TD Ameritrade
Full-service broker with comprehensive futures trading capabilities and educational resources.
About TD Ameritrade
TD Ameritrade is a leading online broker that provides comprehensive futures trading services through its advanced thinkorswim platform. Known for its educational resources and research capabilities, TD Ameritrade serves both beginner and experienced futures traders.
Key Features
- Trading Platform: thinkorswim - award-winning desktop and mobile platform
- Market Access: CME, CBOT, NYMEX, ICE, and other major exchanges
- Education: Extensive educational resources and webinars
- Research: Professional-grade research and analysis tools
- Support: 24/7 customer support and trading desk
Futures Products
Agricultural Futures
Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, Sugar, Coffee, Cotton, and more
Energy Futures
Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Heating Oil, Gasoline
Metal Futures
Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum, Palladium
Financial Futures
Index Futures, Interest Rate Futures, Currency Futures
Pricing
- Futures: $2.25 per contract
- Futures Options: $2.25 per contract + $0.25 per contract fee
- No platform fees or minimum account balance for futures trading
- Competitive margin rates
Account Requirements
- Minimum deposit: $2,000 for futures trading
- Futures trading approval required
- Risk disclosure and suitability assessment
- Margin requirements vary by product
Why Choose TD Ameritrade
- Award-winning thinkorswim platform
- Comprehensive educational resources
- Professional research and analysis
- 24/7 customer support
- No platform fees for futures trading
- Strong regulatory compliance and security
Note: TD Ameritrade was acquired by Charles Schwab in 2020. Services and offerings may have changed. Please verify current terms and conditions directly with the broker.