FOREX.com Launches the First Weekend Trading Service in Japan for US SP 500 and US Tech 100 CFDs
TOKYO, October 21, 2026 — FOREX.com today announced weekend trading[1] for US SP 500 and US Tech 100 CFDs in Japan. Operated by StoneX Securities Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX), FOREX.com is the first online trading platform in Japan to offer trading of these products 7 days a week[2].
The availability of weekend trading gives investors greater flexibility to respond to significant developments and market-moving events outside traditional trading hours. Investors can manage positions and express their market views without having to wait for the underlying markets to reopen on Monday. The extended trading window also provides investors with an additional tool to manage risk and respond more promptly to evolving global events.
Johan Gade, Head of Retail - Japan, StoneX, commented: “Markets are increasingly shaped by events that occur outside traditional trading hours, and investors expect the ability to respond in real time. In August, we were the first in Japan to offer overnight trading on selected Japan Stock CFDs and Japan Stock CFD Knock-Out Options, extending access to trading opportunities outside regular domestic market hours.
Today, we are building on that momentum and offering weekend trading on the US SP 500 and US Tech 100 CFDs. By broadening access across both the Japanese and US markets, we are empowering clients by providing them with more solutions to help manage risks, act on new information, and engage with global markets.”
[1] Please refer to the Annex for trading hours.
[2] Based on StoneX Securities’ research as of October 8, 2026, covering information published on the official websites of all domestic FX/CFD providers and major online securities firms in Japan known to us.
Annex
Trading Hours (JST)
Day | Trading Session | Daily Maintenance Break |
|---|---|---|
Monday - Friday | 07:00 - 06:00 (next day) | 06:00 - 07:00 |
Saturday | 17:00 - 06:00 (next day) | 06:00 - 17:00 |
Sunday | 07:00 - 06:00 (next day) | 06:00 - 07:00 |
About FOREX.com
FOREX.com is an online trading brand of StoneX Group Inc., providing 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
StoneX Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates a global financial services network that connects companies, organisations, 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/en/
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