KOSEI Securities -Some Important Points about This Broker

KOSEI SECURITIES Information

The headquarters of Kosei Securities is located in Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka City. Its business covers securities trading, investment trusts, futures and options, life insurance agency, etc., while also providing special services such as specific accounts (simplified tax filing) and NISA accounts (tax exemption for small-scale investments).

Pros and Cons

Is KOSEI SECURITIES Legit?

Kosei Securities is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and regulatedby the Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan. With a license number of 近畿財務局長（金商）第14号, it is a legally registered securities company.

What Can I Trade on KOSEI SECURITIES?

Account Type

Specific Account: Calculates profits and losses on behalf of clients, handles tax payments, and simplifies annual tax filings.

NISA Account: A tax-exempt account for small-scale investments, with an annual investment limit of ¥1,000,000. Dividends and sales proceeds are tax-exempt for 5 years.

KOSEI SECURITIES Fees

Main Commission Fees:

Stocks (Online): 0.601% for transactions under ¥1,000,000 (minimum ¥1,100). For amounts over ¥1,000,000,000, fees are subject to individual negotiation.

U.S. Stocks: A flat 0.495% (minimum ¥550). SEC fees will be temporarily waived starting May 13, 2025.

Futures & Options (Online): 0.022% for index futures, 0.0044% for government bond futures, with a minimum fee of ¥440.

Account Maintenance Fee: ¥2,200 annually (waived for clients holding 100+ shares of the firms stock).

Other Fees:

Margin Loan Rates (Buy Side): Institutional margin: 1.64%–1.92% (annual interest); General margin: 2.14%–2.42%.

For more detailed account fee information, please visit the official website.