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ForexTB

5.8/10

Vanguard Investments

6.9/10
6/10WinnerRegulation5/10
1/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

ForexTB was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Vanguard Investments was established in 2008 and is based in United States. ForexTB holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Vanguard Investments is regulated by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency among others. ForexTB serves 5,000+ clients worldwide; Vanguard Investments has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at ForexTB and $0 at Vanguard Investments.

Vanguard Investments wins this category
FeatureForexTBVanguard Investments
Min. Deposit$250$0
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CIF license number 272/15Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Founded20152008
CountryCyprusUnited States
Clients5,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ForexTB 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 ForexTB). Vanguard Investments charges withdrawal fees while ForexTB does not, giving ForexTB an edge for frequent withdrawers. Vanguard Investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ForexTB does not. Overall, Vanguard Investments scores higher on fees in our assessment.

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

Platforms

ForexTB 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 ForexTB does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureForexTBVanguard Investments
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4,Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ForexTB 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.

Tied
FeatureForexTBVanguard Investments
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. ForexTB 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
FeatureForexTBVanguard 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 ForexTB 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
FeatureForexTBVanguard Investments
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese