Circle Markets
Vanguard Investments
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Overview
Circle Markets was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Vanguard Investments was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Circle Markets holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while Vanguard Investments is regulated by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency among others. Circle Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Vanguard Investments has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Circle Markets and $0 at Vanguard Investments.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | Office of the Comptroller of the Currency |
| Founded | 2007 | 2008 |
| Country | New Zealand | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Circle Markets 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 $100 at Circle Markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Vanguard Investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Circle Markets does not. Circle Markets charges deposit fees; Vanguard Investments does not. Overall, Vanguard Investments scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Circle Markets 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 Circle Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4,Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Circle Markets and Vanguard Investments compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Circle Markets 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.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Circle Markets 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.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |