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Optimus Futures vs PU Prime

Compare Optimus Futures and PU Prime side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Optimus Futures

Optimus Futures

Active futures and options traders

Optimus Futures is a US-based independent introducing broker founded in 2004, specialising in futures and opt…

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PU Prime

PU Prime

Active CFD and forex traders

PU Prime is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker founded in 2015 offering 1,000+ instruments across MT4, MT5 an…

Head-to-head comparison

Optimus Futures vs PU Prime
Feature Optimus Futures PU Prime
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - Available as CFDs; spreads vary by account type
Regulators NFA, CFTC ASIC, FSCA, FSC, FSA, CMA
Best for Active futures and options traders Active CFD and forex traders
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
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Futures
Margin
Demo Account
Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

Optimus Futures

Optimus Futures

Pros

  • Low per-side commissions starting at $0.25 for micro futures
  • Wide choice of trading platforms including Optimus Flow, TradingView, and Sierra Chart
  • Free ACH withdrawals
  • Free demo account with $50,000 in virtual funds
  • No account opening or management fee
  • Low day trading margins starting at $50 for micros
  • Ability to choose from multiple clearing firms
  • US-based customer support available by phone and email

Cons

  • Futures and options on futures only - no spot stocks, ETFs, or spot forex
  • Wire withdrawals carry fees of approximately $40 domestically and $60 internationally
  • Inactivity fees may apply via the clearing firm after a dormancy period
  • Exchange and data fees apply separately and are not included in commissions
  • Limited deposit methods - bank wire, ACH, and check only
  • Not available to clients in several regions including the EU and UK
  • No negative balance protection typical of EU-regulated brokers
PU Prime

PU Prime

Pros

  • Regulated by ASIC (Tier 1), FSCA (Tier 2) and multiple other bodies
  • 1,000+ instruments including forex, stocks, ETFs, crypto and bonds
  • Raw spreads from 0.0 pips on Prime and ECN accounts
  • No deposit fees and no inactivity fees
  • Free demo account with up to $100,000 virtual funds
  • PU Social copy trading platform with 32,000+ strategy providers
  • MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported alongside proprietary web trader
  • Low minimum deposit of $50 for Standard accounts

Cons

  • ECN account requires $10,000 minimum deposit to access lowest commissions
  • One entity registered in St. Vincent and the Grenadines carries no regulation
  • $20 bank wire fee after the first wire transfer per month
  • Demo account expires after 60 days of inactivity
  • PU Web Trader does not support automated trading via Expert Advisors
  • No real stock investing - shares available as CFDs only
  • FCA has issued a warning against PU Prime (Seychelles) entity for UK clients
Optimus Futures

Optimus Futures

Optimus Futures is a US-based independent introducing broker founded in 2004, specialising in futures and options on futures with multiple platform choices and volume-based commissions.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

PU Prime

PU Prime

PU Prime is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker founded in 2015 offering 1,000+ instruments across MT4, MT5 and a proprietary web platform with copy trading.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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