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Vanguard or eToro – which is better for UK traders 2025? Compare Vanguard and eToro in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

Vanguard vs eToro Comparison Table 2025
Vanguard	eToro

2.8	3.5
Vanguard is ranked #116 among UK brokers.	eToro is ranked #13 among CFD brokers.
Review	Review
Vanguard is a US-headquartered brokerage with 50 million clients globally and $8+ billion in assets under management. The brands offers investing in stocks, mutual funds, bonds, ETFs and options with low fees. The trusted broker is regulated by the SEC, FINRA and FCA.	eToro is a top-rated multi-asset platform which offers trading services in thousands of CFDs, stocks and cryptoassets. Launched in 2007, the brand has millions of active traders globally and is authorized by tier one regulators, including the FCA and CySEC. The brand is particularly popular for its comprehensive social trading platform. Cryptoasset investing is highly volatile and unregulated in the UK and some EU countries. No consumer protection. Tax on profits may apply. 51% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
	51% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading with this provider. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong.
Pros
Trusted since 1975 with strong regulatory oversight in the US and UK Retirement and ISA accounts available alongside traditional investing solutions Fully managed accounts providing a hands-off approach to investing Excellent education and user guides compared to alternatives Competitive fee structure with a 0.15% account fee Commission-free stock and ETF trading Well-designed mobile app ESG funds available	The copy trading app facilitates a best-in-class social environment, with an engaging social feed and community chat. eToro has finally introduced EUR and GBP accounts, cutting conversion fees and providing a trading experience more tailored to local needs. eToro elevated the social trading experience in 2025, integrating insights from Stocktwits 10M+ users to help gauge market sentiment. The broker's services are great for beginners, with commission-free stock trading, a low minimum deposit and an unlimited demo. eToro introduced automated crypto staking (except for Ethereum which requires opt-in) providing a route to passive income. Charts are powered by TradingView and offer strong technical analysis features, including 9 chart types and over 100 indicators. eToro picked up second place in DayTrading.com's 'Best Crypto Broker' for 2025 with its huge range of tokens, reliable service and competitive fees. There's a comprehensive online training academy with accessible resources, from bitesize articles to comprehensive courses. eToro has bolstered its investment offering, most recently with new crypto assets, now offering over 90 digital currencies. The web platform and mobile app perform better in user reviews and app rankings than top competitors, including AvaTrade. Top copy traders can receive annual payments up to 1.5% of assets under copy in the broker's Popular Investor Program. Exciting investment portfolios are available covering traditional market trends as well as tech, crypto and more. eToro is a world-renowned brand with top-tier global regulation and a 25M+ user community.
Cons
Limited payment methods - credit cards, cheques and e-wallet are not supported High minimum investment amounts, including $3000 for the majority of mutual funds No demo account available to practise trading risk-free Focused on US clients	The lack of additional charting platforms like MT4 will reduce the appeal for seasoned traders accustomed to using third-party software. There are no guaranteed stop loss orders which would be a useful risk management feature for beginners. There is a $30 minimum withdrawal amount and a $5 fee, which will affect novices with low capital. There are limited contact methods aside from the in-platform live chat.
Awards
	Best Crypto Broker Runner Up 2025 - DayTrading.com Best Cryptocurrency Trading Platform 2022 - Finder Education Materials/Program 2022 - Investment Trends Best Copy Trading Platform 2021 - Ultimate Fintech Awards Best Multi-Asset Trading Platform 2021 - Ultimate Fintech Awards Best Stockbroker 2021 - Ultimate Fintech Awards Best Social Trading Platform 2019 - ADVFN International Financial Awards
FCA Regulated
No List of FCA Regulated Brokers	Yes
Instruments
Stocks, ETFs	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, ETFs, Smart Portfolios, Commodities, Futures, Crypto, NFTs
Demo Account
No	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$1	$50
Payment Methods
ACH Transfer Wire Transfer	Debit Card Klarna Neteller Rapid Transfer Skrill Sofort Swift Trustly Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$1	$10
Regulator
SEC, FINRA	FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSA, FSRA, MFSA, CNMV, AMF
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
Trading App
	eToro bring their social trading platform to your mobile, enabling you to copy trades, manage your account and invest via Android or iOS. Trade the key forex pairs from the palm of your hand.
iOS App Rating
	4.8
Android App Rating
	4
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
	1%
MetaTrader 4
No	No
MetaTrader 5
No	No
cTrader
No	No
AlgoTrader
No	No
OmniTrader
No	No
TradingView
No	No
Autochartist
No	No
eSignal
No	No
Trading Central
No	Yes
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
Yes	Yes
Robo Advisor
Yes	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	Yes
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Auto Trading
Yes	Automate your trades via CopyTrader - follow profitable traders. Open and close trades automatically when they do.
Copy Trading
No	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
	eToro continues to deliver one of the best proprietary copy trading platforms on the market, at no additional cost for eToro clients. The web-based platform features a user-friendly and interactive layout and also comes with a community chat, making it a stand-out choice for beginners. The latest 'Live Trades' feature also offers real-time insights into the securities being bought by the platform's popular investors.
Social Trading
No	Yes
Trade Signals
	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
Yes	Yes
Custodial Account
Yes	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	$10
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP	USD EUR GBP
Commodities
	Gold Silver Oil Copper Cotton Coffee Livestock Wheat Precious Metals Platinum Gasoline Cocoa Sugar Palladium Corn Aluminium Soybeans Nickel Lead Iron Lithium Cannabis Natural Gas Orange Juice Zinc Cattle Lean Hogs
CFD
	You can trade CFDs on over 3,000 assets and access rich market data through the integrated TradingView charts. There are also comprehensive free learning tools available for beginners via the eToro Academy, including dedicated CFD trading courses and guides. 2025 also saw eToro introduce greater flexibility for UK clients, allowing users to trade US-based CFDs directly with GBP.
Leverage
	1:30
FTSE Spread
	1.5
GBPUSD Spread<
	1.9
Oil Spread
	0.05
Stocks Spread
	0.57 (Apple)
Forex
	An above-average selection of 55 currencies are available with reasonable spreads averaging 0.9 pips on EUR/USD during peak hours. Aspiring traders can continuously hone their forex strategies by switching between demo mode and their live account any time, with full access to the broker's 100+ technical indicators.
Assets
	55
GBPUSD Spread
	1.9
EURUSD Spread
	0.9
EURGBP Spread
	1.3
Currency Indices
	USD

Vanguard	eToro
Review	Review
	51% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading with this provider. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong.
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