Vantage Markets
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Choosing between Vantage Markets and Rakuten Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Vantage Markets is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, while Rakuten Securities operates from Tokyo, Japan. Rakuten Securities has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to Vantage Markets which was founded in 2009. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Vantage Markets
Rakuten Securities
| Vantage Markets | Rakuten Securities | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.9/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $50 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:30 ✓ | 1:3 |
| Regulation | ASIC, FCA, CIMA ✓ | FSA |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, ProTrader | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II |
Vantage Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.9/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Vantage Markets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowVantage Markets
Rakuten Securities
Vantage Markets
Rakuten Securities
Lower feesVantage Markets holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CIMA. Rakuten Securities is regulated by FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Indices, Etf markets. Vantage Markets additionally covers Commodities. Rakuten Securities adds Crypto.
Vantage Markets supports MT4, MT5, ProTrader, Vantage App. Rakuten Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II.
Vantage Markets requires a minimum deposit of $50, while Rakuten Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes Rakuten Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Vantage Markets at 3.85/5 and Rakuten Securities at 3.42/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Vantage Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
Vantage Markets
3.9/5
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Rakuten Securities
3.4/5
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Vantage Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Vantage Markets holds a 3.9/5 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.
Vantage Markets offers spreads from 0 pips, while Rakuten Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Vantage Markets requires a minimum deposit of $50. Rakuten Securities requires $0.
Vantage Markets is regulated by ASIC, FCA, CIMA, while Rakuten Securities holds licences from FSA.
Vantage Markets supports MT4, MT5, ProTrader, Vantage App. 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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