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Monex Securities Review, Pricing, and Features
Monex Securities
Monex Securities serves Japan residents with Japanese and U.S. stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds and derivatives. Domestic per-order commissions run from ¥55 to ¥1,070, U.S. stock and ETF trades cost 0.495% up to $22, and eligible Japanese odd lots trade from one share through One Share.
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Pricing
Key fees from the official fee schedule
Source-checked · Jul 17, 2026Account opening and maintenance
Domestic cash equities, per-order course
U.S. stocks and ETFs
U.S.-stock yen and dollar conversion
One Share domestic odd-lot service
This profile covers Monex's domestic self-directed securities account, not overseas Monex Group affiliates or a cross-border account-opening route. One Share direct securities are distinct from margin, FX, futures, options, CFD, crypto-linked and managed ON COMPASS products, each of which has separate ownership and risk characteristics. See the Monex Securities fee schedule for your country.
Key features
- Domestic per-order and daily commission courses.
- U.S. stocks and ETFs at 0.495%, capped at $22 per trade.
- One Share eligible Japanese odd lots from one whole share.
- Mutual funds, bonds, NISA and derivatives in the wider account suite.
- Free eligible immediate deposits and standard withdrawals.
- Japanese reports for domestic, foreign and derivative tax preparation.
Broker details
Account and availability
Available in 1 country
Account
Individual general or specified taxable account, NISA tax-advantaged account · JPY, USD base currency · No general minimum deposit stated
Cash and trading
Interest on uninvested cash
No ordinary brokerage-cash interest rate established
Deposits
¥0 for immediate deposits; bank fees may apply
Immediate deposit or ordinary Japanese bank transfer · Immediate deposits can credit in real time; ordinary transfers follow bank processing
Withdrawals
Standard ¥0; instant ¥330
Standard or instant withdrawal to the registered bank account · Standard next or following business day; instant service follows availability rules
Fractional shares
Not available
Eligible Japanese listed shares · No sub-share orders; odd lots start at one share
Tax support · Japan
Country tax report provided
Regulation and protection
Monex, Inc.
Kanto Local Finance Bureau · Financial Instruments Business Operator No. 165
Segregated customer assets and Japan Investor Protection Fund · Up to ¥10 million per eligible customer if segregation fails
Monex segregates customer cash and securities under Japanese rules. Fund compensation addresses a broker's inability to return eligible assets; it does not cover market loss, issuer failure, derivatives exposure, open positions or unrealized profit.
Source-checked · Reviewed Jul 17, 2026 · Official sources: Monex Securities company summary, Monex Securities domestic-stock commissions, Monex Securities account opening and non-resident restrictions, Monex Securities U.S.-stock commissions, Monex One Share commissions, Monex Securities customer-asset protection, Monex Securities deposits and withdrawals, Monex Securities tax-return reports
FAQ
Is Monex Securities free?
Monex Securities should not be treated as free software. Brokerage access may have no monthly charge, but transaction, FX, market-data, custody, transfer, product, or spread costs can apply depending on the offer and jurisdiction. Check the broker details and official fee schedule.
Who is Monex Securities best for?
It suits beginner, intermediate, and advanced users.
What platforms and connections does Monex Securities support?
You can use Monex Securities on Web, Mobile, and Desktop.
Which markets does Monex Securities cover?
Monex Securities covers APAC. Examples include JP. It tracks Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Options, and Futures. Identifiers include Ticker and ISIN.
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