Trade futures and futures options across a variety of markets for $2.251 per contract:
Stock indices
E-mini S&P 500, E-mini Nasdaq 100, E-mini Russell 2000, E-mini DOW
Micros
Micro E-mini S&P, Micro Nasdaq, Micro Gold, Micro Crude Oil
Cryptocurrencies, currencies, and interest rates
Bitcoin, Ether, Euro, Canadian Dollar, 30-Year. Bond, U.S. 10-Year Note
Metals, energies, and agriculture
Gold, silver, crude oil, natural gas, corn, soybean
Develop your futures trading skills with education and insights.
New to futures? Our educational resources—from articles and learning paths to videos and live webcasts—can help you understand the basics as well as strategies you might consider as you explore the world of futures trading.
Seasoned futures trader? Our daily analysis and perspectives from Schwab futures specialists and third-party resources can help you identify and evaluate potential opportunities that align with your goals.
Learn about the basics of trading futures and the role they can play in a portfolio with our educational course.
Schwab clients can log in to access our in-depth course Fundamentals of Futures Trading.
Power your futures trading with a suite of thinkorswim trading platforms.
thinkorswim trading platforms offer a wide range of tools and solutions designed with futures traders in mind. With an easy-to-use bid/ask price ladder, one-click order entry, fully customizable charting, advanced order types, and precise exit and entry points, you can implement your futures trading strategy with confidence.
Our futures specialists are here to help answer your questions.
- Tap into the advanced futures knowledge of our Trade Desk team.
- Get help understanding how to use the thinkorswim platforms.
- Talk through your trade idea and potential risks.
Need help with your futures trade? Call us 24/5 at 877-656-8748 anytime between Sunday, 5:30 p.m., and Friday, 5:00 p.m. ET.
Supercharge your futures trading.
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Schwab Network™: Real-time futures news, insights, and analysis every trading day.
Join Futures host Ben Lichtenstein as he examines the latest futures market developments—available live or on-demand on our media affiliate.*
*Schwab Network is brought to you by Charles Schwab Media Productions Company ("CSMPC"). CSMPC, Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. are separate but affiliated subsidiaries of The Charles Schwab Corporation. CSMPC is not a financial advisor, registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, or futures commission merchant.
