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In my experience with NinjaTrader, the available trading instruments are quite focused: this broker specializes exclusively in futures contracts. While many platforms in the retail trading world offer access to a broader range of asset classes—like forex, stocks, or spot commodities—NinjaTrader’s offering is limited to index futures, cryptocurrency futures, metal futures, and energy futures contracts. I didn’t see any option for trading spot forex pairs or individual stocks directly. This narrow focus means that, for me, NinjaTrader serves best when my strategy is centered on futures markets, particularly if I want to access over 100 global contracts covering equity indices, digital assets like Bitcoin, major metals, and energy products. There are some notable benefits here, such as access to major global futures markets from a single platform and the flexibility of lower margin requirements, but anyone considering this broker should understand that the product range is relatively confined to derivatives rather than spot markets. If, like me, you require broader diversification into asset classes such as traditional forex or stocks, NinjaTrader likely won’t meet those specific needs. Instead, it’s best viewed as a platform suited for traders intent on engaging with a variety of major futures contracts across several categories—indices, cryptocurrencies, metals, and energy—rather than as a comprehensive multi-asset broker. For my risk management and portfolio-building, this focus on futures is both a strength and a limitation, depending on my objectives.