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Free trading software for 6 Months!
Open and fund your account with at least $10,000 to receive a free trading software bundle including:
- 6 Free Months of TrendSpider & Tradervue
- 3 Free Months of Lightspeed Trader
Use promo code FRIDAY24
"I am amazed at how quickly trades execute... I love Lightspeed. Executions are extremely fast... platform is very easy. Love hotkeys and buttons...."
John
Woodland Hills, CA
“Today was my first day on the Lightspeed platform from TDAmeritrade. This is the absolute best platform I have ever traded on. Executions were extremely fast with no lag. "
Rob
Santa Rosa, CA
"With all the extra volume and volatility we've seen recently, I know many brokers have had major problems with quotes and orders. Lightspeed has been flawless!
Shane
Rexburg, OH
"I've tried other trading platforms, and none compared to the setup and speed of Lightspeed Trader. The Lightspeed Trader platform is freaking awesome!!" Thank you!!
Mike
Ridgeland, MS
The testimonials may not represent the experience of other customers, and the testimonial is no guarantee of future performance or success.
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Robust inventory of locates
Access to pre and post market trading
The Lightspeed Trader Advantage
Lightspeed Trader is our flagship trading platform. It is a customizable solution for active traders. We continually invest in the latest trading technologies to deliver real-time quotes for execution.
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.
Customizable trading platforms
Trading platforms with features and functionality that can be customized to your personalized trading techniques.
Advanced order management
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.
Active trader commissions
Stocks, ETF's, & Options
*Updated pricing only applicable for new accounts opened after (03/01/2024)
Current clients can reach out to service@lightspeed.com to update pricing
Contact our sales team for more information at
sales@lightspeed.com, or call us at 1-888-577-3123
Per Share Rate
Monthly volume
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Over 15 million shares
*$0.0010
Over 6 million shares
*$0.0015
Over 3 million shares
*$0.0020
Over 1 million shares
*$0.0025
Over 250,000 shares
*$0.0035
Under 249,999 shares
* = $0.25 minimum
Per Trade Rate
Monthly volume
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Over 10,000 trades
$2.00
Over 3,000 trades
$2.50
Over 1,500 trades
$3.00
Over 750 trades
$3.50
Over 250 trades
$3.99
Under 250 trades
Per Contract Rate
Monthly volume
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Over 100,000 contracts
$0.20
Over 50,000 contracts
$0.25
Over 10,000 contracts
$0.35
Over 2,000 contracts
$0.45
Over 500 contracts
$0.50
Under 500 contracts
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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.
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.
Commission structure does not apply to Sterling Vol Trader customers, click here for Sterling Vol Trader pricing.
Black Friday Promo Terms & Conditions:
Offer only available to those that have not held an account at Lightspeed within the previous calendar year. Offer only applies to the Lightspeed Trader platform. TrendSpider software will begin being waived from the date of account approval. Tradervue will begin being waived from the date of account approval. Lightspeed Trader platform will begin being waived from the date of account approval. Required funding amount to be eligible for promotional offer is a minimum of $10,000.00 (ten thousand dollars). Accounts can be subject to commission structure increasing at the sole discretion of Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounted rates. Cannot choose multiple offers. Must use promo code FRIDAY24 to be eligible for promotion. Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC reserves the right to revoke invites and access to TrendSpider, and Tradervue at its sole discretion. Routing fees apply. U.S. PDT rules & regulations apply. Market data fees apply. Initial funding requirements apply. Trade minimum of $0.25 applies for equities. Trade minimum of $1 applies to options. Must open an account using promo code FRIDAY24 by December 31, 2024, to be eligible for promotion. Only NASDAQ, AMEX, and NYSE listed stocks, and listed options contracts, are eligible. Does not apply to non-exchange listed stock, i.e. OTCBB and Pink Sheets. Professional market-data not included. Professional users of TrendSpider will be billed $20 (twenty dollars) for market data by TrendSpider. Promotional offer does not apply to institutional accounts.
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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.
