Online brokers compared for fees, trading platforms, safety and more. See how IG stacks up against Vanguard!
Last update of data—Dec 2022
IG is a CFD and forex broker. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and regulated by several authorities globally, including the top-tier FCA.
Vanguard is a US stockbroker regulated by the top-tier SEC and FINRA.
Recommended for traders of any experience level looking for an easy-to-use trading platform.
Recommended for long-term investors looking for great ETF and mutual fund selection.
IG
IG is a CFD and forex broker. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and regulated by several authorities globally, including the top-tier FCA.
Recommended for traders of any experience level looking for an easy-to-use trading platform.
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.
IG's service is on par with Vanguard's and a comparison of their fees shows that IG's fees are slightly higher than Vanguard's.
Account opening takes about the same effort at IG compared to Vanguard, deposit and withdrawal processes are more seamless at IG, while customer service quality is similar to Vanguard's.
Our experts rated the trading platform of IG as somewhat better than the platform of Vanguard, found that clients have access to more markets and products with IG, while Vanguard provides somewhat lower-quality research and education.
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