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Multiple locate sources

Lightspeed Trader gives you access to multiple locate sources to ensure that you have increased access to purchase locates on shorts for locate required stocks. Multiple locate sources mean more inventory on locates at lower prices.

More locates. Lower prices.

The brokerage firm that short sellers trust. Here at Lightspeed, we offer:

Multiple locate sources

Competitive pricing on locates

Robust inventory of locates

Competitive overnight short interest rates

Access to pre and post market trading

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Why traders choose Lightspeed

As one of the leading brokerage providers, we empower sophisticated traders to manage risk and maximize their performance.

Powerful trading platforms

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Advanced order management

Access over 100 order types and routing destinations plus sophisticated order customization features.

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Speed, performance and reliability

We pride ourselves on delivering consistently reliable and fast trade executions.

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Stocks, ETF's, & Options

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Per Share Rate

Monthly volume

  • *$0.0010

    Over 15 million shares

  • *$0.0015

    Over 6 million shares

  • *$0.0020

    Over 3 million shares

  • *$0.0025

    Over 1 million shares

  • *$0.0035

    Over 250,000 shares

  • **$0.0045

    Under 249,999 shares

* = $0.50 minimum, ** = $1 minimum

Per Trade Rate

Monthly volume

  • $2.50

    Over 10,000 trades

  • $2.75

    Over 3,000 trades

  • $3.00

    Over 1,500 trades

  • $3.50

    Over 750 trades

  • $4.00

    Over 250 trades

  • $4.50

    Under 250 trades

Per Contract Rate

Monthly volume

  • $0.20

    Over 100,000 contracts

  • $0.25

    Over 50,000 contracts

  • $0.35

    Over 10,000 contracts

  • $0.45

    Over 2,000 contracts

  • $0.50

    Over 500 contracts

  • *$0.60

    Under 500 contracts

* = $1 minimum


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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 $0.50 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.


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.

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