ifc markets
Vanguard Investments
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Overview
ifc markets was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Vanguard Investments was established in 2008 and is based in United States. ifc markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Vanguard Investments is regulated by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency among others. ifc markets serves 60,000+ clients worldwide; Vanguard Investments has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at ifc markets and $0 at Vanguard Investments.
| Feature | ifc markets | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial 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-F259 | Office of the Comptroller of the Currency |
| Founded | 2016 | 2008 |
| Country | Cyprus | United States |
| Clients | 60,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ifc 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 $250 at ifc markets). Vanguard Investments charges withdrawal fees while ifc markets does not, giving ifc markets an edge for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Vanguard Investments scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ifc markets | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
ifc markets offers 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 ifc markets does not offer. Vanguard Investments edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ifc markets | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 ifc markets and Vanguard Investments compare. Vanguard Investments runs regular live webinars; ifc markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Vanguard Investments publishes daily market commentary; ifc markets 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 | ifc markets | 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. ifc markets 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). ifc markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. ifc markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ifc markets | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both ifc markets and Vanguard Investments offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ifc markets supports 8 languages and Vanguard Investments supports 2, giving ifc markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ifc markets | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |