Our name, 5perside.com, says it all for the experienced self-directed futures trader. You can now trade any futures contract, including the e-mini and all electronically traded stock indices, online for just $5 per side or LESS.

There are no hidden fees. No extra fees for trading non-electronic contracts, except for New York, where all fees are applicable. And no sliding scale fees based on your trading volume. Best of all you'll have access to what may well be the most stable online order entry system you've ever seen.

Check out our live demo, as well as the real time quotes and other features we offer.

Self-Directed Online Trading Account

  • Trade ALL U.S. Pit & Electronic Markets
  • 1.75 FLAT per side for ES NQ & ER, 2.40 all other CME
    e-mini
  • 4.98 FLAT per-side for all CBOT & CME Open Outcry contracts
  • 5.00 FLAT per side for all NY Exchanges***
  • 3.50 per side on the ECBOT
  • 5perside Pro
    • Same Rates for Futures & Options
    • No Monthly or Quarterly Statement Fees
    • No Trade-Size or Volume Quotas
    • Low account minimums
  • Back-Up Order Desk – 24 hours
  • Technical Help Desk - 24 hours
  • Options expiring worthless pay no per-side exit commissions
  • Online Order Entry Direct to the Exchange
  • Rapid trade execution and fills
  • Exchange minimum margins*
  • Reduced margins (Day Traders)*
  • Online Statement Access
  • Real-Time Quotes**
  • Customizable Charts with Studies**
  • Use of T-bills as Margin
  • Self-Directed IRAs Accepted

Self-Directed Assisted Trading Account

  • Trade ALL U.S. Pit & Electronic Marketd
  • FLAT Super-Discount Commissions
  • 12.50 per side to call the Trade Desk
    • NOT an Introductory Rate!
    • Same Rates for Futures & Options
    • No Exchange, Clearing, or Brokerage Fees
    • Low Account Minimums
    • No Trade-Size or Volume Quotas
  • Fast Trade Execution and Fills
  • Exchange Minimum Margins*
  • Reduced Margins (Day Traders)*
  • 24-hour Trade Desk
  • Online Statement Access
  • Monitor Account Status
  • Monitor Order Status
  • Use of T-bills as Margin
  • Self-Directed IRAs Accepted
  • 24-hour Technical Support


    * margins subject to change without notice
  ** limited to the first 200 per month FREE
*** all applicable fees are charged on NY exchange contracts

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