Compare Vanguard vs Acorns

Online brokers compared for fees, trading platforms, safety and more. See how Vanguard stacks up against Acorns!

Vanguard vs Acorns
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Overall	4.3 Some ETFs and mutual funds are free to trade Easy account opening Great mobile trading platform Only US market covered Basic research tools High financing rates (margin rates)	Cast your vote to get this provider reviewed. (Only takes a click) Thank you for your vote!
Fee	3.6 No inactivity fee Free ETF trading Some mutual funds and bonds are free to trade with "High margin rates High fees for non-free mutual funds"
Account opening	4.4 Fully digital No minimum deposit Low minimum deposit Slow account opening
Deposit and withdrawal	2.4 No deposit fee User-friendly Free withdrawal (via ACH) Credit/Debit card not available $10 for wire transfer withdrawals
Investment platforms	3.0 Two-step (safer) login Clear fee report on the web platform Good search function on the mobile platform Limited customizability of the web platform No price alerts on the mobile platform Options and bond trading are not available
Product offer	2.0
Number of model portfolios	Information not available
Can you set goals	Information not available
Can you change the risk	Information not available
Can you set the time horizon	Information not available
Can you set atarget amount	Information not available
Customer service	4.0
Recommended for	Long-term investors who are looking for great ETF and mutual fund offers

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