Rakuten Securities
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Choosing between Rakuten Securities and Longbridge depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Rakuten Securities is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Longbridge operates from Hong Kong. Rakuten Securities 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.
Rakuten Securities
Longbridge
| Rakuten Securities | 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 | SFC, MAS ✓ |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
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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Rakuten Securities
Longbridge
Rakuten Securities holds licences from FSA. Longbridge is regulated by MAS, SFC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Etf, Indices markets. Rakuten Securities additionally covers Crypto, Forex. Longbridge adds Options.
Rakuten Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. Longbridge offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Rakuten Securities requires no minimum deposit, while Longbridge sets no minimum deposit. This makes Rakuten Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Rakuten Securities at 3.42/5 and Longbridge 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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Longbridge
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 Longbridge'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 Longbridge starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Rakuten Securities requires a minimum deposit of $0. Longbridge requires $0.
Rakuten Securities is regulated by FSA, while Longbridge holds licences from SFC, MAS.
Rakuten Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. 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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