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Choosing between CMC Markets and Vanguard UK depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. CMC Markets is headquartered in London, UK. CMC Markets has the longer track record, established in 1989, 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.
CMC Markets
Vanguard UK
CMC Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 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
CMC Markets
4.0 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Vanguard UK
0.7 vs 0 pips
Regulation
CMC Markets
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
CMC Markets
$0 vs $500
CMC Markets
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CMC Markets
Vanguard UK
Lower feesCMC Markets holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Vanguard UK is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. CMC Markets additionally covers Cfd, Forex, Indices, Commodities. Vanguard UK adds Etf.
On spreads, Vanguard UK is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at CMC Markets.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Vanguard UK offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
CMC Markets requires no minimum deposit, while Vanguard UK sets a minimum deposit of $500. This makes CMC Markets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores CMC Markets at 4.04/5 and Vanguard UK at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. CMC Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
CMC Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. CMC Markets holds a 4.0/5 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.
CMC Markets offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while Vanguard UK starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
CMC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $0. Vanguard UK requires $500.
CMC Markets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while Vanguard UK holds licences from FCA.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. 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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