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The Importance of FOMC Meetings for Futures Traders

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings play a critical role in shaping the U.S. economy’s trajectory. As a futures trader, understanding the importance of ...
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CME Group Currency Futures Contracts: A Comprehensive Guide for Traders

Trading currency futures made easy with Ironbeam’s free platform and expert support In today’s fast-paced global economy, currency futures contracts have become increasingly popular among ...
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Sierra Chart: The Flexible and Efficient Trading Platform

In recent years, Sierra Chart has gained a loyal following among futures and options traders. This trading platform is well-known for its advanced charting capabilities, all-encompassing user ...
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The Rise in Popularity of Trading the Micro E-mini S&P 500 Futures Contracts

Introduction The Micro E-mini S&P 500 futures contracts have become increasingly popular in recent years. In this article, we will explore what these contracts are, ...
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Good Friday Holiday Futures Trading Schedule 2023

Please see below for a summary of key market hour changes for the Good Friday holiday. Trade Date Thursday, April 6 Friday, April 7 Equity ...
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Ironbeam’s Trading Platform Gets a Major Update

CHICAGO, February 14th, 2023  — Ironbeam, a leading online futures brokerage firm, is excited to announce the latest updates to its trading platform. The new and ...
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Thanksgiving Holiday Futures Trading Hours: 2022

Ironbeam wishes you a happy Thanksgiving! Please see below for the trading hours affected. Helpful Links Our Free Trading Platform Our Low Trading Margins Ironbeam Knowledge ...
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Ironbeam becomes CME Group Clearing Member

CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2022  — Ironbeam Inc., an industry-leading futures brokerage firm, is pleased to announce growth in customer segregated assets of approximately 20% during the ...
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Micro Copper Futures Launch

What you need to know On May 2nd, Micro Copper futures will be available to trade via CME Group & Ironbeam futures. Micro Copper futures will offer ...
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How Futures Margins Work

Whether you’re a veteran futures trader or new to futures trading, you’ve likely heard a lot about margins. Understanding futures margins and how they work ...
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10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Futures Trading Platform

Choosing the right futures trading platform is an important step in your journey to opening a futures and options trading account. There are many options ...
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CME Event-Based Contracts

CME Group, the world’s leading futures exchange, announced that it is introducing event-based futures contracts designed for retail traders that will make it easier for ...
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Choosing The Right Futures Broker

Choosing the right futures broker is an important step in your journey to opening a futures and options trading account. There are many options out ...
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Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing Service

What you need to know Ironbeam is pleased to now be offering Sierra Chart’s Teton Futures Order Routing Service. The Teton Futures Order Routing service ...
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Ironbeam Platform Tutorial

Enjoy our new in-depth tutorial on the Ironbeam Advanced trading platform.  Demo our platform  You can demo the Ironbeam platform HERE. New account promotions The Ironbeam ...
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Delisting of Standard-Size S&P 500 Futures and Options

What you need to know On September 17, 2021, CME Group will terminate the trading of standard-size S&P 500 futures and options on futures contracts, following ...
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New Day Trade Margins

Lower day margins are now available via the Ironbeam trading platform and mobile app Due to popular demand, we’ve updated the Ironbeam platform to support ...
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Micro Crude Oil Is Live!

Now Trading The new Micro WTI Crude Oil futures contracts are now trading and seeing great first-day volume. You can trade the new product in ...
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Micro Crude Oil Launch

Coming In July 2021 Introducing Micro WTI Crude Oil futures, providing an efficient, cost-effective way to gain crude oil exposure and enhance trading strategies. Trade ...
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Micro Bitcoin Futures

Ironbeam is now offering Micro Bitcoin Futures! At 1/10th the size of one bitcoin, Micro Bitcoin Futures provide an efficient, cost-effective new way to fine-tune ...
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