tickmill
Vanguard Investments
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Overview
tickmill was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in GRENADINES, while Vanguard Investments was established in 2008 and is based in United States. tickmill holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Vanguard Investments is regulated by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency among others. tickmill serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; Vanguard Investments has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at tickmill and $0 at Vanguard Investments.
| Feature | tickmill | 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-F323 | Office of the Comptroller of the Currency |
| Founded | 2020 | 2008 |
| Country | GRENADINES | United States |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between tickmill 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 tickmill). Vanguard Investments charges withdrawal fees while tickmill does not, giving tickmill an edge for frequent withdrawers. Vanguard Investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; tickmill does not. Overall, Vanguard Investments scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | tickmill | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
tickmill 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.
| Feature | tickmill | 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 tickmill and Vanguard Investments compare. Vanguard Investments runs regular live webinars; tickmill does not. Both provide video tutorials. Vanguard Investments publishes daily market commentary; tickmill 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 | tickmill | 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. tickmill 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). tickmill uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tickmill scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | tickmill | 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 tickmill and Vanguard Investments offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. tickmill supports 8 languages and Vanguard Investments supports 2, giving tickmill broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | tickmill | 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 |