Futures

To begin trading futures, you need to open a futures account with Areca and complete the necessary documentation. Once approved, you will receive access credentials for our trading platform via the Online Portal. From there, you can fund your account, select the desired contracts, and place orders. Our platform provides real-time market data and order routing to major global exchanges, so you can start trading without delay.

Margin requirements vary by exchange, contract type and market volatility. Initial margin is the amount required to open a position, while maintenance margin is the minimum balance you must maintain. Both values are displayed in real time on the Online Portal. If your account balance falls below the maintenance margin, you will receive a margin call and need to deposit additional funds or reduce positions immediately.

Areca offers a range of risk-management tools, including real-time stop orders, limit orders and contingent orders, which can be set directly through the Online Portal. You also have access to portfolio-level risk analytics, enabling you to monitor value-at-risk (VaR), exposure by asset class and potential margin changes. In addition, our research team provides regular market commentary and stress-test scenarios to help you make informed decisions.