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From my experience as a trader, swap fees—also known as overnight financing charges—are a crucial factor in selecting a broker, especially if you plan on holding leveraged positions over several days. At FFG Securities, the available information specifies a buy-interest rate of 1.97% per annum and a stock lending fee (for short selling) of 1.15% per annum for margin trades. While these rates may seem reasonable at first glance, I find they are neither particularly low nor highly competitive compared to what I’ve seen among global online brokers. Most international brokers—especially those catering to active forex and CFD traders—tend to offer swap rates that are either tied directly to interbank rates with a small markup or they update their swaps dynamically in response to market conditions. FFG’s fixed annual percentage method is more typical of traditional Japanese securities firms than agile online brokers serving a global clientele. Importantly, this structure could be more expensive if you are holding larger positions or trading frequently on margin, as costs can add up and undermine longer-term strategies. What gives me pause is FFG Securities' focus on equities and investment trusts, with forex and some other asset classes notably unavailable. This limits meaningful comparisons with brokers that specialize in leveraged forex and CFD trading—where swap rates are often a decisive cost factor. In my view, unless you’re trading Japanese or U.S. equities with margin, and unless you specifically value FFG’s regulatory stability, their swap fee model is solid but lacks the flexibility and competitive edge of many major international platforms. For cost-conscious active traders, especially those used to tighter spreads and variable swaps, FFG’s approach may not be the optimal fit.