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NinjaTrader

4.3(1.100 reviews)

Professional trading platform for futures and Forex with charting tools

NFA/CFTC RegulatedSince 2003
86
Trust Score
Very Good
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50 $
Min. Deposit
3
Instruments
NFA/CFTC
Regulation
2
Platforms

Key Features

Futures

Futures trading available

Forex

Forex trading available

Options on Futures

Options on Futures trading available

NinjaTrader Desktop

Trading Platform

NinjaTrader Web

Trading Platform

Advantages

  • First-class charting and analysis platform
  • Very low futures fees (from $0.09 micro)
  • Comprehensive backtesting and automation features
  • Large community and add-on ecosystem

Disadvantages

  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • No stock trading available
  • License fees for advanced features

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About NinjaTrader

NinjaTrader was founded in 2003 in Denver and is one of the leading trading platforms for futures and Forex worldwide. As an NFA/CFTC-regulated broker, NinjaTrader combines an award-winning desktop platform with first-class charting features, backtesting tools, and automated trading. The low minimum deposit of just 50 dollars makes entry surprisingly affordable. The product range focuses on futures, Forex, and futures options. Futures are tradable from 0.09 dollars per micro contract, making NinjaTrader one of the most affordable futures brokers. Forex trading is available with spreads from 0.0 pips plus commission. Stocks and ETFs are not offered. NinjaTrader stands out for its comprehensive backtesting and automation features that allow traders to develop and test their own trading strategies. The large community and add-on ecosystem with thousands of indicators and strategies make NinjaTrader particularly attractive for systematic traders.

NinjaTrader FAQ

Can I trade stocks at NinjaTrader?
No, NinjaTrader exclusively specializes in futures, Forex, and futures options. For stock trading, you need a different broker.
What does a futures trade cost at NinjaTrader?
Futures are tradable from 0.09 dollars per micro contract. For standard contracts, fees start at approximately 0.59 dollars per side plus exchange fees.
Does NinjaTrader offer automated trading?
Yes, NinjaTrader offers comprehensive automation features. You can program your own strategies with C#, perform backtesting, and deploy automated trading systems live.
Are there license fees for NinjaTrader?
The basic version of the NinjaTrader platform is free. License fees apply for advanced features like Market Replay and full access to all features.
Strategies × Top Stocks

Popular Strategies to Try

Concrete example trades you can replicate after opening your account at NinjaTrader.

Tesla logo
Long Straddle
TSLA

Long Straddle · Tesla

Tesla Inc.

Highly volatile — no clear direction · highly volatile mover

IV 5095%View example trade
NVIDIA logo
Long Straddle
NVDA

Long Straddle · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Highly volatile — no clear direction · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade
Apple logo
Covered Call
AAPL

Covered Call · Apple

Apple Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 2032%View example trade
SAP logo
Covered Call
SAP

Covered Call · SAP

SAP SE

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
Amazon logo
Cash-Secured Put
AMZN

Cash-Secured Put · Amazon

Amazon.com Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · medium-volatility stock

IV 2542%View example trade
S&P 500 ETF logo
Iron Condor
SPY

Iron Condor · S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1222%View example trade
Nasdaq-100 ETF logo
Iron Condor
QQQ

Iron Condor · Nasdaq-100 ETF

Invesco QQQ ETF (Nasdaq-100)

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1628%View example trade
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Bull Call Spread
PLTR

Bull Call Spread · Palantir

Palantir Technologies Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 5590%View example trade
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Bull Call Spread
MSTR

Bull Call Spread · MicroStrategy

MicroStrategy Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 85160%View example trade
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Bear Put Spread
COIN

Bear Put Spread · Coinbase

Coinbase Global Inc.

Bearish · highly volatile mover

IV 65120%View example trade
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Butterfly Strategy
MSFT

Butterfly Strategy · Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation

Neutral — stock expected to stay near the center strike · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
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Bull Call Spread
NVDA

Bull Call Spread · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Bullish · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade