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U.S.-focused low-cost brokerage, mutual fund and ETF platform best known for long-term index investing, Vanguard funds/ETFs, taxable brokerage accounts, IRAs, cash products, advice services and a robo-advisor.

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88

/100

Overall score

Overall score looks strong, with high-confidence evidence. Still verify country/entity terms.

Based on evidence15 sources
Trust
92
Cost
90
Withdrawal
80

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Decision summary

88

/100

Overall

Overall looks strong, with high-confidence evidence. Still verify country/entity terms.

Headline score from research fields, regulation evidence, and scoring payload.

Best for

U.S. long-term investors · retirement investors · index-fund and ETF investors

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Entity, country restrictions, and high-risk fee fields should be checked carefully.

Trust signal

Trust looks strong, with high-confidence evidence. Still verify country/entity terms.

Withdrawal signal

Withdrawal is usable, but check the supporting evidence and caveats.

Deposit
$0 to open a Vanguard Brokerage Account; mutual funds vary by fund; Vanguard ETFs $1 per share; Digital Advisor require…
Pricing
Not applicable as a forex/CFD spread field; Vanguard is not presented as a forex/CFD broker. ETF shares trade on the secondary market at ma…
Withdrawal
Securities settle T+1 before proceeds can be withdrawn; electronic bank transfer/check funding may have a 7-calendar-day hold; incoming dig…
Safety
No CFD/forex negative balance protection found; Vanguard margin disclosure says clients can lose more than deposited and are responsible fo…

Availability

Countries and restrictions

Availability can vary by legal entity, account type, and local regulation. Treat this as a shortlist signal and verify details with the broker before opening an account.

Restricted Countries

Vanguard states U.S. account opening requires U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residence with a U.S. mailing address; site products/services are intended for U.S. residents.

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Evidence

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Trust5 fields

Regulators

Vanguard Marketing Corporation / Vanguard Brokerage Services is a FINRA-regulated broker-dealer and SIPC member; SEC number appears in FINRA BrokerCheck.

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License Numbers

CRD#: 7452; SEC#: 8-21570

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Regulated Entities

Brokerage assets are held through Vanguard Brokerage Services, a division of Vanguard Marketing Corporation, member FINRA and SIPC. Advice services are provided by Vanguard Advisers, Inc., a registered investment advisor, or by Vanguard National Trust Company, a federally chartered, limited-purpose trust company.

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Negative Balance Protection

No CFD/forex negative balance protection found; Vanguard margin disclosure says clients can lose more than deposited and are responsible for any shortfall after forced liquidation.

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Investor Compensation

SIPC coverage up to $500,000 including $250,000 cash; certain bank sweep deposits are FDIC insured subject to limits.

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Cost7 fields

Minimum Deposit

$0 to open a Vanguard Brokerage Account; mutual funds vary by fund; Vanguard ETFs $1 per share; Digital Advisor requires $100 per brokerage account.

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Spread From

Not applicable as a forex/CFD spread field; Vanguard is not presented as a forex/CFD broker. ETF shares trade on the secondary market at market prices that may be above or below NAV.

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Commission

$0 online stocks, ETFs and Vanguard mutual fund trades; options $0 + $1 per contract; broker-assisted commission may apply.

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Maximum Leverage

Vanguard supports margin loans, but maximum leverage is security- and account-dependent. Current minimum margin maintenance requirement is 35% for most marginable securities.

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Deposit Fee

Vanguard does not charge for Electronic Bank Transfers; wire transfers are $10 where applicable; physical certificate deposits can cost $100 per CUSIP.

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Withdrawal Fee

ACH/electronic bank transfers are not charged by Vanguard; wires are $10 where applicable; full account closure/transfer-out may be $100.

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Inactivity Fee

No distinct inactivity fee found in official fee schedule; annual account service fee may apply instead.

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Availability1 fields

Restricted Countries

Vanguard states U.S. account opening requires U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residence with a U.S. mailing address; site products/services are intended for U.S. residents.

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Product5 fields

Tradable Assets

Vanguard Brokerage Account can hold mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, options, CDs and cash/money market products.

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Trading Platforms

Vanguard supports online brokerage trading through its website and mobile app for account management, deposits/withdrawals and buying/selling investments.

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Account Types

Vanguard supports individual/joint brokerage accounts, IRAs, custodial accounts, 529 plans, cash management and advice/robo-advisor services.

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Deposit Methods

Funding methods include bank transfer, check/mobile check deposit, and asset transfers/rollovers.

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Withdrawal Methods

Withdrawals/transfers can be initiated from settlement fund; fee schedule covers electronic bank transfers/ACH and wire transfers.

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