We Empower
Futures traders to take control of their financial destiny with cutting‑edge education and products to inform and enhance their trading journey.
About NinjaTrader
Building better futures for all traders through innovation, technology, and bold thinking.
NinjaTrader is a pioneer in futures trading—defining the industry standard for technology, innovation, and thought leadership for over two decades. Since our founding in 2003, we've operated with a singular vision: to build better futures for all traders.
As a company, we’re built on bold thinking and a commitment to continuous evolution. We’ve led the charge in transforming complex markets into intuitive experiences, setting the pace for a dynamic and quickly growing industry.
Our award-winning platform* and brokerage services^, and developer community (NinjaTrader Ecosystem) reflect our deep belief in the power of design, data, and education to shape the future of trading.
What We Do
Headquartered in Chicago’s thriving fintech scene, NinjaTrader is more than a world-class trading platform—we’re a driving force of progress. With a global team and a passion for innovation, we’re imagining what’s possible and defining what comes next in futures.
We Encourage
Creativity, collaboration, and camaraderie to deliver the best futures trading experience possible to our more than 2 million users worldwide.
We Equip
Futures traders—from seasoned pros to beginners—with powerful expertise, software, and brokerage services to navigate markets confidently.
We Believe In Looking To The Future And Living Our Values In The Present
Our five core values guide our actions every day and are key to our ongoing thought leadership and success in the retail futures brokerage space.
Our Core Values
- Do the right thing.
- Keep our focus.
- Find a way.
- Push forward together.
- Commit to customer success.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to build better futures for all traders.
Our Reach
As a technology-first company and registered futures broker, we provide the tools, infrastructure, and support that power one of the most dynamic segments in the financial markets. Together, we’re building better futures for over 2 million users (and growing) worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions about NinjaTrader
Yes. NinjaTrader is a U.S.-based futures broker that operates in accordance with U.S. regulatory requirements. Futures trading in the U.S. is regulated at the federal level, and registered firms must comply with rules established by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the National Futures Association (NFA).
As a registered futures commission merchant (FCM), NinjaTrader operates within this regulatory framework, which is designed to promote market integrity and customer protection.
As a registered futures commission merchant (FCM), NinjaTrader operates within this regulatory framework, which is designed to promote market integrity and customer protection.
Yes. NinjaTrader is a registered futures commission merchant (FCM). FCMs are firms that solicit or accept orders to buy or sell futures contracts and accept money or other assets from customers to support those trades.
All FCMs doing business with the public in the U.S. must register with the CFTC and become members of the NFA, the industry’s self-regulatory organization (NFA Registration Requirements; CFTC Oversight of FCMs).
All FCMs doing business with the public in the U.S. must register with the CFTC and become members of the NFA, the industry’s self-regulatory organization (NFA Registration Requirements; CFTC Oversight of FCMs).
NinjaTrader is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and is a member of the National Futures Association (NFA).
The CFTC is the independent federal agency that oversees U.S. derivatives markets, including futures, options on futures, and swaps. The NFA is a CFTC-designated self-regulatory organization responsible for enforcing compliance rules, conducting audits, and helping safeguard market participants.
You can verify a firm’s registration status at any time using NFA BASIC (Background Affiliation Status Information Center).
The CFTC is the independent federal agency that oversees U.S. derivatives markets, including futures, options on futures, and swaps. The NFA is a CFTC-designated self-regulatory organization responsible for enforcing compliance rules, conducting audits, and helping safeguard market participants.
You can verify a firm’s registration status at any time using NFA BASIC (Background Affiliation Status Information Center).
Futures brokers registered as FCMs are required to meet strict financial, reporting, and compliance standards set by the CFTC and NFA. These requirements include maintaining minimum capital levels, segregating customer funds, and submitting to ongoing audits and oversight.
As a registered FCM and NFA member, NinjaTrader is subject to these regulatory standards. Traders can review public registration and disciplinary history through official NFA and CFTC resources.
As a registered FCM and NFA member, NinjaTrader is subject to these regulatory standards. Traders can review public registration and disciplinary history through official NFA and CFTC resources.
NinjaTrader is both a futures broker and a trading platform provider.
As a registered FCM, NinjaTrader can accept and execute futures orders and hold customer funds in accordance with regulatory requirements. In addition, NinjaTrader offers powerful desktop, web, and mobile trading platforms designed to support active futures traders.
As a registered FCM, NinjaTrader can accept and execute futures orders and hold customer funds in accordance with regulatory requirements. In addition, NinjaTrader offers powerful desktop, web, and mobile trading platforms designed to support active futures traders.
*NinjaTrader was recognized as the 2024 Best Trading Software by Technical Analysis of STOCKS & COMMODITIES Magazine for 2024. The magazine determines the award based on its annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey, in which readers vote on their favorite or most useful trading products and services across various categories. Products are nominated by the magazine’s editors, with write-in voting also available, and winners are selected based on the compiled reader survey results. NinjaTrader paid no application fee to participate.
^NinjaTrader was recognized as the “Best Futures Broker” by BrokerChooser for 2026 and 2025. BrokerChooser.com determines the ratings based on evaluation and real-account testing of brokers and investment platforms. NinjaTrader has a paid marketing relationship with BrokerChooser, but paid no application fee to earn this rating or otherwise participate in BrokerChooser's independent methodology.
^NinjaTrader was recognized as the “Best Futures Broker” by BrokerChooser for 2026 and 2025. BrokerChooser.com determines the ratings based on evaluation and real-account testing of brokers and investment platforms. NinjaTrader has a paid marketing relationship with BrokerChooser, but paid no application fee to earn this rating or otherwise participate in BrokerChooser's independent methodology.