PFGBEST Futures Training Division 

Clients of PFGBEST have the potential for longevity and success in trading, but many fall short due to a lack of what "knowledgeable traders" have termed "basic needs". We understand the idea of leveraging large contracts, with comparatively less capital, can be very alluring.

Unfortunately leverage is a double-edged sword, and clients should be prepared before jumping "head first" into futures trading. In response to this, clients of all skill levels will have a wealth of resources placed at their disposal.

We at PFGBEST's Futures Training Division believe education and experience to be the cornerstones of success in trading, and we pledge to provide the tools and assistance necessary to achieve that goal.

Educated Traders Become Successful Traders.

PFGBEST

PFGBEST focuses on sustainable investing for long-term probability of success for customers by offering a diverse suite of trading technologies, products and services – with an emphasis on low barrier-to-entry opportunities. The company is one of the largest non-clearing U.S. futures commission merchants, with customers, affiliates and brokerage offices in more than 80 countries.

It is ranked for more than 11 consecutive years in the annual Futures magazine roundup as one of the nation’s Top 50 Brokers.

PFGBEST has been growing both organically and through acquisitions. It remains well capitalized and prepared to acquire customer assets of substantial competitors in futures, forex, options, and technology firms when opportunities arise. PFGBEST is a contender to be one of the largest and most successful retail futures and foreign exchange brokerages in the country. It currently has more than $600 million in customer assets in segregated futures and forex accounts.

PFGBEST owns its own technology, so customers are never in the hands of any third party or independent software vendor to handle trades or market data. Through its model of customer-driven technology, PFGBEST makes sure that customers are connected directly to the exchange order entry systems and market data. More than 20 electronic platforms have been spun off from the original BESTDirect since 1998, and PFGBEST has partnered with some of the finest preferred software providers so that customers can utilize the specialized tools they have created for analyzing and trading all markets.

PFGBEST offers managed investments along with its core suite of products including futures, forex, futures options, full-service brokerage, precious metals, trader education, and, of course, direct online trading. Trading professionals at PFGBEST have created blended portfolios that are customized and managed to meet the great demand for diversification and enhanced return strategies incorporating futures, forex, stocks, and options. A broad, global distribution network of more than 700 IBs, GIBs and brokers is helping this business grow at a remarkable pace.

The brand PFGBEST and slogan, “The BEST thing about our technology is our people” stand for the ability to help find solutions to trading needs through one-on-one customer advocacy from some of the brightest and BEST people in the industry.  PFGBEST strives, above all else, to be an industry leader in innovation while at the same time recognizing that its success is absolutely driven by the diligent and respectful care of customers and their accounts.

PFGBEST is not only customer-centric, but compliance-focused. We consider it a privilege to have your business and to represent your interests in extensive industry thought leadership in the media, at global conferences, as published authors, spokespersons and partners.

Welcome to PFGBEST.

The BEST thing about our technology is our people

Our brand and tagline represent our evolution and the PFGBEST standard, which is to guide the expansion of our industry as well as our corporate growth.  PFGBEST´s global leadership and substantial growth have happened because of the people who collectively pool their knowledge of every aspect of the markets, online trading, and service, and deliver this to you.  Our people are our core strength, and our strategy is to continue to hire and retain this talent. Toughness and rugged ability to navigate highly challenging markets is part of our DNA. Our PFGBEST technologies, created and supported by these diligent people, are driving change to stay ahead of cross–continental and multi–asset–class global market opportunities. To supply our customers with superlative access to traditional and alternative product choices, in a 24–hour a day e–business, there is no following the herd. As Winston Churchill said, “Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it.”

The combination of intelligence, experience and diversity is what triggers fresh ideas from our company´s leaders, and the intellectual capital of the PFGBEST teams give us the fundamental ability to transform when time is everything.  At PFGBEST, our consistent hallmarks remain: respectful and conscientious care of customers and their accounts; a keen sense of their evolving needs; and, the talent and resources to provide analytical, flexible and customized solutions.  Here, the BEST people will elevate your expectations and leverage all that we are and do to give you every possible edge in your trading and investing.

Russell R, Wasendorf, Sr.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Building on a Firm Foundation

PFGBEST is one of the largest and fastest-growing non-clearing FCMs in the U.S. today. As such, it is our goal and our role as an industry leader to champion sustainable investing opportunities for clients, and to help create complete technology solutions for you.

Through sustainable investing products and programs, PFGBEST encourages customers and prospects to become increasingly educated and experienced participants in the products, strategies and asset classes they choose.

Some examples of sustainable investing practices:

Diversification in trading and investing into alternative asset classes like foreign exchange, managed futures, and options;
Adding managed futures to an existing 401-K portfolio;
Simulated trading on an electronic platform;
Creating longer term savings by systematically investing in precious metals;
Broker assisted trading in futures or forex in separate or combined accounts, or…
Self-directed, online trading in all exchange-listed products.

For institutional clients, PFGBEST has earned an industry-leading reputation for professional forex services, with experienced dealers staffing trading centers in Chicago and New York to execute foreign exchange transactions providing complete anonymity for clients.

PFGBEST achieves its foremost purpose of providing customers the best possible risk management products, technologies, and strategies by continuously capitalizing on the intelligence, experience and creativity of the people who comprise PFGBEST. Combining in our opinion some of the BEST talent in the business, with resources in a global marketplace, and innovative partnerships, we have established a very firm foundation so that PFGBEST is a trader’s complete technology and risk management solution.

Russ Wasendorf, Jr.
President and Chief Operating Officer

Customer Support

To expedite your request, please have your account number if you are an existing client or simulated trading customer.  Please have your student number if you are a course student.

Phone: 800-542-1022

You can also contact us via email.

General Inquiries and Student Support

Nothing is more important to us than our customers.  Our representatives are helpful, knowledgeable and ready to answer your questions or help you find a product that’s right for you. Call us today and see for yourself.

Phone: 800-631-3969 or 616-942-1461

You can also contact us via email