Advanced Options Trading Platform

Sterling VolTrader

Sterling VolTrader is the next-generation platform with advanced options trading capabilities and sophisticated risk analytics.

Sterling Vol Trader Trading Platform

Why traders choose Sterling Vol Trader

Risk position and trade analysis

Sterling Vol Trader offers a full array of unique features for identifying trade opportunities and developing strategies.


“What if” modeling tools provide the ability to go from modeling to execution in one keystroke. Monitoring risk is paramount. Sterling Vol Trader keeps you on top of position and portfolio risk with industry-leading graphical representations calculated in real-time.

Sterling Vol Trader

Order execution

Sterling Vol Trader delivers efficient and low latency execution from many points within the application — Trade volatility skews directly from our Skew Chart; access and trade multi-leg orders easily constructed from the option montage or from the complex order ticket.


  • Push simulated positions to order ticket with a signal click and execute
  • Build multi-leg orders directly from the options montage and get access to all Complex Order Books
  • Add verbal and/or phone trades on Sterling Vol Trader to better reflect your positions
Sterling Vol Trader

Monthly subscription costs

Sterling Vol Trader

Best for active, professional traders, hedge funds, and institutions


  • Risk position and trade analysis
  • Option analytics components
  • Live order flow information
  • Option market scanners

$600/mth

Reg-T/Cash Account Minimum $25,000

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Stocks, Options, Futures and Futures Options

Sterling Vol Trader commission rates

U. S. Stocks

$0.0065

per share

$1.50 minimum per order

Additional charges may apply

U.S. Options

$0.65

per contract

$1.50 minimum per order

Additional charges may apply*

U.S. Futures and U.S Futures Options

$1.50

per contract/per leg

Additional charges may apply

*Each leg of a multi-leg order is subject to a minimum commission charge.

Trade stocks & options

Lightspeed offers active and professional traders highly accurate market data, complex order management, fast executions, and multiple routing destinations.

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Equities, equities options, and commodity futures products and services are offered by Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC (Member FINRA, NFA and SIPC). Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC’s SIPC coverage is available only for securities, and for cash held in connection with the purchase or sale of securities, in equities and equities options accounts. You may check the background of Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC on FINRA’s BrokerCheck.


Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Before trading options, please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options


ETFs are subject to market fluctuation and the risks of their underlying investments. ETFs are subject to management fees and other expenses.