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Choosing between ActivTrades and Vanguard UK depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ActivTrades is headquartered in London, UK. ActivTrades has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to Vanguard UK which was founded in 2017. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
ActivTrades
Vanguard UK
ActivTrades is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Vanguard UK offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
ActivTrades
3.6 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Vanguard UK
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
ActivTrades
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
ActivTrades
$0 vs $500
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Vanguard UK
Lower feesActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC. Vanguard UK is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. ActivTrades additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. Vanguard UK adds Etf.
On spreads, Vanguard UK is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Vanguard UK offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
ActivTrades requires no minimum deposit, while Vanguard UK sets a minimum deposit of $500. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ActivTrades at 3.56/5 and Vanguard UK at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ActivTrades leads overall with a clear advantage.
ActivTrades scores higher overall on our independent rating system. ActivTrades holds a 3.6/5 rating vs Vanguard UK's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
ActivTrades offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while Vanguard UK starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ActivTrades requires a minimum deposit of $0. Vanguard UK requires $500.
ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while Vanguard UK holds licences from FCA.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Vanguard UK supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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