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After thoroughly evaluating Ando Securities and comparing it with my experience in the broader trading landscape, I must clarify that trading major index instruments like the US100 (Nasdaq 100) is not possible through this broker. While Ando Securities is an FSA-regulated Japanese institution, its product line is quite specific—it focuses on domestic stocks, investment trusts, bonds, futures/options, and insurance. Critically, it does not offer access to global indices, commodities, forex pairs, cryptocurrencies, or ETFs. In my view, this significantly limits its appeal for traders like myself who are seeking exposure to international indices. For those interested in related derivatives, Ando Securities does offer some futures and options products, yet its trading costs are structured primarily around Japanese equities. Brokerage commissions range from 0.08536% to 0.6325% of contract value (minimum 2,750 yen), with associated margin interest and ancillary fees for stock lending or name changes. However, there’s no indication—based on official disclosures or my hands-on research—that US or international index products, such as the US100, are available, nor are index-specific trading costs published. To summarize, if my core goal were to trade instruments like the US100, I would need to look toward alternative brokers that cater to international indices and disclose their full cost structure transparently. My assessment is always grounded in regulation, platform accessibility, and clear cost transparency—areas where Ando Securities is solid for local Japanese instruments, but simply not applicable for global index trading needs.