Rakuten Securities Launches After-Market Trading for US Stocks! Trading Hours Extended to Up to 16 Hours

Rakuten Securities, Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuji Kusunoki; hereinafter "Rakuten Securities") announced that from Monday, June 22, 2026, it will support after-market trading for US stocks (currently during daylight saving time: 5:00-9:00 JST (*1)), expanding US stock trading hours. This allows US stock trading for up to 16 hours, the longest among major online securities companies (*2), enabling customers to quickly respond to information released after market hours, and also to trade US stocks in real time during the morning in Japan, greatly expanding investment opportunities. Additionally, the company will enhance stock price displays and various order methods to provide a comfortable trading environment even during extended hours.

To further expand investment opportunities in US stocks, from June 22, 2026, Rakuten Securities will support after-market trading (currently 5:00-9:00 JST) following regular trading hours (currently during daylight saving time: 22:30-5:00 JST (*1)). This enables US stock trading for up to 16 hours, the longest among online securities companies (*2). Customers can quickly respond to stock price movements after market hours and trade US stocks in real time during the morning in Japan, making trading easier than ever.

Furthermore, from Sunday, June 14, 2026, Rakuten Securities will add "IFD (If-Done) Order" which allows simultaneous placement of a buy order and a sell (repayment) order, and "Trailing Order" which automatically adjusts the stop price when the stock price moves in a favorable direction. By using these new order methods, customers can pre-set sell orders even during 16-hour trading, enabling profit-taking and stop-loss without missing opportunities while sleeping or at work. For details, please visit the Rakuten Securities website.

Rakuten Securities also plans a campaign from Monday, June 15, 2026, where all customers who trade US stocks (cash or margin) during the campaign period will receive points. Details will be announced later on the Rakuten Securities website.

Following the trend of extended US stock trading hours in the US, Rakuten Securities introduced pre-market trading in January 2026, enabling up to 12 hours of trading. Additionally, its parent company, Rakuten Securities Holdings, Inc., invested in US fintech company 24X US Holdings LLC in May 2025, aiming to achieve 23-hour trading in the US and better US stock trading environments in Japan. The company has also launched automatic purchase of USD-denominated MMFs, the first in the industry (*2), and provides AI-powered investment information for individual stocks in Japanese for free, actively expanding US stock services.

As a "partner in asset building," Rakuten Securities aims to maximize customers' financial well-being by offering attractive products and services that meet all customer needs, expanding its customer base, and contributing to customers' investment activities and asset building.

■ After-Market Trading Overview
Trading hours: Standard time: 6:00-10:00 (US daylight saving time: 5:00-9:00)
Order method: Limit orders only
Target stocks: Generally, US stocks, ADRs, and ETFs handled by Rakuten Securities (*3)

■ Comparison of trading hours and order methods (cash and margin) among major online securities companies
*Mitsubishi UFJ eSmart Securities only supports cash trading for all order methods.

*1: During US daylight saving time. Standard time: regular trading 23:30-6:00, after-market 6:00-10:00.
*2: Comparison among top 5 online securities companies by number of accounts: SBI Securities, Matsui Securities, Monex Securities, Mitsubishi UFJ eSmart Securities, Rakuten Securities (in alphabetical order) as of June 8, 2026 (Rakuten Securities survey).
*3: Excluding OTC stocks.

[Explanation of Fees and Risks]
When investing in products handled by Rakuten Securities, customers may be required to bear certain fees and expenses. Also, each product may incur losses due to price fluctuations. Please carefully read the contents described on the "Fees and Risks for Investment" page on the Rakuten Securities website and the pre-contractual documents.

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