Optimus Futures vs Refco: 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.

AttributeOptimus FuturesRefco
Licence Score60Moderate—Not rated
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 ? None on record
Licences on record10
1 CFTC / NFA United States Licensed—
Founded20041969
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
TypeFutures broker (FX futures)Futures broker (FX futures)
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsProprietary—
Minimum deposit——
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Frequently asked questions

Is Optimus Futures or Refco 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 Optimus Futures and Refco?

They share no regulators in our database.

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