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Choosing between LHV and Vanguard UK depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. LHV is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, while Vanguard UK operates from London, UK. LHV has the longer track record, established in 1999, 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.
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Vanguard UK
LHV is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, LHV offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
LHV
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
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2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
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$0 vs $500
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Vanguard UK
LHV holds licences from FCA, Finantsinspektsioon. Vanguard UK is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Etf markets. LHV additionally covers Crypto, Indices.
LHV supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker. Vanguard UK offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
LHV requires no minimum deposit, while Vanguard UK sets a minimum deposit of $500. This makes LHV accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores LHV at 3.36/5 and Vanguard UK at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. LHV leads overall with a clear advantage.
LHV scores higher overall on our independent rating system. LHV holds a 3.4/5 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.
LHV offers spreads from 0 pips, while Vanguard UK starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
LHV requires a minimum deposit of $0. Vanguard UK requires $500.
LHV is regulated by Finantsinspektsioon, FCA, while Vanguard UK holds licences from FCA.
LHV supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker. 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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