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Ayrex

4.6/10

Vanguard Investments

6.9/10
5/10RegulationTied5/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ayrex was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Vanguard Investments was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Ayrex holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Vanguard Investments is regulated by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency among others. Ayrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Vanguard Investments has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Ayrex and $0 at Vanguard Investments.

Vanguard Investments wins this category
FeatureAyrexVanguard Investments
Min. Deposit$250$0
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Founded20162008
CountryCyprusUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayrex and Vanguard Investments, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Vanguard Investments has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at Ayrex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Vanguard Investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Ayrex does not. Ayrex charges deposit fees; Vanguard Investments does not. Overall, Vanguard Investments scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Vanguard Investments wins this category
FeatureAyrexVanguard Investments
Min. Deposit$250$0
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Ayrex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Vanguard Investments supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Vanguard Investments supports social and copy trading features, which Ayrex does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAyrexVanguard Investments
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid ,iPhone,Mac,iPadeMT4,Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ayrex and Vanguard Investments compare. Vanguard Investments runs regular live webinars; Ayrex does not. Vanguard Investments has a video library; Ayrex does not. Vanguard Investments publishes daily market commentary; Ayrex does not. Vanguard Investments integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Ayrex does not. Vanguard Investments maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Vanguard Investments scores higher overall in education and research.

Vanguard Investments wins this category
FeatureAyrexVanguard Investments
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayrex accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Vanguard Investments supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAyrexVanguard Investments
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Ayrex and Vanguard Investments offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAyrexVanguard Investments
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese