Woodstock provides a mobile app that lets Japanese retail investors trade US stocks and ETFs commission‑free, with 24‑hour weekday access and fractional share purchases that still earn dividends. The platform offers real‑time market data and FX rates, and charges no fees for trading, FX spreads, account maintenance, or withdrawals, while planning premium services for additional revenue.
Funding
$4.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Retail investors in Japan face high transaction fees, limited trading hours, and lack of access to fractional US equity purchases, which restricts cost‑effective participation in US stock markets and dividend‑earning opportunities.
Solution
Woodstock offers a mobile platform that enables commission‑free trading of US equities and ETFs on weekdays around the clock. Users can buy whole or fractional shares, allowing investment with small capital while still receiving dividend payouts. Real‑time market data and FX rates are provided continuously, and the app handles order execution without charging trading, FX, maintenance, or withdrawal fees. The service is designed to lower entry barriers and increase flexibility for individual investors seeking exposure to US markets.
Target Audience
Primary customers are individual retail investors in Japan who want low‑cost, flexible access to US equities, including those interested in building dividend‑focused portfolios.
Features
- 24‑hour (excluding maintenance) trading on weekdays for US stocks and ETFs
- Zero commissions, FX spreads, account maintenance, and withdrawal fees
- Fractional share purchasing with dividend accrual on partial holdings
- Access to a broad selection of dividend‑paying stocks and ETFs for passive income
- Real‑time charting and foreign‑exchange rate display within the app
- Planned premium add‑ons (robo‑advisory, API access, margin trading) to expand functionality