What Are Exchange and Regulatory Fees?

Exchange Fees

Exchange fees are charged by the futures exchange where your trade is executed (such as CME, CBOT, NYMEX, or other exchanges)

These fees:

• Apply to every trade (per contract, per side)
• Vary by product and contract size
• Are determined by the exchange, not the broker

Exchange fees typically vary by contract and trading activity.

CME group exchange fees can be found here.

Regulatory Fees

For U.S. futures trading, this includes:

• NFA assessment fee
• Charged on each futures transaction
• Currently about $0.01 per contract, per side

If you have any questions about trading fees, contact the MetroTrade support team.