Floor Trader (FT)

A Floor Trader is an individual who purchases or sells any futures contracts or options on futures on any contract market for such individual's own account.

An FT is required to file the following:

• A completed online Form 8-R
• Fingerprint Cards
• Proof from a contract market or derivatives transaction execution facility (DTEF) that the individual has been granted trading privileges. The contract market or DTEF may provide proof after the application has been filed.
• * A non refundable Floor Trader Application Fee of $85.00

*An application fee is not required if the individual is currently registered with the CFTC in any capacity or is listed as a principal of a current CFTC registrant.

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NFA offers several payment options available to applicants.