VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Monex Securities Review, Pricing, and Features
By Jera Value · Verified Sep 2026
Monex Securities gives Japan-resident investors access to domestic and U.S. shares, ETFs, funds, bonds, and eligible derivatives. Choose domestic per-order or daily commission pricing, use eligible NISA benefits, or buy Japanese odd lots through One Share. Funding and tax-report workflows support account administration. Compare commissions by trade value and product, and keep linked-bank cash or managed services separate from ordinary brokerage holdings. Standard account access is restricted to Japan residents.
Verdict
Worth it if you live in Japan and want domestic and U.S. brokerage access.
- Japan investing: choose a commission course around trade activity
- NISA saving: use eligible commission-free account terms
- Small purchases: buy qualifying Japanese whole-share odd lots
Skip it if you live outside Japan or need one flat domestic trading commission.
- Residence restriction: ordinary accounts are for Japan residents
- Value bands: domestic commission depends on trade size and course
- Odd lots: One Share does not establish unrestricted fractional trading
Monex Securities
Web / Mobile / Desktop · How this site is funded
Pricing
Key fees from the official fee schedule
Source-checked · Aug 23, 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
Japanese share dealing
Choose published domestic per-order or daily commission courses.
U.S. market access
Buy supported American stocks and ETFs.
One Share odd lots
Buy eligible Japanese stocks from one whole share.
NISA investing
Trade eligible securities with published NISA commission terms.
Deposits and withdrawals
Use eligible immediate deposits and standard withdrawal routes.
Activity reports
Get applicable domestic, foreign, and derivative tax documents.
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 Aug 23, 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.
Tool details
Highlights
- Domain rating75: Ahrefs scores how strong a site's backlinks are, from 0 to 100. A high score usually means an established site that many others cite and trust.
Domain Rating by Ahrefs
Alternatives
If Monex Securities is not the right fit, these substitutes come closest.
Comparisons
Already weighing Monex Securities against something specific? Start here.
Keep Exploring
Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.