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Sarwa
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Choosing between Sarwa and Vanguard UK depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Sarwa is headquartered in Dubai, UAE, while Vanguard UK operates from London, UK. Sarwa has the longer track record, established in 2017, 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.
Sarwa
Vanguard UK
Sarwa is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Sarwa offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Sarwa
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Sarwa
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$500 vs $500
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Sarwa
Vanguard UK
Sarwa holds licences from SEC, DFSA. Vanguard UK is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Etf, Stocks markets. Sarwa additionally covers Crypto.
Sarwa supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Vanguard UK offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Sarwa requires a minimum deposit of $500, while Vanguard UK sets a minimum deposit of $500. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Sarwa at 3.34/5 and Vanguard UK at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Sarwa leads overall with a clear advantage.
Sarwa scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Sarwa holds a 3.3/5 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.
Sarwa offers spreads from 0 pips, while Vanguard UK starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Sarwa requires a minimum deposit of $500. Vanguard UK requires $500.
Sarwa is regulated by DFSA, SEC, while Vanguard UK holds licences from FCA.
Sarwa 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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