MF Global vs Robinhood 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 GlobalRobinhood Futures
Licence Score—Not rated61Moderate
Strongest licence ? None on record 1 Tier 1
Licences on record01
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
Founded17832013
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
TypeFutures broker (FX futures)Futures broker (FX futures)
Publicly listedNoNASDAQ:HOOD
Platforms—Proprietary
Minimum deposit——
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Frequently asked questions

Is MF Global or Robinhood Futures better regulated?

Robinhood Futures has the higher Licence Score (61 vs 0), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both MF Global and Robinhood Futures?

They share no regulators in our database.

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