Monex

4(900)

FSA Japan

Rakuten Securities

4.2(1400)

FSA Japan

Monex vs Rakuten Securities

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

Rakuten Securities has a higher rating of 4.2/5 compared to Monex (4/5).

Comparison Table

Criteria	Monex	Rakuten Securities
Rating	4/5 (900 reviews)	4.2/5 (1400 reviews)✓
Regulation	FSA Japan	FSA Japan
Fees	¥55–¥1,650 per trade (Japanese stocks), US stocks $0 commission	¥0 commission for Japanese stocks (Super Discount), US stocks from 0.495%
Min. Deposit	0 ¥	0 ¥
Instruments	Japanese Stocks, US Stocks, Chinese Stocks, FX, Options, Crypto	Japanese Stocks, US Stocks, Mutual Funds, Bonds, F&O, FX
Platforms	Monex TradeStation, Monex Web, Ferci App	MarketSpeed II, iSPEED App, Rakuten Web
Options Trading	Yes, Japanese and US options	Yes, stock options on OSE
Founded	1999	1999
Headquarters	Tokyo	Tokyo

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

Monex: ¥55–¥1,650 per trade (Japanese stocks), US stocks $0 commission. Minimum deposit: 0 ¥.

Rakuten Securities: ¥0 commission for Japanese stocks (Super Discount), US stocks from 0.495%. Minimum deposit: 0 ¥.

Product Range

Monex (6 categories)

Japanese StocksUS StocksChinese StocksFXOptionsCrypto

Rakuten Securities (6 categories)

Japanese StocksUS StocksMutual FundsBondsF&OFX

Trading Platforms

Monex

Monex TradeStation
Monex Web
Ferci App

Rakuten Securities

MarketSpeed II
iSPEED App
Rakuten Web

Regulation & Security

Monex is regulated by FSA Japan (HQ: Tokyo).

Rakuten Securities is regulated by FSA Japan (HQ: Tokyo).

Who Is It For?

Monex

Japanese online broker with global market access and crypto subsidiary

✓ Access to US, Japan and China stocks

✓ Commission-free US stock trading

✓ Monex crypto subsidiary for crypto trading

✗ Fees for Japanese stocks not the lowest

✗ Platform predominantly in Japanese

Rakuten Securities

Japan's leading online broker with Rakuten ecosystem integration

✓ Free trading of Japanese stocks (Super Discount)

✓ Integration with Rakuten Points and Rakuten Bank

✓ Over 25 years of experience, FSA-regulated

✗ Platform mainly in Japanese

✗ International stocks with higher fees

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monex or Rakuten Securities cheaper?

Monex charges ¥55–¥1,650 per trade (Japanese stocks), US stocks $0 commission. Rakuten Securities charges ¥0 commission for Japanese stocks (Super Discount), US stocks from 0.495%. The minimum deposit is 0 ¥ at Monex and 0 ¥ at Rakuten Securities.

Which broker offers more products: Monex or Rakuten Securities?

Monex offers Japanese Stocks, US Stocks, Chinese Stocks, FX, Options, Crypto. Rakuten Securities offers Japanese Stocks, US Stocks, Mutual Funds, Bonds, F&O, FX.

Which broker is better regulated?

Monex is regulated by FSA Japan. Rakuten Securities is regulated by FSA Japan.

Is Monex or Rakuten Securities better for beginners?

Monex has a minimum deposit of 0 ¥ and offers Monex TradeStation, Monex Web, Ferci App as platforms. Rakuten Securities has a minimum deposit of 0 ¥ and offers MarketSpeed II, iSPEED App, Rakuten Web. Monex has the lower entry barrier.

Monex vs Rakuten Securities: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between Monex (4/5, 900 reviews) and Rakuten Securities (4.2/5, 1400 reviews) depends on your needs. Monex: Japanese online broker with global market access and crypto subsidiary. Rakuten Securities: Japan's leading online broker with Rakuten ecosystem integration.

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Japanese online broker with global market access and crypto subsidiary

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