Futures brokers and platforms
Broker Review
NinjaTrader
Established in 2003, NinjaTrader owns the NinjaTrader platform and brokerage and also absorbed Tradovate. Ownership or founding is associated with Raymond Deux; owned by NinjaTrader Group, which also shapes the product’s technology and distribution. It should be evaluated on the precise legal entity serving the customer, not only the consumer brand. The service is not separately listed and therefore has no standalone market capitalization.
Strengths
- Owns the NinjaTrader platform and brokerage and also absorbed Tradovate
Drawbacks
- At NinjaTrader, leverage can produce losses well beyond the expected risk budget, while data, routing, liquidation and platform charges complicate the advertised commission
Profile
What you can trade
NinjaTrader provides listed futures and options on futures on supported U.S. exchanges. Its precise mix of micro contracts, commodities, rates, currencies and equity indexes follows the carrying FCM and chosen front end.
Account types
Individual, joint, IRA and entity futures accounts where supported; margin is contract-based and accounts are carried by the named or partner FCM. The registration structure reflects the fact that the service owns the NinjaTrader platform and brokerage and also absorbed Tradovate.
Platform
NinjaTrader supports its stated proprietary interface and/or third-party futures software such as TradingView, CQG, Rithmic, Sierra Chart, MotiveWave or Trading Technologies, depending on the account. The resulting workflow is tailored to a business that owns the NinjaTrader platform and brokerage and also absorbed Tradovate.
Who it suits
Best suited to NinjaTrader customers whose principal requirement is the capability described in this profile, rather than investors choosing a broker only because of a zero-commission headline.
Where it is offered
NinjaTrader is principally offered to eligible U.S. residents who can supply a Social Security number, domestic address and tax certification. Policies for territories, citizens living abroad and international applicants are specific to this firm.
Regulation and sources
Official website: https://ninjatrader.com/ Regulatory status should be verified through FINRA BrokerCheck, SEC/IAPD, NFA BASIC, state regulators or applicable alternative-asset disclosures. Last verified: 2026-08-11.