Shitty software, automatic liquidation for no reason, 100s of documents to sign and sign again, waiting 72 hrs for trading permission to trade certain market etc.
CME Futures and Options on Futures are easy unless you are a heavy option seller. EUREX Futures are easy, but US based FCMs are not allowed to offer Options on EUREX Futures. You need to be based outside the US and choose a foreign futures broker.
It is a SEC regulation that I do not claim to understand. Before I posted this, I confirmed with Wedbush Futures that called the Eurex Trade desk to confirm. http://www.eurexchange.com/exchange...urex-options-in-the-us-for-eligible-customers
http://www.eurexchange.com/exchange-en/products/eurex-derivatives-us Securities side products on Eurex are available to U S institutions. CFTC side products are available to everyone. Don't confuse a broker making them available as meaning they are available to US retail. If you follow the link you'll see the details and minimum account size - on the SEC side - is $100,000,000 and you actually have to file documentation.