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Futures
TD Ameritrade offers a broad array of futures trading tools and resources. Trade over 60 futures products virtually 24 hours a day, 6 days a week, on the advanced thinkorswim trading platform and on the TD Ameritrade Mobile Trader application. You’ll get access to free technical studies, interactive education, 24/6 trading specialist support, and paperMoney® at no extra charge.
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1. The Futures Trading Technology
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2. 24/7 Support and Free Education 
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Futures products
Interest Rates
| Product | Symbol | Trading Hours CT | Tradable Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2yr Note | /ZT | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Yes |
| 5yr Note | /ZF | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Yes |
| 10yr Note | /ZN | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Yes |
| Ultra 10yr Note | /TN | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| 30yr Bond | /ZB | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Yes |
| Eurodollar | /GE | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| Fed Funds | /ZQ | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| 1 Month Eurodollar | /GLB | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| Ultra Bond | /UB | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
Unless otherwise noted, all of the above futures products trade during the specified times beginning Sunday night for the Monday trade date and ending on Friday afternoon.
Metals
| Product | Symbol | Trading Hours CT | Tradable Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000-oz. Silver (CME) | /SIL | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| Gold | /GC | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Yes |
| Silver | /SI | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| Copper | /HG | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| E-Micro Gold | /MGC | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| Mini Gold | /YG | 7 p.m. - 5 p.m.3 | No |
| Mini Silver | /YI | 7 p.m. - 5 p.m.3 | No |
| Platinum | /PL | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| Palladium | /PA | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
Unless otherwise noted, all of the above futures products trade during the specified times beginning Sunday night for the Monday trade date and ending on Friday afternoon.
3 Open on Sunday night at 5:00pm CT/6:00pm ET.
Currency
| Product | Symbol | Trading Hours CT | Tradable Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Dollar | /6A | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| British Pound | /6B | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Yes |
| Canadian Dollar | /6C | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| E-Micro AUD/USD | /M6A | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| E-Micro GBP/USD | /M6B | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| E-Micro EUR/USD | /M6E | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| E-Mini Japanese Yen | /J7 | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| Euro FX | /6E | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Yes |
| Japanese Yen | /6J | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| Mexican Peso | /6M | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| E-Mini Euro FX | /E7 | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| New Zealand Dollar | /6N | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| Swiss Franc | /6S | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| US Dollar Index | /DX | 7 p.m. - 4 p.m.3 | No |
Unless otherwise noted, all of the above futures products trade during the specified times beginning Sunday night for the Monday trade date and ending on Friday afternoon.
3 Open on Sunday night at 5:00pm CT/6:00pm ET.
Grains
| Product | Symbol | Trading Hours CT | Tradable Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | /ZC | 7pm-7:45am & 8:30am-1:20pm | Yes |
| E-Mini Corn Futures | /XC | 7pm-7:45am & 8:30am-1:45pm | No |
| E-Mini Wheat Futures | /XW | 7pm-7:45am & 8:30am-1:45pm | No |
| E-Mini Soybean Futures | /XK | 7pm-7:45am & 8:30am-1:45pm | No |
| KC Hard Red Winter Wheat | /KE | 7pm-7:45am & 8:30am-1:20pm | No |
| Oats | /ZO | 7pm-7:45am & 8:30am-1:20pm | No |
| Soybeans | /ZS | 7pm-7:45am & 8:30am-1:20pm | Yes |
| Soybean Meal | /ZM | 7pm-7:45am & 8:30am-1:20pm | No |
| Soybean Oil | /ZL | 7pm-7:45am & 8:30am-1:20pm | No |
| Wheat | /ZW | 7pm-7:45am & 8:30am-1:20pm | Yes |
Unless otherwise noted, all of the above futures products trade during the specified times beginning Sunday night for the Monday trade date and ending on Friday afternoon.
Stock Index
| Product | Symbol | Trading Hours CT | Tradable Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-Mini NASDAQ 100 | /NQ | 5 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. | Yes |
| E-Mini Russell 2000 | /RTY | 5 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. | Yes |
| E-Mini S&P 500 | /ES | 5 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. | Yes |
| E-Mini S&P MidCap 400 | /EMD | 5 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. | No |
| E-Mini DOW | /YM | 5 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. | No |
| Nikkei 225 | /NKD | 5 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. | No |
| CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) | /VX | 5 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. | No |
| CBOE Bitcoin* | /XBT | 5 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. | No |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Index | /MME | 7 p.m.- 5 p.m.3 | No |
Unless otherwise noted, all of the above futures products trade during the specified times beginning Sunday night for the Monday trade date and ending on Friday afternoon.
3 Open on Sunday night at 5:00pm CT/6:00pm ET.
*To learn more, visit our Bitcoin Futures FAQ page.
Energy
| Product | Symbol | Trading Hours CT | Tradable Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Crude Oil | /BZ | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| E-Mini Natural Gas | /QG | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| RBOB Gasoline | /RB | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| Heating Oil | /HO | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
| Light Sweet Crude Oil | /CL | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Yes |
| Natural Gas | /NG | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Yes |
| E-mini Crude Oil | /QM | 5 p.m. - 4 p.m. | No |
Unless otherwise noted, all of the above futures products trade during the specified times beginning Sunday night for the Monday trade date and ending on Friday afternoon.
Softs
| Product | Symbol | Trading Hours CT | Tradable Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa | /CC | 3:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.1 | No |
| Coffee | /KC | 3:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.1 | No |
| Cotton | /CT | 8 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. | No |
| Orange Juice | /OJ | 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.1 | No |
| Sugar | /SB | 2:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.1 | No |
Unless otherwise noted, all of the above futures products trade during the specified times beginning Sunday night for the Monday trade date and ending on Friday afternoon.
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Forest
| Product | Symbol | Trading Hours CT | Tradable Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Random Length Lumber | /LBS | Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. & Friday: 9:00 a.m.-1:55 p.m. | No |
Unless otherwise noted, all of the above futures products trade during the specified times beginning Sunday night for the Monday trade date and ending on Friday afternoon.
Live Stock
| Product | Symbol | Trading Hours CT | Tradable Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle | /GF | 8:30 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.1 | No |
| Lean Hogs | /HE | 8:30 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.1 | No |
| Live Cattle | /LE | 8:30 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. | No |
Unless otherwise noted, all of the above futures products trade during the specified times beginning Sunday night for the Monday trade date and ending on Friday afternoon.
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Platforms that help you trade futures 24/6
Trade using the elite tools in thinkorswim on your desktop or get access to one of the few mobile apps, TD Ameritrade Mobile Trader, that allows you to trade futures from your mobile devices.
One seriously integrated platform
You want advanced and serious trading technology to give you a decided edge in the complex and fast-moving futures market. But you don’t want to deal with multiple platforms. With thinkorswim you get a completely integrated platform that features what you need, sophisticated functionality and elite tools, in one place.
Mobile futures trading
The leader in mobile trading**, with apps like Mobile Trader, you can trade futures right from your mobile device. You can also paper trade with paperMoney, download customized charts, and get live market news from CNBC. It’s the must-have, mobile app for the on-the-go futures trader.
Get started with trading futures
Whether you have an existing TD Ameritrade Account or would like to open a new account, certain qualifications and permissions are required for trading futures. Before you can apply for futures trading, your account must be enabled for margin, Options Level 2 and Advanced Features. After your account is open, follow these instructions to get started. If you’d like more information about requirements or to ensure you have the required settings or permissions on your account, contact us at 866-839-1100.
CFTC public disclosures
View TD Ameritrade Futures & Forex LLC public disclosures required under CFTC rule 1.55.
European Union key information documents
View key information documents ("KIDs") required under European Union regulation No. 1286/2014.