Company Profile
| Marukuni Review Summary | |
| Founded | 1938 |
| Registered Country | Japan |
| Regulation | FSA |
| Products and Services | Domestic and foreign stocks, ETFs, ETNs, REITs |
| Demo Account | / |
| Trading Platform | / |
| Minimum Deposit | / |
| Customer Support | Email: info@marukuni.co.jp |
Marukuni Information
The Financial Services Agency regulates Marukuni, a licensed securities firm that started in Japan in 1938. It mostly helps people trade stocks on the US stock market and buy exchange-traded funds (ETFs), exchange-traded notes (ETNs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs). Compared to other companies in the same field, the company's fees are thought to be exorbitant and complicated.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Long-established (since 1938) | Higher than average fees |
| Regulated by FSA | Limited information about trading platforms |
| Offers a wide range of listed products | Limited information about deposit and withdrawal |
Is Marukuni Legit?
Yes, Marukuni is regulated. It holds a Retail Forex License issued by the Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan. The specific license number is 関東財務局長（金商）第166号, and it has been effective since September 30, 2007.
What Can I Trade on Marukuni?
Marukuni offers a range of domestic stock-related products and exchange-listed investment instruments.
| Trading Products | Supported |
| Stocks | ✔ |
| ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) | ✔ |
| ETNs (Exchange Traded Notes) | ✔ |
| REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) | ✔ |
| Forex | × |
| Commodities | × |
| Indices | × |
| Cryptocurrencies | × |
| Bonds | × |
| Options | × |
Marukuni Fees
Most people think that Marukuni's prices are more than average for the industry, notably for stock brokerage commissions, which are based on a complicated tiered system.
| Trading Fees (Stock Brokerage) | Amount |
| <4,000 yen | 55% of contract price |
| 4,000–218,000 yen | 2,750 yen |
| 218,000–1 million yen | ~1.26% of contract price |
| 1–5 million yen | ~0.95–0.99% + fixed fee |
| 5–10 million yen | ~0.71–0.77% + fixed fee |
| 10–30 million yen | ~0.53–0.63% + fixed fee |
| 30–50 million yen | ~0.33–0.41% + fixed fee |
| Over 50 million yen | Fixed, over ~264,000–299,750 yen |
Non-Trading Fees
| Non-Trading Fees | Amount |
| Deposit Fee | 0 |
| Withdrawal Fee | 0 |
| Inactivity Fee | 0 |
| Protected Account Management Fee | 0 |
| Transfer of Ownership Fee | 550 yen (≤10,000 shares) + 55 yen per extra 1,000 shares |
| Odd Lot Purchase Request Fee | 550 yen per stock |
| Transfer Fee | 3,300 yen (≤5 units), 6,600 yen (>5 units) |
| Documentation Request Fee | 1,100 yen per request |
