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Choosing between Monex and BDSwiss depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Monex is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while BDSwiss operates from Limassol, Cyprus. Monex has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to BDSwiss which was founded in 2012. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Monex
BDSwiss
Monex is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Monex offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Monex
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Monex
0 vs 1.5 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Monex
$0 vs $10
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Monex
BDSwiss
Monex holds licences from SEC, FSA. BDSwiss is regulated by FSA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Forex markets. Monex additionally covers Etf, Crypto. BDSwiss adds Cfd, Indices, Commodities.
On spreads, Monex is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 1.5 pips at BDSwiss.
Monex supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, TradeStation JP. BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
Monex requires no minimum deposit, while BDSwiss sets a minimum deposit of $10. This makes Monex accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Monex at 3.42/5 and BDSwiss at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Monex leads overall with a clear advantage.
Monex scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Monex holds a 3.4/5 rating vs BDSwiss's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Monex offers spreads from 0 pips, while BDSwiss starts at 1.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Monex requires a minimum deposit of $0. BDSwiss requires $10.
Monex is regulated by FSA, SEC, while BDSwiss holds licences from FSA, CySEC.
Monex supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, TradeStation JP. BDSwiss supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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