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Rakuten Securities

4.2(1.400 reviews)

Japan's leading online broker with Rakuten ecosystem integration

FSA Japan RegulatedSince 1999
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Trust Score
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0 ¥
Min. Deposit
6
Instruments
FSA Japan
Regulation
3
Platforms

Key Features

Japanese Stocks

Japanese Stocks trading available

US Stocks

US Stocks trading available

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds trading available

Bonds

Bonds trading available

F&O

F&O trading available

FX

FX trading available

MarketSpeed II

Trading Platform

iSPEED App

Trading Platform

Rakuten Web

Trading Platform

Advantages

  • Free trading of Japanese stocks (Super Discount)
  • Integration with Rakuten Points and Rakuten Bank
  • Over 25 years of experience, FSA-regulated
  • MarketSpeed II with professional analysis tools

Disadvantages

  • Platform mainly in Japanese
  • International stocks with higher fees
  • Primarily focused on Japanese market

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About Rakuten Securities

Rakuten Securities was founded in 1999 as DLJdirect SFG Securities and today belongs to the Rakuten Group, one of Japan's largest internet companies. Headquartered in Tokyo and regulated by the Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA), Rakuten Securities is one of Japan's leading online brokers with several million customers. What makes Rakuten Securities special is its deep integration into the Rakuten ecosystem. Users can use Rakuten Points for purchasing stocks and mutual funds and benefit from seamless connection with Rakuten Bank. The Super Discount plan offers free trading of Japanese stocks, making Rakuten Securities one of the most affordable options in the Japanese market. The platform provides access to Japanese stocks, US stocks, mutual funds, bonds, F&O, and FX trading. The professional trading platform MarketSpeed II complements the web platform and the iSPEED mobile app. Rakuten Securities targets Japanese retail investors seeking a cost-effective and well-integrated trading platform.

Rakuten Securities FAQ

Can I use Rakuten Points for investing?
Yes, Rakuten Securities allows using Rakuten Points for purchasing stocks and mutual funds. This is a unique advantage for users who are already active in the Rakuten ecosystem and collect points while shopping.
Is Rakuten Securities accessible to international investors?
Rakuten Securities primarily targets investors based in Japan. The platform and customer service are mainly available in Japanese. Account opening is generally not possible for non-Japan residents.
What is MarketSpeed II?
MarketSpeed II is Rakuten Securities' professional desktop trading platform. It offers advanced chart analysis, real-time quotes, various order types, algorithmic trading features, and comprehensive market analysis tools for advanced traders.
Strategies × Top Stocks

Popular Strategies to Try

Concrete example trades you can replicate after opening your account at Rakuten Securities.

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Long Straddle
TSLA

Long Straddle · Tesla

Tesla Inc.

Highly volatile — no clear direction · highly volatile mover

IV 5095%View example trade
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Long Straddle
NVDA

Long Straddle · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Highly volatile — no clear direction · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade
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Covered Call
AAPL

Covered Call · Apple

Apple Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 2032%View example trade
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Covered Call
SAP

Covered Call · SAP

SAP SE

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
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Cash-Secured Put
AMZN

Cash-Secured Put · Amazon

Amazon.com Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · medium-volatility stock

IV 2542%View example trade
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Iron Condor
SPY

Iron Condor · S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1222%View example trade
Nasdaq-100 ETF logo
Iron Condor
QQQ

Iron Condor · Nasdaq-100 ETF

Invesco QQQ ETF (Nasdaq-100)

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1628%View example trade
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Bull Call Spread
PLTR

Bull Call Spread · Palantir

Palantir Technologies Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 5590%View example trade
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Bull Call Spread
MSTR

Bull Call Spread · MicroStrategy

MicroStrategy Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 85160%View example trade
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Bear Put Spread
COIN

Bear Put Spread · Coinbase

Coinbase Global Inc.

Bearish · highly volatile mover

IV 65120%View example trade
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Butterfly Strategy
MSFT

Butterfly Strategy · Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation

Neutral — stock expected to stay near the center strike · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
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Bull Call Spread
NVDA

Bull Call Spread · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Bullish · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade