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Getting Started With Lightspeed Trader

*If you are unsure if your Operating System supports 64-bit programs, install the 32-bit version of Lightspeed Trader. **VPN Users upgrading to 64-bit version of Lightspeed Trader must also upgrade their VPN Software below

Technology Requirements

We recommend the following minimum specifications for the Lightspeed Trader platform:

Processor: 2.0+ GHz Intel Core-i3 - or - AMD A6 Series or better
Memory: 4 GB of RAM
Operating System: Windows 7 or later, OSX 10.8 (Mountain Lion) or later
Hard Drive: 300MB free space
Cable Modem or DSL with at least 10 Mbps download speed and at least 1 Mbps upload speed
Trading over Wi-Fi (wireless network connection) is not recommended

In order to obtain maximum performance, we recommend the following upgrades:

Processor: 3.0+ GHz Intel Core-i7 - or - AMD A10 Series or better
Memory: 8 GB of RAM
Operating System: Windows Only: Windows 7 or later
Hard Drive: 300MB free space (systems with SSD hard drive perform considerably better overall)
Cable Modem or DSL with at least 15 Mbps download speed and at least 3 Mbps upload speed
Trading over WiFi (wireless network connection) is not recommended

Manuals, Guides, and Tools

Order Entry Documentation

Release Notes User Guides Training Videos

How To Spot A Potential Short Squeeze

Short squeezes can be the holy grail of market opportunities if you’re savvy, or your worst nightmare if you’re caught on the wrong side. Here’s a look at how to spot potential short squeezes and how to avoid them all together. What Is A Short Squeeze? A short squeeze is a stock market dynamic that.. Read more

The IPOX® Week, July 16, 2018

IPOX Indexes record strong gains across the board. IPOX-linked AUM hit all-time high. IPO Deal-flow Review & Outlook: Xiaomi (1810 HK) surges after lackluster debut/U.S. biotech set to dominate deal calendar. IPOX Indexes record strong gains across the board. The IPOX Indexes rose sharply across the board ahead of U.S. expiration week, as strength in.. Read more

What Is Pivot Point Trading?

One of the more popular tools used by day traders is daily pivot points. Pivot points are technical support and resistance levels calculated for stocks using mathematical formulas based on a stock’s high, low, and closing prices from the previous day. Here’s a look at what pivot point trading is and how it’s used. What.. Read more

The Stock Market’s Favorite Catalyst

One of the most important aspects of trading equities is identifying catalysts that could trigger a stock to move strongly in one direction or another, especially in a short period of time. Anything that has the potential to move a stock—from earnings reports to technical setups—can be considered a catalyst. But there is one catalyst.. Read more

Getting Started With Lightspeed Trader

Technology Requirements

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Order Entry Documentation

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