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Reduce Futures Trading Exchange Fees by Applying for a Membership or Leasing a Seat at the CME.
High-volume futures traders of CME products can significantly reduce their trading costs by participating in CME Membership Programs. CME Group memberships may be purchased, sold, or leased, and allow approved members to trade eligible products at substantially reduced exchange fees.
For example, non-member retail traders currently pay $1.18 per side, per contract in CME Exchange Fees, plus $0.02 per side in NFA fees when trading the E-mini S&P 500 (ES). CME members, however, do not pay NFA fees and benefit from lower exchange fees, resulting in meaningful savings—especially for active traders placing multiple trades per day.
Over time, these reduced fees can add up to thousands of dollars in annual savings, making CME membership an attractive option for professional and high-volume futures traders.
CME Membership Rates
Contract Non-Member Member Owner Member Lease
E-mini Futures $1.18 $0.35 $0.47
Micro Futures $0.20 $0.04 $0.07
Currency Futures $1.60 $0.32 $0.52
Financial Futures $1.25 $0.19 $0.37
CME Group memberships are available across the following exchanges: Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc. (CME), Chicago Board of Trade, Inc. (CBOT), New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. (NYMEX), and Commodity Exchange, Inc. (COMEX). Each exchange membership is separate and distinct, providing access to different products with varying fee structures. To trade a specific product at member rates, you must hold (or lease) a membership for the exchange on which that product is listed.
If you would like to learn more about becoming a member or leasing a seat to take advantage of discounted exchange fees, please complete the form. One of our experienced brokers will contact you to guide you through the process step by step. We will review all available membership options, explain the requirements, and provide the necessary forms for submission through the CME Membership Portal.
Understanding Risks
Trading futures, options on futures, and forex involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. The use of leverage is not suitable for all investors and losses exceeding your initial deposit is possible. Carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources and only risk capital should be used. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time. The lower the margin used the higher the leverage and therefore increases your risk. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Virtual Currency Disclaimer - Zytrade is a member of NFA and is subject to NFA's regulatory oversight and examinations. However, you should be aware that NFA does not have regulatory oversight authority over underlying or spot virtual currency products or transactions or virtual currency exchanges, custodians, or markets.
