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Trade exchange-listed futures with transparent, market-based pricing. NinjaTrader combines easy-to-use professional tools and reliable execution so traders can execute strategies with confidence and control.
Trade with transparent pricing, not broker-defined spreads.
With CFDs, pricing and execution are broker-defined. Futures trade on regulated exchanges with visible liquidity and transparent, market-based pricing.
Trade standardized contracts
Control when you exit a trade
Market-driven pricing and liquidity
Commissions from $0.09 per contract
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MICRO E-MINI NASDAQ 100 FUTURES
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MICRO E-MINI S&P 500 FUTURES
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MICRO GOLD FUTURES
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E-MINI NASDAQ 100 FUTURES
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WEEKLY E-MINI S&P 500 OPTIONS
Start with smaller futures contracts. Trade the same market.
Micro futures let you step into futures trading with smaller exposure while trading the same markets you already know.
Start Small. Scale with Confidence. Access global futures markets with Micro futures and intraday margins from $50. Increase exposure as you get comfortable.
Low Costs Without Hidden Fees. Get more value from your trades with low commissions from $0.09 per contract, and no broker-set pricing.
Professional Tools, Easy To Use. Execute strategies with chart trading, NinjaTrader’s SuperDOM, advanced order-flow tools, and Market Replay, all designed to work together in an intuitive trading workflow.
Trade On A Powerful Platform Designed For Futures
NinjaTrader is designed specifically for futures traders who need speed, clarity, and control. From execution to analysis, every tool is built to help you manage risk and act with confidence in fast-moving markets.
Powerful Charts
Advanced yet easy-to-use charting tools that help you analyze the markets like a pro.
Order Flow +
Validate the direction of market movement through comprehensive visual tools.
Seamless TradingView Integration
Trade directly from integrated TradingView charts with your custom indicators.
Bracket Orders at Entry
Lock in your trade plan the moment you enter and stay in control throughout.
Market Replay
Test and refine strategies using historical market data tick by tick.
Pulse Indicator
Understand real-time market sentiment across top futures instruments.
Full Access on Mobile, Desktop, and Web
Trade how you want, where you want through interfaces designed for fast, informed decision-making.
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Leverage NinjaTrader’s most powerful futures trading platform experience
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Why Italian traders move from CFDs to Futures
Both futures and CFDs provide leveraged market exposure, but their structures create different trading experiences. Futures are often used by active traders who value standardized contracts, centralized clearing and transparent, regulated markets. CFDs may offer flexible sizing and simplified access for certain retail investors. However, pricing, liquidity and counterparty arrangements can vary by provider. Traders should evaluate transparency, costs and risk exposure before selecting a product.
Futures vs. CFDs: Key Differences
Both products provide access to global markets. The key differences are how prices are set, how trades are executed, and how markets are regulated.
| Feature | Futures | CFDs |
|---|---|---|
| Trading venue | Regulated exchanges | Over-the-counter (broker-held) |
| Pricing transparency | High | Variable, broker-defined |
| Leverage | Exchange-regulated | Capped for E.U. |
| Standardization | High | Low |
| Counterparty Risk | Lower (Centrally cleared) | Higher (Broker as counterparty) |
| Liquidity and Spreads | High liquidity and tighter spreads | Liquidity is broker dependent |
Explore Futures in Simulation
Practice trading exchange-listed futures using real market data, without committing capital. When you're ready, transition to live trading seamlessly.
A Futures Platform Traders Trust
NinjaTrader has supported futures traders for over 20 years with reliable infrastructure, transparent pricing, and futures-first expertise.
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Recognition
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