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Best Brokers for Futures Trading

Futures trading is used by speculators and hedgers who need exchange access, margin functionality and more specialised professional tools.

Who this is best for

Advanced traders who want access to futures on major US and European exchanges with strong execution and margin tools.

  • Interactive Brokers is highlighted as the top overall futures broker
  • Saxo Bank is positioned as a premium European alternative
  • IG is included for futures alongside other assets
Margin Exchange Access Professional Tools

Key points

The futures text says commissions at Interactive Brokers start at $0.85 per contract for US futures, and explains that an S&P 500 E-mini contract can require roughly $12,000 to $15,000 in initial margin while Micro contracts require less.

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