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Choosing between Longbridge and Wealthsimple depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Longbridge is headquartered in Hong Kong, while Wealthsimple operates from Toronto, Canada. Wealthsimple has the longer track record, established in 2014, compared to Longbridge which was founded in 2019. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Longbridge
Wealthsimple
Longbridge is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Longbridge offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Longbridge
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Longbridge
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
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Longbridge
Wealthsimple
Longbridge holds licences from MAS, SFC. Wealthsimple is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Longbridge additionally covers Etf, Options, Indices. Wealthsimple adds Crypto.
Longbridge supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Wealthsimple offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Longbridge requires no minimum deposit, while Wealthsimple sets no minimum deposit. This makes Longbridge accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Longbridge at 3.36/5 and Wealthsimple at 3.20/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Longbridge leads overall with a clear advantage.
Longbridge scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Longbridge holds a 3.4/5 rating vs Wealthsimple's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Longbridge offers spreads from 0 pips, while Wealthsimple starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Longbridge requires a minimum deposit of $0. Wealthsimple requires $0.
Longbridge is regulated by SFC, MAS, while Wealthsimple holds licences from SEC.
Longbridge supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Wealthsimple supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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