Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Vantage vs WH SelfInvest
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Vantage |  WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Account fee | $0 | €0 |
| Inactivity fee | $0 | €0 |
| Markets | Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, Metals | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Options, Futures, Bonds |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 74% to 89% | 76% |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 | NanoTrader, TradingView, Trader Workstation, Mobile Apps |
| Minimum deposit | $5 | Not confirmed |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | $1.90 |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | no deposit or withdrawal fee | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Markets: only Vantage offers Crypto, Metals.
- Markets: only WH SelfInvest offers Options, Futures, Bonds.
- Platforms: only Vantage offers MT4, MT5.
- Platforms: only WH SelfInvest offers NanoTrader, TradingView, Trader Workstation.
- Features: only WH SelfInvest offers Fractional shares.
Our verdict on each
Vantage
Vantage suits UK and European traders who want forex, CFDs, shares, ETFs, crypto and metals in one account. The cost picture is friendly, with an account fee of $0 and no deposit or withdrawal charge, while the opening balance and retail losses are the trade-offs.
WH SelfInvest
WH SelfInvest sits in Luxembourg and covers stocks, ETFs, forex, CFDs, options, futures and bonds under an account fee of €0 and an inactivity fee of €0, which suits investors who want many asset classes without a standing charge. Stock dealing is the cost to watch, at $1.90 a trade.
Score breakdown
| Area | Vantage | WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Higher | 9.1The standing fees are flat, at €0 and €0, while the dealing charge of $1.90 a trade pulls the score down. |
| Offer | 9.2 | 9.5Higher |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Vantage | WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 75 of 490 | 77 of 490 |
| Forex brokers | 33 of 147 | 34 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 31 of 145 | 32 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 26 of 122 | 27 of 122 |
| Copy trading platforms | 7 of 37 | 8 of 37 |
Sources behind this comparison
Vantage
- fxleaders.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- brokerchooser.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
WH SelfInvest
- whselfinvest.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Vantage | WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Mobile app, Copy trading | Demo account, Fractional shares, Copy trading, Mobile appCovers more |
| Pricing model | Low fees | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Luxembourg |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Phone |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Vantage | WH SelfInvest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $5below the median | Not confirmed | $10 |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | $1.90highest quarter | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 74% to 89%above the median | 76%highest quarter | 70.375 |
Median across 99 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Vantage
Pros
- No standing charges on the account: an account fee of $0 and an inactivity fee of $0, so a balance left untouched still costs nothing to keep.
- One account across forex, cfds and stocks, so short-term currency trading and longer stock holding do not need a second broker.
- A demo account, a mobile app and copy trading, with orders placed on MT4 and MT5 listed in MT4 and MT5.
Cons
- The minimum deposit of $5 leaves Vantage at 92 of 213 on entry cost, behind CFI at $0 and XTB at €0.
- Retail accounts that lose money run 74% to 89%, a wider band than the site median of 70.15%.
- Vantage is listed under low fees, while 69.8% of the brands compared run on a commission-free model, so frequent traders can find cheaper pricing elsewhere.
WH SelfInvest
Pros
- The account fee is €0 and the inactivity fee is €0, so an account left open or left idle is not billed, and the standing cost sits level with Vantage at $0.
- A single account covers stocks, etfs and forex, so shares, forex, CFDs, options, futures and bonds can be held and traded together.
- The platform choice runs from NanoTrader, TradingView and Trader Workstation, so the same account can be worked from a desktop terminal or from mobile apps.
Cons
- Stock dealing costs $1.90 a trade, where eToro charges $0 for its stock dealing.
- That dealing charge ranks 123 of 161 on our data, while the account fee sits at 1 of 138 and inactivity at 1 of 56, so the standing costs lead the table while dealing sits near the back of it.
- Support runs on email and phone, so a live chat window and a help centre are not part of the contact options.
Who each suits
Vantage
Who it suits
- Traders who want forex, CFDs, shares, ETFs, crypto and metals held in one account, listed in forex, cfds and stocks.
- Anyone likely to leave money parked for a while, since the inactivity fee is $0.
- Copy traders and mobile traders, with a demo account, a mobile app and copy trading included in demo account, mobile app and copy trading.
Who should look elsewhere
- eToro, if futures matter, since they are part of stocks, etfs and forex but not of forex, cfds and stocks.
- CFI or XTB, if the opening balance is the deciding factor and a minimum deposit of $0 or €0 suits better than $5.
WH SelfInvest
Who it suits
- Investors who want shares and leveraged products side by side, since stocks, etfs and forex puts forex, CFDs, options, futures and bonds in the same account.
- People who split activity between a desktop terminal and mobile apps, since NanoTrader, TradingView and Trader Workstation covers both.
- Traders who want to test before committing, since demo account, fractional shares and copy trading includes a demo account and fractional shares.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who mainly wants cheap stock dealing: eToro charges $0 for stock dealing against $1.90 here.
- Crypto traders, since crypto is missing from stocks, etfs and forex although CFI covers stocks, etfs and forex.
Questions about each
Vantage
What is the minimum deposit at Vantage?+
You need $5 to open an account, a little above the site median of €4.64 though well under the highest minimum deposit of €26,308.87 in the comparison. In practice the balance is small enough to fund from everyday money and top up later rather than committing a large sum on day one.
Does Vantage charge an account fee or an inactivity fee?+
Neither applies. The account fee is $0 and the inactivity fee is $0, so holding the account open or leaving it untouched carries no standing charge. For readers weighing costs, those two lines matter more over time than the entry point, because they are the fees most often buried in small print elsewhere.
WH SelfInvest
Does WH SelfInvest charge an account fee?+
The account fee is €0 and the inactivity fee is €0, so there is nothing to pay for holding the account open and nothing for leaving it idle. That is why the brand ranks 1 of 138 on our data for the account fee and 1 of 56 for inactivity.
What does it cost to buy a stock?+
A stock trade costs $1.90, and that is the charge which scales with how often you trade. It ranks 123 of 161 on our data, so anyone dealing in shares regularly will feel it far more than the flat fees. Multiply it by the number of trades you expect.