TOKYO, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Webull Securities (Japan) Co. Ltd. ("Webull Japan"), a Japanese brokerage firm licensed by the Kanto Financial Bureau of the Ministry of Finance, has announced the launch of US Single Stock Options (SSOs) and a suite of US Index Options on 18 July 2023. These new offerings allow Japanese retail investors convenient access to US SSOs and cash-settled Index Options trading. Webull Japan is the first broker-dealer to offer US Index Options to retail investors in Japan.

The addition of US SSOs and US Index Options are an extension to Webull Japan's existing US and Japanese stock offerings and furthers Webull's commitment to offering new and innovative products and education resources to retail investors across the globe.

Webull Japan will offer these products to Japanese residents following their successful launch to customers in the United States, Singapore and Australia. Webull aims to increase the exposure of these products to its Japanese user base via the education tools on the Webull platform. Webull Japan's CEO, Wataru Kojima, stated, "We are thrilled to offer Japanese retail investors access to US Single Stock Options as well as popular range of US Index Options, such as VIX, SPX, and XSP. No other brokers have offered these products to Japanese investors before now. These offerings will allow our users to diversify their portfolios and take advantage of unique and exciting new investment opportunities.

"Webull Japan is committed to providing its users with the best investment opportunities and experience, and the launch of US SSOs and US Index Options is a testament to that commitment. We look forward to continuing to increase our product offerings locally and are excited about the opportunities it will bring to Japanese retail investors."

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 compliance@webull-jp.com.

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

URL: https://www.webull.co.jp

About Webull:

Webull is a leading digital investment platform built on next generation global infrastructure. The Webull Group serves tens of millions of users from over 180 countries, providing retail investors with 24/7 access to global financial markets. 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, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong S.A.R., Singapore, Japan, South Africa, and Australia. Webull also offers investment education services, with lessons covering a wide range of topics.

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