Commissions are charged on every futures trade, per contract, per side (entry and exit). They are the same on BrightPlus and BrightCore and they vary by product. The rates below are all-in: commission, exchange, NFA and clearing fees are included.
How commissions work
Topic | What to know |
When they are charged | Once when you open a position and once when you close it |
What they include | Commission, exchange, NFA and clearing fees |
What they depend on | The product you trade |
Plans | The same on BrightPlus and BrightCore |
Round trip | Per side x 2 (open + close) |
Example: NQ
Commission: $2.88 per side, which is $5.76 round trip for one contract.
👉 If you trade 2 NQ contracts, you pay $2.88 × 2 on the entry and $2.88 × 2 on the exit, which is $11.52.
Commission per contract
All rates are in USD. Round trip = per side x 2.
Equity indices
Symbol | Instrument | Per side | Round trip |
ES | E-mini S&P 500 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
MES | Micro E-mini S&P 500 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
NQ | E-mini Nasdaq-100 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
MNQ | Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
RTY | E-mini Russell 2000 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
M2K | Micro E-mini Russell 2000 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
YM | E-mini Dow ($5) | $2.88 | $5.76 |
MYM | Micro E-mini Dow | $0.95 | $1.90 |
NKD | Nikkei 225 (USD) | $3.65 | $7.30 |
Currencies
Symbol | Instrument | Per side | Round trip |
6A | Australian Dollar | $3.10 | $6.20 |
M6A | Micro AUD/USD | $0.84 | $1.68 |
6B | British Pound | $3.10 | $6.20 |
M6B | Micro GBP/USD | $0.84 | $1.68 |
6E | Euro FX | $3.10 | $6.20 |
M6E | Micro EUR/USD | $0.84 | $1.68 |
6C | Canadian Dollar | $3.10 | $6.20 |
6J | Japanese Yen | $3.10 | $6.20 |
6N | New Zealand Dollar | $3.10 | $6.20 |
6S | Swiss Franc | $3.10 | $6.20 |
Energy
Symbol | Instrument | Per side | Round trip |
CL | Crude Oil | $3.00 | $6.00 |
MCL | Micro Crude Oil | $1.20 | $2.40 |
QM | E-mini Crude Oil | $2.70 | $5.40 |
NG | Natural Gas | $3.10 | $6.20 |
QG | E-mini Natural Gas | $2.00 | $4.00 |
Metals
Symbol | Instrument | Per side | Round trip |
GC | Gold | $3.15 | $6.30 |
MGC | Micro Gold | $1.30 | $2.60 |
SI | Silver | $3.15 | $6.30 |
HG | Copper | $3.15 | $6.30 |
PL | Platinum | $3.15 | $6.30 |
Agriculture
Symbol | Instrument | Per side | Round trip |
HE | Lean Hogs | $3.60 | $7.20 |
LE | Live Cattle | $3.60 | $7.20 |
ZC | Corn | $3.65 | $7.30 |
ZS | Soybeans | $3.63 | $7.26 |
ZM | Soybean Meal | $3.63 | $7.26 |
ZL | Soybean Oil | $3.65 | $7.30 |
ZW | Wheat | $3.65 | $7.30 |
Why commissions matter for your rules
The Consistency Rule and the Minimum Trade Duration use net profit, after commissions. A tiny winning trade can become a losing trade after fees.
Scenario: a tiny winner
You trade 1 NQ contract and make $4 before fees.
The round trip commission is $5.76, so the trade is −$1.76 net.
⚠️ For the Minimum Trade Duration, losing trades are ignored, so this trade does not count as a winning trade.
Rule Summary
Charged: per contract, per side
Same on both plans
All-in: commission, exchange, NFA and clearing fees included
Rules use net profit after commissions
Frequently asked questions
Are commissions different on BrightPlus and BrightCore?
No. They are the same on both plans.
Do I pay commissions on both the entry and the exit?
Yes. They are charged per side, once when you open and once when you close.
Are commissions the same for all products?
No. They vary by product. Check the table above for your symbol.
Do the rates include exchange and clearing fees?
Yes. The rates are all-in: commission, exchange, NFA and clearing fees are included.
Do commissions count in the Consistency Rule?
Yes. The Consistency Rule uses net profit, after commissions.
Is a micro cheaper than a mini?
Per contract, yes. But 1 mini equals 10 micros for the contract limit, and 10 micros cost more in commissions than 1 mini. For example, 10 MNQ cost $9.50 per side and 1 NQ costs $2.88 per side.
Where to go next
Consistency Rule
Minimum Trade Duration
Instruments and contract limits