Lightspeed is the premier broker for traders that recognize the value of execution speed, platform reliability, and maximum control over their trading strategy.
When you open an account with Lightspeed, we'll give you the control to choose a pricing model that compliments your trading style.
Customers who meet monthly trading volume thresholds can qualify for our Active Trader commissions.
Active traders who meet monthly trading volume thresholds can qualify for deeply discounted commissions.
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
*$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
Lightspeed Trader gives you access to over 100 order routing options, plus customizable order management, risk controls, and more.
Benefit from some of the lowest margin rates in the industry. Based on published rates, March 2022.
The testimonial may not be representative of the experience of other customers. The testimonial is no guarantee of future performance or success.
Lightspeed offers active and professional traders with highly accurate market data and fast executions with many order routing destinations.
Over 100 routing destinations give you more control to execute your trading strategy efficiently.
Margin rates as low as 5.00%. Margin interest varies based on the size of the debit balance.
Our flagship trading platform offers complete customization and unique order management flexibility
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 of the 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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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.