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Stage 5 Trading Review
Stage 5 Trading is a Chicago area introducing broker and division of GFF Brokers. It gives traders access to many futures platforms and clearing firms.
Min Deposit
N/A
Spreads From
Not applicable, futures use commissions, not spreads
Max Leverage
Set by exchange margin rules, not separately published
Platforms
2
Pros
- Gives access to many platforms, from Sierra Chart to NinjaTrader
- Backed by GFF Brokers, which is now linked to the larger StoneX Group
- Serves several trader types, from individual to institutional
- Offers commission free order routing options through Sierra Chart
Cons
- Listed here as a prop firm, but it is really a multi platform broker
- Does not hold client funds directly, a separate clearing firm does
- No public minimum deposit, spread, or leverage figures are listed
- Its own site gives limited detail on specific commission pricing
Stage 5 Trading operates as a division of Global Futures and Forex, Ltd, known as GFF Brokers, an introducing broker founded by Greg Khojikian. It focuses on connecting traders to multiple futures platforms rather than running its own exchange or holding client funds directly.
Clients can route orders through platforms like Sierra Chart, Rithmic, CQG, NinjaTrader, and Trading Technologies, clearing through partner firms such as StoneX, Dorman Trading, and Ironbeam. The site describes services for individual, professional, institutional, and systems traders, not one fixed account type.
GAIN Capital bought Global Futures and Forex in September 2013, and GAIN Capital itself later became part of StoneX Group. As an introducing broker, Stage 5 Trading is a member of the National Futures Association under CFTC oversight, but it does not hold client funds itself, a separate clearing firm does.
Max Leverage
Set by exchange margin rules, not separately published
Spreads From
Not applicable, futures use commissions, not spreads
Platforms
Regulators
Platforms
- NFA (USA)
- CFTC (USA)
