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Key Takeaways: Major shareholders sell blocks of listed shares outside trading hours at a 2-5% discount to the previous close, with no purchase commission and same-day resale. Since 2018, roughly 80% of distributions have opened above the distribution price, though profit runs only a few thousand yen per 100 shares. Applications close around 8:20 AM on distribution day. 💡 Key Takeaway: Tatiaigai Bunbai (立会外分売 / off-hours block distribution) is a low-risk, beginner-friendly investment opportunity in Japan\’s stock market. You can buy listed company shares at a 2-5% discount from the previous day\’s closing price, with zero purchase fees. Historical data shows a win rate of approximately 80% when selling at opening price — a classic low-risk, modest-return strategy. While individual profits are modest (averaging a few thousand yen per 100 shares), consistent participation steadily builds returns, making it an ideal complement to IPO investing. 🌏 Who This Guide Is For