Rakuten Securities Invests in 24X US Holdings in Bid to Realize 24-Hour U.S. Stock Trading

Tokyo, May 27, 2025 – Rakuten Securities Holdings, Inc. today announced its investment in 24X US Holdings LLC, a U.S.-based fintech company aiming to realize 24-hour U.S. stock trading.

24X was established in 2021, and its wholly owned subsidiary, 24X National Exchange, is the first stock exchange in the U.S. to receive approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide 23-hour-a-day trading services on weekdays.*1 Amidst growing interest in U.S. stocks, particularly in technology companies, investors worldwide are increasingly interested in 24-hour access to U.S. markets that aligns with local daytime hours. 24X aims to meet this demand by launching a fair and transparent exchange in 2025 that expands investment opportunities for global investors seeking to participate in the growth of U.S. companies, regardless of time zone constraints.

Rakuten Securities is committed to providing high-quality, innovative investment and asset-building products and services that maximize customers’ financial well-being. In April 2020, the company was the first among major online brokers*2 to offer trading of domestic and U.S. stocks from one simple platform, through the iSPEED® smartphone trading app, followed by the MARKETSPEED II® PC trading tool in August 2022. In addition, Rakuten Securities launched the U.S. Stock Lending Service in December 2024, which allows users to earn interest income from U.S. stocks they own, giving investors even more options for long-term asset building. 

This investment in 24X by Rakuten Securities Holdings will allow Rakuten Securities to level up its U.S. stock trading services by bringing 24-hour trading to investors in the near future.

Building on its commitment to providing innovative investment solutions, Rakuten Securities Holdings established a proprietary trading system, Japan Alternative Market Co., Ltd. (JAX) in September 2024, along with several other securities firms. By leveraging synergies with 24X and JAX, Rakuten Securities Holdings will create new opportunities for customers to build their assets, including more flexible trading hours, improved pricing, and access to both small-lot shares and global investment products. Guided by its vision of maximizing customers’ financial well-being as a digital asset-building platform, Rakuten Securities Holdings believes the investment in 24X will not only enhance corporate and shareholder value but also solidify its position as the brokerage company of choice for all customers.

Notes
*1: Statement on the Commission’s Approval of the 24X National Exchange Application for Registration as a National Securities Exchange by SEC; https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/peirce-crenshaw-statement-24x-112624

*2: Comparison among major online securities companies (top 5 by number of accounts: Matsui Securities, Mitsubishi UFJ eSmart Securities, Monex Securities, Rakuten Securities, SBI Securities, listed in alphabetical order). As of May 27, 2025. Source: Rakuten Securities research.

About Rakuten Securities
Rakuten Securities, Inc. launched in March of 1999. In addition to providing innovative comprehensive financial brokerage services, including the trading platforms MARKETSPEED® and iSPEED®, Rakuten Securities consistently strives to lower investment hurdles for individual investors by leveraging aspects of the Rakuten Ecosystem, such as Point Investment, Rakuten Card and Rakuten Cash.

Official Website: http://global.rakuten.com/corp/

About Rakuten
Rakuten Group, Inc. (TSE: 4755) is a global technology leader in services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Founded in Tokyo in 1997 as an online marketplace, Rakuten has expanded to offer services in e-commerce, fintech, digital content and communications to 2 billion members around the world. The Rakuten Group has around 30,000 employees, and operations in 30 countries and regions. For more information visit https://global.rakuten.com/corp/.

Media Inquiries
Corporate Communications Department
global-pr@mail.rakuten.com