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Totality vs Vanguard

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Totality

Totality

Australian investors and active multi-asset traders

Totality is an Australian multi-asset broker, formerly Saxo Australia, offering stocks, ETFs, bonds, FX, CFDs…

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Vanguard

Vanguard

Long-term fund and ETF investors

Vanguard offers funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, margin, options, Cash Plus and advice services, with $0 online co…

Head-to-head comparison

Totality vs Vanguard
Feature Totality Vanguard
Minimum deposit Zero minimum deposit $0 to open an account
Stock trading fee Brokerage from $1 on US stocks; ASX from 0.03%, min. 3 AUD; NYSE from 0.03%, min. 1 USD $0 online stock trading
Regulators ASIC FINRA
Best for Australian investors and active multi-asset traders Long-term fund and ETF investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
Options
Futures
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Margin
Multi Currency
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Business Account
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Demo Account
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Funds
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Fractional Shares
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Money Market Funds
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Pros & cons

Totality

Totality

Pros

  • Zero minimum deposit lowers the cash barrier to start
  • No account maintenance or inactivity fees
  • US stock and ETF brokerage starts from $1
  • ASX stocks and ETFs from 0.03%, min. 3 AUD
  • Foreign currency sub-accounts are free to open
  • 11 currency sub-accounts can reduce repeated FX conversions
  • 20-day demo includes a simulated USD 100,000 account
  • Position transfers between Totality sub-accounts are free

Cons

  • Transfers out cost AUD 50 per ISN, capped at AUD 200
  • FX conversion costs up to plus/minus 0.45 percent
  • Saxo-branded platforms were retired on 1 April 2026
  • Some features, such as level 2 market data, require a subscription
  • Classic negative NFE is charged at Totality Ask + 8%
  • Crypto funding and withdrawals are not supported
Vanguard

Vanguard

Pros

  • $0 online commissions for stocks, ETFs and Vanguard mutual funds
  • $1 minimum for Vanguard ETFs through fractional shares
  • $0 Cash Plus minimum balance and no service fee with e-delivery
  • Digital Advisor starts at $100 with no advisory fee for 90 days
  • SIPC coverage up to $500,000 for eligible brokerage securities
  • Free dividend reinvestment with no commission

Cons

  • $25 annual account service fee unless e-delivery is selected
  • Most Vanguard mutual funds require a $3,000 minimum
  • Individual bonds require a $1,000 minimum investment
  • Personal Advisor requires a $50,000 minimum
  • Cash Plus has no issued checks or ATM card
  • Cash Plus transactions may face 7-day or 60-day holding periods
Totality

Totality

Totality is an Australian multi-asset broker, formerly Saxo Australia, offering stocks, ETFs, bonds, FX, CFDs, futures, options and crypto exposure on web, mobile and desktop platforms.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Vanguard

Vanguard

Vanguard offers funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, margin, options, Cash Plus and advice services, with $0 online commissions on major listed products.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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