GMO Click Securities Achieves No. 1 Market Share in Domestic Over-the-Counter CFD Trading Volume for the 12th Consecutive Year

GMO Internet Group's GMO Click Securities, Inc. (Note 1) (President and CEO: Hideyuki Takashima, hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has achieved the No. 1 market share in domestic over-the-counter (OTC) CFD trading volume for the 12th consecutive year (Note 2).

(Note 1) GMO Click Securities, Inc. is a consolidated subsidiary of GMO Financial Holdings, Inc.

(Note 2) Based on statistics from the Japan Securities Dealers Association and the Japan Commodity Futures Association, researched by the Company (January 2014 - December 2025). The scope of aggregation includes individual stocks, stock price indices, bonds, and other securities for OTC stock CFDs, and energy, precious metals, and agricultural products for OTC commodity CFDs.

Since launching Japan's first (Note 3) CFD trading service utilizing its proprietary development system in April 2010, the Company has strived to enhance customer convenience by expanding the range of tradable products, improving the functionality and usability of its trading tools, and offering support for small-lot trading and reducing trading costs.

In 2025, against the backdrop of escalating US-China trade friction triggered by US tariff policies in April and concerns about a global economic slowdown, stock market volatility significantly increased. The Company saw active trading, particularly in stock index CFD products. Furthermore, as economic uncertainty grew, the price of gold, known as a "safe-haven asset," rose, leading to a substantial increase in trading of "Gold Spot." Additionally, from October of the same year, commodity markets such as gold and silver became very active, driving significant growth in commodity CFD trading, resulting in the Company's annual trading volume reaching a record high.

As a result, for the fiscal year 2025, the Company's domestic CFD trading volume share was 61.6% for OTC stock CFDs and 56.4% for OTC commodity CFDs, marking the 12th consecutive year of achieving the No. 1 share. We sincerely thank our customers for their continued support of our CFD trading services.

(Note 3) As of April 19, 2010, researched by the Company.

CFDs (Contract for Difference) are financial products that allow investment in a wide range of assets such as currencies, stocks, stock price indices, and commodities like crude oil and gold. The popular "FX" is also a type of CFD, specifically referring to CFDs whose underlying asset is currency. CFDs enable leveraged trading by depositing "margin" as collateral, allowing individuals to start trading with a small amount of capital without needing the full trading amount.

[About GMO Click Securities' CFD Trading]

With just one account, our CFDs allow you to invest from small amounts in Japanese Yen into a wide range of 150 products that cover key global economic points, from global stock indices to US stocks, and commodities like gold, silver, and crude oil. For major CFD products (Note 4), the minimum trading volume is 0.1 lots. With our Mini CFDs at 0.1 lots, the minimum required margin is one-tenth of the conventional amount, enabling even smaller trades. Our trading tools are designed for a stress-free trading experience for all users, from beginners to advanced traders, offering smartphone apps and high-performance PC tools tailored to your trading style.

(Note 4) Products subject to a minimum trading volume of 0.1 lots include those referencing stock index futures and VIX futures as underlying assets, and commodity CFDs. Products referencing ETFs and ETNs, and stock CFDs have a minimum trading volume of 1 lot.

To help more customers understand CFDs, we offer "CFD Product Encyclopedia," which explains the characteristics and price fluctuation factors of major products, and "Getting Started with CFDs," a page that clearly explains the appeal of CFDs. Additionally, our app allows you to use "Demo Trading," which you can start in as little as 10 seconds.

- CFD Product Encyclopedia URL: https://www.click-sec.com/corp/guide/cfd/encyclopedia/

- Getting Started with CFDs URL: https://www.click-sec.com/corp/guide/cfd/study/

- CFD Demo Trading URL: https://www.click-sec.com/corp/guide/cfd/demo/

[CFD Debut Support! Receive 200 Yen for Opening a New CFD Account]

Currently, we are offering a 200 Yen bonus for initial trading funds to all customers who open a new CFD trading account. With our Mini CFDs, which require a low minimum margin, you can trade with less than 200 Yen.

- Campaign Page URL: https://www.click-sec.com/corp/campaign/cfd_pg/

The Company will continue to maintain its industry-leading low commission fees while striving to enrich its product offerings to meet the diverse needs of its customers and provide comprehensive financial services. Furthermore, we are committed to providing cutting-edge trading systems and innovative services that are more user-friendly and convenient.

[About GMO Click Securities, Inc.]

GMO Click Securities, Inc. was established in October 2005 as an online securities company. Our mission is to make investing more accessible and convenient, creating a world where all investment products globally can be traded easily, anytime, anywhere.

[Company Overview] URL: https://www.click-sec.com/

Company Name: GMO Click Securities, Inc.

Location: Shibuya Fukuras, 1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

President and CEO: Hideyuki Takashima

Business Activities: Financial Instruments Business Operator under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act

Capital Stock: 4,346,663,925 JPY

Date of Establishment: October 28, 2005