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Choosing between Fidelity and Vanguard UK depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Fidelity is headquartered in Boston, USA, while Vanguard UK operates from London, UK. Fidelity has the longer track record, established in 1946, 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.
Fidelity
Vanguard UK
Fidelity is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Fidelity offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Fidelity
3.6 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Fidelity
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Fidelity
$0 vs $500
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Fidelity
Vanguard UK
Fidelity holds licences from SEC, CFTC. Vanguard UK is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Fidelity additionally covers Indices, Commodities. Vanguard UK adds Etf.
Fidelity supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Vanguard UK offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Fidelity requires no minimum deposit, while Vanguard UK sets a minimum deposit of $500. This makes Fidelity accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Fidelity at 3.58/5 and Vanguard UK at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Fidelity leads overall with a clear advantage.
Fidelity scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Fidelity 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.
Fidelity offers spreads from 0 pips, while Vanguard UK starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Fidelity requires a minimum deposit of $0. Vanguard UK requires $500.
Fidelity is regulated by SEC, CFTC, while Vanguard UK holds licences from FCA.
Fidelity supports Proprietary Web, 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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