Online brokers compared for fees, trading platforms, safety and more. See how Fidelity International stacks up against Vanguard!
Last update of data—Dec 2022
Fidelity International is a UK stockbroker regulated by the FCA. Originally established in 1969 as a subsidiary of US-based Fidelity Investments, it was spun off as an independent business in 1980. It is privately held.
Vanguard is a US stockbroker regulated by the top-tier SEC and FINRA.
Recommended for beginners and long-term investors focusing on the UK market.
Recommended for long-term investors looking for great ETF and mutual fund selection.
Fidelity International
Fidelity International is a UK stockbroker regulated by the FCA. Originally established in 1969 as a subsidiary of US-based Fidelity Investments, it was spun off as an independent business in 1980. It is privately held.
Recommended for beginners and long-term investors focusing on the UK market.
Vanguard
Vanguard is a US stockbroker regulated by the top-tier SEC and FINRA.
Recommended for long-term investors looking for great ETF and mutual fund selection.
Fidelity International's service is on par with Vanguard's and a comparison of their fees shows that Fidelity International's fees are higher than Vanguard's.
Account opening takes somewhat more effort at Fidelity International compared to Vanguard, deposit and withdrawal processes are more seamless at Fidelity International, while customer service quality is somewhat lower than Vanguard's.
Our experts rated the trading platform of Fidelity International as being of the same quality as the platform of Vanguard, found that clients have access to slightly less markets and products with Fidelity International, while Vanguard provides somewhat lower-quality research and education.
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