Explore our Commodity Futures Trading Services
From self-directed tools to broker-assisted solutions, we help investors navigate futures and options with professional service, fast exchange-direct execution and education-focused resources.
Not sure which plan is right for you?
Let us know your trading style and we’ll help you determine which account plan best meets your investment goals.
OUR FUTURES TRADING SERVICES
Choose your preferred trading style
Self Directed Trading
Perfect for experienced futures & options traders who are comfortable placing their own trades. Trade your strategies with speed & control with our InsigniaTrader platform or many popular third-party trading platforms.
- Exchange-direct order routing*
- Low day-trade margins
- Competitive commission rates
- 23/6 Trade desk support
Traders Advantage Account Plan
Designed for those investors who wish to work directly with a licensed futures broker. Get expert trading guidance, futures markets education and mentorship.
- Priority account support from a licensed futures broker
- Curated trade recommendations from our in-house market analysis & research
- Expert evaluation of your futures & options trade ideas
High Volume Trading Account Plan
Designed for active traders who execute 1,000+ contracts monthly. This plan provides the lowest commission rates, robust trade infrastructure and responsive trade desk support.
- Competitive commission schedules for qualifying volume
- Free incentives for InsigniaTrader Pro and market data
- Dedicated point of contact
Futures Options Trading
Use options on futures to express directional views, define risk or structure spreads. Execute single-leg and multi-leg strategies with analytics to evaluate scenarios.
Insignia-Select Trade Recommendations
Take advantage of our proprietary futures & options trade strategies. You choose whether to act on any recommendation and you control all final decisions.
Automated Futures Trading Systems
Simplify your futures trading with automated trading systems that help minimize emotional decision-making. Proven performance results net of all fees.
Commodity Futures Hedging
Producers, merchants and consumers can use futures and options to help manage price risk. We can help determine market exposure, outline hedge strategies and coordinate trade execution.
- Exposure assessment and product selection
- Hedge design using futures, options or combinations
- Execution and ongoing review available upon request
Managed Futures
Gain access to the global futures markets through fully managed futures investment programs. Expand your investment portfolio with diversification beyond traditional stocks and bonds.
Have Questions?
We’re here to help – Connect with a licensed futures broker now.
WHY CHOOSE INSIGNIA
Focused on service, execution and education
Professional Support 23/6
Speak with a licensed futures broker during our business hours or contact our Trade Desk – available whenever a futures market is open.
Exchange-Direct Order Routing
Efficient order routing* with our InsigniaTrader platform helps you implement your trade plan with discipline and speed.
Education-First Approach
Futures educational guides and platform tips to help you understand markets and order mechanics before you trade.
TRADING PLATFORM
Discover our cutting-edge trading platform
Take control of your futures trading with our intuitive and user-friendly trading platform.
We also support most popular third-party trading platforms such as: TradingView, Sierra Chart, Rithmic, CQG and more.
FAQs
Common Questions
How Do I Open My Own Futures Trading Account?
Simply complete our online account application found on our Open an Account web page.
Can I open an account if I'm not a U.S. citizen?
Of course! We’ve been serving futures traders worldwide since 2001.
What Commodity Futures Markets Can I Trade?
All of the major futures and futures options markets are available for trading. If there is a particular market you are interested in trading, please feel free to contact us for more details.
What Types of Futures Trading Accounts Can I Open?
You may open an Individual, Joint, IRA, Corporate, Partnership, Trust, Foreign, or Hedge account. The quickest way to open your account is electronically via our on-line, electronic application system. Please visit our Open an Account web page to open your futures trading account today.
What is the Minimum Deposit to Open a Futures Trading Account?
Our minimum opening account deposit is only $500 (USD). Please review our current Margin Requirements page to confirm the amount of funds needed to trade the contracts you are interested in.
How Do I Deposit & Withdraw Funds from My Trading Account?
We accept account deposits via bank wire transfer, ACH transfer (U.S. banks only) and check. Click Here to see our Account Funding web page for details.
Withdrawals can be made via bank wire transfer or check only.
Please note, deposits made via check will have a 4 business day hold placed upon the funds and will not be avaialble for trading or withdrawal until after the hold period.
How are Commissions & Fees Calculated on Futures Option Trades?
When trading futures options, both sides of the commission and associated trade fees (excluding NFA fee) will be assessed when a new option position is established. There will be no charges other than the NFA fee assessed when an option position is liquidated or expires ‘out-of-the-money’.
What are the Computer System Requirements to Trade Futures Online?
Our InsigniaTrader platform works across all device types – from Windows to Mac computers & iPhones/iPads to Android tablets & phones.
Stock brokers offer commission-free trading - why don't futures brokers?
Stockbrokers can offer commission-free trading because they use the ‘Payment for Order Flow’ (PFOF) business model.
Payment for order flow involves the stockbroker routing customer orders to market makers or high-frequency trading firms, who pay the broker for the opportunity to execute these trades. Market makers and HFT firms may profit from the bid-ask spread or other market inefficiencies, while the stockbroker receives compensation for order flow without charging commissions to its customers.
There is no such business model available to futures brokers, which is why commissions are charged.
Why Choose Insignia Futures & Options as My Futures Broker?
• Industry knowledge and expertise. Our staff has years of futures industry experience to best serve our clients.
• Multiple Trading Platforms to choose from. We understand your needs as a futures trader and offer a variety of tools to meet those demanding needs.
• Safety and Security. The handling of your information and funds are of the upmost importance to us. We utilize the highest level of security in our technologies for your privacy and protection.
• Extremely Competitive Commission Rates. We offer some of the lowest commission rates in the industry to enable you to keep your trading costs to a minimum.
• Ultra-Low Futures Day Margins. We accommodate active futures traders by offering very low day trade margin requirements so you can best utilize your trading funds.
CLIENT REVIEWS
Check out what our clients are saying about us
“I am a former floor trader at The Chicago Board of Trade for over ten years and a Hedge Fund Trader for seven years. Insignia Futures and Option’s firm is on the cutting edge with software and professionals. Insignia offers one of the most trader friendly trading platforms, InsigniaTrader, which makes your trading smooth. It is as simple as point and click. The platform also gives top professional traders multiple charting in real time to add to your trading. Most professional traders need a firm with top trading software and excellent support, Insignia Futures and Options has both!”
“I have used several brokers over the past few years and none of them come close to Insignia! It is amazing in today’s age of the retail investor/trader growing at a rapid pace. Most brokers take several hours or even days to respond to questions or concerns. Not Insignia, I’ve had an amazing customer service experience like no other broker has ever provided. On top of this the trading platform is by far the best I have used, especially for traders that need to move fast or only day trade. I would highly recommend Insignia to any trader that wants, great commission rates, fast and efficient trading platform and great customer service!!”
“Insignia Futures is a great firm to trade with. Their customer service is second to none, and the InsigniaTrader platform offers speed and flexibility. Having traded with a number of other brokers, I can honestly say that Insignia is number one. I wouldn’t trade with anyone else.”
The above reviews are not indicative of future performance or success and were received without compensation of any kind.
Now it’s time to take the next step and open your own futures trading account…
