For over 25 years we’ve helped futures traders cut costs with ultra-low commissions, low day-trading margins, free trading platforms, and no inactivity fees.
We built our brokerage around what traders actually need - low costs, great tools, and a team that picks up the phone.
We offer numerous free trading platforms that have no monthly platform fees. Discount Trading’s popular MegaTrader comes in desktop, web, and mobile versions, so you can trade from anywhere. It integrates fully with your account and includes charting with 300+ indicators, a full depth-of-market ladder, and account management - all from one login. Request an instant MegaTrader demo.
Opening an account with Discount Trading is simple and seamless. Fill out the online account forms, fund your account, and let us know which platform you’d like to use. Once your account is activated, our customer service team will coordinate with you to get your platform set up — and you’re ready to trade.
We offer some of the lowest day trading futures margins in the industry - for both the day session and the overnight session. Lower margins mean more buying power and more flexibility in your trading. Lower margins also amplify both gains and losses, so traders should understand the risks involved before using leverage. See our margin rates.
We have been helping futures traders since the late 1990s. That depth of experience means we understand what traders need - and we have seen the markets through every cycle. Let us put that experience to work for you.
If you decide not to trade for a period of time your account will not be penalized. Some firms charge up to $100 per month in inactivity fees if you do not actively trade. With Discount Trading, there are no inactivity fees — ever. Stepping away for a while? Just pause your platform and market data (quote) fees until you’re ready to return.
From new traders taking their first steps to professional traders running advanced strategies, we have solutions for every level. We can guide you through the process of obtaining an exchange membership and offer API solutions for advanced and algorithmic traders. Learn about exchange memberships.
We strive to offer some of the lowest commissions and fees available. Our commission rates are fully disclosed. Self-directed traders pay $0.49 or less per contract on standard futures, and $0.20 or less per contract on micro index futures (plus exchange, clearing, and regulatory fees). View our commission rates.
View your account information online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your daily statements are available electronically every morning, giving you a clear and current picture of your account at all times.
We offer over 20 different trading platforms to meet the needs of every trader - from beginners to professional order flow traders. We support some of the fastest and most advanced trading software available today. Explore our platforms.
Discount Trading is an official Rithmic broker. Rithmic’s order routing is built for low-latency, high-performance execution and connects to a wide range of trading platforms - so you can route through Rithmic with the software you already use. Start a free 14-day Rithmic R Trader Pro trial.
Our trade support desk is available 24 hours a day, 6 days a week - during all market hours. If you are away from your computer and need to place a trade, our team is standing by.
We believe that speed, trust, and reliability are the foundation of any great brokerage relationship. We have built our firm around those values - and we work every day to earn and keep your confidence.
Join thousands of futures traders who trust Discount Trading for low costs, great platforms, and a team that is there when it matters most.
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