Introducing
Lightspeed Premier
Lightspeed Premier is a unique DAS Trader Pro focused brokerage solution for active retail and institutional traders. What sets us apart is our personalized support—we work closely with each client to tailor our services to your unique needs, ensuring honest communication and true collaboration every step of the way.
Trade with confidence knowing you have a team dedicated to your success, providing personalized support that is truly unrivaled in the industry.
Why choose
Lightspeed Premier?
We provide a revolutionary service and suite of tools designed only for professional traders.
We provide a revolutionary service and suite of tools designed only for professional traders.
18 Locate Sources
Gain unparalleled access to one of the largest locate inventories across all brokerages by being plugged into 18 different locate sources.
Monthly Tear Sheets
Highlights cost and performance metrics, like Sharpe ratio.
Enhanced Routing Options
Customizable routing options with rebates as high as .0034.
Access to Research
Equity research notes delivered daily from analysts focused on delivering alpha within the Healthcare, FIG, TMT, and Consumer verticals.
Personalized Support
Dedicated Slack channels for personalized service and relationship with traders.
4am to 8pm Availability
The Premier trade desk is fully staffed from 4am to 8pm.
18 Locate Sources
Gain unparalleled access to one of the largest locate inventories across all brokerages by being plugged into 18 different locate sources.
Access to Research
Equity research notes delivered daily from analysts focused on delivering alpha within the Healthcare, FIG, TMT, and Consumer verticals.
Monthly Tear Sheets
Highlights cost and performance metrics, like Sharpe ratio.
Personalized Support
Dedicated Slack channels for personalized service and relationship with traders.
Enhanced Routing Options
Customizable routing options with rebates as high as .0034.
4am to 8pm Availability
The Premier trade desk is fully staffed from 4am to 8pm.
Our Platforms
DAS Trader Pro
Lightspeed Trader
Sterling Trader Pro
Affordable & transparent pricing
Shape your success with a personalized
commission structure
Unlike other brokerages, at Lightspeed Premier we don't believe in charging you a low commission rate just to make up the difference in other areas. We truly value transparency in our pricing.
Email premier@lightspeed.com for personalized pricing.
Routing Fees
Gain access to advanced routing destinations at affordable prices.
Hear from happy users
Colin
20 Jan 25
Have never experienced anything even close to this kind of support. I was at [competitor] not long ago and am never going back. No comparison.
Tyrone
20 May 25
Thank you for your lightning speed, yall live up to your name!
About the Team
At Lightspeed Premier, our leadership has unique expertise in the brokerage field. Chris Johnson uses his strong background in retail brokerage operations and relationship management to drive innovation and excellence. Meanwhile, VP of Active Trading Jake Chupick brings over a decade of trading experience—including managing a proprietary trading desk—to provide trader insights and market knowledge. Together they bring a new, unparalleled broker offering to active traders, ensuring every client receives personalized, forward-thinking service built on a firm commitment to client advocacy and transparency.
FAQs
Need something cleared up?
Here are our most frequently asked questions
What is the minimum to open an account on DAS Trader Pro?
$50,000 to open new accounts. Exceptions will be made on the $50,000 minimum based on monthly trading volume, contact us
*Note: A $25,000 minimum balance must be maintained each day to allow trading.
Can I Request a Demo of DAS Trader Pro?
Yes, fill out the form to get a 14-day free demo account for DAS Trader Pro.
Disclaimer
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 $0.50 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 $4.50 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. Routing rebates subject to discretion. Trades subject to ticket charges. Pricing may vary for Index Options. Customer Priority Assumes Status applies in regard to the claim of no routing fees.
*Routing fees apply to index options
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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.
