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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, why they are becoming more popular, and how to trade them. What are Micro E-mini S&P 500 Futures Contracts? Micro E-mini S&P 500 futures contracts are futures contracts based on […]

By Ironbeam|April 25, 2023|News, Trader Education|0 Comments
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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 Regular CLOSE @ 16:00 CST Early CLOSE @ 08:15 CST Interest Rate Regular CLOSE @ 16:00 CST Early CLOSE @ 10:15 CST FX Regular CLOSE @ 16:00 CST Early CLOSE […]

By Ironbeam|April 6, 2023|News, Trader Education|0 Comments
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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 improved platform offers a range of new features and tools to enhance the trading experience for our clients. What’s New in Version 1.91: New Event Contracts Trading Widget The first […]

By Ironbeam|February 14, 2023|News, Trader Education|2 Comments
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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 Base Trade Date Weds, Nov 23 Thurs, Nov 24 Thurs, Nov 24 Fri, Nov 25 Fri, Nov 25 State OPEN HALT OPEN OPEN CLOSE Equity Regular @ 1700 CT 1200 […]

By Ironbeam|November 22, 2022|News, Trader Education|2 Comments
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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 three months since Ironbeam became a CME Group clearing member firm. Ironbeam is one of the only direct clearing members that offers a proprietary modern cloud-based trading and clearing experience. […]

By Ironbeam|August 11, 2022|News, Trader Education|0 Comments
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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 a new, capital-effective way to access the Copper futures market. Trade a smaller-sized contract Micro Copper futures are conveniently sized and tailored to the individual trader at 1/10th the size […]

By Ironbeam|April 6, 2022|News, Trader Education|0 Comments
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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 is crucial to your journey as a futures trader. What is futures margin? Futures margin is the actual amount of money that a trader needs in their account to buy […]

By Ironbeam|March 21, 2022|News, Trader Education|0 Comments
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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 out there, and whether you’re a beginner trader or hardened professional, you’ll want to choose a trading platform that provides the tools that you require. Futures Trading Platforms for Beginner […]

By Ironbeam|March 17, 2022|News, Trader Education|0 Comments
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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 everyone to trade their views on daily up or down price movements in some of the most popularly traded markets, including gold, oil, equity indices, and foreign currencies.  The new […]

By Ironbeam|March 16, 2022|News, Trader Education|2 Comments
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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 there, and whether you’re a beginner trader or hardened professional, you’ll want to choose a brokerage firm that can best fulfill your needs and provide you with the technology and […]

By Ironbeam|March 1, 2022|News, Trader Education|0 Comments
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