FOREX.com launches the first overnight Japan Stock CFDs and Japan Stock CFD Knock-Out Options service

Rhea-AI Summary

StoneX Group (NASDAQ: SNEX), through its subsidiary StoneX Securities operating FOREX.com, has launched Japan Stock CFDs and Japan Stock CFD Knock-Out Options, making selected instruments tradable overnight from 5:25pm to 5:00am JST.

FOREX.com states it is the first trading platform in Japan to offer overnight trading in these specific CFD and knock-out option products on individual Japanese equities, aiming to let investors react to corporate news and overseas market moves outside regular market hours.

News Explained

The launch adds derivative exposure without share ownership; the knock-out option's stated loss limit remains conditional on execution and market conditions.

The launched service gives clients access to selected Japanese-equity CFDs without owning the underlying shares, so the disclosed change is trading exposure rather than share ownership.

The accompanying knock-out option uses a preset level to close a position automatically; the release says its maximum loss is in principle the premium paid, but warns execution can differ during sudden moves, reduced liquidity, or other conditions.

For the CFD product, zero commission is stated, while spreads, financing costs, dividend adjustments, and other costs or adjustments may apply.

Market Context

Recent SNEX insider activity was classified as Net Selling, while short positioning was categorized ...

Analysis

Recent SNEX insider activity was classified as Net Selling, while short positioning was categorized as low. The overnight-service launch should be weighed alongside execution, liquidity, financing, spread, and dividend-adjustment risks disclosed for the products.

Key Figures

Overnight trading window: 5:25pm–5:00am JST Products launched: 2 products Provider comparison: 7 major domestic FX/CFD providers

3 metrics

Overnight trading window 5:25pm–5:00am JST Selected Japan Stock CFDs and Knock-Out Options

Products launched 2 products Japan Stock CFDs and Japan Stock CFD Knock-Out Options

Provider comparison 7 major domestic FX/CFD providers StoneX Securities research as of August 19, 2026

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Aug 19 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Aug 19	AMG acquisition	Positive	-0.4%	AMG acquisition announced through StoneX Commodity Solutions subsidiary
Aug 19	AMG acquisition	Positive	-0.4%	StoneX acquired AMG to expand feed-ingredients trading capabilities
Aug 18	Digital-assets partnership	Positive	-2.9%	EDX partnership expanded institutional digital-asset access through StoneX Digital
Aug 12	Banco Travelex acquisition	Positive	+5.2%	Banco Travelex acquisition expanded Brazil payments and foreign-exchange capabilities
Aug 05	Earnings report	Positive	-12.2%	Fiscal third-quarter results reported higher revenues and net income

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

SNEX's recent positive corporate announcements were followed by divergence in four of five observed events.

Key Terms

cfds, knock-out options, knock-out level, underlying assets

4 terms

cfds financial

"FOREX.com today announced the launch of Japan Stock CFDs"

A contract for difference (CFD) is an agreement between a buyer and a seller to exchange the difference in the price of a financial asset from the moment the contract is opened to when it is closed, allowing you to speculate on price moves without owning the underlying asset. It matters to investors because CFDs let you take larger positions with a relatively small upfront amount—like using a magnifying glass on gains and losses—so they can boost returns but also amplify risk and trading costs.

knock-out options financial

"Japan Stock CFD Knock-Out Options"

A knock-out option is a type of barrier option that automatically expires worthless if the underlying asset’s price reaches a preset barrier level during the option’s life; if the barrier is never touched, the option behaves like a normal call or put. Investors care because knock-outs are typically cheaper than plain options but carry the risk of total loss if the barrier is hit — like a coupon that is canceled the moment a store puts a sign on the door.

knock-out level financial

"incorporating a pre-set knock-out level"

A knock-out level is a preset price barrier on a barrier option or similar structured derivative that, if reached or breached by the underlying asset, causes the contract to terminate or change its payoff immediately. It matters to investors because hitting that level can end potential gains or trigger a fixed outcome—like a coupon stop or total loss—so the product’s risk and possible returns depend directly on how close market prices are to that barrier, much like a fuse that blows when a certain threshold is reached.

underlying assets financial

"Both products reference Japanese equities as the underlying assets."

Assets that determine the value or payoffs of a financial contract, security, or instrument—such as stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, loans, or property—are the underlying assets. They matter to investors because the price and risk of derivatives, funds, structured products, or securitized instruments move with those assets; think of the underlying as the engine whose behavior drives the value you hold.

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Selected instruments are tradable from 5:25pm until 5:00am JST

TOKYO, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOREX.com today announced the launch of Japan Stock CFDs and Japan Stock CFD Knock-Out Options. Operated by StoneX Securities Co., Ltd. (a wholly owned subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc (NASDAQ: SNEX)), FOREX.com will be the first and only trading platform in Japan to offer trading of these products overnight until 5.00am JST¹.

This first-in-the-market offering will provide investors with greater flexibility and agility to respond to corporate disclosures, overseas market movements, and other developments that occur outside regular Japanese market hours.

Johan Gade, Head of Retail - Japan, commented: “Our focus is on giving clients greater flexibility to navigate markets on their terms. By extending trading hours for selected Japan Stock CFDs and Knock-Out Options, we are responding directly to the reality that market-moving information does not stop when the domestic equity market closes.

This launch reflects our customer-centric approach by providing clients with greater ability to respond to overseas market movements, corporate disclosures, and other developments as they happen, while continuing to expand the range and accessibility of the products we offer in Japan.”

The tandem launch of the two products offers investors the optionality to choose between flexible CFD exposure and a Knock-Out Option structure, allowing them to define their maximum potential loss upfront depending on how they want to respond to market developments and manage risk.

Japan Stock CFDs provides clients the flexibility to take positions on price movements in selected Japanese equities without owning the underlying shares, whereas Japan Stock CFD Knock-Out Options provide an additional way for clients to manage their exposure by incorporating a pre-set knock-out level, at which the position is automatically closed if that level is reached.

In principle, the maximum loss is limited to the option premium paid at the outset of the transaction, although actual execution may differ from expectations during periods of sudden market movement, reduced liquidity, or other market conditions. Both products reference Japanese equities as the underlying assets. While Japan Stock CFD trading is offered with zero commission, spreads, financing costs, dividend adjustments and other costs or adjustments may apply.

Selected Instruments Available for Overnight Trading

• Advantest
• Tokyo Electron
• Kioxia
• Fujikura
• Hitachi
• Sony Group
• Canon
• Kyocera
• NTT
• SoftBank Group
• Toyota Motor
• Honda Motor
• Nissan Motor
• Bridgestone
• Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
• Mizuho Financial Group
• Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group
• ORIX
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries
• Mitsubishi Corporation
• Aeon
• Nintendo
• Central Japan Railway Company
• Metaplanet
  

¹Refers to an overnight trading service that makes selected CFD and stock Knock-Out Option instruments referencing individual Japanese listed equities tradable from 5:25pm until 5:00am. Based on StoneX Securities’ research as of August 19, 2026, covering information published on the official websites of seven major domestic FX/CFD providers and major online securities firms in Japan. Stock index CFDs, physical equity PTS trading, margin trading, futures trading and foreign stock CFDs are excluded from the comparison.

About FOREX.com

FOREX.com is an online trading brand of StoneX Group, offered to traders in 180 countries worldwide. FOREX.com provides access to products including FX, FX Knock-Out Options, single-stock and stock index CFDs, and related Knock-Out Options, supported by StoneX Group’s global trading infrastructure and technology.

About StoneX Securities Co., Ltd.

StoneX Securities Co., Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of StoneX Group, and is a securities company registered with the Financial Services Agency of Japan. For more detailed information, please visit our website: https://www.forex.com/jp

• Financial Instruments Business Operator: Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Financial Instruments) No. 291
• Address: 4-4-10 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Totan Muromachi Building 3F, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022, Japan
• Member Associations: Japan Securities Dealers Association, Financial Futures Association of Japan
  
  

About StoneX Group Inc.

StoneX Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates a global financial services network that connects companies, organizations, traders, and investors to the global market ecosystem through a unique blend of digital platforms, end-to-end clearing and execution services, high-touch service, and deep expertise. The company strives to be its clients' trusted partner, providing its network, products, and services to help them pursue business opportunities, manage market risks, make informed investment decisions, and improve their business performance.

A Fortune 50 company headquartered in New York City and listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ: SNEX), StoneX Group Inc. and its more than 5,400+ employees serve over 80,000+ commercial, institutional, and payments clients, as well as more than 260,000 retail accounts, across more than 80 offices on six continents. Further information is available at www.stonex.com.

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FAQ

What did StoneX Group (SNEX) announce about FOREX.com Japan Stock CFDs on August 24, 2026?

StoneX Group announced that FOREX.com launched Japan Stock CFDs and Japan Stock CFD Knock-Out Options on August 24, 2026. According to the company, these products allow trading in selected Japanese equities outside regular market hours.

What are the trading hours for FOREX.com overnight Japan Stock CFDs and Knock-Out Options?

According to StoneX Group, selected Japan Stock CFDs and Japan Stock CFD Knock-Out Options are tradable from 5:25pm until 5:00am JST. This overnight window lets investors respond to corporate disclosures and overseas market movements after the domestic cash equity session closes.

How do Japan Stock CFD Knock-Out Options on FOREX.com manage risk for SNEX clients?

Japan Stock CFD Knock-Out Options allow clients to set a pre-defined knock-out level and, in principle, limit maximum loss to the option premium. According to StoneX Group, positions are automatically closed at the knock-out level, though execution may differ in volatile or illiquid markets.

Which Japanese stocks are available for overnight CFD trading on FOREX.com after the SNEX announcement?

According to StoneX Group, selected overnight instruments include Toyota Motor, Sony Group, Nintendo, SoftBank Group, NTT, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Mizuho Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and other major Japanese equities, plus names like Advantest and Tokyo Electron.

Does FOREX.com charge commission on Japan Stock CFD trading announced by StoneX Group (SNEX)?

According to StoneX Group, Japan Stock CFD trading on FOREX.com is offered with zero commission. However, the company notes that spreads, financing costs, dividend adjustments and other costs or adjustments may still apply to these CFD transactions.

What is the key difference between Japan Stock CFDs and Japan Stock CFD Knock-Out Options on FOREX.com?

Japan Stock CFDs let clients trade price movements of selected Japanese equities without owning shares. According to StoneX Group, Knock-Out Options add a set knock-out level and, in principle, cap losses at the premium, offering a different way to structure and manage exposure.