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Rakuten Securities
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Choosing between Rakuten Securities and SoFi Invest depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Rakuten Securities is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while SoFi Invest operates from San Francisco, USA. Rakuten Securities has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to SoFi Invest which was founded in 2012. 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
SoFi Invest
| Rakuten Securities | SoFi Invest | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.4/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $1 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:3 ✓ | 1:1 |
| Regulation | FSA | SEC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Rakuten Securities is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Rakuten Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Rakuten Securities holds licences from FSA. SoFi Invest is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Crypto, Indices markets. Rakuten Securities additionally covers Etf, Forex.
Rakuten Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. SoFi Invest offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Rakuten Securities requires no minimum deposit, while SoFi Invest sets a minimum deposit of $1. This makes Rakuten Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Rakuten Securities at 3.42/5 and SoFi Invest at 3.33/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Rakuten Securities leads overall with a clear advantage.
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3.3/5
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Rakuten Securities scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Rakuten Securities holds a 3.4/5 rating vs SoFi Invest's 3.3/5. 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 SoFi Invest starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Rakuten Securities requires a minimum deposit of $0. SoFi Invest requires $1.
Rakuten Securities is regulated by FSA, while SoFi Invest holds licences from SEC.
Rakuten Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. SoFi Invest 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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