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BEST FUTURES BROKERS IN NZ

Curious about trading futures to hedge or speculate? This ranking of NZ’s leading futures brokers focuses on security, affordability and platform reliability, alongside contract variety, leverage availability and execution quality. Particular importance was given to access to commodity and index futures, key for risk management in a market tied to global resources. These brokers give Kiwi investors the technology and regulation needed to trade futures confidently and efficiently.

2025-10-26

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Ranking Methodology

To compile the ranking, we rely on a professional criterion that follows these steps:

We test the platforms based on several basic parameters (see list).
We test the platforms based on ranking-specific parameters.
We ensure the results are accurate (consistency and absence of outliers).
We verify on social media and forums that our parameters are socially sound and that no relevant negative reviews exist.
We present and publish the ranking.

Basic Testing Parameters for Apps Included in the Ranking

They allow accounts to be opened by local clients; meaning we exclude platforms not available in certain countries.
Regulatory compliance and security.
Transparency, reputation, and data protection.
Total costs (commissions, spreads, non-trading fees, deposits/withdrawals).
User experience (UX/UI), stability, and performance (uptime, latency).
Platform and tools (charts, alerts, backtesting, mobile, desktop, API).
Execution and liquidity (order quality, slippage, depth).
Customer support (languages, coverage, response times).
Education and resources (guides, research, demos, simulators).

Specific Parameters for the Futures Ranking

Access to futures contracts on recognised exchanges (CME, ICE, Eurex, etc.).
Coverage of futures on indices, commodities, currencies, and interest rates.
Margin requirements and leverage available (levels, flexibility, margin calls).
Specific trading costs in futures (spreads, exchange fees, rollover).
Execution quality and market depth (volume, liquidity, slippage).
Availability of advanced orders (stop, OCO, trailing stop, bracket orders).
Risk management tools specific to futures (margin analysis, volatility scenarios).
Access to historical data and backtesting for futures strategies.

Our ranking

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Ranking

# 1

Pepperstone

Pepperstone is highly regarded for its CFD Forwards (Futures) offering, distinguished by its professional-grade infrastructure, deep liquidity, and advanced analytics suite. These forward contracts—which derive pricing from the underlying front-month futures contract—cover major indices, energies, and precious metals, including US500, NAS100, GER40, WTI, and Brent. Traders can access these markets via MetaTrader 5, cTrader, and TradingView, all optimised for seamless strategy execution and advanced analytics.Pepperstone’s infrastructure, utilizing co-located servers in Equinix LD5 (London) and NY4 (New York) data centers, delivers lightning-fast execution, with average speeds often under 30 milliseconds. This ultra-low latency environment, combined with highly competitive spread pricing and flexible leverage up to 1:200 (for professional clients), allows high-volume and algorithmic traders to operate efficiently across volatile global sessions.

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# 2

BlackBull

BlackBull is a New Zealand-based broker specializing in ECN trading with direct market access, ultra-fast execution, and spreads from 0.0 pips. Regulated by the FMA and FSA, it offers multiple platforms such as MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView. Ideal for active traders, scalpers, and institutional clients seeking professional-level liquidity without operational restrictions.

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# 3

FxPro

FxPro is a global broker headquartered in Cyprus with offices in the United Kingdom, the Bahamas, and South Africa. Regulated by CySEC, FCA, and other authorities, it operates under a No Dealing Desk model with access to forex, stocks, indices, commodities, and crypto CFDs. With spreads starting at 0.3 pips and advanced platforms like cTrader, MT4, and MT5, FxPro is ideal for experienced traders seeking direct execution and powerful tools.

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How to open an Investment Account

Once you’ve chosen a provider, opening an account in New Zealand is easy. The steps apply whether you’re investing in stocks, bonds, ETFs, crypto, commodities or real estate.

Go to the provider’s website: Click “Open account” or “Get started”.
Register your details: Name, email, phone, country. You’ll need a passport or NZ driver’s licence, plus proof of address such as a Meridian Energy bill or bank statement from the last 3 months.
Approval: Some accounts are activated instantly, others after a few days.
Configure account: Adjust settings once verified.
Deposit funds: Card, bank transfer or e-wallet.

You’re ready to start investing.