This is Vanguard’s direct-to-consumer platform. Vanguard is one of the largest fund groups in the world and an advocate of passive investing. The platform was launched in May 2017 and gives investors access to Vanguard funds through an ISA, junior ISA and a general investment account. Investors can choose from blended funds (the LifeStrategy and Target Retirement range), index and active funds.
Visit The WebsiteAvailable products & Wrappers
| General Investments | ISAs | JISAs | Pensions & SIPPS | Junior Pensions & SIPPS | Onshore bonds | Offshore bonds | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Available investments
| UK funds | Offshore funds | ETFs | ITs | Equities | Bonds | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Only Vanguard funds | Only Vanguard funds | Only Vanguard funds |
Table of charges
| PLATFORM CHARGES | PRODUCT CHARGES | OTHER CHARGES | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-£249,999 | 0.15% | ||
| £250,000+ | 0.00% | ||
| ETF dealing | £7.50 / transaction (waived if batch dealing used) |
Compare the Platform Says
| Products & Wrappers | Investments | Research & Guidance | Charges | OVERALL SERVICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Sipp as yet. | A small, but interesting range of tools. | Platform and fund charges are very competitive. | A nice little platform that has been well thought out. However, there is no sipp as yet and only Vanguard funds are available hence the lower rating. |