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Commissions, Fees, Margins

What are your commission rates?

Our commission rates vary by service level. View our Services Overview page for details. Self-Directed and Full Service both use our "Bottom Line Pricing" rate structure, with all exchange, brokerage, and NFA fees included.

What fees may be assessed to my account?

Account balances under $1,000 are charged a quarterly maintenance fee of $25 if there was no trade activity during the quarter. Other fees may apply for bank wires, US Treasury Bills, etc.

See our Fee Schedule for details.

How do you determine your margin requirements?

Our margin requirements are generally exchange minimum. Details can be found on our Contract Specifications page.

See our Margin Policy for additional information.

Can I earn interest on the balance in my account?

Yes. You can purchase a US Treasury Bill and earn interest while utilizing 95 percent of the T-Bill's face value to meet your margin requirement. The smallest T-bill you can purchase has a face value of $10,000 and larger amounts are purchased in increments of $5,000.