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Vanguard vs Webull : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Vanguard
Webull
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP and ECN broker
Self-directed retail brokerage platform
Years of Existence / Established Year
1975
2017
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
50M+
20 Million
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
SEC
SEC, FINRA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
2024 Global Private Banking Awards
Security Measures
AML, SIPC, FIDC
SIPC, FIDC, Apex Clearing Corp upto $150 million
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
No
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
3,300 ETFs including OTC, Margin, Index options, US treasuries bonds
Currency Pairs
No
No
Commodities
No
No
Indices
No
No
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
No
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
No
Yes
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
Yes
Yes
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
No
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
No
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
User-friendly web interface & mobile app
Desktop, Web, and Mobile 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
Individual, IRA, Futures, Advisor, Entity
Demo Account (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$0
Leverage Available
No
4:1 to 2:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
99,999 shares
Unlimited number of day trades
Commission (per account type)
$0
$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Beginners, Active and passive investor
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Electronic bank transfer, Wire transfer, Vanguard account, Direct account, Check
Bank linking, ACH, Wire Transfer, Debit card funding, Recurring deposit
Withdrawal Methods
Electronic bank transfer, Automatic investment plan, Automatic withdrawal plan, Wire redemption, Mobile check investment
ACH withdrawals
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
Trading Education, Market News and Analysis, Webinars and Live Events, Trading Simulator, Financial Insights and Research
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Commission- $0, 30-day median bid/ask spread - Vanguard Advisors
Regulatory Transaction Fee- $0.0000278*Total $ Trade Amount, Regulatory Fee- $0.000166 * Total Trade Volume Min $0.01 per - Max $8.30 per, CAT Regulatory Fees- $0.000052 * Total Trade Volume, Low-Priced Securities- $0.0002 per share, F-stocks (foreign settlement)- Buys: $5.00 per trade, Sells: $0.05 per trade, liquidity Charge- Minimum Overnight Interest Rate: 15% Fee: $250, CAT Regulatory Fees- Buys & Sells: $0.00000072 * Total Trade Volume
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0 base fee, $1 per contract
$0.10 per contract
Futures Contract Fees
NA
$1.50
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
1.50%
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
4:1
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
NA
Statement or Document Fee
NA
$2 for each confirmation, $5 for each account statement, and $2.5 for each prospectus mailing
Account Opening Fee
NA
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$25
$0
Deposit Fee
NA
$8 for deposits in the U.S., $12.5 for international deposits
Currency Conversion Fee
Vanguard uses its own exchange rate
$10
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer- $10
$25 for withdrawals in the U.S, and $45 for international withdrawals
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
Pre-market trading from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM EST
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]
E-mail: [email protected], call :1-888-828-0618, in app chat
Support Languages
8+
15+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, USA
44 Wall Street, New York City
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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