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Choosing between Longbridge and Vanguard UK depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Longbridge is headquartered in Hong Kong, while Vanguard UK operates from London, UK. Vanguard UK has the longer track record, established in 2017, compared to Longbridge which was founded in 2019. 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
Longbridge is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Longbridge offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Longbridge
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
Longbridge holds licences from MAS, SFC. Vanguard UK is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Etf markets. Longbridge additionally covers Options, Indices.
Longbridge supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Vanguard UK offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Longbridge requires no minimum deposit, while Vanguard UK sets a minimum deposit of $500. This makes Longbridge accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Longbridge at 3.36/5 and Vanguard UK at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Longbridge leads overall with a clear advantage.
Longbridge scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Longbridge 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.
Longbridge offers spreads from 0 pips, while Vanguard UK starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Longbridge requires a minimum deposit of $0. Vanguard UK requires $500.
Longbridge is regulated by SFC, MAS, while Vanguard UK holds licences from FCA.
Longbridge 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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