High Ridge Futures

What High Ridge Futures does

High Ridge Futures LLC is a privately held introducing brokerage firm formed in 2014 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, operating a network of 14 branch offices across the United States. The firm serves a worldwide client base of institutions, corporations, foundations, family offices, and individual investors, providing custom-tailored futures and options execution services alongside managed futures programs sourced through a select roster of Commodity Trading Advisors (White River Group, Buckingham Global Advisors, Opus Futures, Vision Investment Advisors). Trade execution and clearing are handled by ADM Investor Services (ADMIS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM), providing High Ridge clients with global market access through clearing memberships across CME Group, ICE, Minneapolis Grain Exchange, Dubai Mercantile Exchange, CBOE Futures Exchange, Nodal Exchange, London Metal Exchange, and NYSE Euronext exchanges.

The firm's core technical proposition is platform-agnostic execution: clients can route orders through more than 14 third-party trading platforms — including CQG (Trader, QTrader, Integrated Client, M, APIs), Barchart (Trader, Mobile), Trading Technologies (TT Standard / X_Trader Pro), Trade Navigator, InsideEdge, OAK by ADMIS, eSignal, MarketDelta, MultiCharts, APEX, Cunningham CTS, Sierra Chart, R-Trader, and Orion Multi-Trader — all connected through the ADMIS clearing infrastructure. Platform features include DOMTrader depth-of-market views, CQG Quote Board exchange-style displays, TradeSense strategy development, TT Autospreader and Autotrader for synthetic spreads and automation, InsideEdge order-flow analytics with cumulative delta studies, and proximity hosting at key global data centers. The firm also distributes ADMIS proprietary research covering grain, livestock, energy, and softs markets.

Revenue is generated through two streams: (1) introducing brokerage commissions on futures and options trades executed for clients via the ADMIS clearing relationship, and (2) platform subscription and routing fees, with monthly platform fees ranging from $27.50 (CQG Trader) to $159 (InsideEdge Trader Professional), one-time platform fees of $495-$1,495 (Trade Navigator Gold/Platinum), and per-contract routing fees of $0.15-$0.30. Introducing brokers may charge front-end startup fees up to 6% of initial trading contribution, with ADMIS clearing charging a maximum 3% front-end fee. The go-to-market approach is sales-led, relying on the branch network for direct client acquisition, CTA partnerships for managed futures referrals, and educational content plus demo-request funnels for top-of-funnel lead generation.

Name

High Ridge Futures

Legal name

High Ridge Futures LLC

Website

https://highridgefutures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

High Ridge Futures LLC is a privately held introducing brokerage (founded 2014, Stamford, CT) that offers managed futures programs and platform-agnostic futures/options execution across 14+ third-party trading platforms, clearing through ADM Investor Services (an Archer Daniels Midland subsidiary) for institutional, corporate, foundation, family office, and individual clients worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Futures Brokerage

NAICS

Commodity Contracts Intermediation (523160)

SIC

Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers (6221)

akta.pro primary industry

Derivatives & Futures Brokerage (FSAEACAL)

Keywords

• Futures brokerage services
• Managed futures programs
• Futures execution services
• Trading platform access
• Introducing brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Introducing Brokerage Commissions: High Ridge Futures operates as a registered introducing brokerage firm, generating revenue through commissions on futures and options trades executed for clients. The company provides execution and clearing services through its relationship with ADM Investor Services.
2. Platform Subscription and Routing Fees: Revenue generated from monthly subscription fees for trading platforms (CQG Trader at $27.50/month, Barchart Trader at $129/month, InsideEdge ranging from $59 to $159/month, Trade Navigator from $495 one-time) plus per-contract routing fees ($0.15-$0.30 per contract).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

High Ridge Futures LLC is an introducing brokerage firm that connects clients to global futures and options markets through a select roster of Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) offering managed futures programs. The company provides custom-tailored futures and options execution services, clearing through ADM Investor Services, and access to a broad selection of third-party trading platforms and APIs (CQG, BarChart, Trading Technologies, Trade Navigator, InsideEdge, OAK, and others) for institutional, corporate, foundation, family office, and individual clients worldwide.

Product overview

High Ridge Futures operates as a privately held introducing brokerage offering a comprehensive futures and options trading ecosystem. The core offering combines managed futures programs from vetted Commodity Trading Advisors with access to an extensive selection of third-party trading platforms (CQG, BarChart, Trading Technologies TT, Trade Navigator, InsideEdge, OAK, and others) connected to their clearing infrastructure via ADM Investor Services. The company provides market research through ADMIS proprietary reports and supports algorithmic/high-volume traders with proximity hosting at global data centers. The architecture is platform-agnostic, allowing clients to select from multiple front-end trading platforms while utilizing High Ridge's execution and clearing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed Futures Programs Access to managed futures investment programs from a curated roster of Commodity Trading Advisors (White River Group, Buckingham Global Advisors, Opus Futures, Vision Investment Advisors), offering clients diversified managed futures exposure as a low-correlation asset class for balanced portfolio allocation. Targeted at institutions, family offices, foundations, and individual investors.
• Futures and Options Execution Services Custom-tailored futures and options execution services supporting trading, hedging, and asset management needs of institutional and individual investors worldwide. Clearing and execution handled through ADM Investor Services with global market access.
• CQG Trader High-performance market data and electronic trading application providing Order Ticket or DOMTrader, Quote Board, and Orders and Reports window for viewing market activity and placing orders. Priced at $27.50/month plus $0.25 per contract routing fee.
• CQG QTrader Trading platform with powerful analytical features combining advanced analytics, charts, and multiple trade execution interfaces for professional traders. Priced at $44.00/month.
• CQG Integrated Client CQG's flagship platform providing innovative trading interface with accurate global market data, professional charting, quote displays, and advanced order routing. Contact for pricing.
• CQG M HTML5-based mobile app delivering advanced market data, order management, and electronic trading on phones, tablets, PCs, and Macs. Included with CQG platform subscriptions.
• BarChart Trader Market data and trading platform for professional traders featuring extensive customization, multiple monitor support, DOM, Chart Trader, and trading from Quote Board. Priced at $129/month plus $0.15 per contract routing fee over CQG.
• BarChart Mobile Mobile application for iPhone, iPad, and Android providing real-time streaming market data, news, analytics, and trading capability on the go. BarChart Trader E-mini version priced at $79/month.
• TT Standard (X_Trader Pro) Trading platform enabling simultaneous multi-market trading with single-click order execution, MD Trader ladder, Autospreader for synthetic spread trades, Autotrader for automated strategies, and X_STUDY charting. Priced at $50/month plus $0.30 per contract routing fee, up to $1,000 maximum.
• Trade Navigator Charting and technical analysis platform offering customizable charts, ladders, over 100 indicators, TradeSense for strategy development, seasonal trends, option chain, and instant replay features. Gold version priced at $495 one-time, Platinum at $1,495 one-time, plus per-contract routing fees as low as $0.30.
• InsideEdge Trader Complete charting and trading platform with Standard ($59/month), Auto ($109/month), and Professional ($159/month) versions offering market replay, order flow analysis, cumulative delta, and trade automation features.
• OAK by ADMIS Trading platform offered by ADM Investor Services with OAK Desktop and OAK Web options for market access and execution.
• ADMIS Proprietary Research Daily market research including morning, mid-day, and afternoon commentary for grains, livestock, energy, softs, plus technical analysis, financial futures outlook, and economic focus reports distributed through ADMIS Today video commentary.
• ADM Investor Services Clearing Clearing services through ADM Investor Services providing trade execution, market research, and 24/7 customer support across global markets through CME Group, ICE Futures US/EU/Canada, Minneapolis Grain Exchange, Dubai Mercantile Exchange, CBOE Futures Exchange, and Nodal Exchange.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ADM Investor Services (ADMIS)coreTechnology or IntegrationADM Investor Services serves as the clearing firm for High Ridge Futures, providing trade execution, clearing, and settlement services. ADMIS is a registered Futures Commission Merchant and wholly-owned subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) with nearly 50 years in the futures brokerage industry. The relationship provides High Ridge clients with access to global markets through clearing membership in CME Group, ICE Futures US, ICE Futures Canada, ICE Futures Europe, Minneapolis Grain Exchange, OneChicago, Dubai Mercantile Exchange, CBOE Futures Exchange, and Nodal Exchange.
• White River GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommodity Trading Advisor featured on the High Ridge Futures platform, offering managed futures programs. One of the established CTAs in the company's select roster.
• Buckingham Global Advisors, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommodity Trading Advisor partnership providing managed futures programs through High Ridge Futures platform.
• Opus Futures, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommodity Trading Advisor partnership providing managed futures programs through High Ridge Futures platform.
• Vision Investment Advisors, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommodity Trading Advisor partnership offering managed futures programs. Part of the select roster of established CTAs available through High Ridge Futures.
• CQGcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership providing CQG Trader, CQG QTrader, CQG Integrated Client, and CQG M trading platforms. CQG is a leading provider of electronic trading platforms with market data and order routing capabilities.
• BarchartcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership providing Barchart Trader and Barchart Mobile platforms for market data and futures trading, including routing through CQG/Continuum market gateways.
• Trading TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership providing X_Trader Pro (TT Standard) platform with MD Trader, Autospreader, Autotrader, and X_STUDY charting capabilities.
• ADM Investor Services InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon-based sister company of ADMIS, member of NYSE Euronext LIFFE, NYSE Euronext Paris, London Metal Exchange, ICE Europe, CME Europe, and London Stock Exchange. Part of the ADM network providing international clearing services.
• OAK by ADMIScoreTechnology or IntegrationProprietary trading platform by ADM Investor Services offering OAK Desktop and OAK Web for market data and trading.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Daniels Trading: Futures introducing brokerage offering multiple trading platforms, CTA/managed futures access, and execution services to retail and institutional clients — closely aligned with High Ridge's model.
• Optimus Futures: Futures introducing brokerage providing multi-platform access (Sierra Chart, MultiCharts, ATAS, etc.), managed futures, and CTA referrals — directly comparable service mix.
• R.J. O'Brien (RJO Futures): One of the largest independent FCM/introducing brokers in the US, offering multi-platform futures access, managed futures, and global exchange clearing — directly comparable to High Ridge's value proposition.
• Vision Financial Markets: Introducing brokerage with overlapping team history — High Ridge's Managing Members Howard Rothman and Robert Boshnack, plus CEO Doherty and CFO Raymond, all came from Vision Financial Markets, and Vision continues to operate in the same futures/options execution space.
• AMP Futures: Online-focused futures introducing broker offering low-cost platform access (NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, etc.) to active traders — competes with High Ridge in multi-platform distribution.
• NinjaTrader Brokerage: Futures broker tightly integrated with the NinjaTrader platform, serving active retail and professional traders — competes with High Ridge's high-touch distribution model via low-cost self-service.

Broad incumbents

• ED&F Man Capital Markets: Global commodities and futures broker offering execution, clearing, and managed futures across multiple exchanges — broader incumbent with material overlap in institutional futures intermediation.
• StoneX: Large diversified financial services firm with a substantial futures/FCM division (formerly INTL FCStone) offering execution, clearing, managed futures, and platform access across global markets — broader incumbent with overlapping offerings.

Emerging players

• Tradovate: Cloud-native futures broker and platform provider targeting modern retail and active traders — represents the next-generation, technology-led model that threatens traditional IBs like High Ridge.

Others

• ADM Investor Services (ADMIS): Clearing partner and parent affiliate of High Ridge Futures — ADMIS is itself a registered FCM offering execution, clearing, research, and platforms (OAK) directly to clients; overlaps with High Ridge while also being its primary infrastructure provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ADMInvestorServices/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/highridgefutures

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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