Barchart and Plus500 Join Forces to Enhance Futures Market Access for Retail Investors

Barchart, a major provider of market data and technology for traders and investors, has announced a strategic partnership with Plus500, the global fintech group listed on the London Stock Exchange and part of the FTSE 250 and STOXX Europe 600 indices. The collaboration is set to increase access to futures trading and education for U.S. retail investors, leveraging Barchart’s substantial online presence and engaged user base.
 

As part of the agreement, Plus500 will receive prominent brand exposure across Barchart’s platform, including high-traffic futures-related pages and educational content. This aims to raise awareness of Plus500’s trading platform and resources among Barchart’s audience of self-directed investors and active traders.
 

Mark Haraburda, CEO of Barchart

Mark Haraburda, CEO of Barchart, commented, “Barchart.com was one of the first platforms to bring futures market data online in 1995, and since then, we've grown into a trusted destination for millions of investors around the world. Our partnership with Plus500 is a natural fit and reinforces our commitment to expanding access to futures markets by connecting our audience with intuitive trading solutions built for the modern investor. We are excited to launch this partnership with Plus500.”
 

Plus500 operates in the U.S. futures market as a registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and clearing member of CME, ICE, Eurex, and MGEX, providing advanced trading access and technology to both individual and professional investors. The company has also invested heavily in brand recognition, including sponsorship of the Chicago Bulls, signalling its commitment to expanding its U.S. presence.
 

Isaac Cahana, CEO of Plus500US

Isaac Cahana, CEO of Plus500US, said, “This partnership supports our mission to empower retail investors and is a testament of our broader commitment to building a more inclusive and resilient trading ecosystem. By combining Barchart's deep reach within the retail trading community and Plus500's innovative, technology-driven trading solutions, we're empowering a new generation of investors with the tools, education, and access they need to participate confidently in the futures markets.”
 

The partnership comes as Plus500 continues to expand its global footprint, recently launching a UAE subsidiary under a new licence from the Securities and Commodities Authority, adding to its 14 international licences. Plus500’s trading platforms are accessible across multiple operating systems and web browsers, and the firm offers a range of trading products, including contracts for difference (CFDs), share dealing, and futures and options on futures.
 

Industry observers have noted the significance of the move. One commentator on Finance Magnates remarked, “The new partnership with Barchart aims to increase access to futures trading for U.S. retail investors. Barchart is an online destination for futures market data and trading tools.” Another trader on social media said, “This collaboration could be a game-changer for retail traders looking for better access and education in the futures markets.”
 

The partnership is viewed as a key milestone in both firms’ efforts to transform the futures trading experience for individual investors and traders.