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Choosing between tastytrade and Rakuten Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. tastytrade is headquartered in Chicago, USA, while Rakuten Securities operates from Tokyo, Japan. Rakuten Securities has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to tastytrade which was founded in 2011. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
tastytrade
Rakuten Securities
| tastytrade | Rakuten Securities | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.6/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:2 | 1:3 ✓ |
| Regulation | SEC, CFTC ✓ | FSA |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II |
tastytrade is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, tastytrade offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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tastytrade holds licences from SEC, CFTC. Rakuten Securities is regulated by FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Forex, Indices markets. tastytrade additionally covers Commodities. Rakuten Securities adds Etf, Crypto.
tastytrade supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Rakuten Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
tastytrade requires no minimum deposit, while Rakuten Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes tastytrade accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores tastytrade at 3.56/5 and Rakuten Securities at 3.42/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. tastytrade leads overall with a clear advantage.
tastytrade
3.6/5
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Rakuten Securities
3.4/5
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tastytrade scores higher overall on our independent rating system. tastytrade holds a 3.6/5 rating vs Rakuten Securities's 3.4/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
tastytrade offers spreads from 0 pips, while Rakuten Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
tastytrade requires a minimum deposit of $0. Rakuten Securities requires $0.
tastytrade is regulated by SEC, CFTC, while Rakuten Securities holds licences from FSA.
tastytrade 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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