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After reviewing YAMAGATA’s offering in detail as an independent trader, I found that their service does not actually include forex trading for major currency pairs at all. This came as a surprise considering the “Retail Forex License” label, but upon closer inspection, my experience shows they only provide access to stocks, ETFs, REITs, bonds, futures, and options. There is no mention of forex or leverage for currency pairs, so traders seeking leveraged FX products would need to look elsewhere. As for leverage and margin across YAMAGATA’s available assets, the broker’s fee and structure details suggest a fairly traditional, conservative approach, which is understandable given their Japanese FSA regulation. Margin trading is available for stocks, with associated expenses like interest on purchase prices and stock lending fees, but the specifics on the exact leverage ratios aren’t transparent from their public details. For me, whenever a broker isn’t explicit about leverage levels—especially for riskier instruments—I interpret it as a sign to proceed cautiously and seek direct clarification before engaging with margin products. The lack of support for forex and leveraged commodities also signals a focus on regulated, possibly lower-risk investment opportunities, which is more typical of Japanese securities firms. In my opinion, traders prioritizing higher leverage or multi-asset access, particularly in FX, would not find YAMAGATA suitable for their needs.