Index Futures Group

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Address:	2 N Riverside Plaza
	Chicago, IL 60606
Phone # for sales:	3124624455
Additional Phone #:	3124624492
Fax:	312 341 9196
Website:	indexfuturesgroup.com
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E-mail address:	dmarella@indexfuturesgroup.com

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General Information TOP

Brokerage name: Index Futures Group

Minimum account size: $5000-$10000

Base commission rates: Price varies with trading activity

Brief explanation of margin rates, if applicable:

Exchange minimums

This brokerage has been in business for: 5-10 years

Primary type of broker: Futures

Brief description of services offered:

Full service/ All service

Account Information TOP

Types of trading accounts offered:

Full Service
On-Line Full Service
Premium Service
On-Line Discount Broker

Customers online account information is updated: Up to the minute

Types of trades offerered:

Options
Futures
Industry groups
Indices
Forex

Other trade types: Strategy, Systems Managed, POA, Index Financial Prtnrs Com Pools

Types of quotes offered to customers:

Real-Time

Execution methods offered:

Electronic direct access trading(SOES, SNET and the ISLD ECN)
Online Broker(trade desk)
Broker

Exchanges covered:

CBOT-Chicago Board of Trade
CME-Chicago Mercantile Exchange
KCBT-Kansas City Board of Trade
LIFFE-London International Financial Futures Exchange
MidAm-Mid-America Commodity Exchange
Minneapolis Grain Exchange
NYCE-New York Cotton Exchange
NYMEX & COMEX-New York Mercantile Exchange

Setup or initial costs to set up an account: 0

Features TOP

Types of services offered to customers:

Technical Analysis
Fundamental Analysis
Basic -charts & graphs
Advanced- charts & graphs (technical indicators, ability to change parameters, etc.)
Trading software- charts & graphs (create trading systems, scan and sort based on technical criteria)
Head line news
Unique proprietary stories and news coverage
Portfolio management
Allow naked option writing

Ways customers can access their trading account:

Internet
Telephone
Broker
Mail

Allow stop, limit, and stop limit orders? Yes

Charge extra for stop, limit, and stop limit orders: No

Offer 24 hour customer support: Yes

Offer tax planning advice: No

Additional Comments TOP

Special features included in the service are:

Complete full service. Overal special attention and management. Education. Will accept contingent orders. Well seasoned veterans to assist clients.

This broker's service is better than the competition in these areas:

Helping clients manage risk properly. Developing strategies that suit the clients risk tolerance and needs.Creativity and flexibility in ways to reach customers trading goals.

Types of security precautions taken for customers:

We have clearing arrangements at most of the major clearing houses in the industry and can offer all available options for risk management.

Communications during systems failures has been assured through:

Offsight location, phones or emails. Brokers and clerks an=on hand to answer calls. Direct access to the trading floors.

The major plans for upgrading the current level of trading service are as follows:

We are expanding nationally in an effort to service as wide of a range of customer needs as possible. Technology, knowledge and customer service.

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