Investment Platforms
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| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | Vanguard |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | 0.35% p.a.; fund tiers apply; shares/ETFs/trusts/bonds capped at £150/year | £4/month under £32k; 0.15% p.a. from £32k (max £375/year) |
| Dealing fee | Funds £1.95/trade; shares/ETFs/trusts/bonds £6.95; regular investing free | Managed ISA adds 0.20% management fee; fund costs apply |
| Minimum investment | £100 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
Hargreaves Lansdown: 0.35% p.a.; fund tiers apply; shares/ETFs/trusts/bonds capped at £150/year. Vanguard: £4/month under £32k; 0.15% p.a. from £32k (max £375/year).
Dealing fee
Hargreaves Lansdown: Funds £1.95/trade; shares/ETFs/trusts/bonds £6.95; regular investing free. Vanguard: Managed ISA adds 0.20% management fee; fund costs apply.
Minimum investment
Hargreaves Lansdown: £100 lump sum or £25/month. Vanguard: £500 lump sum or £100/month.
UK shares
Hargreaves Lansdown: 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 Hargreaves Lansdown and Vanguard for investment platforms and want to see selected published fees and features side by side.
Hargreaves Lansdown is one of the UK's largest investment platforms, known for its extensive research library, customer service and low minimum investment thresholds. It offers a full range of wrappers including ISA, SIPP, Lifetime ISA and Junior ISA alongside share dealing and fund investing. Platform fees are higher than discounters, but many investors value the support, tools and breadth of choice — especially when starting with smaller pots.
Hargreaves Lansdown 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/hargreaves-lansdown-vs-vanguard.