Futurestraining.com, the official website of Alaron's Futures Training division for futures brokers, was developed so that all clients may have the tools, knowledge and experience of the seasoned futures trader.
Clients of Alaron have the potential for longevity and success in futures broker 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 edge 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 Alaron'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.
Open
an Account
FuturesTraining.com
has made it very easy for you to open an account. Below, we have assembled all of our
account forms and instructions for sending them to us. Use the links below to navigate to
the different sections onf this page.
The documents
are in PDF format and take less than one minute to download. They require Adobe Acrobat
Reader to access them. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download it for
free by clicking the icon to the right.
If
you like, you may request account forms to be mailed to you by clicking the button to the
right.
Below are links to download the
new IRS W-8 forms and accompanying instructions. Please complete, sign, and return the
form to us. If you currently have an account with us, be sure to include your
account number on the top of the form. Note that we cannot accept a facsimile copy of any
form. Signed originals must be mailed.
If you have any questions about the new forms, please consult your tax
advisor. For additional information, visit the IRS website at www.irs.ustreas.gov for Publication 515, Withholding
of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Corporations.
Please review the following information to
determine which form applies to you:
Certificate of
Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding.
For use by foreign persons including non-resident individuals and non US
corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts who are the beneficial owners of the
income whether or not entitled to the portfolio interest exemption or a reduced rate of
withholding pursuant to a tax treaty.
Certificate of Foreign Person's
Claim for Exemption From Withholding on Income Effectively Connected With the Conduct of a
Trade or Business in the United States.
For use by foreign persons or foreign entities claiming an exemption from
withholding tax on payments of US source income which is effectively connected with the
conduct of a trade or business in the US. You must provide a US Taxpayer Identification
Number (TIN) for this Form to be valid.
Certificate of Foreign Government of
Other Foreign Organization for United States Tax Withholding.
For use by foreign governments, international organizations, foreign
central banks of issue*, foreign tax exempt organizations*, and foreign private
foundations as the beneficial owner claiming an exemption from US withholding tax.
Certificate of Foreign Intermediary,
Foreign Partnership, or Certain US Branches for United States Tax Withholding.
For use by foreign banks, corporations, partnerships, and certain US branches
of foreign banks which are acting as agents on behalf of beneficial owners or other
intermediaries. Certain entities will be required to provide a US Taxpayer
Identification Number.
Once Alaron has received your account form, and has given the final approval, an Alaron
representative will notify you by phone with an account number and an ALARONLINE access
code.
If sending
a check to fund your account, please send to the below address and include the account
number in the memo. For new accounts, please write “FT New account”:
Alaron Trading Corporation 822
W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL60607
Wiring Instructions:
Harris Trust and Savings 111 W. Monroe Chicago, IL60603
ABA # 071-000-288 Credit: Alaron Trading
Corporation Customer Segregated Funds Account Account # 165-083-7 Further Credit to: [Your
name and account number]
PLEASE NOTE: The originator of
all funds to be deposited into your Alaron account by check, wire, or otherwise, must
always match the name listed as the account owner.
For international wires, please
include International Swift Address: HATRUS44
Contact us for more information or call us at 1-800-542-1022
*There is a substantial risk
of loss in trading futures and options. Your use of this website constitutes acceptance of
the Alaron Privacy Policy.
