Abstract:Founded in 2002, Freight Investor Services (FIS) is a dry bulk freight and commodity futures inter-dealer broker based in the United Kingdom. FIS is present in all major commodity derivatives markets globally and is an IDB participant of The Singapore Exchange (SGX), NASDAQ, Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), European Energy Exchange, Dalian Commodity Exchange and the London Metal Exchange. FIS was the first broker in the cleared Iron Ore Swaps market in 2009, the first in cleared Coking Coal swaps in 2013, and the first to introduce Air FFAs in 2019.
Freight Investor Services (FIS) Review Summary | |
Founded | 2002 |
Registered Country/Region | United Kingdom |
Regulation | Unregulated |
Market Instruments | Freight, Commodities, Environmental Products, Metals, Fertilizers, Shipbroking |
Demo Account Available | Unavailable |
Trading Platform | FIS AWARD WINNING APP |
Min Deposit | Not mentioned |
Customer Support | Phone:+44 (0) 20 7090 1120 (UK) |
Email: info@freightinvestor.com | |
24/7 Online Chat:× | |
Physical Address:80 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6HL, UK |
Offering a wide range of services, including broking, data solutions, Freight Investor Services (FIS) is a worldwide leader in goods and commodities derivatives broking. Renowned for its innovation and market knowledge, FIS links customers to markets using a proprietary platform, FIS Live, and is heavily visible in international trading hubs.
Pros | Cons |
Provides data services, including real-time pricing. | Unregulated |
Unique FIS Live platform for freight & commodities. | No demo account available |
Many trading instruments(Freight, Commodities, Environmental Products, Metals.etc) | Unclear fee structure |
Freight Investor Services operates as an unregulated institution.
Deratives for dry bulk goods, iron ore, coking coal, steel, fertilisers and more are among the many trading instruments FIS offers across commodities and freight markets.
Tradable Instruments | Supported |
Freight | ✔ |
Commodities | ✔ |
Environmental Products | ✔ |
Metals | ✔ |
Fertilizers | ✔ |
Cross Commodities | ✔ |
Indices | ❌ |
Forex | ❌ |
Freight Investor Services offers products including data, chartering, and broking.
Services | Supported | |
Brokerage | Connects clients with a global network in freight and commodity markets. | ✔ |
Data Services | Provides real-time market pricing and analytical reports. | ✔ |
Market Guidance | Delivers insights into shipping trends and freight rates. | ✔ |
Consulting | Supports operations like negotiations and market analysis. | ✔ |
Chartering Services | Specializes in dry cargo vessel chartering for various commodities. | ✔ |
FIS does not mention its account types and fees information.
FIS provides its unique APP: FIS Live for trading.
Trading Platform | Supported | Available Devices | Suitable for |
FIS Live/FIS AWARD WINNING APP | ✔ | Desktop, Mobile | Freight & commodity traders |
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