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Choosing between Wealthsimple and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Wealthsimple is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. Wealthsimple has the longer track record, established in 2014, 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.
Wealthsimple
Pacific Union
Wealthsimple (3.2/5) and Pacific Union (3.2/5) are closely matched. Wealthsimple has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Wealthsimple
3.2 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Pacific Union
1 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Wealthsimple
$0 vs $20
Wealthsimple
WinnerPacific Union
Wealthsimple
Lower feesPacific Union
Wealthsimple holds licences from SEC. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Wealthsimple additionally covers Stocks. Pacific Union adds Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities.
Wealthsimple supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5.
Wealthsimple requires no minimum deposit, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. This makes Wealthsimple accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Wealthsimple at 3.20/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Wealthsimple leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Wealthsimple (3.2/5) and Pacific Union (3.2/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Wealthsimple offers spreads from 0 pips, while Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Wealthsimple requires a minimum deposit of $0. Pacific Union requires $20.
Wealthsimple is regulated by SEC, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
Wealthsimple supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. 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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