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Choosing between Stake and Rakuten Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Stake is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, while Rakuten Securities operates from Tokyo, Japan. Rakuten Securities has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to Stake which was founded in 2017. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Stake
Rakuten Securities
| Stake | Rakuten Securities | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.4/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:1 | 1:3 ✓ |
| Regulation | ASIC, FCA ✓ | FSA |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II |
Stake (3.4/5) and Rakuten Securities (3.4/5) are closely matched. Stake has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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Stake holds licences from ASIC, FCA. Rakuten Securities is regulated by FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Rakuten Securities adds Etf, Crypto, Forex, Indices.
Stake supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Rakuten Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Stake requires no minimum deposit, while Rakuten Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes Stake accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Stake at 3.44/5 and Rakuten Securities at 3.42/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Stake leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Stake
3.4/5
Choose Stake if you want…
Rakuten Securities
3.4/5
Choose Rakuten Securities if you want…
Stake (3.4/5) and Rakuten Securities (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.
Stake offers spreads from 0 pips, while Rakuten Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Stake requires a minimum deposit of $0. Rakuten Securities requires $0.
Stake is regulated by ASIC, FCA, while Rakuten Securities holds licences from FSA.
Stake supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Rakuten Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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