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During my research and review of YM Securities, I found that the broker does not clearly state a minimum deposit requirement for opening a live trading account. This ambiguity is somewhat typical among traditional Japanese securities firms, where there may be informal expectations rather than published thresholds. What stood out to me, however, is YM Securities’ high entry barrier for certain “membership benefit systems,” requiring pre-deposited assets of over 10,000,000 JPY to access significant discounts. For regular accounts, there’s no outright mention of a base minimum, which could suggest some flexibility, though substantial available capital seems implicitly favored, given their client profile and fee structure. Personally, I’m cautious about any broker lacking transparency around initial funding, as it makes planning and risk assessment difficult. This is particularly important, since, per my experience, costs for stock and bond trades at YM Securities can be quite steep compared to other brokers, with tiered and percentage-based fees potentially impacting smaller accounts disproportionately. If you’re considering trading with YM Securities, I would recommend contacting their customer support directly to confirm if any minimums apply to your intended products and to fully understand all cost implications. Being well-prepared is essential for prudent trading, especially with traditional brokers where requirements can be nuanced or tailored to specific account types.