Bloomo Securities to Launch 'Chino Sentaku', a Discretionary Investment Service for U.S. Growth Stocks, on May 29

Bloomo Securities Co., Ltd., a provider of world-class asset management services, has unveiled the service page for its new discretionary investment management offering, 'Chino Sentaku,' and announced its operational launch on Friday, May 29, 2026. 'Chino Sentaku' is a discretionary investment service for individual investors, employing an active strategy of concentrated investment in approximately 30 individual U.S. stocks, with investment advice provided by the renowned strategist Tomohiro Okawa, who possesses deep expertise in the U.S. market. ■ Providing an accessible environment for individual investors to invest in overseas growth companies Interest in investing among the Japanese public has been rising, spurred by the expansion of the NISA program and recent rapid growth in the stock market. As the market surge in recent years was largely driven by the explosive spread of AI and related capital investment and semiconductors, investing in U.S.-centered technology companies has become a major focus for many Japanese individual investors. However, many of the growth companies at the core of this AI trend are American, making stock selection a high hurdle for Japanese investors. To address this challenge, Bloomo Securities will offer 'Chino Sentaku,' a discretionary investment service utilizing an active strategy in U.S. stocks. ■ A new, transparent discretionary service with Tomohiro Okawa's first advisory role 'Chino Sentaku' is a service managed by Bloomo Securities, with Tomohiro Okawa—a long-time market analyst as a quant, trader, and strategist—serving as chief investment advisor for the first time. For about 20 years, Mr. Okawa held positions as a strategist, quant analyst, and trader at European and American financial institutions, and has continued to analyze and share insights on domestic and international stock markets since becoming independent. The service combines his expert research capabilities with Bloomo Securities' management infrastructure to make selective investments in U.S. companies with genuine growth potential. A strategy where the chief advisor is a visible figure is a rare example among domestic discretionary investment services. ■ About Tomohiro Okawa Mr. Okawa is the CEO and Global Equity Strategist of Chiken & Oskar Group and the Investment Strategy Advisor for Bloomo Securities. After starting his career at Nomura Research Institute, he worked at JP Morgan Asset Management, Credit Suisse Securities, and UBS Securities before establishing his current group. He specializes in forecasting U.S. and Japanese stock markets and devising investment strategies based on quantitative analysis. He is also a frequent commentator on various media, appearing on TV and online programs, writing columns, and giving lectures. He was appointed Investment Strategy Advisor to Bloomo Securities in April 2026. ■ Information sessions for 'Chino Sentaku' to be held for individual investors An online information session for investors will be held on Monday, May 25, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Bloomo Securities CEO Jin Nakamura and Tomohiro Okawa will provide an overview of the service and its investment strategy, followed by a Q&A session. Additionally, after the service launch, a hybrid session is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, which will include a panel discussion with Mr. Okawa, CEO Nakamura, and Ms. Choruko. - Date & Time: May 25 (Mon), 19:00-20:00 - Format: Online (via Zoom webinar) - Speakers: Tomohiro Okawa, Jin Nakamura (CEO, Bloomo Securities Co., Ltd.) - Registration: https://bloomo.co.jp/learn/library/article/0525_seminer/ - Date & Time: June 7 (Sun), 13:00-15:00 - Format: Hybrid (Venue: FinGATE KAYABA; Online: Zoom webinar) - Speakers: Tomohiro Okawa, Ms. Choruko, Jin Nakamura (CEO, Bloomo Securities Co., Ltd.) - Registration: https://bloomo.co.jp/learn/library/article/0607_seminer/ ■ Basic Service Information - Service Name: Chino Sentaku - Launch Date: May 29, 2026 - Chief Advisor: Tomohiro Okawa (CEO & Global Equity Strategist, Chiken & Oskar Group) - Subscription & Management: Bloomo Securities Co., Ltd. - Investment Target: U.S. Stocks (Concentrated investment in approx. 30 stocks)