Why trade futures through Schwab?

US$2.25 per contract¹
Pay the same commission online or through a broker¹
Specialized futures tools on thinkorswim^®
Extensive research and analysis

Futures and futures options trading is provided by Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC.

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Futures basics

Learn the foundations of futures trading.

Futures markets

From agriculture to financials, learn about the wide variety of futures markets.

Powerful platforms

Explore our suite of trading tools and resources available for futures trading across the thinkorswim platforms and Schwab website.

Power your futures trading with a suite of thinkorswim trading platforms.

thinkorswim trading platforms offer a wide range of tools and features designed with futures traders in mind, including:

Easy-to-use bid/ask price ladder
One-click order entry
Fully customizable charting
Advanced order types
Precise exit and entry points

Sharpen your futures trading skills risk-free.

Explore a simulated trading experience on thinkorswim platforms, allowing you to practice your trading at any time—without putting your money at risk.

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Our futures specialists are here to help answer your questions.

Receive experienced, multilingual customer support from licensed U.S.-based professionals.
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.

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