1. Contact Auspice. We will provide you with a list of FCMs (Futures Commission Merchants) that offer futures trading accounts. In many cases, you may already have accounts of other types at these firms (ex: National Bank Financial, MF Global, Newedge, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs).
2. Select an FCM. Auspice will have our relationships at the FCM contact you regarding account, credit process and approval.
3. Investment Amount. Decide on the level of nominal investment. Minimum is $1 million for Auspice Diversified Program and $5 million for Auspice Energy Program (not necessarily all in cash, see Notional Funding).
4. Funding Level. Decide on the funding level: how much, if any, of the account is notionally funded.
5. Agreement. Complete Client Agreement and Trading authorization with Auspice Capital Advisors.
To get started, contact Auspice