Stash
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Choosing between Stash and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Stash is headquartered in New York, USA, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. Stash has the longer track record, established in 2015, compared to Pacific Union which was founded in 2015. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Stash
Pacific Union
Stash is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Stash offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Stash
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Stash
$0 vs $20
Stash
WinnerPacific Union
Stash
Lower feesPacific Union
Stash holds licences from SEC, FINRA. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Stash additionally covers Stocks, Etf. Pacific Union adds Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities.
Stash supports Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5.
Stash requires no minimum deposit, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. This makes Stash accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Stash at 3.32/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Stash leads overall with a clear advantage.
Stash scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Stash holds a 3.3/5 rating vs Pacific Union's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Stash offers spreads from 0 pips, while Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Stash requires a minimum deposit of $0. Pacific Union requires $20.
Stash is regulated by SEC, FINRA, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
Stash supports Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web. Pacific Union 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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