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Vanguard vs Firstrade

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

Vanguard vs Firstrade Comparison Table 2025
Vanguard	Firstrade

Not Rated	4
Vanguard is ranked # among .	Firstrade is ranked #56 among UK brokers.
	Review
Vanguard has closed or no longer accepts UK clients.	Firstrade is a US-headquartered discount broker-dealer with authorization from the SEC. The company is also a member of FINRA/SIPC. With welcome bonuses, powerful tools and apps, plus commission-free trading, Firstrade Securities is a popular and top-tier online brokerage. It is also quick and easy to open a new account.
Pros
	Enhanced stock trading environment with overnight trading and fractional shares added One of the first brokers to add AI-powered analysis through FirstradeGPT Excellent broker for budget-conscious traders with low OTC fees Highly trusted US-regulated brokerage and SIPC member
Cons
	Firstrade focuses on stocks at the expense of forex, limiting diversification opportunities No demo/paper trading account found at over 90% of alternatives evaluated Customer support still needs work following testing with no 24/7 assistance Visa credit/debit card deposits and withdrawals are not accepted
Awards
	Best for ETF & Active Investor Commission & Fees - 2019
FCA Regulated
	No List of FCA Regulated Brokers
Instruments
	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Cryptos, Fixed
Demo Account
	No
Minimum Deposit
	$0
Payment Methods
	ACH Transfer Cheque Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
	$1
Regulator
	SEC, FINRA
Mobile Apps
	iOS & Android
iOS App Rating
	4.7
Android App Rating
	4.2
Margin Trading
	Yes
Margin Rate
	4.50%
MetaTrader 4
	No
MetaTrader 5
	No
cTrader
	No
AlgoTrader
	No
OmniTrader
	No
TradingView
	No
Autochartist
	No
eSignal
	No
Trading Central
	Yes
STP Account
	No
ECN Account
	No
DMA Account
	No
MAM Account
	No
PAMM Account
	No
LAMM Account
	No
Demat Account
	No
AI / Machine Learning
	No
Robo Advisor
	No
Negative Balance Protection
	No
Market Maker
	Yes
P2P Trading
	No
Spot Trading
	No
Copy Trading
	No
Social Trading
	No
VPS Hosting
	No
Tournaments
	No
Demo Competitions
	No
Ethical Investing
	No
Custodial Account
	Yes
Guaranteed Stop Loss
	No
Inactivity Fee
	$0
Islamic Account
	No
Account Currencies
	USD
Cryptocurrency
	Take positions on dozens of leading cryptocurrencies with low fees and 24/7 investing. Traders need just $1 to start speculating on popular tokens like Bitcoin. Clients can also buy cryptos instantly in a few straightforward steps.
Spread
	Variable
Coins
	ALGO AVAX BAT BTC BCH ADA LINK ATOM CRO CRV MANA DOGE ETH ETC FTM LTC LRC MATIC REN SHIB SOL XLM SUSHI GRT UNI YFI
Crypto Lending
	No
Crypto Mining
	No
Crypto Staking
	No
Auto Market Maker
	No

Vanguard	Firstrade
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