your Fidelity account online or through the mobile app. |
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