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per share

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$.003

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per trade

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$3.99

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per contract

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$0.40

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Why choose Lightspeed

We deliver the critical components to help you become more successful

Our flagship trading platform is perfect for active and professional traders looking for reliability, performance, and speed.

Speed and performance

Trade with confidence when the market moves fast to pursue trading opportunities on stable, reliable, and powerful technology built for high-volume, low latency trading.

Power and control

Customize every step of your trade. Gain an edge with the flexibility to own your trading experience, customizable order entry options, multiple routing options, complex order options, and more.

Advanced risk management

Effectively mitigate and manage risk with access to a suite of risk management tools to help you manage anything from several traders to large trading groups and thousands of positions.

One-on-one support

We take great pride in delivering service and support that exceeds our customers’ expectations. You can be assured you will receive the highest level of service and personalized assistance.


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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.


*Limited Time Offer Terms & 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 platform. Offer begins upon notice of account approval. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounted rates. Routing fees apply. Market data fees apply. Initial funding requirement of $25,000 applies. Trade Minimum of $0.5 applies. Must open account using promo code "STOCKS" to qualify for limited time equities pricing offer. Must open account using promo code "OPTIONS" to qualify for limited time options pricing offer. Cannot combine promo code "STOCKS" and "OPTIONS". 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.


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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.