A: There are many managed futures programs where the Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) receives their primary payment from an incentive fee, which is a percentage of the client's net new profits. Many CTAs also charge a smaller management fee.  Call 866.416.0240 or Learn more

A: Papertrading is free of charge to clients of Alaron’s Futures Training Division.  You may register by calling 800.631.3969 or email papertrade@alaron.com. Papertrading allows you to trade without risking your money and gives you access to trading consultants who will review with you your trades. This program is a good for investors who are new to the futures industry and want time to learn more about trading before trading live! 

A. Please make all checks payable to Alaron, include your account number or email address on the check, and then mail them to:

Alaron
822 W Washington
Chicago, Illinois 60607

A: Checks must be payable in U.S dollars through a U.S Bank. Personal checks must be drawn from a bank account in an account owner’s name and must include the suffix (Jr., Sr., III, etc.) if applicable. Checks from joint checking accounts may be deposited into an Alaron joint account if that person is one of the account owners. Checks from an individual checking account may be deposited into an Alaron joint account if that person is one of the account holders. Personal checks may fund a Corp., LLC, Partnership or trust account as long as the signature matches one of the authorized signatories for that account. Corporate checks may fund your personal account as long as you are an authorized signatory for both accounts. 

A. Our Client Service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM. 
Our trading hours are Sunday 5:00PM - Friday 4:30 PM.
Alaron is closed on Saturdays. Holiday hours are posted on our homepage.

A: For margin related questions please go to our contract specifications page or contact margins@alaron.com if you can’t find the information that you need.

 A. Contact Client Services at clientservices@alaron.com or your broker.

A. Contact Client Services at clientservices@alaron.com

A: $2,500

 A. If your broker is unavailable; please call 800.275.8844 and our receptionist will immediately find someone who can assist you in your broker’s absence.

 A: One business day if all required information is supplied

A. Alaron has a variety of platforms that range in tools and features that will assist the novice to the advanced professional trader. Please visit our trading platforms page to learn about the many options. For quick assistance, you may also choose to use Live Help, select Sales Support and someone will be available to answer any questions related to the trading platforms. It is important that you choose the best platform for you trading needs, and we're always here to help. 

 A. Client Services will email you a notification.

 A. Open an account online.

A. Only if the account is funded by wire transfer, and the AlarOnline platform will be used.