FUTURES TRADING
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Trade CME Group Micro E-Mini Futures
These contracts provide the benefits of trading futures for a fraction of the upfront financial commitment and with the active individual trader in mind.
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TradeStation Global brings futures traders Interactive Brokers world-class execution and coverage of all major futures exchanges - with the benefits of renowned TradeStation technology at your fingertips.
Trade Futures with a single Universal Account
Trade a range of futures across multiple market centers, at commission rates that are among the lowest in the online brokerage industry.
24-Hour Access
Trade nearly 24 hours/6 days a week when other markets are closed.
Deep Liquidity
More participation in a market means tighter pricing, lower costs and tremendously efficient trading.
Leverage
Control a large contract value with a relatively small margin, giving more power to your capital.
Transparency
Futures traders get the best price, and the same price, as all others trading the same product at the same time.
24-Hour Access
If an opportunity arises when the stock market is closed, you cannot take advantage of it. Trading Futures allows you to make a move anytime. Many futures markets trade 24 hours a day six days a week. This is a unique opportunity for Futures traders, who can react as specific economic events unfold. Futures market gives you the ability to express your opinion and manage risks around the clock.
Deep Liquidity
Futures are very actively traded, and more participation in a market means tighter and transparent pricing, lower costs and more efficient trading in general. Trades can be executed without wild price fluctuations.
Leverage
Futures are traded on margin which allows you to control a large dollar value of a commodity or stock index for a fraction of its value. Experienced Futures traders know how they can harness the power of leverage for greater capital efficiency and increased exposure.
Transparency
When trading Futures you can be sure that that you are getting the best price, and the same price, as all others trading the same product at the same time. In the world of Futures, instant dissemination of information ensures that prices are available to all participants and are instantly updated across the globe.
Ease of Going Short
Have you ever missed a trading opportunity due to short selling restrictions? Futures traders can express their opinion long or short multiple times a day or week without worrying about day trading restrictions applicable to equities, or the ability to take a short position in the market.
The importance of diversification
One of the most important characteristics of any investment portfolio is its diversity. In times of market volatility, adding futures contracts can greatly benefit a portfolio. Whether adjusting for economic announcements or protecting against unexpected macro events, futures can play a crucial role in mitigating risk and carefully calibrating market exposure.
24-Hour Access
If an opportunity arises when the stock market is closed, you cannot take advantage of it. But when trading Futures you can make a move anytime. Many futures markets trade 24 hours a day six days a week. This is such a unique opportunity for Futures traders, who can react as specific economic events unfold. Futures market gives you the ability to express your opinion and manage risks around the clock.
Deep Liquidity
Futures are very actively traded, and more participation in a market means tighter and transparent pricing, lower costs and more efficient trading in general. Trades can be executed without wild price fluctuations.
Leverage
Futures are traded on margin which allows you to control a large dollar value of a commodity or stock index for a fraction of its value. This can result in much greater profits than could be gained without margin. Experienced Futures traders know how they can harness the power of leverage for greater capital efficiency and increased exposure.
Transparency
When trading Futures you can be sure that that you are getting the best price, and the same price, as all others trading the same product at the same time. In the world of Futures, instant dissemination of information ensures that prices are available to all participants and are instantly updated across the globe. Fair, efficient and transparent discovery of market price make Futures trading one of the most efficient and easiest method of participating in the markets.
Ease of Going Short
Have you ever missed a trading opportunity due to short selling restrictions? Futures traders can trade as frequently as they like at a size suitable to their trading needs, as long as they maintain the minimum margin requirements for their positions. Futures traders can express their opinion long or short multiple times a day or week without worrying about day trading restrictions applicable to equities, or the ability to take a short position in the market.
The importance of diversification
One of the most important characteristics of any investment portfolio is its diversity. In times of market volatility, adding futures and options on futures contracts can greatly benefit a portfolio. Whether adjusting for economic announcements or protecting against unexpected macro events, futures and options on futures can play a crucial role in mitigating risk and carefully calibrating market exposure.
Portfolio Diversification
Futures are a great way to diversify your portfolio.
One of the most important characteristics of any investment portfolio is its diversification. In times of market volatility, adding futures contracts can greatly benefit a portfolio.
Whether adjusting for economic announcements or protecting against unexpected macro events, futures can play a crucial role in mitigating risk and carefully calibrating market exposure.
Hedge a position or speculate on price movements in more than 30 financial markets in North America, Europe and Asia, using the following futures contracts:
- Agricultural
- Currency
- Soft commodity
- Energy
- Equity index
- Fixed income
- Agricultural
- Currency
- Soft commodity
- Energy
- Equity index
- Fixed income
Key advantages for Futures traders with TradeStation Global
The TradeStation platform gives you the ability to leverage a vast range of resources from a single screen and single account. You can trade futures as a single asset or integrated within a wider multi-asset portfolio hedging strategy.
Key platform tools for Futures traders include Advanced Chart Trading, Customised Analysis, One-Click Control and EasyLanguage® Tools.
Competitive Pricing
Our transparent pricing for Futures includes low commission, plus exchange, regulatory and overnight position fees.
US Futures and FOPs
USD 1.75 per contract
Euro Denominated Futures
EUR 1.35 per contract
GBP Denominated Futures
GBP 0.95 per contract
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You can now trade CME Micro E-mini Futures on TradeStation Global.
Trade the biggest market in the world with some of the brightest tools in the box.
Trade Futures with a single Universal Account
Trade a range of futures across multiple market centers, at commission rates that are among the lowest in the online brokerage industry.
Why Trade Futures?
Futures contracts offer several advantages compared to other investment products. You can use futures to reduce risk or seek profits on changing markets.
- Portfolio Diversification
- 24-Hour Acces
- Deep Liquidity
- Leverage
- Transparency
- Ease of Going Short
Portfolio Diversification
Futures are a great way to diversify your portfolio. Hedge a position or speculate on price movements in more than 30 financial markets in North America, Europe and Asia, using the following futures contracts:
- Agricultural
- Currency
- Soft commodity
- Energy
- Equity index
- Fixed income
- Interest rate
- Metals
- Narrow-based indices
- Single-stock
- Volatility index futures
- And more...
Why trade Futures with TradeStation’ Global?
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The TradeStation platform gives you the ability to leverage a vast range of resources from a single screen and single account. You can trade futures as a single asset or integrated within a wider multi-asset portfolio hedging strategy.
Key platform tools for Futures traders include Advanced Chart Trading, Customised Analysis, One-Click Control and EasyLanguage Tools.
Why Trade with TradeStation Global?
Apply TradeStation’s award-winning technology to an Interactive Brokers account and suddenly your ideas have both scope and scale.
Professional Grade Tools For the Active Trader
TradeStation’s arsenal of trading and analysis tools gives you advantages once enjoyed only by professional traders.
Easy Customisation
Our renowned tools are customisable so you can trade the way you want. One-to-one customisation sessions available on request.
Powerful Support Beside You
Whether it’s a simple account related query, everyday platform guidance or a technical question – we want to help. Easy access to a customer resource centre.
Benefits and Backing of an IB Universal Account®
A universal account for all your trading needs, backed by the financial strength and worldwide market coverage of Interactive Brokers.
Get the combined power of our award-winning platform and Interactive Brokers’ market reach.
Steps to get started
It's easy to start trading
Open a New Account or request to link an existing Interactive Brokers account.
Wait for your account approval and fund or link your account.
Receive your TradeStation Global platform download instructions and configure your workspaces.
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