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pro finance service

8.3/10

Vanguard Investments

6.9/10
10/10WinnerRegulation5/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

pro finance service was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Geneva, while Vanguard Investments was established in 2008 and is based in United States. pro finance service holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Vanguard Investments is regulated by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency among others. pro finance service serves 150,000+ clients worldwide; Vanguard Investments has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at pro finance service and $0 at Vanguard Investments.

pro finance service wins this category
Featurepro finance serviceVanguard 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-F296Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Founded20172008
CountryGenevaUnited States
Clients150,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between pro finance service 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 pro finance service). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. pro finance service charges deposit fees; Vanguard Investments does not. Overall, Vanguard Investments scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Vanguard Investments wins this category
Featurepro finance serviceVanguard Investments
Min. Deposit$250$0
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

pro finance service 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 pro finance service does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
Featurepro finance serviceVanguard 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 pro finance service 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. pro finance service scores higher overall in education and research.

pro finance service wins this category
Featurepro finance serviceVanguard Investments
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. pro finance service 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). pro finance service uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. pro finance service scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

pro finance service wins this category
Featurepro finance serviceVanguard 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 pro finance service and Vanguard Investments offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. pro finance service supports 8 languages and Vanguard Investments supports 2, giving pro finance service broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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