Commodity Futures Trading Brokers, Discount Online Futures Broker, and Futures Option Trading by Insignia Futures and Options

Why Choose Insignia Futures & Options?
When you open an account with Insignia Futures & Options, you have chosen to work with a team of professionals that constantly strive to provide not only competitive rates but more importantly, the best service available.

What Account Plan is Right for Me?
Insignia Futures & Options offers Self-Directed, Broker-Assisted, Full-Service and Managed Futures Account Plans. Our Self-Directed account plan is designed for experienced traders who posses a full understanding of the commodity futures markets and require no assistance with their trading. New and unexperienced traders alike will find our Broker-Assisted and Full-Service account plans invaluable. You will work one-on-one with a professional, experienced futures broker who will provide you with market education and help custom tailor a trading plan to accommodate your needs and goals. Our Managed Futures account plan is very similar to a mutual funds and is best suited for the investor who would like to participate in the commodity futures markets but doesn't not have the time or desire to perform all the necessary research and trade tracking themselves. Please review our account services page for more details.

Who Is Insignia Futures & Options?
Insignia Futures & Options, Inc. has futures & options offices located in Chicago , IL. We are a full member of the National Futures Association (NFA) and in good standing with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Our mission is to provide futures traders with state of the art order entry capabilities; extremely competitive commission rates and the professional service that today's futures traders demand.

How Can I Open an Account?
Simply complete our paper-less, electronic account forms online, download our account forms to your computer for printing or request our New Futures Account package be mailed to you. Once we receive your new account forms and initial account deposit, your account will be processed and activated. Accounts can be ready to trade within 24 hours of receipt of your account funds when sent via bank wire transfer. Personal checks, money orders and bank checks are also acceptable forms of funding your account and are subject to normal clearing time. Please visit our Open an Account section for complete details.

What Is The Minimum Deposit To Open An Account?
Our minimum initial account funding requirement is only $2,000.00. Once your account has been opened and funded, you do not need to maintain this amount.

How Are My Account Funds Protected?
Our clients trust and confidence in our firm is of the utmost importance to us. For full details of how the commodity futures industry is regulated and clients funds are protected, please review our Investor Account Protection Information page.

Other Brokers Have Many Service Fees, What About Insignia Futures & Options?
Don't be fooled by other brokers "low" commission rates. Other brokers will attract potential clients with extremely low commission rates and then charge them additional service charges for all of the same services Insignia Futures & Options offers our clients for FREE!

All of our client services are part of Insignia's commitment to total client satisfaction. Of course, all accounts are subject to the industry standard clearing, exchange, brokerage and NFA fees that all brokers must charge their clients. Contact us for compete details.

What Types of Accounts Can I Open?
You can choose to open an Individual, Joint, IRA, Corporate, Partnership, Trust, Foreign, or Hedge account. All accounts types are available under our Self-Directed, Discount plan, Broker-Assisted plan, Full-Service plan and Managed Futures Account Plan.

Can I Trade Only a Few Times Per Year?
Of course! We are happy to have you as a client whether you trade many times each day or just a few times each year. Please note, accounts with no trading activity for over a 12 month period may be subject to account de-activation.

Can I Transfer My Existing Trading Account to Insignia Futures & Options?
Yes! Most of our clients come to our firm from other brokers. In your new account documentation, you will receive a Transfer Authorization form along with detailed instructions. Simply complete the transfer form and submit it along with your new account application. Once your application and Transfer Authorization are received, we will contact your current futures broker to have all current open positions and cash balances transferred to our firm.