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This website is a service provided by Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. (“Mizuho Securities”).
The following terms and conditions apply to usage of this website. Mizuho Securities reserves the right to amend or modify these terms and conditions without notice. The latest terms and conditions will be posted on this page.

Disclaimer

Content disclosed on this website provides information about Mizuho Securities and general information related to securities investment. Such information does not constitute a solicitation for the sale or purchase of any security or other investment. All investment decisions are the exclusive responsibility of the investor. This website contains information provided by Mizuho Securities and information provided by third parties. This information is believed to be reliable and accurate but has not been independently verified. Mizuho Securities makes no guarantee, representation or warranty and accepts no responsibility or liability, as to the accuracy, completeness or appropriateness of such information. Information and materials on this website may contain typographical errors or other incorrect data. At its discretion, Mizuho Securities reserves the right to change, delete and correct information, materials and other content on this website, and the right to halt or deny access to this website for maintenance, upgrades and other improvements, without prior notification. Content and services provided on this website are subject to change or removal without prior notice. Mizuho Securities accepts no responsibility for any difficulties users have accessing this website as the result of computer viruses, trouble with communications lines, system failures or other problems.

Copyright

In principle, the copyright of material on this website belongs to Mizuho Securities. In accordance with copyright laws, content on this website may not be quoted or reproduced without the consent of Mizuho Securities. In cases where conditions relating to copyright are prescribed separately, such conditions shall prevail.

Links

This website contains links to other websites operated by third parties, and banners displaying information provided by third parties. Mizuho Securities makes no guarantee, representation or warranty and accepts no responsibility or liability as to the accuracy or reliability of the content or the links to third-party websites. Mizuho Securities accepts no responsibility for any damages incurred from using third-party websites.

System information

Cookies

Cookies are small text files sent to client browsers from a website. Mizuho Securities uses cookies for administrative purposes, making it unnecessary to enter user IDs and passwords every time a page is accessed on this website.

Recommended Web Browser

This website provided by Mizuho Securities meets standard specifications so as to provide ease of use, convenience, and accessibility for our many customers. Wherever possible, we aim to provide information that complies with standard specifications advocated by the World Wide Web Consortium, an international organization promoting the standardization of technology used on the Internet, as well as other official organizations and groups. In doing so, we aim to constantly provide an ample level of information regardless of any differences in the web browser environments of our customers.

There may be occasions when, due to the type of browser or plug-in software used by customers, the appearance of some web pages will differ from the intended format. However, we endeavor to ensure that no information is omitted and that the perusal of content is not impeded. We recommend that customers use the most recent browser available, so that they may peruse our website with ease.

The most recent recommended web browsers as of February 2008 are as follows:

Windows
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0
  • Mozilla Firefox 2.0
Mac OS
  • Mozilla Firefox 2.0
  • Safari 2.0

Although it will make no difference to acquired information, we recommend adjusting browser settings to enable CSS and JavaScript.

Plug-in Software

Some data on this website is provided in PDF file format and Flash movie format.

Adobe Reader software is required to view and print PDF files. The latest version of Adobe Reader can be downloaded by accessing the Adobe Systems Incorporated website.

Adobe Flash Player is required to view Flash moview or Flash videos. The latest version of Adobe Flash Player can be downloaded by accessing the Adobe Systems Incorporated website.

Access Data

This website uses access logs, such as web server logs. This log data may be used for marketing purposes.

Altering Text Size

It is possible to alter the size of text on pages of this website while retaining the same format, by using the functions of your web browser. We recommend that you alter text size as necessary for ease of viewing. Methods for altering text size vary according to the type of browser used. The methods listed below apply to the main types of browser.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0

Screenshot of Zoom-in function of Internet Explorer 7.0

With Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 you can make pages easier to read by magnifying the page (zooming in). To zoom in or out on a page, use the Magnifying glass icon at the bottom right corner of the Internet Explorer window.

  • From the optional menu of the magnifying glass icon at the bottom right corner of the Internet Explorer window, select the desired preset magnifying level from 50% to 400%, or select [Custom...] to input desired magnifying level.
  • You can change the zoom level by clicking the magnifying glass icon on the bottom right corner of the Internet Explorer window. The magnifying level change in order from 100%, 125%, and 150%.
  • The zoom-in function can be choosen from the [Page] menu, by selection [Zoom In] or [Zoom Out].

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

Screenshot of Internet Explorer 6.0

  • Open the browser's [View] menu and select [Text Size]. Select the desired text size from the five options listed from [Largest] to [Smallest].
  • Text size on a browser is initially set at the standard [Medium] size.

Mozilla Firefox 2.0

Screenshot of Firefox 2.0

  • Open the browser's [View] menu and select [Text Size]. Adjust the size to the desired size by selecting [Increase] or [Decrease].
  • In order to return to the standard size, select [Normal] from the above-mentioned menu options.

Safari 3

Screenshot of Safari 3 Public Beta

  • Open the browser's [View] menu and adjust your text size to the desired size by selecting [Make Text Bigger] or [Make Take Smaller].
  • In order to return to the standard size, select [Make Text Normal Size] from the menu.

Passwords:

The Mizuho Securities website contains information requiring user authentication with passwords. Use of these passwords without permission from Mizuho Securities is strictly prohibited.

Monitoring:

Users agree to allow Mizuho Securities to monitor usage of services on this website and use such information for internal purposes as permitted by Japanese law and regulations.

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