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Vanguard vs Exness : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Vanguard
Exness
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP and ECN broker
ECN / Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1975
2008
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
50M+
800,000
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
SEC
FSA CBCS FSC FSCA CySEC FCA CMA JSC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
Best Retail FX Broker, Most Trusted Broker 2024 , Best Multi-Asset Broker and Most Trusted Broker in Africa 2024 ,Five awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024
Security Measures
AML, SIPC, FIDC
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
200+ trading instruments
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
No
Futures
No
Yes
Bonds
Yes
No
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
Yes
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
Exness Terminal Exness Trade 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
Standard Accounts Standard cent Accounts Pro Accounts Raw Spread Accounts Demo Trading Accounts Social Trading Accounts
Demo Account (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$1 for standard accounts $200 for professional accounts
Leverage Available
No
1:30 to1 : 2000
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
99,999 shares
200 lots - day time 60 lots for forex & 20 lots others - night time
Commission (per account type)
$0
$3.5 per lot for Raw Spread accountsCommission free for Standard, Standard Cent & Pro accounts
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Beginners
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Electronic bank transfer, Wire transfer, Vanguard account, Direct account, Check
Bank transfer Card E Wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Electronic bank transfer, Automatic investment plan, Automatic withdrawal plan, Wire redemption, Mobile check investment
Bank transfer Card E Wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Neteller Skrill Perfect Money Sticpay
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
Analytical tools Trading calculator Currency converter Tick history VPS hosting
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Commission- $0, 30-day median bid/ask spread - Vanguard Advisors
Forex- 0.0 pips, Commission- $0
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0 base fee, $1 per contract
USD 0.05 to 3.5 per contract
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
1:2000
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
NA
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
$0
Advisory Fees
$15- $30/ year
$0
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
NA
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$25
$0
Deposit Fee
NA
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
Vanguard uses its own exchange rate
$0
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
Forex trading hours - Sunday 22:05 to Friday 21:59Crypto trading hours - Sunday from 21:35 to Friday 22:05Indices trading hours - Sunday 23:05 to Friday 21:00Commodities - Sunday 23:05 to Friday 21:58
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]
Help Center Support hub, Live chat
Support Languages
8+
15+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, USA
1 Siafi Street, Portobello Office 401, Limassol 3042, Cyprus
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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