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Vanguard Investments

6.9/10
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WellsTrade

6.7/10
5/10RegulationWinner6/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Vanguard Investments was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in United States, while WellsTrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Vanguard Investments holds licences including Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, while WellsTrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. Vanguard Investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; WellsTrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Vanguard Investments and $30 at WellsTrade.

Vanguard Investments wins this category
FeatureVanguard InvestmentsWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$0$30
RegulationOffice of the Comptroller of the CurrencyUnregulated
Founded20082008
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Vanguard Investments and WellsTrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Vanguard Investments has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $30 at WellsTrade). Vanguard Investments charges withdrawal fees while WellsTrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Vanguard Investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; WellsTrade does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureVanguard InvestmentsWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$0$30
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Vanguard Investments offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while WellsTrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Vanguard Investments supports social and copy trading features, which WellsTrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureVanguard InvestmentsWellsTrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,Desktop,Android,iPhone,MaciPhone,Tablet,Mac,Android,WEB

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Vanguard Investments and WellsTrade compare. Vanguard Investments runs regular live webinars; WellsTrade does not. Vanguard Investments has a video library; WellsTrade does not. Vanguard Investments publishes daily market commentary; WellsTrade does not. Vanguard Investments integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); WellsTrade 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
FeatureVanguard InvestmentsWellsTrade
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Vanguard Investments accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while WellsTrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureVanguard InvestmentsWellsTrade
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 Vanguard Investments and WellsTrade 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
FeatureVanguard InvestmentsWellsTrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese