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