Independent firm profile

Cantor Fitzgerald (BGC Markets)

Global financial services firm running equities, fixed income and derivatives franchise trading.

Headquarters
New York, NY
Founded
1945
Funding model
Bank / Institutional
Region served
North America

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Overview

What this firm is and who it serves

Cantor Fitzgerald (BGC Markets) is a bank or institutional prop desk trading firm headquartered in New York, NY, founded in 1945. The firm provides traders with funded accounts to trade futures, stocks, options.

At a glance

Structured facts about this firm

Firm Type
Bank / Institutional prop firm
Market Focus
Futures, Stocks, Options
Trading Style
Bank or Institutional Prop Desk
Institutional Level
Retail-accessible proprietary firm
Retail Accessibility
Open to retail traders
Geography
New York, NY · North America
Known For
Global financial services firm running equities, fixed income and derivatives franchise trading.

Funding programs

Account types and the path to capital

Evaluation

Not required by this firm.

Instant funding

Not offered by this firm.

Scaling plan

No formal scaling plan documented.

Account sizes offeredFirm balance sheet
Max allocation
Evaluation fee
Monthly subscription

Trading rules

What's allowed, what isn't

Asset classes supported

FuturesStocksOptionsForexCrypto
News trading allowedYes
Overnight holding allowedYes
Weekend holding allowedYes
Copy trading allowedNo

Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split

Platforms & technology

Where and how you trade

Data feed provider
Instruments

Supported platforms

Proprietary

Payout structure

How and when you get paid

Profit splitN/A (employee desk)
Payout frequencySalary + bonus
First payout eligibilitySalary + bonus

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cantor Fitzgerald (BGC Markets)

Is Cantor Fitzgerald (BGC Markets) a legitimate prop firm?+

Cantor Fitzgerald (BGC Markets) was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in New York, NY. Global financial services firm running equities, fixed income and derivatives franchise trading.

Does Cantor Fitzgerald (BGC Markets) require an evaluation?+

No. Cantor Fitzgerald (BGC Markets) offers funded accounts without a traditional evaluation phase.

What is the profit split at Cantor Fitzgerald (BGC Markets)?+

Cantor Fitzgerald (BGC Markets)'s published profit split is: N/A (employee desk).

How often does Cantor Fitzgerald (BGC Markets) pay out?+

Cantor Fitzgerald (BGC Markets) processes payouts on a salary + bonus basis, with first payout eligibility: Salary + bonus.

What platforms does Cantor Fitzgerald (BGC Markets) support?+

Cantor Fitzgerald (BGC Markets) supports the following trading platforms: Proprietary.

What trading restrictions does Cantor Fitzgerald (BGC Markets) enforce?+

At Cantor Fitzgerald (BGC Markets), news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed. Always confirm current rules directly with the firm before trading.