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Rakuten Securities
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Choosing between Rakuten Securities and LiteFinance depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Rakuten Securities is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while LiteFinance operates from Kingstown, St Vincent. Rakuten Securities has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to LiteFinance which was founded in 2005. 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
LiteFinance
| Rakuten Securities | LiteFinance | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.4/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $50 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:3 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | FSA | CySEC, FSA ✓ |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web |
Rakuten Securities (3.4/5) and LiteFinance (3.4/5) are closely matched. Rakuten Securities has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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Rakuten Securities holds licences from FSA. LiteFinance is regulated by CySEC, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Forex, Indices markets. Rakuten Securities additionally covers Etf, Crypto. LiteFinance adds Cfd, Commodities.
Rakuten Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. LiteFinance offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
Rakuten Securities requires no minimum deposit, while LiteFinance sets a minimum deposit of $50. This makes Rakuten Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Rakuten Securities at 3.42/5 and LiteFinance at 3.40/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Rakuten Securities leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Rakuten Securities
3.4/5
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LiteFinance
3.4/5
Choose LiteFinance if you want…
Rakuten Securities (3.4/5) and LiteFinance (3.4/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Rakuten Securities offers spreads from 0 pips, while LiteFinance starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Rakuten Securities requires a minimum deposit of $0. LiteFinance requires $50.
Rakuten Securities is regulated by FSA, while LiteFinance holds licences from CySEC, FSA.
Rakuten Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. LiteFinance 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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