Trade with low, transparent futures commissions. Major contracts from $0.74 per side and Micro E-mini contracts from $0.18 per side (plus exchange, clearing & NFA fees). Majors from $0.74/side, Micros from $0.18/side.
Major futures contracts from $0.74 per side and Micro E-mini contracts from $0.18 per side. Listed commissions are per side, per contract and exclude exchange, clearing, and NFA fees.
| Monthly Sides | Regular Contracts | Micros |
|---|---|---|
| 0-500 | $0.74 | $0.49 |
| 501-2,500 | $0.89 | $0.39 |
| 2,501-10,000 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| 10,001-20,000 | $0.45 | $0.24 |
| 20,001+ | $0.25 | $0.18 |
Commissions are per side, per contract. Exchange, clearing, and NFA fees are additional and vary by product and venue.
E-Futures reduces costs for traders by combining efficient platform infrastructure with pass-through fee accounting. We operate with a lean technology stack and pass many exchange and clearing fees directly to the client so our base commission can stay low. Our CannonX platform and API integrations let us offer a free platform and mobile app while still maintaining competitive pricing.
Key reasons for our low commissions:
All sample calculations below include commission, exchange, clearing, and NFA fees. Actual rates may vary based on your volume tier and specific contracts traded.
Scenario: 1,000 micro contract sides in a month
Fee breakdown per side:
Total cost: 1,000 sides x $0.81 = $810
Scenario: 2,000 regular e-mini contract sides in a month (like Mini S&P, Mini Nasdaq, etc.)
Fee breakdown per side:
Total cost: 2,000 sides x $2.36 = $4,720
Estimate monthly commissions for one side. Choose contract type, enter monthly sides, and click Calculate.
Prefer help placing orders or managing a strategy? Broker-assisted commissions are available. For options or broker assist, please contact us or call 800-454-9572 / +1 310-859-9572.
Below is a brief, high-level comparison. For a full side-by-side comparison and methodology see our Compare Fees page.
| Broker | Typical Major Contract | Typical Micro Contract |
|---|---|---|
| E-Futures | $0.74/side | $0.18-$0.49/side |
| Interactive Brokers (example) | $0.85-$1.25/side | $0.25-$0.50/side |
| NinjaTrader (example) | $0.99-$1.29/side | $0.35-$0.55/side |
See full comparison and methodology
Certain electronic contracts (for example, bonds and equity index minis) may carry lower fees than pit-traded products because of automated electronic execution and liquidity characteristics.
Self-directed trading generally has lower commissions than broker-assisted trades because broker-assisted includes additional service fees for execution and advice.
Higher monthly sides move you into lower tiers. If you expect high activity, request a custom quote.
E-Futures provides tiered commission pricing with Micro E-mini contracts as low as $0.18 per side and major contracts as low as $0.74 per side. See the Commission Schedule above for tiered discounts.
You can open an account online at E-Futures. Typical verification time is TIME. For faster approval, upload your ID and proof of address.
Exchange, clearing, and NFA fees are passed through directly and vary depending on the product and exchange venue. Our listed commission tiers do not include these additional costs. You can review linked examples and typical ranges on this page for more transparency.
Yes. E-Futures provides volume-based commission discounts at higher monthly trading activity levels. We also offer custom pricing for institutional, algorithmic, or high-frequency traders. Contact us to receive a personalized quote.
Absolutely. E-Futures offers Direct Market Access (DMA) to major futures exchanges through our CannonX infrastructure. This setup supports day traders, automated systems, and scalpers who require low-latency execution and reliable connectivity. To learn more, please contact our sales team.
