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As someone who prioritizes transparency and cost efficiency in trading, I find MUFG's fee structure fairly straightforward but with areas that require close attention. MUFG, operating through au Kabucom Securities, is regulated in Japan and part of the well-established Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, which lends a certain degree of credibility and trust to their operations. For forex trading specifically, there are no explicit commissions. Instead, the trading cost is incorporated into the spread. In my experience, this setup is generally attractive to traders who prefer simpler, flat-fee models over complicated per-trade charges. However, MUFG does not provide detailed public information on average or minimum spreads for forex pairs, making it difficult to assess the competitiveness of their rates without firsthand account usage. This lack of clear, comparative data can be a drawback, particularly for those who need precise cost calculations before committing larger capital. When it comes to stock trading, MUFG employs a tiered commission system with charges based on transaction value. For trades up to 50,000 yen, the commission is 55 yen, progressively rising with trade size — for example, ranges between 99 yen and 535 yen as amounts increase. For trades exceeding one million yen, the commission shifts to a proportional rate of 0.099% of the contract amount plus a flat 99 yen, capped at 4,059 yen. While these commissions are not excessive by industry standards, it’s important to factor in that all numbers are before potential additional charges such as phone order fees, which are quite significant. Overall, MUFG's structure is reliable for those who value regulatory oversight, but would-be traders should be mindful of ambiguities in spread information and extra charges for certain services. For me, the lack of transparent, English-language disclosures around trading conditions stands out as a point for cautious evaluation, especially if comparing with global brokers offering detailed, upfront cost breakdowns.