The rules and options for investors who have been investing in commodities futures and options contracts are similar but not identical to those for investors who invest in stocks, mutual funds, and other securities that are regulated by the Securities & Exchange Commission.

The commodities futures market is regulated by the The Commodities Futures Trading Commission, which allows you to make a claim for reparations under its reparations program. In addition, the National Futures Association, to which commodities brokers belong, sponsors arbitrations of claims by customers against its members.

Some firms belong to more than one self regulatory organization. Depending on the facts of your case, and your contract with your broker, you may therefore have more than one option for how to proceed, and should consult a lawyer about the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

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