Online brokers compared for fees, trading platforms, safety and more. See how Charles Schwab stacks up against Vantage!
Last update of data—Dec 2022
Charles Schwab is a US discount broker, regulated by top-tier US authorities the SEC and FINRA. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and holds a banking license.
Vantage FX is a forex and CFD broker regulated by the Cayman Islands, Australian financial authorities and the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission.
Recommended for investors and traders looking for solid research, low fees and great customer service.
Recommended for forex and CFD traders familiar with the MetaTrader trading platforms.
Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab is a US discount broker, regulated by top-tier US authorities the SEC and FINRA. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and holds a banking license.
Recommended for investors and traders looking for solid research, low fees and great customer service.
Vantage
Vantage FX is a forex and CFD broker regulated by the Cayman Islands, Australian financial authorities and the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission.
Recommended for forex and CFD traders familiar with the MetaTrader trading platforms.
Charles Schwab's service is slightly better than Vantage's and a comparison of their fees shows that Charles Schwab's fees are slightly lower than Vantage's.
Account opening takes somewhat more effort at Charles Schwab compared to Vantage, deposit and withdrawal processes are more complicated at Charles Schwab, while customer service quality is similar to Vantage's.
Our experts rated the trading platform of Charles Schwab as somewhat better than the platform of Vantage, found that clients have access to slightly more markets and products with Charles Schwab, while Vantage provides somewhat better research and education.
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