News Securities-Some Important Points about This Broker

NEWS Information

NEWS, based in Japan and regulated by the FSA, is an online trading platform that offers many investment products, including domestic equities (primarily in-person), foreign stocks (inquire for availability), foreign currency-denominated bonds, and mutual funds. While providing a diverse selection, their fee structure varies by product and transaction size, and information on deposits and withdrawals is not mentioned on their website.

Pros and Cons

Is NEWS Legit?

NEWS has a Retail Forex License regulated by the Financial Services Agency (FSA) in Japan with a license number of 関東財務局長（金商）第138号.

Products and Services

NEWS provides different investment products and services. These offerings include:

1. Domestic Equities:

NEWS offers trading in domestic equities through in-person transactions, aiming to provide clients with optimal service. Services include spot trading, margin trading (system margin trading), futures trading, and options trading.

2. Foreign Stocks:

NEWS provides access to foreign stocks, with specific tradable instruments available upon inquiry. The brokerage covers equities from various countries, including Vietnam, Russia, Thailand, Dubai/Abu Dhabi, Brazil, the United States, Europe, China, Singapore, and more.

3. Foreign Currency-denominated Bonds: Clients can inquire about foreign currency-denominated bonds, and NEWS accommodates specific needs related to currency and redemption periods. NEWS offers bonds denominated in currencies like the Australian Dollar, New Zealand Dollar, Brazilian Real, South African Rand, Turkish Lira, Mexican Peso, among others.

4. Mutual Funds:

NEWS offers a selection of investment trusts; however, the specific products available can be obtained through inquiries. These investment trusts are managed by various investment trust companies, including Okasan Asset Management, Mitsubishi UFJ Kokusai Asset Management, Eastspring Investments, and others.

NEWS Fees

NEWS charges various fees for different types of transactions. Here's a breakdown of their fees:

1. Domestic Stocks Fee: The basic commission fee is determined by the transaction amount. The commission fee starts at 1.15% for transactions up to ¥1 million and gradually decreases as the transaction amount increases.

1. Bond Fees: The fee is based on the transaction amount, starting at 1.0% for amounts up to ¥1 million.

1. Foreign Stock Fees: Fees for foreign stocks vary by country. For example, for Russian stocks, the fee is 2.2% of the transaction amount (minimum 1,200 RUB).

1. Financial Futures Fees: For index futures, the fee starts at 0.08% for amounts up to ¥100 million.