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Choosing between Rakuten Securities and Windsor Brokers depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Rakuten Securities is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Windsor Brokers operates from Limassol, Cyprus. Windsor Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1988, compared to Rakuten Securities which was founded in 1999. 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
Windsor Brokers
Rakuten Securities is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Rakuten Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Rakuten Securities
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Windsor Brokers
1 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Rakuten Securities
$0 vs $100
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Lower feesWindsor Brokers
Rakuten Securities holds licences from FSA. Windsor Brokers is regulated by CySEC, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Forex, Indices markets. Rakuten Securities additionally covers Etf, Crypto. Windsor Brokers adds Cfd, Commodities.
Rakuten Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. Windsor Brokers offers MT4, MT5.
Rakuten Securities requires no minimum deposit, while Windsor Brokers sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes Rakuten Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Rakuten Securities at 3.42/5 and Windsor Brokers at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Rakuten Securities leads overall with a clear advantage.
Rakuten Securities
Rakuten Securities scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Rakuten Securities holds a 3.4/5 rating vs Windsor Brokers's 3.2/5. 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 Windsor Brokers starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Rakuten Securities requires a minimum deposit of $0. Windsor Brokers requires $100.
Rakuten Securities is regulated by FSA, while Windsor Brokers holds licences from CySEC, FSA.
Rakuten Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. Windsor Brokers 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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