Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Go Futures?

Go Futures specializes in the trading of futures and futures options. Go Futures is a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Go Futures is a member of the National Futures Association and is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Go Futures offers self directed and full-service accounts for all traders, new and professional.

Why choose Go Futures?

Go Futures provides the complete trading experience. We go beyond what other firms offer. While most firms may have a representative available 24 hours a day, you'll find the services available to you are limited strictly to trading. At Go Futures, pick up the phone any trading day at any time and you will be connected to a representative that can assist you with your trading account, answer your most basic or complicated questions, place orders, and provide any level of technical assistance.

Our trading platform is also unique in that it incorporates all real-time information. That is real-time account information, margins, positions, news, and trading data. We offer liberal day trading markets and give you direct access to the exchanges and marketplace (you can send your orders direct to the exchanges in under 1/40th of a second). Our FAST order entry trading platform was designed with the professional trader in mind. It enables you, the trader, to easily and quickly execute one order or hundreds of orders per day.

When you open an account with Go Futures you have chosen to work with a team of professionals that constantly strive to provide the absolute best rates and service in the industry. Go Futures provides access to its exclusive online system. Check out our online demo pages for snapshots of the industry's latest trading technology!

What type of account can I open with?

You can choose to open an IRA, Individual, Joint, Corporate, Partnership, Foreign, Trust, or Hedge account.

What are the steps necessary to open a trading account?

You can open and fund your trading account today. Simply fill out an online application or request our starter kit which includes all of the documentation you will need to open your trading account.

What is the minimum account size?

Go Futures allows you to open an account with as little as $2,000.

Does Go Futures want my account if I only do four or five trades a year?

Of course! We are happy to work with you whether you trade hundreds of times each day or a few times each year.

Can I transfer an existing account to Go Futures?

With your account documentation, you will receive a transfer form along with instructions on filling out the transfer form. Simply fill out the transfer form and all open positions and cash balances will transfer to Go Futures. Please contact a Go Futures representative if you have any questions about transferring your account.

What if I need additional trading assistance?

Go Futures offers a full-service trading program where you can choose to work one-on-one with a Go Futures broker.