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RMby u/rmiller·4dDiscussion

Broker Selection for Commodity Futures — Liquidity and Spreads

Been looking into new brokers for commodity futures, specifically the energy complex. Finding a good balance between low spreads/commissions and solid liquidity provision is always a challenge. Curious what others' experiences have been regarding payout reliability and the actual execution speed on larger block orders for things like $CL_F or $NG_F.

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RAu/rafaelribeiro·4d

For execution speed on larger block orders for $CL_F and $NG_F, have you looked into brokers that offer direct market access (DMA) vs. those that route through their own internal desks? That can make a significant difference.

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EMu/eva_murphy·4d

I've had good experiences with Interactive Brokers for execution speed and lower commissions on energy futures. For larger block orders, they generally perform well, though I always split mine across multiple contracts or smaller chunks to avoid slippage.

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JPu/jpetrovic·4d

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is often cited for good execution and competitive commissions on futures. For larger block orders, have you looked into their institutional desk or prime brokerage services, which might offer better terms and speed?

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