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As an independent trader focused on transparency and risk management, I always evaluate overnight financing, or swap fees, when comparing brokers. With MITO, however, my research and personal review process ran into an immediate limitation: the broker does not offer forex or CFD trading, so swap fees simply aren’t part of their service offering. MITO is regulated in Japan under the FSA and focuses exclusively on stocks, bonds, and ETFs—these instruments typically do not involve the same overnight positions or related swap charges one encounters in forex trading. This distinction is crucial for me because swap fees are a central cost consideration in forex, affecting carry trades and long-term positions. Since MITO lacks forex and commodities, there are no overnight financing rates to compare. This also means the absence of MT4 or MT5 platforms, which are industry standards for forex and CFD traders, and where swap costs are usually transparent and easily managed. In summary, for traders like myself who are attentive to swap structures, MITO would not be suitable if your strategy relies on holding leveraged positions overnight in forex markets. The broker may offer strengths for those interested in Japanese-listed stocks, bonds, or ETFs, but not for those seeking competitive swap rates or typical overnight financing conditions available elsewhere. As always, I recommend thoroughly aligning your broker choice to your trading instrument and cost priorities.