Research profile

Profile data updated: October 15, 2026

Daiwa Securities (Global Markets)

Daiwa Securities (Global Markets)

Global markets division of Daiwa Securities running franchise trading across Asia-Pacific and globally.

Headquarters
Tokyo
Founded
1902
Funding model
Bank / Institutional
Geographic availability
Worldwide policy not clearly stated
U.S. traders:Not confirmed

May suit

traders focused on futures, equities, options, forex.

Consider alternatives if

you rely on copy trading.

Trader rating

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Overview

What this firm is and who it serves

Daiwa Securities Global Markets is the markets franchise of Japan’s Daiwa Securities Group, spanning investment banking, brokerage, and trading across Asia-Pacific.

At a glance

Structured facts about this firm

Firm Type
Bank / Institutional prop firm
Market Focus
Futures, Stocks, Options, Forex
Trading Style
News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
Retail Accessibility
Open to retail traders
Based in
Tokyo
Geographic availability
Worldwide policy not clearly stated
Known For
Global markets division of Daiwa Securities running franchise trading across Asia-Pacific and globally.

Payout structure

How and when you get paid

Profit splitUp to N/A (employee desk) to trader
Payout frequencySalary + bonus
First payout eligibilitySalary + bonus

Funding programs

Account types and the path to capital

Evaluation

—

Not required by this firm.

Instant funding

—

Not offered by this firm.

Scaling plan

—

No formal scaling plan documented.

Account sizes offeredBank balance sheet
Max allocation—
Evaluation fee—
Monthly subscription—

Trading rules

What's allowed, what isn't

Asset classes supported

FuturesStocksOptionsForexCrypto
News trading allowedYes
Overnight holding allowedYes
Weekend holding allowedYes
Copy trading allowedⓘNo

Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split

Platforms & technology

Where and how you trade

Data feed provider—
Instruments—

Supported platforms

Proprietary

Daiwa Securities (Global Markets) FAQs

Based on terms reviewed October 15, 2026

What should traders verify before choosing Daiwa Securities (Global Markets)?+

Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with Daiwa Securities (Global Markets) before purchasing.

Does Daiwa Securities (Global Markets) offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+

Daiwa Securities (Global Markets) does not require a traditional evaluation phase. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.

How do Daiwa Securities (Global Markets)'s payouts and profit split work?+

The published profit split is up to n/a (employee desk) of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a salary + bonus basis; first payout eligibility: Salary + bonus. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.

What are Daiwa Securities (Global Markets)'s main drawdown and trading restrictions?+

Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed, copy trading is not permitted. Drawdown type and consistency requirements can vary by program, so check the rulebook for the exact program before purchase.

Which platforms and markets are available at Daiwa Securities (Global Markets)?+

Platforms: Proprietary. Markets: futures, equities, options, forex. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.

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