Optimus Futures futures costs
As of 2026-10-13 - verify on the broker's site before opening an account.
At a glance
Costs per contract
| Product | Commission per side | Exchange fees | All-in round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNQ | $0.25 | Charged on top | Not confirmed |
| MES | $0.25 | Charged on top | Not confirmed |
| MGC | $0.25 | Charged on top | Not confirmed |
| MCL | $0.25 | Charged on top | Not confirmed |
| NQ | $0.75 | Charged on top | Not confirmed |
| ES | $0.75 | Charged on top | Not confirmed |
Starts at $0.25/side for micros and $0.75/side for E-minis/standard contracts; volume rates can fall to $0.05/side.
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Margins
| Product | Day-trade margin | Overnight margin | CME initial margin | CME maintenance margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MNQ | $100 | Not confirmed | $4,762 | $4,762 |
| MES | $50 | Not confirmed | $2,881 | $2,881 |
| MGC | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | $2,083 | $2,083 |
| MCL | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | $948 | $948 |
| NQ | $500 | Not confirmed | $46,623 | $46,623 |
| ES | $500 | Not confirmed | $28,813 | $28,813 |
Day-trade margin is what this broker shows for positions closed the same day. CME columns are the exchange's own margins as of 2026-10-13, shown for reference.
Platform & fees
| Platform fee | Free - No platform fee for Optimus Flow, Web, and Mobile. |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Optimus Flow, Optimus Web, Optimus Mobile, TradingView |
| Market data fees | CME Level 1 is $3/month and can be rebated for clients placing at least 10 trades per month after submitting the monthly rebate form. |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed |
| Withdrawal fees | Not stated on the cited pages. |
| Account minimum | $500 |
- Additional clearing, exchange, connectivity/routing, and regulatory fees apply.
- Day margins are advertised as starting amounts and may vary by clearing arrangement; only explicitly published contract figures are recorded.
- Overnight margin is exchange-set and was not published as contract-level dollar values on the cited Optimus page.
- The minimum is for Micro futures accounts; E-mini or standard-contract accounts require ,000. Inactivity charges vary by clearing firm, so inactivityFee remains null.
Watch out for
- CME Level 1 market data is $3/month; it can be rebated only if you place at least 10 trades per month and submit the monthly rebate form.
- Exchange fees are NOT included in the quoted commission ($0.25/side for micros, $0.75/side for E-minis); additional clearing, exchange, connectivity/routing, and regulatory fees apply on top.
- Day-trade margin figures (e.g., MNQ $100, MES $50, NQ/ES $500) are advertised starting amounts and may vary by clearing arrangement; overnight margin is exchange-set and was not published as contract-level dollar values.
Sources
- Optimus Futures trading commissions - checked 2026-10-13
https://optimusfutures.com/Futures-Trading-Pricing.php - Optimus Futures margin requirements - checked 2026-10-13
https://optimusfutures.com/Margin-Rates.php - Optimus Futures minimum initial deposit - checked 2026-10-13
https://support.optimusfutures.com/what-is-the-minimum-initial-deposit-required-to-open-an-account
As of 2026-10-13 - verify on the broker's site before opening an account.