Your business. Our futures platform
Access institutional futures trading platforms with integrated execution, clearing, and broker support across global markets through StoneX.
Futures trading involves significant risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.
Platform access across global futures markets
StoneX's supported platforms provide institutional and commercial clients with access to a broad range of global futures venues spanning North American, European, and Asia-Pacific exchanges through a single FCM clearing relationship. Firms can trade multiple markets, product types, and execution styles without requiring separate clearing or operational arrangements for each venue.
Flexible execution environments
We support three primary execution environments, which can be used independently or in combination depending on a firm's trading model, order characteristics, and operational requirements.
Direct electronic execution
Screen-based execution through institutional trading platforms with direct market access to major global futures exchanges. Suitable for desks with defined electronic workflows, high message volumes, and systematic order management requirements. Full integration with StoneX clearing and real-time reporting.
- Direct market access to 40+ global futures exchanges
- Institutional-grade platforms including TT, CQG, QST, and CME Direct
- Real-time position monitoring and margin visibility
- Connected directly to StoneX clearing and post-trade workflows
Broker-supported execution
For orders requiring market discretion, experienced handling due to size or complexity, or situations where desk judgement improves execution outcomes, StoneX's institutional execution desk provides direct broker support alongside platform access. The desk operates across global market hours with coverage aligned to the venues and sessions relevant to institutional clients.
- Direct access to experienced futures execution professionals
- Support for block trades, spread structures, and complex order types
- Market discretion and execution timing guidance where appropriate
- Available alongside electronic channels within the same service relationship
API, FIX and platform connectivity
For firms with proprietary trading systems, algorithmic strategies, or automated order management workflows, StoneX provides FIX protocol connectivity, API access, and integration with select ISV and third-party technology environments for programmatic integration with StoneX's execution and clearing infrastructure. Technical onboarding and FIX certification support are available through the execution team.
- FIX protocol connectivity via StoneX Connect
- API access for systematic, algorithmic and automated trading workflows
- Integration with institutional OMS and EMS environments
- Connectivity with select ISV and third-party platform environments, where supported
- Technical onboarding and connectivity certification support
Access global futures markets
Connect to 40+ global futures exchanges across regions and time zones through the trading platform that best fits your desk. Use one clearing relationship while trading multiple markets, products, and execution styles.
Choosing the right trading platform at StoneX
The right platform depends on how your firm trades.
Factors such as trading volume, product focus, automation needs, broker involvement, and internal processes all play a role in selecting the most suitable platform.
StoneX works with firms to understand their trading objectives and recommend a platform aligned with their day-to-day requirements.
Our most popular platforms
StoneX Futures
StoneX's proprietary web-based trading platform, providing institutional access to futures markets with comprehensive market data, charting, DOM-based order entry, and real-time account visibility. Integrated directly with StoneX clearing and reporting infrastructure.
- Web and mobile access across desktop and handheld devices
- Real-time market data, quotes, and advanced charting
- Depth of market order entry and trade routing
- Direct integration with StoneX clearing and account data
Fidessa
A leading multi-asset trading platform used by broker-dealers, banks, and institutional trading desks worldwide. Fidessa combines order management, execution, algorithms, and market connectivity across global equity markets through StoneX access and support.
- Access to more than 270 exchanges and 45,000 FIX connections globally
- Integrated order management, execution, and algorithmic trading tools
- Support for both high-touch and low-touch trading models
- Connectivity to buy-side firms, brokers, and third-party systems
CQG
CQG provides high-performance market data, order routing, and analytics for professional futures traders. Known for market data accuracy and execution reliability, CQG is widely used by CTAs, commercial hedgers, and institutional desks requiring dependable data and order management infrastructure.
- High-performance, low-latency market data
- Reliable order routing across global futures exchanges
- Advanced charting and technical analysis tools
- Used widely by CTAs and institutional commercial clients
WebOE
A browser-based futures trading platform that provides fast, reliable order entry without requiring software installation. WebOE combines real-time market access, customizable workflows, and integrated risk management, allowing traders to execute and monitor futures positions from virtually anywhere.
- Browser-based platform with no software installation required
- Depth of Market view, real-time quotes, and pre-configured order templates
- Customizable interface with multi-monitor support and flexible workspace layouts
- Integrated risk management tools with real-time account and position monitoring
QST
A complete multi-asset trading solution supporting the most actively traded futures asset classes. QST provides professional trading functionality across equity index, energy, metals, agricultural, and financial futures markets, with StoneX connectivity and clearing integration.
- Multi-asset coverage across major futures product categories
- Professional order entry and position management
- Integrated market data and analytics
- Available through StoneX institutional connectivity
Speak with our futures execution team
Discuss your trading setup, platform access needs, and connectivity requirements with a StoneX futures specialist.
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Our market expertise, advanced platforms, global reach, culture of full transparency and commitment to our clients’ success all set us apart in the financial marketplace.
Reach
With access to 40+ derivatives exchanges, 180+ foreign exchange markets, nearly every global securities marketplace and numerous bi-lateral liquidity venues, StoneX’s digital network and deep relationships can take clients anywhere they want to go.
Transparency
As a publicly traded company meeting the highest standards of regulatory compliance in the markets we serve, our financials and record of accomplishment are matters of public record. StoneX’s commitment to “doing the right thing over the easy thing” sets us apart in the industry and helps us build respect, client trust and new partnerships.
Expertise
From our proprietary Market Intelligence platform, to “boots on the ground” expertise from award-winning traders and professionals, we connect our clients directly to actionable insights they can use to make more informed decisions and achieve their goals in the global markets.
Futures and Options on Futures trading services are provided by the FCM Division of StoneX Financial Inc (“SFI”) (NFA ID: 0476094). Futures, and Options on Futures involve significant risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Check the background of SFI's FCM Division on NFA’s BASIC system.
SFI is wholly-owned subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX). StoneX Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, connects clients to the global markets ecosystem – providing customers with market access, end-to-end clearing and execution, and high-touch expertise.
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