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Choosing between IC Markets and Vanguard UK depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. IC Markets is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, while Vanguard UK operates from London, UK. IC Markets has the longer track record, established in 2007, 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.
IC Markets
Vanguard UK
IC Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.9/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, IC Markets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
IC Markets
3.9 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
IC Markets
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
IC Markets
$200 vs $500
IC Markets
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IC Markets
Vanguard UK
Lower feesIC Markets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC. Vanguard UK is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. IC Markets additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Crypto, Indices. Vanguard UK adds Etf.
IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Vanguard UK offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200, while Vanguard UK sets a minimum deposit of $500. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores IC Markets at 3.87/5 and Vanguard UK at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. IC Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
IC Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. IC 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.
IC Markets offers spreads from 0 pips, while Vanguard UK starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200. Vanguard UK requires $500.
IC Markets is regulated by ASIC, CySEC, while Vanguard UK holds licences from FCA.
IC 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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