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>>30431994
I trade futures. First, if you don't have an edge you can articulate and iron discipline to execute it you will lose all your money. That said I use Amp Futures as a broker, they have some of the lowest fees and account minimums in the business. I've never had a problem with them going down or jerking me around in any way.
Assuming you will be trading index futures, maybe start with the Micro Russell 2000. It has the lowest notional value at $11035 per contract so if the market turns against you you'll have a lot more breathing room than with something like the Micro Nasdaq which has a notional value of $25,254 as of this moment. Also, the Russell is much less volatile than the Nasdaq.
The advantages of futures is better tax treatment, better liquidity (tighter spreads), 23/5 trading, much easier shorting, and huge leverage if you really hate your money that bad.
Good luck