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If you want to open an account with STREAM, you'll have to send in some ID documents and go through a screening process. But don't worry, it's all pretty straightforward. Now let me tell you about the cool stuff STREAM has to offer. First off, they're the first platform in Japan that doesn't charge any commission fees for regular stock trading, no matter how much you're trading. So whether you're dealing with 100 million yen or just 10,000 yen worth of Japanese stocks, there won't be any pesky commission fees. And that's not all! They also don't charge any commission fees for trading US stocks, even big names like Meta, Amazon, and Tesla. Plus, their foreign exchange spread is crazy low at just 24 sen per one-way transaction - way better than the competition. Oh, and did I mention they've got some pretty sweet interest rates for margin trading? The rates might vary depending on your activity and standing in the STREAM community, but trust me, they're competitive. So yeah, if you're looking for a hassle-free and affordable trading experience, give STREAM a shot!

The STREAM platform is super easy to use on your phone. Just three taps and you're good to go for buying and selling Japanese and US stocks. But, make sure your phone has Android 7.0 or higher because that's the best setup for the STREAM app. If you don't have the right phone, you might run into some issues using the app. Don't worry though, if your phone doesn't meet the requirements, you can still sell physical stocks, repay margin loans, and make withdrawal requests through 'Customer Support WEB'. But remember, it's up to you to update your device's operating system, and not all devices can handle the latest updates.

STREAM is run by Smart Plus Co., Ltd., a financial instruments business operator registered with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Reg No. 3031). Smart Plus is part of some fancy associations like the Japan Securities Dealers Association and the Japan Investment Advisers Association. Oh, and they are also part of the Type II Financial Instruments Firms Association. Just keep in mind that when you trade with Smart Plus, there might be some fees and expenses attached to each product or service. And hey, investing in stocks can be risky, you know? You could lose money if the stock prices go down or if the company goes bankrupt. If you're trading foreign securities involving foreign exchange transactions, there's also a chance you'll lose money due to changes in exchange rates. Now, margin trading is a whole different story. It's super risky but can bring big returns. Just remember that there are extra costs like interest and lending fees involved, and you could even lose more money than what you initially invested because of those pesky stock price fluctuations. By the way, before opening an account with Smart Plus, they have this screening process thingy. And those individual stocks mentioned in their materials? They're just examples, not recommendations for trading. Oh, and if you lend securities, there's a chance they won't come back to you and might end up somewhere else entirely! So make sure to read all those boring documents provided by Smart Plus before making any transactions.

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Guess what? Japan's leading the way with this incredible news - the regular stock brokerage commission is absolutely zilch, zero yen! Can you believe it?