Investment Platforms
Compare selected fees, account options and features using information checked against published provider sources.
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| Feature | AJ Bell | Vanguard |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | 0.25% p.a.; shares/ETFs/trusts/bonds capped at £3.50/month; fund tiers apply | £4/month under £32k; 0.15% p.a. from £32k (max £375/year) |
| Dealing fee | Funds £1.50/trade; shares/ETFs/trusts/bonds £5; regular investing free; FX charges apply | Managed ISA adds 0.20% management fee; fund costs apply |
| Minimum investment | £250 first lump sum or £25/month | £500 lump sum or £100/month |
| Stocks & Shares ISA | Yes | Yes |
| SIPP | Yes | Yes |
| General investment account | Yes | Yes |
| Funds | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| UK shares | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
Differences
Platform fee
AJ Bell: 0.25% p.a.; shares/ETFs/trusts/bonds capped at £3.50/month; fund tiers apply. Vanguard: £4/month under £32k; 0.15% p.a. from £32k (max £375/year).
Dealing fee
AJ Bell: Funds £1.50/trade; shares/ETFs/trusts/bonds £5; regular investing free; FX charges apply. Vanguard: Managed ISA adds 0.20% management fee; fund costs apply.
Minimum investment
AJ Bell: £250 first lump sum or £25/month. Vanguard: £500 lump sum or £100/month.
UK shares
AJ Bell: Yes. Vanguard: No.
Who this helps
Neutral scenarios only — this is not a recommendation.
You may want to compare these providers if you are deciding between AJ Bell and Vanguard for investment platforms and want to see selected published fees and features side by side.
AJ Bell is one of the UK's established investment platforms, offering DIY investing through Youinvest with access to thousands of funds, shares and investment trusts. It suits investors who want a broad choice of wrappers — ISA, SIPP, Lifetime ISA and Junior ISA — under a competitive percentage-based fee structure. Dealing charges apply on some share trades, so active traders should model total costs alongside the headline platform fee.
AJ Bell profileVanguard is a globally recognised low-cost fund manager whose UK Investor platform focuses on long-term investing through its own range of index funds and ETFs. The platform suits patient investors building ISAs, SIPPs and Junior ISAs who prioritise simplicity and a single low platform fee over share-dealing bells and whistles. You cannot buy third-party shares or funds on Vanguard Investor, which keeps costs down but limits choice for active traders.
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Details checked 10 September 2026 / 10 September 2026. Canonical URL: https://witmoney.co.uk/compare/investment-platforms/aj-bell-vs-vanguard.