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Nadex

3.9/10

Vanguard Investments

6.9/10
3/10RegulationWinner5/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Nadex was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while Vanguard Investments was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Nadex holds licences including Unregulated, while Vanguard Investments is regulated by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency among others. Nadex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Vanguard Investments has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Nadex and $0 at Vanguard Investments.

Vanguard Investments wins this category
FeatureNadexVanguard Investments
Min. Deposit$250$0
RegulationUnregulatedOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency
Founded20082008
CountryUSAUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Nadex 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 Nadex). Vanguard Investments charges withdrawal fees while Nadex does not, giving Nadex 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.

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

Platforms

Nadex offers 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. Vanguard Investments edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Vanguard Investments wins this category
FeatureNadexVanguard Investments
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb,iPad,mac,Desktop,iPhoneiOSMT4,Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Nadex and Vanguard Investments compare. Vanguard Investments runs regular live webinars; Nadex does not. Vanguard Investments has a video library; Nadex does not. Vanguard Investments publishes daily market commentary; Nadex does not. Vanguard Investments integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Nadex does not. 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
FeatureNadexVanguard Investments
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

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