Futures brokers and platforms
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StoneX
Established in 1924, StoneX provides futures, commodities, foreign exchange and hedging services within a publicly listed financial group. Ownership or founding is associated with StoneX 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. Publicly traded; market value changes daily as of August 2026.
Strengths
- Provides futures, commodities, foreign exchange and hedging services within a publicly listed financial group
Drawbacks
- At StoneX, 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
StoneX 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 provides futures, commodities, foreign exchange and hedging services within a publicly listed financial group.
Platform
StoneX 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 provides futures, commodities, foreign exchange and hedging services within a publicly listed financial group.
Who it suits
Best suited to StoneX 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
StoneX 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://stonex.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.