Rakuten Securities

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Rakuten Securities is a well‐regarded forex broker offering broad access to currency pairs on proprietary and third‐party platforms. It provides research, education, and multilingual support, and operates under applicable regulations in its jurisdictions.
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Key facts

8.3/10
Our rating
#51
Trust rank
1999
Founded
3
Licences
1
Countries accepted
HeadquartersJapan
Broker typeMarket Maker
RegulationJFSA; ASIC; SFC
PlatformsProprietary
InstrumentsForex
Fee levelLow

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Pros

  • • Tier-1 regulation (JFSA) with segregated client funds
  • • Tight spreads with spread-only pricing (no commissions)
  • • Low-latency execution on robust proprietary platforms (Rakuten FX / iSPEED FX)
  • • Broad FX pairs coverage with deep liquidity
  • • Strong financial backing (Rakuten Group) and high platform reliability

    • Cons

  • • Limited international availability
  • • Low leverage cap (1:25, Japan)
  • • Proprietary platforms; limited third-party platform support
  • • No negative balance protection (Japan entity)
  • • No guaranteed stop-loss orders

    • Key Features

  • • Multi jurisdiction regulation JFSA ASIC SFC and segregated client funds
  • • Proprietary Rakuten FX and iSPEED FX multi device platforms
  • • Wide range of forex pairs with tight spreads and fast execution
  • • Advanced charting analytics and order types including OCO
  • • Negative balance protection for retail clients where applicable
  • • Rakuten Points loyalty rewards for trading activity

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    Where This Broker Ranks

    Rakuten Securities is not in the top 10 for any country or territory we rank yet. Each list shows the ten highest-rated brokers that accept clients there. How we rate brokers · All rankings by country

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Rakuten Securities operates through locally licensed entities. You onboard with the entity that serves your region and follows its rules. Client money is typically kept in segregated accounts, separate from the firm's own funds. You may have negative balance protection or other safeguards, depending on where your account is held. You should read the account terms, risk disclosures, and complaints process before you trade. You can also enable strong authentication and monitor your account activity in your secure portal.

    You can trade through web, desktop, and mobile platforms. You get charting, drawing tools, technical indicators, watchlists, and price alerts. Order types include market, limit, stop, and trailing stop, with time-in-force settings. You can test strategies in a demo environment before using live funds. Some entities offer APIs or add-ons for automation. Platform features, data access, and available tools vary by region and account type, so you should check the platform page and your account area for current details.

    You should expect trading costs such as spread and/or commission. If you hold positions overnight, financing charges may apply. You may also see currency conversion costs when your account and trade currencies differ. Deposits and withdrawals can incur fees from payment providers. An inactivity fee may apply on dormant accounts. All fees vary by instrument, platform, and region. You can review the fee schedule and trade ticket cost breakdown in your account area before placing or closing an order.

    You can fund and withdraw via bank transfer, card, and selected local methods, depending on your region. You must complete identity checks and name matching before funding. Withdrawals generally return to the original source method, subject to policies and regulations. Processing times and limits depend on the method and the reviewing entity. Your bank or payment provider may charge separate fees and conversion costs. You manage funding from your secure dashboard, where you can track status updates and required documents.

    You can trade a wide range of forex pairs. Depending on your location and the licensed entity you use, you may also access contracts for difference on indices, commodities, and other assets. Account categories include retail and, if you qualify, professional, each with different features and protections. Margin requirements, product lists, and platform access vary by region. You should review the product disclosure and account comparison pages in your account area to confirm availability before you open or fund an account.

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