Trading overview
Online stock, options, ETFs, & futures trading
Lightspeed clients have the confidence to pursue opportunities using stable, reliable, and powerful technology built for high-volume, low-latency trading.
Powerful trading platforms
Trade on platforms optimized for active and professional stock and options traders
Advanced order management
Access over 100 order types and routing destinations plus sophisticated order customization
Fast order execution
We pride ourselves on delivering consistently reliable trading platforms and fast trade executions.
Markets
Traders need a reliable partner when the market moves fast and in times of high volatility
Stock traders demand speed, reliability, and flexibility. Our platforms deliver, and our team of experts is eager to help you along the way.
Flagship Trading Platform
Lightspeed Trader
Our flagship trading platform is the ideal trading platform for professional and active stocks and options traders with over 100 order types and routing destinations.
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Lightspeed offers active and professional traders with highly accurate market data and fast executions with many order routing destinations.
Standard pricing
Simple, transparent pricing
We're committed to providing superior service at a highly competitive price. Active traders can qualify for deep monthly volume discounts by meeting volume thresholds.
Active Trader Commission
Maximize your profits with discounted 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 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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Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in any options trading strategies. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment in a relatively short period of time. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount. Options trading subject to eligibility requirements.
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.
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.
