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General Information |
| Brokerage name: Futures Technology, Inc.
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| Minimum account size: $3000-$5000
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| Base commission rates: $40-$50
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Brief explanation of margin rates, if applicable:
Exchange Minimum - Whatever the exchanges require.
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| This brokerage has been in business for: 15-20 years
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| Primary type of broker: Futures
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Brief description of services offered:
We are pleased to introduce you to Futures Technology. During the past 15 years, hundreds of investors throughout the United States and Canada have used our brokerage services, this has made us one of the leading brokerage firms in the country today. Futures Technology headquarters are located in Boulder, Colorado and its clearing firm Refco Inc. / LFG Division has operations strategically-located on all exchanges. Refco is one of only four firms that are full clearing members of all U.S. Commodities Exchanges. Refco's strong floor presence on all U.S. Futures Exchanges works to the advantage of each and every Futures Technology client. Our global presence, strong capital base and proven clearing and execution capabilities allow us to be responsive to your needs. Futures Technology is positioned to support clients in our traditional core business of futures and futures options. By combining our expertise in trading, execution and applied technology, Futures Technology has established itself as a dynamic resource that will serve our clients well into the 21st century. The cornerstone of Futures Technology service is our commitment to maintaining flexible and accommodating changes in our clients' needs, without sacrificing quality. We will work closely with you to understand your needs, then satisfy them and anticipate how they might change in the future. Futures Technology allows our clients 24-hour access to global cash and futures markets, including electronic trading sessions. Futures Technology experienced team ensures that our clients receive the highest level of service. With a established presence in the futures industry you can confidently participate in today's global markets. OUR SERVICES: We offer you Fully Licensed - Account Officers, not an order desk full of clerks that are not licensed and more than likely have less than a month or two experience. Our Account Officers will give you the personal attention you and your account are entitled to. You will receive all the investment information you want and need to make sound investment decisions. In summary, our services are the traditional services you would expect from a full service brokerage house. Once you have compared our price and service, we think you will agree the combination is unparalleled in the brokerage industry. Whether you are an active trader or only trade once or twice a month, we invite you to open an account with us.
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Account Information
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Types of trading accounts offered:
| Full Service
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On-Line Full Service
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Premium Service
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On-Line Discount Broker
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| Customers online account information is updated: Up to the minute
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Types of trades offerered:
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| Other trade types: N/A
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Types of quotes offered to customers:
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Execution methods offered:
| Electronic direct access trading(SOES, SNET and the ISLD ECN)
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Online Broker(trade desk)
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Broker
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Exchanges covered:
| CBOT-Chicago Board of Trade
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CME-Chicago Mercantile Exchange
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CSCE-Coffee Sugar & Cocoa Exchange, Inc.
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KCBT-Kansas City Board of Trade
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| LIFFE-London International Financial Futures Exchange
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MATIF-France's Futures & Options Exchange
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MEFF-Spain's Futures & Options Exchange
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MidAm-Mid-America Commodity Exchange
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| Minneapolis Grain Exchange
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NYCE-New York Cotton Exchange
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NYMEX & COMEX-New York Mercantile Exchange
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| Setup or initial costs to set up an account: 0
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Features
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Types of services offered to customers:
| Technical Analysis
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Fundamental Analysis
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Basic -charts & graphs
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Advanced- charts & graphs (technical indicators, ability to change parameters, etc.)
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| Trading software- charts & graphs (create trading systems, scan and sort based on technical criteria)
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Ways customers can access their trading account:
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| Allow stop, limit, and stop limit orders? Yes
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| Charge extra for stop, limit, and stop limit orders: No
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| Offer 24 hour customer support: Yes
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| Offer tax planning advice: No
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Additional Comments
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Special features included in the service are:
N/A
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This broker's service is better than the competition in these areas:
We offer you Fully Licensed - Brokers, not an order desk full of clerks that are not licensed and more than likely have less than a month or two experience. Our Brokers will give you the personal attention you and your account are entitled to. You will receive all the investment information you want and need to make sound investment decisions.
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Types of security precautions taken for customers:
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Communications during systems failures has been assured through:
We have two locations, so if one is down you should be able to place your orders at the other office.
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The major plans for upgrading the current level of trading service are as follows:
N/A
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