- Investing
AccountsTrading DetailsCFI AIPartnershipCompanyHelp & Support
Trade futures in South Africa
Spot potential future market moves and lock in prices ahead of time with futures trading. Trade futures on your terms across hundreds of available assets.
Commission-free, zero-pip spreads, fast execution and swap-free futures trading.
Amplify your potential trading futures market with flexible leverage.
Trade futures on fast, flexible, and easy-to-use platforms that don’t fall short on reliability.
Access the best pricing possible. We derive our prices from a range of Tier 1.
Trade Futures (CFDs) Across theGlobal Markets with CFI
Trade top index futures, commodity futures, or bond futures with transparency & precision designed to support both short-term trading and longer-term positioning.
Capitalize, Hedge, or Diversify with Futures
Index futures
Trade S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Micro E mini S&P 500 & SPX futures with CFI to diversify your portfolio.
Commodity futures
Access WTI, Brent, silver futures & gold futures to capitalize to hedge your investments.
Bond futures
Trade Micro bond futures, CME bond futures, and treasury futures to manage exposure to interest rates & economic fluctuations.
What does trading futures mean?
Future CFDs Specifications
Specifications
Description
Example
Contract size
Quantity of the asset per contract
1 Gold Futures CFD = 100 oz t
Tick size
The minimum price change a future contract can make
Gold tick size = 0.10
Tick value
Determines how much value you will earn with each price movement
$10
Leverage & margin
Boost your trading potential with leverage & margin requirements. High leverage carries high risk
1:500 leverage with CFI
Trading hours
Each contract is traded on its underlying exchange hours
Futures markets are usually traded 24/5 globally
Specifications
Description
Example
Contract size
Quantity of the asset per contract
1 Gold Futures CFD = 100 oz t
Specifications
Description
Example
Tick size
The minimum price change a future contract can make
Gold tick size = 0.10
Specifications
Description
Example
Tick value
Determines how much value you will earn with each price movement
$10
Specifications
Description
Example
Leverage & margin
Boost your trading potential with leverage & margin requirements. High leverage carries high risk
1:500 leverage with CFI
Specifications
Description
Example
Trading hours
Each contract is traded on its underlying exchange hours
Futures markets are usually traded 24/5 globally
Never miss a market move
Track every market in real-time. We offer up-to-the-minute pricing and analysis, making sure you always stay ahead of the latest trends.
Platforms built for futures trading in South Africa
Fast execution, precise charting and timely insights are vital to your success as a futures trader. Our award-winning online trading platforms are built with your success in mind.
Why trade futures?
Expand your portfolio and diversify your trading with exposure to various asset classes, available to trade as futures.
Trade futures on a wide range of markets, including agriculture, energy, indices, forex, metals, and more.
Have the option to buy and sell futures contracts, allowing you to take advantage of both rising and falling markets.
Looking long-term? Unlock potential growth opportunities and join millions of traders who actively trade futures long-term.
Futures can be used as effective hedging tools to manage risk and protect against adverse price movements, providing a way to offset potential losses.
Futures markets are known to be highly liquid, providing optimal conditions and wider opportunities when it comes to pricing and trade execution.
Economic calendar
View the major economic releases that are moving markets. Filter by country, date, importance, and more to fit your preferences.
Futures trading FAQ
What is CFD futures trading?
CFD futures trading involves buying and selling CFD futures contracts, which are agreements to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future.
What are the most popular CFD futures trading strategies?
Popular strategies can include day trading, swing trading and momentum trading.
What are the operating hours for the futures market?
The futures market operates nearly 24 hours a day during the trading week, typically from Sunday evening to Friday evening, with specific hours depending on the exchange and the futures contract being traded.
See all our markets
Dive into the world’s largest financial market and access major, minor and exotic pairs, all in one place.
Access all the big names across digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and more.
Gain exposure to entire economies in a single trade with global indices spanning the US, Europe and Asia.
Trade shares the right way. Choose from thousands of leading stocks across major global exchanges.
Fuel your portfolio with popular energies like oil and natural gas at competitive pricing.
