Ellevest
Vanguard Investments
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Overview
Ellevest was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while Vanguard Investments was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Ellevest holds licences including Unregulated, while Vanguard Investments is regulated by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency among others. Ellevest serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Vanguard Investments has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Ellevest and $0 at Vanguard Investments.
| Feature | Ellevest | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Office of the Comptroller of the Currency |
| Founded | 2008 | 2008 |
| Country | USA | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ellevest 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 $1 at Ellevest). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Ellevest charges deposit fees; Vanguard Investments does not. Overall, Vanguard Investments scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ellevest | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ellevest 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 Ellevest does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Ellevest | 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 | Windows, Android, Mac OS, iOS | MT4,Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ellevest and Vanguard Investments compare. Vanguard Investments runs regular live webinars; Ellevest does not. Both provide video tutorials. Vanguard Investments publishes daily market commentary; Ellevest does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Vanguard Investments maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Vanguard Investments scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ellevest | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ellevest 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 | Ellevest | 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 Ellevest 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 | Ellevest | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |