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Lightspeed Trader
Save up to
$780
on platform fees
$25,000 minimum deposit required
$.003 Per Share (Equity Commission Rate)
$0.40 Per Option Contract
Use promo code "HEAT"
Sterling Trader Pro
Save up to
$1,620
on platform fees
$25,000 minimum deposit required
$.003 Per Share (Equity Commission Rate)
$0.40 Per Option Contract
Use promo code "SUMMER"
Not sure which platform is best for you?
We're pleased to offer you a choice of trading platforms to suit your unique needs and individual trading style.
| Lightspeed Trader | Sterling Trader Pro | |
| Markets | Equities Options Complex options (3 or 4 legs) Futures | Equities Options Complex options (3 or 4 legs) Futures |
| Pricing | Level I Level II | Level I Level II |
| Short-selling | Multiple locate sources | Multiple locate sources |
| After hours trading | 4am - 8pm ET | 4am - 8pm ET |
| Trading platform features | Watchlists Hotkey order entry Customizable order routes Basket order entry Customizable charts with studies 40+ custom layouts Market scanners Advanced window linking | Watchlists Hotkey order entry Customizable order routes Basket order entry Customizable charts with studies 40+ custom layouts Market scanners Advanced window linking |
| Monthly software fee | $1301 (software rebates available) | $240-$270 |
| Open an accountTry a demo | Open an accountTry a demo |
"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 testimonial may not be representative of the experience of other customers. The testimonial is no guarantee of future performance or success.
Support
Most Popular FAQs
Some of our most frequently asked questions. For more information, please, visit support.
Is there a fee to open and maintain an account with Lightspeed?
There is no fee to open an account with Lightspeed. Maintenance fees include the following:
- Lightspeed Trader software fee is your total monthly commission charges subtracted from $130. For example, if you incur $100 in commissions for a given month, your total software fee for that month will be $30 ($130 - $100 commissions = $30).
- Market data is $19.50 for stocks and an additional $10 for options. Pricing for additional data can be found here.
- If your account balance is below $15,000 and you do not incur at least $25 in monthly commissions then you will be charged a $25 monthly minimum inactivity fee.
- All maintenance fees will be charged during the first business week of the month and will be based on commissions generated the previous month.
How do I fund via ACH (electronic funding)?
ACH transfers initiated through your bank will be rejected. Lightspeed requires ACH relationships as well as ACH transfers to be initiated through the customer portal.
If you do not know your login information, please contact a representative for assistance.
- After logging in, go to “My Account” and click on the “Fund Transfers” link. ACH links and transactions initiated through other financial institutions will not be accepted.
- ACH transfers initiated through your bank will be rejected.
- Once the ACH link is verified, ACH transfers take only 2 business days to be completed.
- Lightspeed does not charge for ACH transfers.
- ACH deposits are limited to $30,000 per 60 calendar days.
- ACH links are limited to 1 per client.
What are your domestic wire instructions?
Bank Name: U.S. Bank
Bank Address:
80 S 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402 or,
Portland, OR
ABA/Routing #: 123000848
Beneficiary: Wedbush Securities, Inc.
Beneficiary Address:
1000 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Beneficiary Account: 153910900825
For Further Credit to (FFC):
Your name and account number*
For cash account types, add a "1" to the end of your account number.
For margin account types, add a "2" to the end of your account number.
What are your international wire instructions?
Bank Name: The Bank of New York Mellon
Bank Address:
225 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10286
Secondary Bank Address:
240 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007
SWIFT Code: IRVTUS3N
Beneficiary Address:
1000 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Beneficiary Account: 8540900001
For cash account types, add a "1" to the end of your account number.
For margin account types, add a "2" to the end of your account number.
Terms and 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 or Sterling Trader Pro platform. Lightspeed Trader or Sterling Trader Pro monthly software fee will begin being waived from the date of funding equal to or greater than the required amount of $25,000. Accounts that fall below the required $25,000 minimum equity balance will be subject to platform fees at the discretion of Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC. Accounts that do not generate a minimum of $195 in commissions 90 days from funding will be subject to platform fees at the discretion of Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounted rates. Cannot choose both offers. Must use promo code "HEAT" or "SUMMER" to be eligible for the promotion. Routing fees apply. U.S. PDT rules & regulations apply. Market data fees apply. Initial funding requirement of $25,000 applies. Trade minimum of $0.5 applies. Must fund and open an account by September 4, 2023. 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.
Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC is a member of FINRA, NFA and SIPC.
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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.
