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Choosing between Monex and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Monex is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. Monex has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to Pacific Union which was founded in 2015. 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
Pacific Union
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
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Monex
$0 vs $20
Monex
WinnerPacific Union
Monex
Lower feesPacific Union
Monex holds licences from SEC, FSA. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto, Forex markets. Monex additionally covers Stocks, Etf. Pacific Union adds Cfd, Indices, Commodities.
Monex supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, TradeStation JP. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5.
Monex requires no minimum deposit, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. This makes Monex accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Monex at 3.42/5 and Pacific Union 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 Pacific Union'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 Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Monex requires a minimum deposit of $0. Pacific Union requires $20.
Monex is regulated by FSA, SEC, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
Monex supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, TradeStation JP. Pacific Union supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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