Trading overview
Trading futures
At Lightspeed, we offer futures with superior and customized service to accommodate the needs of our customers. It is not just something we talk about; it's something we deliver every day.
Futures commission rates
Lightspeed offers competitive commission rates for the active futures trader. Contact us to learn about additional discounts for high-volume traders.
Futures
$1.29
per side plus fees
Futures Options
$1.79
per side plus fees
Featured trading platform
Efutures powered by CQG
Efutures provides you with the advanced futures trading platform technology and tools to efficiently identify and seize market opportunities.
Exchanges
Trade with 24-hour access to the global markets
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Specialty futures trading platforms
Already trading on another platform?
These are just a few of the third-party futures trading platforms we support.
EZE EMS Pro and Express
EZE delivers sophisticated trading tools, access to liquidity, real-time data, charting, analytics, and more.
CQG Trader
QTrader includes analytics, charts, and multiple trade execution interfaces in one comprehensive solution.
CQG One
CQG One builds on the success of the CQG desktop with advanced charting and analytics, innovative trade routing functionality, and more.
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Margin rates
Margin rates as low as 5.00%. Margin interest varies based on the size of the debit balance.
Futures trading platforms
Learn more about the selection of futures trading platforms we support
Learning resources
Build your confidence with access to trader articles, videos, webinars, and more
Free trading guide: Futures 101
We strive to enhance your trading knowledge by providing you with education, insights, support, and resources to help you make intelligent decisions.
- Understanding futures contracts
- Risk management
- Using fundamental analysis to forecast prices
- Speculating on market price direction
Futures trading involves the substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Each investor must consider whether this is a suitable investment since you may lose all of or more than your initial investment.
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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.
