Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Company Overview

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is a United States government agency whose purpose is to regulate and supervise the futures and options markets. It was created in 1974 as an independent agency by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act. Its mission is to promote competitive, transparent, and efficient markets to protect market participants from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices. The CFTC regulates commodity futures and swaps markets to ensure their integrity, facilitate price discovery, and manage systemic risk. Its jurisdiction covers a wide range of products, including agricultural and energy commodities, metals, and financial instruments. The CFTC is governed by a five-member commission appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.