Vantage
Rakuten Securities
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Choosing between Vantage and Rakuten Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Vantage 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 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
Rakuten Securities
| Vantage | Rakuten Securities | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.2/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $50 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 ✓ | 1:3 |
| Regulation | ASIC, FCA, CFTC ✓ | FSA |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingView | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II |
Vantage is the better choice overall, scoring 4.2/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Vantage offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowVantage
Rakuten Securities
Vantage
Rakuten Securities
Lower feesVantage holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CFTC. Rakuten Securities is regulated by FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Indices markets. Vantage additionally covers Cfd, Commodities. Rakuten Securities adds Etf, Crypto.
Vantage supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Rakuten Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
Vantage 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 at 4.19/5 and Rakuten Securities at 3.42/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Vantage leads overall with a clear advantage.
Vantage
4.2/5
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Rakuten Securities
3.4/5
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Vantage scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Vantage holds a 4.2/5 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 offers spreads from 0 pips, while Rakuten Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Vantage requires a minimum deposit of $50. Rakuten Securities requires $0.
Vantage is regulated by ASIC, FCA, CFTC, while Rakuten Securities holds licences from FSA.
Vantage supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, 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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