Webull Japan Launches Domestic Stock Trading Service Using Webull App
TOKYO, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Webull Securities (Japan) Co. Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "Webull Japan"), a Japanese subsidiary of the Webull Group, began offering trading services for domestic stocks on the Tokyo Stock Exchange stocks in June of this year.
Background
In December 2021, the Webull Group acquired a securities company that is a member of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and has since then been preparing to offer domestic stock trading services in Japan. In April of this year, after receiving approval from the Japanese regulators, Webull Japan release the Japanese version of Webull's popular mobile securities trading app, offering US stocks and ETF trading features. As for the Japanese markets, since the beginning of May, the Nikkei 225 Stock Average has continued to hit post-bubble highs, attracting the attention of investors around the world. In light of this situation, Webull Japan is now happy to offer domestic stock trading service using the Webull App for customers living in Japan.
Wataru Kojima, President and Representative Director of Webull Japan, commented as follows: "The US stock online trading service, with its fractional stock trading and 24-hour ordering capabilities, has already been well received by many customers in Japan. We are now very proud to launch a new Tokyo Stock Exchange stock trading service to customers living in Japan only two months after the initial launch of Webull App in April this year."
Overview of the New Service
Using the Webull App, over 4,000 stocks, ETFs, and ETNs listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Prime, Standard, and Growth markets) can be traded. In addition to basic features such as multi-functional charts, trading prices, and price board information, the app is also equipped with tools such as industry-specific heat maps, quantitative evaluations, and market watches, allowing customers to analyze, select stocks in a multifaceted manner in order to support client transactions.
The Webull trading platform launched in the United States in 2018 through a subsidiary of Webull that is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission-registered broker-dealer and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) member. Trading over Webull's platform is also available in Hong Kong S.A.R., Singapore, Australia, South Africa and Japan, through Webull Entities licensed with the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong S.A.R., the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), and the Financial Services Agency (FSA), respectively. The Webull App has been downloaded over 35 million times globally.
The Webull App is available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
For more information on Webull Securities (Japan) Co. Ltd., please visit the official website https://www.webull.co.jp. For media inquiries, please contact our compliance department at [email protected].
Disclaimer
In the trading of securities (such as stocks and ETFs) handled by the Webull Japan, it is possible that investors may incur a loss, including a loss of investment principal, due to price fluctuations in the stock market. In addition, you may be required to bear prescribed fees and expenses when conducting transactions. Please refer to the following page for fees and other pricing information: https://www.webull.co.jp/pricing
Before engaging in any trading, please carefully read the transaction manual and Webull's terms and conditions, and also fully consider the process, potential risks, and costs associated with any trade or other transaction.
About Webull Japan
Trade name: Webull Securities (Japan) Co. Ltd. (050-1753-5657)
Financial Instruments Business Operator: Kanto Local Finance Bureau Director (Kinsho) No. 48
Member Association: Japan Securities Dealers Association
About Webull
Webull is a leading digital investment platform built on next-generation global infrastructure. Webull serves tens of millions of users from over 180 countries, providing retail investors 24/7 access to financial markets around the world. Users can put investment strategies to work by trading global stocks, ETFs, options, and fractional shares, through Webull's trading platform, which is currently available in the United States, Hong Kong S.A.R., Singapore, Australia, South Africa and Japan. Webull also offers investment education services, with lessons covering a wide range of topics.
SOURCE Webull Securities (Japan) Co. Ltd.
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