MF Global vs Optimus Futures: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeMF GlobalOptimus Futures
Licence Score—Not rated60Moderate
Strongest licence ? None on record 1 Tier 1
Licences on record01
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
Founded17832004
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
TypeFutures broker (FX futures)Futures broker (FX futures)
Publicly listedNoNo
Platforms—Proprietary
Minimum deposit——
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Frequently asked questions

Is MF Global or Optimus Futures better regulated?

Optimus Futures has the higher Licence Score (60 vs 0), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both MF Global and Optimus Futures?

They share no regulators in our database.

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