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Vanguard vs Global Prime : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Vanguard
Global Prime
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP and ECN broker
Market maker broker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1975
2010
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
50M+
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
SEC
ASIC and VFSC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
No major awards listed
Security Measures
AML, SIPC, FIDC
No compensation scheme
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
No
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
3,400 mutual funds and 191 Vanguard products including CDs, Cash investment, Index funds, Retirement funds, Actively managed funds, ESG funds
150+ Financial assets
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
Yes
No
Options
Yes
No
Futures
No
No
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
No
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
No
No
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
User-friendly web interface & mobile app
No
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
IRAs, Brokerage accounts, 529 saving plans, Cash management, UGMA/UTMA, Small business retirement, 403(b) services
Standard and Raw account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$0
Leverage Available
No
1:5 to 1:500
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
99,999 shares
1000 lots
Commission (per account type)
$0
Standard: $0, Raw account: $3.5 per lot
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Beginner traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Electronic bank transfer, Wire transfer, Vanguard account, Direct account, Check
Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Electronic bank transfer, Automatic investment plan, Automatic withdrawal plan, Wire redemption, Mobile check investment
Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, GATE8, Dragon Pay, VN Pay, FasaPay, Pagsmile, Jeton, Mifinity, XPay, Perfect money
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Investor Education, Retirement Resources, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars and Online Seminars, Investment Guides and Tools
Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides, Video Tutorials, Podcast Market Insights, Blog Trading News and Analysis
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Commission- $0, 30-day median bid/ask spread - Vanguard Advisors
Crypto: 0.1%, indices, Bonds, and Commodities (excl. Metals): $0, Commission: AUD $7, USD $7, EUR € 6.20, GBP £5.4, SGD $9.50, CAD $9, Standard: 0.9 pips, raw : $3.5
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
$3.50
Options Contract Fees
$0 base fee, $1 per contract
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
$0
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
1:500
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
NA
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
$0
Advisory Fees
$15- $30/ year
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
NA
NA
Account Maintenance Fee
$25
NA
Deposit Fee
NA
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
Vanguard uses its own exchange rate
$20-$30
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer- $10
International bank transfer: $20-$30
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
No
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern time
24 hours a day, 5 days a week. 5 PM New York on Sunday through to 5 PM New York on Friday
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm EST
24/7
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: 877-662-7447, E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +61 (2) 8379 3622, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat
Support Languages
8+
14+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, USA
FMGP Trading Group Pty Ltd Level 10, 627 Chapel St, South Yarra 3141 Australia
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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