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WikiFX | 2025-01-03 15:00

Abstract：SBI Securities was founded in 1988, changed its name to E-Trade Securities Co. in 1999, and launched its Internet service in July of the same year. In 2000, SBI Securities was granted full membership of the Osaka Securities Exchange, and in 2001, its assets increased to 11,501 million yen. In 2003, SBI Securities was granted the integrated trading status of the Nagoya Stock Exchange and became a specific general member of the Tomioka Stock Exchange. In 2006, SBI Securities, as a professional online securities company, exceeded the total number of securities accounts of one million for the first time and changed its name from E-Trade Securities Ltd. to SBI E-Trad Ltd. in July. 2007, SBI E-Trad Ltd. and SBI In 2014, the platform's net securities first consolidated securities account traded over 3 million accounts. In 2010, Net Securities' first consolidated securities account traded more than 5 million accounts. SBI Securities currently hold a retail foreign exchange license (license num

SBI Securities Review Summary
Founded	1999
Registered Country/Region	Japan
Regulation	FSA
Market Instruments	Forex, Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, CFDs, Gold/Platinum, NISA, iDeCo
Demo Account	Available
Leverage	Up to 1:25 (for FX)
Spread	From 1 pip (FX pairs),0.5 pips(CFDs)
Trading Platform	Proprietary web and mobile platforms, HYPER SBI
Min Deposit	¥10,000
Customer Support	Phone: 0120-104-214
	Email: contact@sbisec.co.jp
	24/7 Online Chat: No
	Physical Address: Japan

SBI Securities Information

　　Established in 1999 with a headquarters in Japan, SBI Securities is under FSA control. Forex, equities, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and more are among the several market tools it provides with leverage up to 1:25 for FX trading. The platform offers proprietary web and mobile trading systems including HYPER SBI and enables a minimum deposit of ¥10,000.

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Over 150+ financial products and services	Limited leverage for FX (max 1:25)
Provide NISA and iDeCo accounts for tax advantages	No 24/7 customer support
Regulated by FSA

Is SBI Securities Legit?

Current Status	Regulated
License Type	Retail Forex License
Regulated By	Japan
License No.	関東財務局長(金商)第44号
Licensed Institution	株式会社SBI証券

What Can I Trade on SBI Securities?

SBI Securities offers a 150+ stocks, 30+ currency pairs, and various ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds.

Tradable Instruments	Supported
Forex	✔
Stocks(Overseas and Japan stock)	✔
ETFs(Overseas)	✔
Mutual Funds	✔
Bonds	✔
Commodities	✔
Options	✔
Cryptocurrencies	❌

Leverage

　　SBI Securities only provides 1:25 leverage for FX pairs.

Account Types

SBI Securities offers multiple account types: regular investment accounts, NISA accounts, and iDeCo pension accounts.

　　Demo accounts are also available.

Account Type	Minimum Deposit	Features
Regular Account	¥10,000	Access to all products and services
NISA Account	¥0	Tax-advantaged investing
iDeCo Account	Variable	Pension-specific tax benefits

SBI Securities Fees

　　With specified fees for domestic stock transfers under different names and ¥3,300 for investment trust transfers, SBI Securities offers free account administration, deposits, withdrawals, and most transfers.

Trading Fees

Service	Fee
Domestic Stocks	Starting from ¥99 per trade
Investment Trusts	Varies by fund (management fees apply)
FX (Foreign Exchange)	From 1 pip (spread only)
ETF/ETN	Varies by issuer
REITs	Varies by issuer
Bonds	Depends on bond type
CFDs	From 0.5 pips (spread only)

Non-Trading Fees

Service	Fee
Account Opening and Management	Free
Bank Transfer Deposits	Customer-borne transfer fees
Instant Deposits/Real-Time Deposits	Free
Withdrawals	Free
Domestic Stock Transfers	Free (same-name)
Domestic Stock Transfers (different names)	¥2,200 per brand (tax incl.)
Investment Trust Transfers	Free (same-name) / ¥3,300 per brand (tax incl.)
Foreign Stock Transfers	Free (same-name) / ¥2,200 per brand (tax incl.)

Paid Services (Optional)

Service	Fee
Premium News	¥37,125/month (tax incl.)
Real-Time US Stock Prices	¥550/month (tax incl.)
BroadNewsStreet	¥330/month (tax incl.)

Trading Platform

　　SBI provides different App for different products.

Trading Platform	Supported	Available Devices	Suitable for
HYPER SBI	✔	Windows, macOS	Stock traders
SBI Mobile App	✔	iOS, Android	On-the-go trading
Unique App for different products(SBI stock App, Domestic socks smartphone site.etc)	✔	Web	General and retail traders

Deposit and Withdrawal

　　SBI Securities does not charge withdrawals or deposits fees. Account type determines the minimum deposit; it ranges from ¥10000 in standard account.