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Vanguard vs Tickmill : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Vanguard
Tickmill
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP and ECN broker
Both market maker and STP broker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1975
2014
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
50M+
134,000+ newly registered accounts, 75,000+ new active clients
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
SEC
FSA, FCA, FSCA, CySEC,DFSA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
ForexBrokers.com Annual Forex Broker Review 2024, Best Trading Spread Brokersview 2024, Rankia Argentina 2024, Best Spreads for Gold Trading FX Empire 2024, Best Spreads in the UK FX Empire 2024, Finance Magnates Africa Summit 2023
Security Measures
AML, SIPC, FIDC
FSCS, ICF
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
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
500+ stocks and ETFs
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
No
Yes
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
User-friendly web interface & mobile app
Tick mill trader app
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
Classic, Raw, Tickmill trader raw account for Forex and CFDs
Demo Account (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$100
Leverage Available
No
1:1 to 1:1000
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
99,999 shares
100 lots
Commission (per account type)
$0
Tickmill trader raw account- $3.50 per lot per side, Raw account- $3 per lot per side, Classic account -$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Beginner to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Electronic bank transfer, Wire transfer, Vanguard account, Direct account, Check
Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Electronic bank transfer, Automatic investment plan, Automatic withdrawal plan, Wire redemption, Mobile check investment
Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Skrill, Neteller, Stic Pay, FasaPay, Web 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, eBooks and Guides, Video Tutorials, Tickmill Analytics Market Insights
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Commission- $0, 30-day median bid/ask spread - Vanguard Advisors
Spread classic account- 1.6 pips, Raw account - 0.0pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
$3
Options Contract Fees
$0 base fee, $1 per contract
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
$0.85
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
1:1000
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
NA
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
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
$0
Deposit Fee
NA
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
Vanguard uses its own exchange rate
NA
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer- $10
$0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
No
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
Yes
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern time
Monday from 00:02 until 24:00, from Tuesday 00:00 to Thursday 24:00 and on Friday from 00:00 until 23:58
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]
Client Support phone : +852 5808 7849, Email: [email protected], Live chat
Support Languages
8+
15+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, USA
3rd Floor, 27 - 32 Old Jewry Tickmill London, Greater London EC2R 8DQ GB.
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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