Compare Investing & Brokerage in Japan

Live offers across tracked providers in Japan — updated daily from the Giraffy database.

Live offers

20 live offers compared from 20 providers, from 0.15 ％/年. Updated daily.

SMAMインデックスファンド Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management

0.15 ％/年

  • 取引手数料: 0.05～0.15％/年
  • アカウントの種類: NISA、iDeCo、とくてい
  • 最低投資額: 100円
  • 主な特徴: 低コストのインデックスファンド

iShares ETFs Japan BlackRock Japan

0.20 ％/年

  • 取引手数料: 0.05～0.20％/年
  • アカウントの種類: NISA、トクテイ
  • 最低投資額: 1,000円
  • 主な特徴: ブラックロックETFジャパン

フィデリティ・ジャパン・ファンド Fidelity Japan

0.30 ％/年

  • 取引手数料: 0.09～0.30％/年
  • アカウントの種類: NISA、iDeCo
  • 最低投資額: 1,000円
  • 主な特徴: アクティブファンドとパッシブファンド

野村アセットファンド Nomura Asset Management

0.30 ％/年

  • 取引手数料: 0.09～0.30％/年
  • アカウントの種類: NISA、iDeCo
  • 最低投資額: 100円
  • 主な特徴: 日本株式専門家

つみき証券 Tsumiki Securities

0.60 ％/年

  • 取引手数料: 年率0.6%
  • アカウントの種類: NISA
  • 最低投資額: 100円
  • 主な特徴: 文化価値投資

フォリオ Folio

1 ％/年

  • 取引手数料: 0.8～1.0％/年
  • アカウントの種類: 特別保安院
  • 最低投資額: 10,000円
  • 主な特徴: テーマ投資

THEO by au THEO by au

1.10 ％/年

  • 取引手数料: 年率1.1％
  • アカウントの種類: 徳亭
  • 最低投資額: 1,000円
  • 主な特徴: au-backed robo

ウェルスナビ WealthNavi

1.10 ％/年

  • 取引手数料: 年率1.1％
  • アカウントの種類: 特別保安院
  • 最低投資額: 10,000円
  • 主な特徴: 日本でナンバーワンのロボアドバイザー

アウカブコム証券 aukabucom

Price on request

  • 取引手数料: 国内株式0円
  • アカウントの種類: NISA、iDeCo、マージン、FX
  • 最低投資額: 0円
  • 主な特徴: KDDI+MUFGの合弁事業 — オーストラリアのエコシステムポイント; 強力なFX/CFDレンジ

松井証券 Matsui Securities

Price on request

  • 取引手数料: 1日100万円未満の場合は0円
  • アカウントの種類: NISA、マージン
  • 最低投資額: 0円
  • 主な特徴: 松井氏 ― 1日100万円未満で無料。日本最古のオンラインブローカー。

マネックス証券 Monex

Price on request

  • 取引手数料: 国内料金110円、米国料金0ドルから
  • アカウントの種類: NISA、証拠金取引、外国為替、米国株
  • 最低投資額: 0円
  • 主な特徴: Monex ― 米国株へのアクセスに最適。グローバルな調査ツールも提供。

SBI証券 SBI Securities

Price on request

  • 取引手数料: ¥0（ゼロレボリューション）
  • アカウントの種類: NISA、iDeCo、マージン、FX、暗号通貨
  • 最低投資額: 0円
  • 主な特徴: SBI ― 日本No.1の証券会社。口座数1200万件。幅広い商品ラインナップ。

大和証券 Daiwa Securities

Price on request

  • 取引手数料: オンライン価格0円
  • アカウントの種類: NISA、トクテイ
  • 最低投資額: 100円
  • 主な特徴: 大手独立系ブローカー

接続する CONNECT

Price on request

  • 取引手数料: 0円
  • アカウントの種類: NISA、トクテイ
  • 最低投資額: 100円
  • 主な特徴: SBIとダイワの合弁事業

GMOクリック証券 GMO Click Securities

Price on request

  • 取引手数料: 0円の米国株と日本株
  • アカウントの種類: 特別保安院
  • 最低投資額: 100円
  • 主な特徴: CFDスペシャリスト

ムームージャパン moomoo Japan

Price on request

  • 取引手数料: 0円
  • アカウントの種類: 特別保安院
  • 最低投資額: 1円
  • 主な特徴: 香港アプリの日本展開

野村證券 Nomura Securities

Price on request

  • 取引手数料: オンライン価格0円
  • アカウントの種類: NISA、トクてい、iDeCo
  • 最低投資額: 100円
  • 主な特徴: 日本のトップ証券会社

東海東京証券 Tokai Tokyo Securities

Price on request

  • 取引手数料: オンライン価格0円
  • アカウントの種類: NISA、トクテイ
  • 最低投資額: 100円
  • 主な特徴: 地域証券

楽天証券 Rakuten Securities

Price on request

  • 取引手数料: 国内/米国株0円
  • アカウントの種類: NISA、iDeCo、マージン、FX
  • 最低投資額: 0円
  • 主な特徴: 楽天エコシステム ― 取引でポイントを獲得。日本第2位の証券会社

SMBC日興証券 SMBC Nikko Securities

Price on request

  • 取引手数料: オンライン価格0円
  • アカウントの種類: NISA、トクてい、iDeCo
  • 最低投資額: 100円
  • 主な特徴: 銀行系証券会社

What is investing in Japan?

Investing in Japan means buying stocks, ETFs, mutual funds (toshin) and bonds through securities brokers to grow wealth over time. Long a nation of savers, Japan has seen a strong shift toward investing, driven by the expanded, permanently tax-free NISA scheme launched in 2024 and the rise of low-cost online brokers that make market access cheap and simple.

How the Japanese market works

Online brokers dominate retail investing. SBI Securities and its peers Monex, Matsui Securities and aukabucom lead on low commissions and broad product ranges, with several now offering zero-commission domestic stock trading. Daiwa Securities represents the traditional full-service broker with research and advice, CONNECT and Folio target app-first and themed or robo investing, and Fidelity Japan brings global fund expertise. Most channel investing through the tax-free NISA wrapper.

Benefits

Tax-free growth via NISA — gains and dividends inside NISA are exempt from the roughly 20% tax on investment income, within generous annual limits.

Low costs — online brokers charge little or no commission on domestic shares and offer index funds with very low expense ratios.

Global access — invest in Japanese and overseas stocks, ETFs and funds from a single account.

How to choose

Compare trading commissions, the range of Japanese and foreign products, and the quality of the app and fund line-up. For most people a low-cost broker with strong NISA support and cheap global index funds is ideal. Decide between self-directed investing (SBI, Monex, Matsui, aukabucom), robo or themed platforms (Folio, CONNECT) and full-service advice (Daiwa). Check foreign-stock handling and any account or currency-conversion fees if you invest abroad.

Leading providers in Japan

SBI Securities is the retail leader on scale and low cost, with Monex, Matsui Securities and aukabucom close competitors on commissions and features. Daiwa Securities anchors the full-service segment, CONNECT and Folio serve app-first and robo/themed investors, and Fidelity Japan offers respected global funds and research.

What it costs

Trading costs are low: many brokers offer zero commission on domestic stock trades, and fund expense ratios on leading index funds run from around 0.1% to 0.2% a year, with fees on the order of the 0.15% to 1.1% range seen across products depending on type. Foreign-stock trades and currency conversion add small charges. Within NISA, investment gains and dividends are tax-free up to the annual and lifetime limits.

Protections and regulation

Securities firms are licensed and supervised by the Financial Services Agency (FSA) under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. Client assets are segregated from the broker's own, and the Japan Investor Protection Fund compensates eligible investors up to a set limit if a broker fails and cannot return assets. Investing still carries market risk — prices can fall and capital is not guaranteed.

Common questions

What is NISA? A tax-free investment account letting residents invest up to annual and lifetime limits with no tax on gains or dividends — the default wrapper most investors use.

Is my money guaranteed? No — investments can lose value with the market. The investor protection scheme covers broker failure, not market losses.

Investing & Brokerage in Japan — FAQ

How do I start investing in Japan?

Giraffy tracks 5 investing platforms across Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management,BlackRock Japan,Fidelity Japan,Nomura Asset Management,Tsumiki Securities providers in Japan. Most platforms let you open an account online in minutes. Consider your risk tolerance, investment horizon, and whether you want self-directed or managed portfolios before choosing a platform.

What are platform fees and why do they matter?

Platform fees are what you pay to hold investments — typically an annual percentage of your portfolio (0.15–0.45%) or a flat monthly fee. On a £50,000 portfolio, a 0.1% difference in platform fee is £50/year — small annually but significant compounded over decades. Compare total cost: platform fee plus fund charges (OCF/TER).

What is the difference between ETFs, index funds, and individual stocks?

ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) and index funds both hold a basket of securities tracking a market index — they provide instant diversification at low cost. Individual stocks are single-company shares with higher risk and potential return. Most long-term investors start with low-cost index funds or ETFs before branching into individual stock picking.

Is my money protected if my investing platform fails?

Investor protection varies by market. In the UK, the FSCS covers up to £85,000 in eligible investments per firm. In the US, SIPC covers up to $500,000. In Japan, check whether your platform is FSA-regulated — this determines what protection applies.

What is a minimum investment amount on investing platforms?

Many platforms in Japan now offer fractional shares and funds with minimums as low as £1 or equivalent. Traditional brokers may require a minimum opening deposit of £500–£5,000. Compare minimums on each deal card if you're starting with a small amount.

What taxes apply to investment returns?

Investment returns may be subject to capital gains tax (on profits when you sell) and income tax (on dividends). Rules differ significantly between markets — in Japan, check the Financial Services Agency (FSA)'s guidance or consult a tax adviser. Using tax-efficient wrappers (ISA in the UK, TFSA in Canada, etc.) where available can significantly reduce your tax bill.

What is the difference between active and passive investing?

Passive investing tracks a market index (e.g. S&P 500, FTSE All-World) via index funds or ETFs — low cost, broad diversification, and typically outperforms most active funds over 10+ years. Active investing involves fund managers (or you) selecting individual securities trying to beat the market — higher cost, higher risk, mixed results.