Trade futures

If your trade ticket shows a notice day, the contract settles physically—but Saxo doesn’t offer physical delivery. Make sure to close futures contracts before the expiry or first notice day (FND).

Saxo may use an earlier FND than the exchange, so always check the trade ticket trading conditions as well as the contract specifications in the platform for details. If you don’t close in time, Saxo will close the position for you, and additional charges will apply.

Read our margin information page to find out more about initial and maintenance margin. You can also find details about professional margin rates and how to qualify. 

Futures trading carries risk, and as with any product you choose to invest in, you should make sure to understand the risks.

Trading futures can be a strategic way to enhance your portfolio, offering access to global markets and opportunities across indices, commodities, and more. Futures are known for their liquidity, flexibility, and nearly 24-hour trading, allowing you to take advantage of market movements at different times of the day.

At Saxo, you can trade a wide range of futures, including indices, commodities, currencies, and more. Whether you want to trade S&P futures for equity exposure or oil futures to explore commodity markets, you’ll find all the tools you need. You can search our available futures contracts before creating an account.

We’re a regulated Danish bank. This means we’re under the supervision of the Danish FSA and comply with stringent reporting requirements and client management regulations.

Your funds are protected via the Danish Guarantee Fund up to EUR 100,000.

Your securities are also protected by the Danish Guarantee Fund. Generally, securities would be returned to you in cases like suspension of payment or compulsory winding up. If we’re unable to return them, they are covered up to EUR 20,000 per client.

We offer you greater control of your trading via our fully customised orders.

Our policy is designed to ensure client orders are executed promptly, efficiently, and with the best possible terms.

That depends on the account type you open.

For an individual account, these are the documents you’ll need to provide:

1. Your national ID number from the country where you hold citizenship.
2. Your tax ID number from your country of residence.
3. A document as proof of identity (e.g., a passport, ID card, driver’s licence) and a selfie.
4. A document as proof of residence (one that shows your home address, such as a residence permit, utility bill, or bank statement).

Most sign-ups for individual accounts are approved digitally within a few minutes. However, since we cannot compromise on security checks, the process can sometimes take longer. If all documents you provided meet requirements, we’ll process your application within 2 working days.

If you provide clear copies of all required documents, corporate accounts will generally be approved in about 1 week.