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highlow

7.6/10

Vanguard Investments

6.9/10
10/10WinnerRegulation5/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

highlow was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Australia, while Vanguard Investments was established in 2008 and is based in United States. highlow holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Vanguard Investments is regulated by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency among others. highlow serves 150,000+ clients worldwide; Vanguard Investments has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at highlow and $0 at Vanguard Investments.

highlow wins this category
FeaturehighlowVanguard Investments
Min. Deposit$250$0
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F254Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Founded20112008
CountryAustraliaUnited States
Clients150,000+10,000+

Fees

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

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

Platforms

highlow offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Vanguard Investments supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeaturehighlowVanguard Investments
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 highlow and Vanguard Investments compare. Vanguard Investments runs regular live webinars; highlow does not. Both provide video tutorials. Vanguard Investments publishes daily market commentary; highlow 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.

Vanguard Investments wins this category
FeaturehighlowVanguard Investments
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. highlow accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Vanguard Investments supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). highlow uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. highlow scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

highlow wins this category
FeaturehighlowVanguard Investments
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both highlow and Vanguard Investments offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. highlow supports 8 languages and Vanguard Investments supports 2, giving highlow broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeaturehighlowVanguard Investments
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese