Direct access requires a specialized international brokerage account and involves trading in Japanese yen.
: Depositary banks may charge small administrative fees, often deducted from dividend payments.
: Some brokers may charge significantly higher commissions for F shares compared to ADRs.
: Generally has much lower volume and wider bid-ask spreads than NTDOY, which can make it harder to buy or sell quickly at a fair price.
: Each unit typically represents one-fourth (1/4) of an ordinary Japanese share.
: The most popular choice for retail investors due to higher trading volume.