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Choosing between Tiger Brokers and Rakuten Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Tiger Brokers is headquartered in Singapore, while Rakuten Securities operates from Tokyo, Japan. Rakuten Securities has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to Tiger Brokers which was founded in 2014. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Tiger Brokers
Rakuten Securities
| Tiger Brokers | Rakuten Securities | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.6/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:4 ✓ | 1:3 |
| Regulation | MAS, ASIC ✓ | FSA |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II |
Tiger Brokers is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Tiger Brokers offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Lower feesTiger Brokers holds licences from MAS, ASIC. Rakuten Securities is regulated by FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices markets. Tiger Brokers additionally covers Cfd. Rakuten Securities adds Etf, Crypto, Forex.
Tiger Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Rakuten Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Tiger Brokers requires no minimum deposit, while Rakuten Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes Tiger Brokers accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Tiger Brokers at 3.58/5 and Rakuten Securities at 3.42/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Tiger Brokers leads overall with a clear advantage.
Tiger Brokers
3.6/5
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Rakuten Securities
3.4/5
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Tiger Brokers scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Tiger Brokers 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.
Tiger Brokers offers spreads from 0 pips, while Rakuten Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Tiger Brokers requires a minimum deposit of $0. Rakuten Securities requires $0.
Tiger Brokers is regulated by MAS, ASIC, while Rakuten Securities holds licences from FSA.
Tiger Brokers 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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