Built for Exchange-Traded Futures
Professional tools. Transparent pricing. Direct market access.
Trade global futures markets with pricing set by the market, not your broker. NinjaTrader is built for futures traders who want control, combining advanced tools, reliable execution, and transparent per-contract pricing in one platform.
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Trade Exchange-Traded Futures with Transparent Pricing
Market-based pricing with full transparency
Direct access to global futures markets
Standardized contracts on regulated exchanges
Clearly defined, per-contract costs
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Start smaller. Trade the same markets.
Micro futures give you access to global markets with smaller position sizes, while trading the same underlying contracts.
- Trade Smaller with Micro Contracts
Start with smaller exposure while trading the same markets used by active futures traders. - Built-In Risk Tools. Stay in Control.
Define risk at entry and manage positions in real time with integrated tools. - Trade Anywhere. Stay Connected.
Analyze on desktop, execute on web, and monitor positions on mobile with consistent performance.
Trade on a Platform Designed for Futures
NinjaTrader is built specifically for futures trading. From execution to analysis, the platform is designed to support active traders with a consistent and efficient workflow.
Powerful Charts
Analyze markets using advanced charting tools.
Order Flow Plus
View market activity with order flow and depth of market tools.
TradingView Integration
Connect to TradingView and trade using a familiar interface.
Bracket Orders at Entry
Set trade parameters including stop loss and profit targets at entry.
Market Replay
Review and test strategies using historical market data.
Pulse Indicator
Monitor real-time market activity across instruments.
Stay Connected to the Markets — Anywhere, Anytime
NinjaTrader gives you seamless access across desktop, web, and mobile — so you never miss a market move.
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Trade Futures with More control
As trading experience grows, traders look for more control, clearer pricing, and direct market access.
Futures are commonly used by active traders to participate in price movements across indices, commodities, and other asset classes within a regulated market structure.
Futures vs Other Leveraged Products: Key Differences
All products provide access to global markets. The differences are in how pricing is structured, how trades are executed, and how risk is managed.
| Feature | Futures | CFDs | Turbos | OTC Forwards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trading venue | Exchange-listed and centrally cleared | Over-the-counter — broker is the counterparty | Issuer-listed or over-the-counter | Over-the-counter — broker is the counterparty |
| Pricing and spreads | Market-driven pricing with visible bids and offers. Spread reflects exchange order book. | Broker-defined spread added on top of the underlying price | Pricing and spread set by the issuer, which may include an issuer margin | Spread set by the broker — pricing is based on the underlying futures market |
| Cost structure | Transparent per-contract commission charged at execution | Cost embedded in the spread — no separate commission line in most cases | Cost embedded in the spread and any applicable financing charge | Cost embedded in the spread — no separate commission line |
| Leverage and margin | Margin requirements set by the exchange and may be adjusted by the broker | Leverage and margin defined by the broker, subject to CNMV limits | Leverage and knock-out level defined by the issuer at product creation | Leverage and margin defined by the broker, subject to CNMV limits |
| Standardization | Standard contract specs — tick size, expiry, and margin set by the exchange | Contract terms vary by broker and underlying asset | Product terms vary by issuer and underlying asset | Terms based on the underlying futures contract, set by the broker |
| Counterparty Structure | Centrally cleared through the exchange clearing house | Broker acts as counterparty | Issuer acts as counterparty | Broker acts as counterparty |
Explore Futures in Simulation
Practice trading exchange-listed futures using real market data without committing capital.
Top rated Platform for trading futures
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Recognition
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2024 Winner Best Trading Software
Stocks & Commodities Readers' Choice Award
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2024 Excellence in Futures Education
Benzinga Global Fintech Awards

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