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Announcing The New
Lightspeed Trader Pro
Lightspeed Trader Pro is a next-generation platform designed for active equity and option traders who demand the highest performance. Built on a foundation of speed, stability, and full customization, it delivers the tools and access to compete in today's dynamic markets.
Global Trading Access Expanded with Around-the-Clock
Access to U.S. Markets on Lightspeed Trader Pro.
AI Chat
Integrated on Lightspeed Trader Pro for Smarter Trading Set-Ups
Surfaces market data, fundamentals, and analytics from integrated sources, while supporting strategy exploration through predefined prompts, risk views, and market context.
Riser and Fallers
Expanded Market Filters
Lightspeed Trader Pro tracks multiple Risers and Fallers simultaneously with unique filters and expanded data views for greater market insight.
Introducing Fly News
Real-Time Market Headlines
Stay informed with market-moving news delivered visually and audibly inside Lightspeed Trader Pro.
Why we're different
Why traders choose Lightspeed
As a professional brokerage provider, we empower sophisticated traders with risk
management tools and platforms with several features to choose from.
Trading platforms with features and functionality that can be customized to your personalized trading techniques.
Access multiple order types and routing destinations plus sophisticated order customization features.
Multiple flexible and intuitive platforms
Choose from various platforms to trade equities, options, and futures.
Exceptional customer support
You can rest assured you will receive the highest level of support.
Why we're different
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Take advantage of our full range of products, trading tools, and features
Active Trader Commissions: Active Trader rates are not automatically applied to any account and do not automatically adjust based on monthly volume. You must contact us to request any rate changes. Rebates will not be issued for past activity. All rates are subject to ongoing review and may be increased if the client fails to meet the trade/share thresholds listed above. All stock/ETF pricing listed on this page applies to listed equities only. Option pricing assumes customer priority status..
Commissions: Accounts under $15,000 will be subject to a $25 monthly minimum commission fee, minus any actual commissions charged in the prior month. Lightspeed Trader and Sterling Trader Pro - a minimum commission charge will be applied to any order of $0.25 on any discounted per share commissions. Eze EMS (formerly RealTick) - minimum commission of $3.00 will be applied to any order. Lightspeed Web & Mobile - minimum commission of $1 will be applied to any options order. Per-share equities pricing is not available on Lightspeed Web & Mobile. All routing fees/rebates and regulatory fees are charged separately.
Commission structure does not apply to Sterling Vol Trader customers, click here for Sterling Vol Trader pricing.
Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC is a member of FINRA, NFA and SIPC.
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