Discount Options and Futures Brokers - Account Opening Process

There's no minimum deposit required to open an account with CFG, and you can do it online in just 5 minutes.  Once you've opened your account, you can fund it with a check, ACH bank draft, or you can transfer your account from your current broker. We'll even provide a FedEx air label to overnight your signed documents to us for free.  If you have any problems opening your account, or if you'd like the help of a real person, call us at (800) 797-1979.

Discount Commissions Plus Outstanding Customer Service

We're easily accessible via email, or by calling us toll free at (800) 797-1979. We're also available for after hours stock market and futures trading support. Whether you're just looking for the convenience of online trading, or hands on professional investment management, we can fill your needs. We can do anything from answering basic questions or executing your trade, to creating and managing your entire investment portfolio. We do all of this at discount commission rates. Why choose between low fees and full service when you can have both?  

Online Trading Convenience

At CFG you can trade stocks, options and futures in one account. There's no need to have an account at a commodity and futures trading firm and another account at a stock brokerage firm.  CFG will allow you to consolidate all of your securities in one easy to manage account.  Compare our combination of low fees and extensive services to your current broker to see if we're right for you.

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1 "Best Online Broker" and "4-1/2 Stars" by Barron's, 3/6/06, 3/7/05, 3/8/04, 3/10/03, based on: Trade Execution; Trade Tech; Usability; Offerings; Research; Portfolio Reports; Access/Help; Costs. Barron's is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company © 2006.

2"Best of the Web" & "Favorite Site" 9/15/06, based on investor tools and educational services. FORBES, and other names of FORBES products referenced herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of FORBES Management Co., Inc. © 2006.

3"The Best Online Broker" by Kiplinger's 7/06, based on: Commissions/Fees; Executions; Margin Rates; Interest on Cash; Maximum Fund Transaction Fee; Responsiveness/Broker Knowledge; Research; Web Site; Cost-Basis Data; Conduct. Kiplinger's is a trademark of The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. © 2006

*brokersXpress uses all the same technology that powers optionsXpress®, the top-rated online broker-dealer in Barron's 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 online broker surveys and the first broker-dealer ever to receive Barron's 4 ½ star rating (see the March 10, 2003, March 8, 2004, March 7, 2005, and March 6, 2006 issues).* brokersXpress , LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of optionsXpress Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

All securities products and services are offered through brokersXpress, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC,  a Registered Investment Advisor and Registered CFTC Introducing Broker/NFA Member. Online trading has inherent risks due to system response and access times that vary due to market conditions, system performance and other factors. Options involve substantial risk and are not suitable for all investors. Individuals should not enter into option transactions until they have read and understood the risk disclosure explained in Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (PDF), published by and available from the Options Clearing Corporation by calling 1-888-678-4667.  Futures involve substantial risk and are not appropriate for all investors.  Individuals should not enter into futures transactions until they have read and understood the risk disclosure explained in Risk Disclosure Statement for Futures & Options (PDF).  Both the options and futures risk disclosure documents are available from Charles Clark, 7300 W 110th St Suite 700, Overland Park, KS 66210, (800) 797-1979. Privacy policy is available upon request. All rights reserved. © 2006 brokersXpress, LLC. Corporate address: 311 West Monroe, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL  60606; phone (888) 280-7030.