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Choosing between Monex and Longbridge depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Monex is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Longbridge operates from Hong Kong. Monex has the longer track record, established in 1999, 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.
Monex
Longbridge
| Monex | Longbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.4/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:3 | 1:5 ✓ |
| Regulation | FSA, SEC | SFC, MAS |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, TradeStation JP | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Monex is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Monex offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Longbridge
Lower feesMonex holds licences from SEC, FSA. Longbridge is regulated by MAS, SFC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Etf markets. Monex additionally covers Crypto, Forex. Longbridge adds Options, Indices.
Monex supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, TradeStation JP. Longbridge offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Monex requires no minimum deposit, while Longbridge sets no minimum deposit. This makes Monex accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Monex at 3.42/5 and Longbridge at 3.36/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Monex leads overall with a clear advantage.
Monex
3.4/5
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Longbridge
3.4/5
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Monex scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Monex holds a 3.4/5 rating vs Longbridge's 3.4/5. 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 Longbridge starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Monex requires a minimum deposit of $0. Longbridge requires $0.
Monex is regulated by FSA, SEC, while Longbridge holds licences from SFC, MAS.
Monex supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, TradeStation JP. Longbridge 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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