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Company History

The evolution of efutures.com began in 1989, and in the years since, we have consistently adapted and responded to the needs of traders in ever-changing market conditions. We have surveyed, welcomed, and responded to your needs; and as a result, we have continued to grow. Today, all three divisions, First Capitol Ag, Futures Express, and efutures.com draw from each other's strengths in their specialized fields.

2010
Top 50 Broker 2009
  • Penson GHCO ranked #26 among the nation's top 50 brokers.
2008
  • Penson GHCO ranked #27 among the nation's top 50 brokers.
Penson Worldwide, Inc. 2007
Top 50 Broker 2005
  • Wall Street Reporter talked with our president about our services and the history and future of efutures.com! Read the transcript of the interview (PDF)
  • First Capitol Group ranks among the nation's top 50 brokers for the third consecutive year.
Top 50 Broker 2003
2001
  • John Streich re-elected to serve a third term on the NFA Board of Directors.
Cargill Investor Services 2000
Platteville Office 1999
  • Surpassed 4000 accounts with clients in every state across America and scattered around the world.
  • Moved to our current location at the Applied Technology Facility.
1998
  • John Streich re-elected to serve a second 3-year term on the NFA Board of Directors.
efutures.com - The World Trades Here 1997
  • With the advent of reliable Internet order entry systems, efutures.com was launched.
1995
  • Relocated to the Platteville Professional Park to accommodate expansion.
  • Our president, John Streich, was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Futures Association (NFA).
Futures Express 1993
  • Launched Futures Express, a discount brokerage service providing retail clients with commercial access to the futures market.
1991
  • Relocated to Platteville, Wisconsin.
First Capitol Ag - America's Hedge Broker 1989
  • First Capitol Ag, a full service brokerage, was founded in Belmont, Wisconsin.