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Frequently Asked Questions
Financial Security/Stability
- How long has Efutures been in business?
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The traditional telephone brokerage, First Capitol Ag, was founded in 1989. The online brokerage known as Efutures was founded in 1997. See our company history page for more information.
- How do I know my money is safe with Efutures?
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Efutures is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and is a member of the National Futures Association (NFA).
Because of the financial safeguards created by the CFTC, the NFA and all United States futures exchanges, the assets which you maintain with a US FCM are well protected. The financial obligations of an FCM are subject to continuous audit and enforcement by the regulatory agencies.
- Where is my Efutures account held?
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Your account is held with Efutures -- all deposits, withdrawals, and other transactions will take place between you and Efutures. Account funds are held in a customer segregated bank account.