Can You Copy Trade on Vanguard?

Vanguard is known for long-term, low-cost investing, so it is a fair question: can you copy trade on Vanguard? The direct answer right now is no, and the reason is the type of connection Vanguard offers through the aggregator.

Why not, currently

Copy trading requires a trade-enabled connection, so the platform can place orders in your account on your behalf, within the limits you set. Vanguard connections through the secure aggregator are typically read-only, meaning holdings and data can be viewed but orders cannot be routed. Without the ability to place trades, copy trading is not possible on Vanguard through RelayTrades at this time. Broker support does change over time, so this could be different later.

Which brokers do support copy trading

If you want to copy trade, these brokers are set up for it with RelayTrades (through SnapTrade), so copied trades route into your own account:

• Webull, Charles Schwab, Moomoo, E*TRADE, and tastytrade (stocks, ETFs, and options).
• Alpaca, Public, Tradier, and TradeStation (stocks and ETFs).
• Questrade (stocks, ETFs, and options; availability can differ by region).

Copy trading needs a trade-enabled broker connection. Vanguard connections are typically read-only, so copied trades cannot be placed there yet. Check the current supported-broker list when you connect.

What you can do

If you invest through Vanguard and want to copy trade, the practical path is to open or use one of the supported brokers above and connect that account. Keep in mind that copy trading tends to be more active than a buy-and-hold style, so size conservatively. Your funds stay in your own account either way, and RelayTrades never takes custody.