Futures Trading

Trading Futures allows you (the investor) to buy and sell commodities at a pre-arranged date in the future – at a specified price. The price of the contract is a market determined price, and Futures are traded on a global range via a Futures Trading Exchange.

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When looking for a good futures trading platform, make sure you check what commission fees are involved as well as the account minimum. If you want a highly-managed account then check that an account handling and futures brokers service is offered.

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Apex Futures Trading
Apex Futures Trading		1995
NFA 0266569		$1.70 R/T Depending on trading volume and market$500 daytrade margin minimum$3,000$3,000YesYesYesMarkets

Markets

CME, CBOT, NYMEX, EUREX, ICE, Interbank Forex


Orders

Orders

Market, Limit, Stop, Stop Limit, Trailing Stop, Bracket Order (OCO), Mutli-Trailing, Multi-Bracket


Platform

Platform

Infinity AT, Sierra, Onyx, NinjaTrader, Strategy Runner, RAN, CQG, Trade Navigator, GTS, Express, J-Trader, X-Trader
 
6 of our platforms are free, the other 7 have a monthly fee that ranges from $26-$625/month


Apex Futures Trading
ApexFutures are registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as an independent introducing broker. They offer the latest in technology based futures and options trading at one of the deepest discounted commission rates in the industry. They have 24 hour live phone desk support and free streaming Level II quotes on platform.
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Services

As low as $500 daytrade margins and exchange margin minimums for position trades. Clients qualify for daytrade margins as long as they are flat at the close of the market, otherwise clients must have the exchange margin to hold a position past the close.
Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more of your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time.


Advantages

Advantages

1. Daytrade margins as low as $500
2. Commissions as low as $1.70/rt
3. Low account minimum starting balance of only $3,000
4. Free trading platforms with advanced order management features
5. Free live registered broker support via phone or online chat
6. 6 different charting packages work with their trading platform
7. Weekly webinars on platforms and trading education
8. Free education and trading tools
9. Fast and reliable trading platforms
10. NFA member and CFTC registered


Disadvantages

Disadvantages

1. Only Swap-Free account for Saudis.
2. Forex and Futures on two separate trading platforms.
3. No CFDs, Stocks or Spread Betting.



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Hedging: No
Scapling: No
US Citizens: Yes

Global Futures Exchange and Trading
Global Futures Exchange and Trading		1998
NFA, CFTC 0289721		From $0.10 side*+fees Ask a broker for detailsFrom $500 Standard day trading margins$0$0YesYesYesMarkets

Markets

CME GROUP, ICE, NYMEX, EUREX, IDEM, Liffe, Livestock, NYBOT and HKEx


Orders

Orders

Global Futures accepts pit traded orders as well as a variety of electronic order types, including: Market, Stop, Stop Limit, Conditional Stop, Conditional Stop Limit, Market if touched, Limit, Iceberg, Bracket Orders, Trailing stops and Scale out orders up to 3 targets.


Platform

Platform

Turbo Trader 2, GSTrader, X_TRADER®, Strategy Runner, J-Trader, RAN, MetaTrader 4, IKON Platinum, IKON Core Options, G.T.S., eGlobalFX, and more.


Global Futures Exchange and Trading
Global Futures is one of the largest independent introducing futures brokerage firms offering futures trading options and foreign exchange services on all major exchanges around the world. Their futures brokers platforms are designed to provide powerful, reliable and value-added brokerage solutions. Their strongest features include, their Global Network, their best technology solutions and their comprehensive range of products and services.
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Services

Forex Trading and CFD Trading


Advantages

Advantages

1. Day Trade margins as low as $500
2. Commissions as low as $0.10* per side. Ask a broker for details. 3
. Low account minimum starting balance.
4. Managed Accounts available
5. Automated Trading available
6. Discretionary Management
7. NFA member and CFTC registered
8. Dedicated account handlers
9. API Access
11. Floor Access
12. System Trading
13. Multi-lingual tech support
14. 24-hour in-house Tech Support (Friday 3pm PST-Sunday 1 pm)
15. 24-hour in-house Order Desk (Friday 3pm PST-Sunday 1 pm)
16. Leverage as High as 400x1 for forex
17. 10+ platforms to choose


Disadvantages

Disadvantages

1. Global Futures office is closed for a portion of the weekend: Friday 3:00 PM – Sunday 1:00 PM PST.
2. Global Futures currently does not offer electronic trading on Singapore Exchange futures. 3. Global Futures cannot accept credit card funding for futures accounts.
4. No formal training facilities available
5. Global Futures does not offer Mobile Trading for Futures accounts



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Hedging: No
Scapling: No
US Citizens: Yes

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