WeBull Securities Co., Ltd. (Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Kazushi Kojima), the Japanese base of leading digital investment platform Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL), announces the new provision of margin trading functionality for US stocks within our "Webull Open API". Previously, API access only supported spot trading for US and Japanese stocks. With this new feature addition, margin trading for US stocks becomes available. This marks the first time in Japan that margin trading for US stocks is provided via API by a major domestic online securities company (SBI Securities, Rakuten Securities, Monex Securities, Matsui Securities, Mitsubishi UFJ e-Smart Securities). (Our research, as of March 2026). The introduction of this feature enables investors and developers to build a more advanced and flexible trading environment for US stocks.
**Possibilities for US Stock Trading Expand with Webull Open API**
Webull Open API is an API service that allows the use of stock trading functions from environments other than the Webull app. In addition to the previously offered spot trading for US and Japanese stocks, the new support for US stock margin trading allows for more diverse investment strategies via API, such as leveraged trading and short selling. This provides an environment that meets the diverse needs of investors, including algorithmic trading, automated trading, and trading with proprietary tools.
**Key Points:**
* Japan's First! Supports US Stock Margin Trading via API
* US Stock Margin Trading Possible from Environments Other Than the Webull App
* Supports Diverse Investment Strategies Including Leveraged Trading and Short Selling, in Addition to Spot Trading
Furthermore, the interest rates for US stock margin trading provided by our company are as follows, with loan stock fees (annual interest rate) being among the lowest in the industry (※1).
| Transaction Type |
Buyer's Interest Rate (Annual) |
Loan Stock Fee (Annual) |
| Margin Day Trade |
0% |
0% |
| Unlimited Margin Trading |
4.5% |
1.5%~ (※2) |
※1 Among major domestic online securities firms (SBI Securities, Rakuten Securities) (Our research, as of March 2026)
※2 Loan stock fees may vary by stock and are subject to daily fluctuations.
＼Campaign Currently Underway／
A campaign is being held where US stock trading fees will be free for one month for those who meet the conditions.
**Campaign Period:** Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Thursday, December 31, 2026
**Content:** For customers who conduct total transactions of $1,000 USD or more via TradingView or API, US stock spot trading fees will be free for one month.
※ Please check our website for campaign details.
**[Regarding Fees, Expenses, and Risks Associated with Investment]**
When trading each of WeBull Securities' offered products, you may be required to bear prescribed fees and various expenses. Please confirm fees and other charges on the WeBull Securities website.
All investment products handled by WeBull Securities carry the risk of loss due to price fluctuations and other factors. The value of investment products and their returns may increase or decrease, and you may lose part or all of your investment capital. Furthermore, the use of margin trading, options trading, and futures trading requires the deposit of collateral or margin, and due to price fluctuations, losses exceeding the deposited collateral or margin may occur.
When trading, please read the trading terms and conditions, pre-contract disclosure documents, etc., in advance, and trade based on your own judgment and responsibility after fully understanding the nature of the products, the trading mechanism, fees, and the existence of risks.
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