Understand both market rules and account channels before investing abroad.
6 beginner guides covering NYSE/Nasdaq, U.S. T+1 and SEC EDGAR, Japan 100-share units and T+2, daily price limits, and a Taiwan-U.S.-Japan comparison.
Compare four things first
3 U.S. + 2 Japan + 1 market comparison + 1 broker-channel guide
U.S. Stock Market Basics: NYSE, Nasdaq, Tickers, and U.S. Dollar Trading
A beginner introduction to NYSE, Nasdaq, ticker symbols, U.S. dollar pricing, and how U.S. market structure differs from Taiwan.
Read more →U.S. Stock Hours and T+1 Settlement: Regular, Pre-Market, and After-Hours
NYSE and Nasdaq regular hours run 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET. Taiwan time changes with U.S. daylight saving, and most applicable U.S. securities now settle T+1.
Read more →How to Research U.S. Stocks: SEC EDGAR, 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
SEC EDGAR provides free access to official company filings. 10-K is the annual report, 10-Q the quarterly report, and 8-K a current report for material events.
Read more →Japan Stock Market Basics: Tokyo Stock Exchange, Yen Pricing, and 100-Share Units
A beginner introduction to Tokyo Stock Exchange domestic stocks, Japanese yen pricing, and the standardized 100-share trading unit.
Read more →Japan Stock Hours, T+2 Settlement, and Daily Price Limits
TSE cash equities trade 9:00–11:30 and 12:30–15:30 JST, settle T+2, and use daily price limits based on the base price.
Read more →Taiwan vs U.S. vs Japan Stocks: Hours, Settlement, Trading Units, and Price Limits
Taiwan, U.S., and Japan equity markets differ in trading hours, settlement cycles, trading units, and price-control mechanisms.
Read more →Overseas Broker vs Taiwan Sub-Brokerage
Compare regulation, custody, SIPC, funding, FX, withdrawals, and service—not just commission.
Read guide →Quick Taiwan / U.S. / Japan comparison
| Item | Taiwan | U.S. | Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular hours | 09:00–13:30 | 09:30–16:00 ET | 09:00–11:30 / 12:30–15:30 JST |
| Taiwan-time view | 09:00–13:30 | Approx. 21:30/22:30–04:00/05:00 | 08:00–10:30 / 11:30–14:30 |
| Settlement | T+2 | T+1 | T+2 |
| Common board lot | 1,000 shares; odd lots available | No universal 100-share minimum; broker-dependent | 100 shares |
| Daily price controls | Ordinary shares commonly ±10% | Bands / halts / circuit breakers | Yen-based limits by base price |
Research beyond news headlines
Use SEC EDGAR for 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings, and JPX/TDnet for Japanese company disclosures.
