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Open an account

Start online in one sitting. Talk to Henry any time.

Accounts are opened and carried by StoneX Financial Inc., our clearing firm. Jackson Commodities is your broker and your first call.

Begin online application The application opens on our clearing firm’s secure site.

Which account fits you?

Producers

Hedge account

For farmers, ranchers and ag businesses protecting the price of grain or livestock they produce, buy or sell. Set up as a hedge account so your positions are classified correctly.

Traders

Individual or joint account

For individuals trading ag, energy, metals or currency futures and options, broker-assisted or online.

Businesses

Entity account

For corporations, LLCs, partnerships and trusts. Additional entity documents are required.

Have these ready

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Social Security or Tax ID number
  • Employment, income and net worth information
  • Your trading or hedging experience
  • For businesses: formation documents and authorized signers
Federal rules require this information for every futures account.

What happens next

  1. 01Submit the applicationOnline or on paper. Review and sign the risk disclosures.
  2. 02ApprovalStoneX reviews and approves the account. Henry will let you know when it’s open.
  3. 03Fund the accountWire or check directly to StoneX. Funds are never sent to Jackson Commodities.
  4. 04Place your first orderCall Henry, or trade online once your login is set up.

Common questions

Where is my money held?

With StoneX Financial Inc., a CFTC-registered futures commission merchant, in customer segregated accounts. Jackson Commodities never holds client funds.

Can I trade online myself?

Yes. You can place orders online, call Henry, or do both.

I already have an account elsewhere. Can I move it?

Yes. Open the new account, then sign a transfer form and StoneX handles the move of positions and funds.