Company Profile
Company Profile
Review summary
Note: Ando Securities' official website: https://www.ando-sec.co.jp/ is currently inaccessible normally.
| Ando SecuritiesReview Summary | |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Registered Country/Region | Japan |
| Regulation | FSA |
| Trading Products | Stocks, Investment Trusts, Bonds, Futures/Options, Insurance |
| Demo Account | / |
| Trading Platform | Chura Net 24 |
| Min Deposit | 1 million yen for face-to-face, 300,000 yen for internet trading |
| Customer Support | Face-to-face (Weekdays, 8:30-17:00) |
| Call center (Weekdays, 8:00-17:00), Tel: +81 0120-024-005 | |
| Online (Weekdays, 8:00-17:30) | |
Ando Securities was founded in 1998 and is registered in Japan. It is regulated by the Financial Services Agency (FSA). Its business covers a variety of market instruments such as stocks, investment trusts, bonds, futures/options, and insurance products. The company uses “Chura Net 24” as its internet trading platform for clients to conduct transactions. Regarding the minimum deposit requirement, it is 1 million yen for face-to-face transactions and 300,000 yen for internet transactions.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Regulated by FSA | High minimum deposit threshold |
| Diverse trading products | Limited contact channels and service time |
| Variety of transaction options (face-to-face, call center, internet) |
Is Ando Securities Legit?
Ando Securities, with the license number 東海財務局長（金商）第1号, is a regulated financial institution based in Japan. It holds a Retail Forex License and is overseen by the Financial Services Agency. The institution, known as 安藤証券株式会社, has been regulated since September 30, 2007.
| Regulated Country | Regulated Authority | Current Status | Regulated Entity | License Type | License Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Financial Services Agency (FSA) | Regulated | 安藤証券株式会社 | Retail Forex License | 東海財務局長（金商）第1号 |
What Can I Trade on Ando Securities?
| Trading Products | Supported |
| Stocks | ✔ |
| Investment Trusts | ✔ |
| Bonds | ✔ |
| Futures/Options | ✔ |
| Insurance | ✔ |
| Forex | ❌ |
| Commodities | ❌ |
| Indices | ❌ |
| Cryptocurrencies | ❌ |
| ETFs | ❌ |
Account Type
| Account Type | Min Deposit | Consignment Deposit Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Margin Trading | Face-to-face: 1,000,000 JPY | 40% |
| Online: 300,000 JPY | ||
| General Securities | 0 | 0 |
Ando Securities Fees
| Item | Standard |
| Domestic stock brokerage commission | 0.63250%-0.085360% of the contract value, min 2,750 yen |
| Purchase interest rate | 2.00% |
| Sale interest rate | 0.00% |
| Stock lending fee | 1.15% |
| Management fee | 11 sen (110 yen, if not applicable to unit share system) |
| Name change fee | Applicable |
Trading Platform
Ando Securities offers the internet trading platform called “Chura Net 24,” an online trading service that provides access through smartphones and PCs. Users can check real-time status anytime and anywhere. The platform offers reasonable fees and a straightforward ordering process, along with the option to use various “special orders” for improved capital efficiency.
| Trading Platform | Supported | Available Devices | Suitable for |
| Chura Net 24 | ✔ | Web | / |
