Trading platform comparison
We're pleased to offer you a choice of trading platforms to suit your unique needs and individual trading style.
| Lightspeed Trader | Lightspeed Web & Mobile | Sterling Trader Pro | Sterling Vol Trader | EZE EMS (formerly Realtick Pro) | DAS Trader Pro | |
| Markets | Equities Options Complex options (3 or 4 legs) Futures | Equities Options Complex options (3 or 4 legs) Futures | Equities Options Complex options (3 or 4 legs) Futures | Equities Options Complex options (3 or 4 legs) Futures | 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 | Level I Level II | Level I Level II | Level I Level II | Level I Level II |
| After hours trading | 4am - 8pm ET | 6:30am - 8pm ET | 4am - 8pm ET | 4am - 8pm ET | 4am - 8pm ET | |
| Trading platform features | Conditional orders Watchlists Hotkey order entry Customizable order routes Basket order entry Customizable charts with studies 40+ custom layouts Market scanners Advanced window linking Historical options data | Conditional orders Watchlists Hotkey order entry Customizable order routes Basket order entry Customizable charts with studies 40+ custom layouts Market scanners Advanced window linking Historical options data | Conditional orders Watchlists Hotkey order entry Customizable order routes Basket order entry Customizable charts with studies 40+ custom layouts Market scanners Advanced window linking Historical options data | Conditional orders Watchlists Hotkey order entry Customizable order routes Basket order entry Customizable charts with studies 40+ custom layouts Market scanners Advanced window linking Historical options data | Conditional orders Watchlists Hotkey order entry Customizable order routes Basket order entry Customizable charts with studies 40+ custom layouts Market scanners Advanced window linking Historical options data | Conditional orders Watchlists Hotkey order entry Customizable order routes Ladder order entry Customizable charts with studies 40+ custom layouts Market scanners Advanced window linking Historical options data |
| Monthly software fee |
$1301
(software rebates available)
| None | $240-$270 | $600 | $375 | $150 |
| Monthly market data fees | Variable | None* | Variable | None* | Variable | Variable |
| Account minimum | $10,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
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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.
