RegulationCFTC
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Strict oversightCommodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is the US federal agency that regulates the derivatives markets, including futures, options and retail forex. It sets and enforces rules on leverage, capital and conduct, and works with the NFA to oversee registered firms. The US regime is among the most restrictive for retail leverage.
7licensed brokers
Official registerLeverage cap (retail)
50:1 (majors), 20:1 (minors)
Client money
Segregation and strict capital rules enforced federally.
Compensation scheme
No retail forex compensation scheme
Jurisdiction
United States
Licence categories
The types of authorisation this regulator issues to brokers.
- Registered Futures Commission Merchant
- Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer
- Swap dealer registration
Investor protections
Safeguards available to clients under this regime.
- Federal enforcement powers
- Leverage caps and net-capital rules
- Reparations program for customer complaints
CFTC-regulated brokers
Brokers on BrokerBazaar that hold a CFTC licence.
IG Markets Limited – Check IG Markets Limited regulation and read the ig markets limited broker review
85/100·Min $250
OANDA – Check OANDA regulation and read the oanda broker review
75/100·Min $0
FOREX.com – Check FOREX.com regulation and read the forex.com broker review
84/100·Min $100
BGC Brokers LP – Check BGC Brokers LP regulation and read the bgc brokers lp broker review
81/100·Min NOT VERIFIED
TradeStation – Check TradeStation regulation and read the tradestation broker review
80/100·Min $0
NinjaTrader – Check NinjaTrader regulation and read the ninjatrader broker review
86/100·Min $0 ($0 baseline account opening minimum to access live/sim platforms; $5.00 minimum for ACH and debit card transfers; $400 suggested initial funding for live trading)
Marex – Check Marex regulation and read the marex broker review
82/100·Min $50,000
How does CFTC compare?
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