The advantages of Futures
Futures are easy to understand
All futures have the same parameters. The values of these parameters are dictated by the exchange. Once you understand the six most important parameters you can trade any future.
Futures trading is 100% transparent
Every future trades on one exchange only. Every order, from anywhere in the world, is routed to this exchange and executed in the order book. The open orders are shown in real-time in an order book with 20 lines. The executed orders are shown in the time & sales screen.
Futures exchanges provide tick-by-tick quotes. Read more about the extreme importance of tick-by-tick quotes below.
You are protected by the exchange
Futures trade on an exchange. They have an official market price. If a trader thinks his order is not executed correctly, he can refer to the official price. The exchange is your counter-party on every trade, this guarantees profits are received.
Futures trading is cheap
The order commissions are fix and low. The spreads are low.
In futures trading you can avoid the spread. The bid-ask in the order book is 161,03-161,04. A buyer who places a buy limit at 161,03 can be executed, if a seller is willing to sell at this price. The bid-ask does not have to go down for this to happen! This buyer can even place a sell limit order at 161,04 after his buy. In the case of over-the-counter instruments (CFD, forex...) this is never possible without the spread moving down and up. To be able to buy at 161,03 the bid-ask must first go down to 161,02-161,03. In order to sell at 161,04, the bid-ask must first move up to 161,04-161,05.
The NanoTrader trading platform can automatically work your order so that it is always at the best bid or ask.
Futures order execution is exceptional
All futures orders are executed at high speed if you have tick-by-tick quotes. The futures markets are 100% electronic. There is no human intervention.
Slippage is extremely rare!
Leverage is possible
It is possible to use leverage. The trader decides if he uses leverage and how much.
You are equal to a professional
Retail investors and professionals have identical market data, trading platforms and order execution.
The best futures broker in Europe?
Count on reliability
Our infrastructure is reliable. For the last 13 years systems availability has been in excess of 99%.
According to the Investment Trends market studies WH SelfInvest clients are the most satisfied clients. WH SelfInvest is consistently awarded a top spot in broker comparisons, including the prestigious best futures broker.
- The excellent support and the speed of the order executions must be emphasized. – D.B.
- You have excellent references and I have never read a complaint anywhere. – J.C.
- What a fantastic tool your platform is. That makes the difference. – A.N.
Outstanding order execution
We provide access to all major technologies for high-speed order routing. Every client has direct market access (DMA) for every order.
Efficient order execution makes a difference. One point better executed, means € 5, € 10 or € 25 extra profit per future.
Get cheap quotes and lots of historic data
Real-time market data from the exchanges is provided at cost. There is no up-charge.
The historical futures charts cover many years. Although futures expire frequently, our technology is capable of seamlessly mapping one expired future chart after another. This allows real technical analysis and the back-testing of trading strategies. Most futures brokers provide historic charts which are only one or three months long.
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Tick-by-tick quotes are one of the key success factors in futures trading. Many brokers (including Interactive Brokers) save costs by providing 1/2 second snapshot quotes. With 1/2 second snapshot quotes a trader is blind. 75% of all price movements in the market are not visible. Due to this missing data technical analysis (charts and indicators) is only approximate. Important chart types such as tick charts, range bars and renko bars are either not available or totally unreliable. The order book is missing key information. Limit and stop orders may not be executed. And, orders are executed at a slower speed, often at inferior prices.
This example compares a 25-second period.
On the left, 1/2 second snapshot quotes. You only see 23 data points. In the tick-by-tick quotes on the right, you see 100 data points over the same period.
The difference is also visible in the yellow order execution histograms. The top one, based on 1/2 second snapshot quotes, is basically unusable. Most trades are not visible.
Tick-by-tick quotes have many advantages versus 1/2 second snapshot quotes:
All charts and technical analysis indicators are correct.
Tick charts, range bars and renko bars are available.
All the orders are visible in the order book.
All the executions are visible in the time&sales.
Limit orders and stop orders are executed at the right moment.
Orders are executed faster, often at better prices.
Pay low commissions
Our commissions are extremely low and well below the industry norm. Volume discounts are available.
Be in safe hands
WH SelfInvest has been a broker since 1998 and has offices in six European countries. ED&F Man Capital Markets depository bank is a global bank, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., London, with an A- rating. The futures accounts are covered by the European protection scheme. Support is available in your language from 8h00 to 22h00.
Enjoy our legendary service
Our support desk is quick, professional and reliable.
Contrary to most other futures brokers we do not charge more for telephone orders or liquidation orders. Modifying or cancelling orders is FREE.
Clients frequently express their satisfaction.
- Service at a level which has become rare this day and age. – M.R.
- Extremely focused on client needs. Really outstanding. Top broker. – M.R.
- Constant quality service since the beginning." – A.L.
WH SelfInvest has received numerous awards and is in good standing with all regulators.
A safe and reliable account
Essential information
WH SelfInvest is a highly regulated futures broker licensed in major European countries.
Enjoy safety and reliability due to...
Secure transfer procedures.
Segregated client assets held in dedicated "client assets" accounts.
Client assets accounted for on a per client basis.
Client assets held locally in major partner banks.
Official asset protection schemes.
No currency conversion commissions.
Open an account in France, Luxembourg or Germany.
The peace of mind and safety of your assets provided by WH SelfInvest is well above the industry average.
One account for all futures
All futures can be traded on the same account.
A small minimum to start
The minimum required to open a futures account is small: € 5000 or the equivalent in GBP, USD or CHF. The account is allowed to go below this minimum when operational. There is no maximum. Trading accounts do not receive an interest. If trading accounts are charged an interest or similar costs, the cost will be passed on to the client.
Funding the account can be done by money transfer to a 'client assets' account held at one of the depository banks listed below. The cost is € 5. Due to regulatory requirements WH SelfInvest will only accept transfers coming from the account holder. Transfers from third parties, including family members, cannot be accepted. The money will automatically be posted to your trading account.
Security is important
For client safety we only accept a transfer out instruction signed by the account holder(s). Transfer costs are € 5 for amounts < € 30.000 and 0,10% (maximum € 50) for amounts > € 30.000. Use this transfer form and fax or e-mail it to us.
What are the currency conversion costs?
A profit or loss in another currency than the base currency of your account remains unconverted. At the beginning of the month all currency balances are converted into the base currency of your account at institutional exchange rates plus 0.25%.
Client money is segregated
Client assets are accounted for on an individual basis and are segregated from our company’s assets.
Client money is deposited in quality banks
Depending on which WH SelfInvest office you choose, WH SelfInvest has designated one of these banks to serve as depository bank. The assets received for futures at these banks will be transferred to ED&F Man Capital Markets depositary bank. ED&F Capital Markets will also perform the clearing and execution services for our futures clients accounts.
Licensed by demanding regulators
WH SELFINVEST S.A., founded in 1998, has a broker license (nr. 42798), a commissionaire license (nr. 36399) and a portfolio manager license (nr. 1806) granted by the Luxemburg Ministry of Finance. The company is supervised by the "Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier". Based on its European passport, the company maintains: a branch office in France (nr. 18943 acpr) which is also subjected to the supervision of the "Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution" (ACPR) and the "Banque de France", and a branch office in Germany (nr. 122635) which is also subjected to the supervision of the "Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht" (BAFIN). In addition WH SelfInvest has: a representative office in Switzerland which is also subjected to the supervision of the "Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority" (FINMA), a representative office in Belgium which is also subjected to the supervision of the "Financial Services and Market Authority" (FSMA) and a representative office in the Netherlands which is also subjected to the supervision of the "Autoriteit Financiële Markten" (AFM). WH SelfInvest has no debt and share capital in excess of € 12.000.000.
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