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Choosing between BlackBull Markets and Vanguard UK depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. BlackBull Markets is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, while Vanguard UK operates from London, UK. BlackBull Markets has the longer track record, established in 2014, 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.
BlackBull Markets
Vanguard UK
BlackBull Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.9/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, BlackBull Markets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
BlackBull Markets
3.9 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
BlackBull Markets
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
BlackBull Markets
$0 vs $500
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BlackBull Markets
Vanguard UK
Lower feesBlackBull Markets holds licences from FCA, ASIC. Vanguard UK is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. BlackBull Markets additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. Vanguard UK adds Etf.
BlackBull Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Vanguard UK offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
BlackBull Markets requires no minimum deposit, while Vanguard UK sets a minimum deposit of $500. This makes BlackBull Markets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores BlackBull Markets at 3.93/5 and Vanguard UK at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. BlackBull Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
BlackBull Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. BlackBull Markets holds a 3.9/5 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.
BlackBull Markets offers spreads from 0 pips, while Vanguard UK starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
BlackBull Markets requires a minimum deposit of $0. Vanguard UK requires $500.
BlackBull Markets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, while Vanguard UK holds licences from FCA.
BlackBull Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. 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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