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Vanguard vs Oanda : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Vanguard
Oanda
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP and ECN broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1975
1996
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
50M+
50M
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
SEC
CFTC / NFA FCA MAS CIRO ASIC FSA FSC in the BVI
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
Broker of the year by TradingView Awards 2023 Most popular broker 3 years in a row in TradingView Awards 2020, 2021, 2022
Security Measures
AML, SIPC, FIDC
SIPC
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
68+ major currency pairs
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
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
User-friendly web interface & mobile app
Oanda Mobile and Tablet apps
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 account Corporate account Professional trading account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$0
Leverage Available
No
50:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
99,999 shares
Varies by instrument
Commission (per account type)
$0
Standard - $50/M Premium - $50/M Premium Plus - $40/M
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Only experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Electronic bank transfer, Wire transfer, Vanguard account, Direct account, Check
Bank Wire Transfer ACH Debit card
Withdrawal Methods
Electronic bank transfer, Automatic investment plan, Automatic withdrawal plan, Wire redemption, Mobile check investment
Debit card Bank Wire transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
No
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
Technical Analysis Premium MetaTrader Tools MT5 comes with inbuilt signal alerts, using latest NLP technology Spreads calculators
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Commission- $0, 30-day median bid/ask spread - Vanguard Advisors
Spread starts from 0.0, commission- $30 per 1M
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Typical
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0 base fee, $1 per contract
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
50:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
NA
10 units of the currency for inactivity atleast 12 months.
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
$0
Advisory Fees
$15- $30/ year
$0
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
Vary on instruments and change on a daily basis
Statement or Document Fee
NA
$0
Account Opening Fee
NA
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$25
$0
Deposit Fee
NA
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
Vanguard uses its own exchange rate
0.50%
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer- $10
USD - First withdrawal fee in a calendar month Bank transfer / wire transfer - $20 Debit card - no feeUSD - additional withdrawals in a calendar month Bank transfer / wire transfer - fee + $15 Debit card - $15ACH - No fee
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
All FX products - Sunday 17:05 - Friday 16:59 Cryptocurrency - 24/7
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm EST
24x5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: 877-662-7447, E-mail: [email protected]
Email: mailto:[email protected] Monday to Friday - 8:00 to 20:00 CET Poland (+48)799366830 Malta (+356)20345018 Spain (+34)910479707 France (+33)182884361 Germany (+49)6995019607
Support Languages
8+
4
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, USA
Dashwood House 64, Old Broad Street London EC2M 1QS
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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