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Currency Futures

Many traders choose to trade currency futures on regulated markets using one of our online platforms, either J Trader, Trading Technologies (TT), IQ Trader, CQG or even Strategy Runner which offers both futures and FX on one platform.

FX Currency Futures screen

Currency Futures are actively traded on both the CME and FINEX. The NYBOT FINEX division provides a global marketplace for euro-based, U.S. dollar-paired and other strategic cross-rate contracts as well as US Dollar Index (USDX) futures and options. Generally traders use FINEX for cross rates and the CME for US dollar currency pairs.

Trading Currency Futures provides a number benefits including:

Virtually 24 hour access to the major currency pairs
All trading is on regulated markets
Spreads can be as small as one tic
A full range of orders can be worked using online platforms e.g. stops, limits, GTCs, trailing stops, and OCO’s

Margined Foreign Exchange, Futures, CFD and Spread Betting trading carries a high level of risk to your capital. A key risk of leveraged trading is that if a position moves against you, the customer, you can incur additional liabilities far in excess of your initial margin deposit. Only speculate with money you can afford to lose. Margined Foreign Exchange, Futures, CFD and Spread Betting trading may not be suitable for all customers, therefore ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent financial advice if necessary. All reasonable steps have been taken to ensure that all of this information is correct, we do not offer any warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of such information. Telephone calls and e-mails to and from MF Global UK Limited maybe recorded and / or monitored for regulatory and training purposes. Basis and levels of stamp duty / SDRT may change.

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MF Global Direct is a trading name of MF Global UK Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered Office :
Sugar Quay , Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6DU Registered in England No. 1600658.