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Earn Unlimited Cash Back* Open an account today with a brokerage firm designed for active traders and deposit at least $10K to start earning unlimited cash back on a 50% commission rebate for your first 3 months plus get 3 FREE MONTHS of the Lightspeed Trader platform. Use promo code UNLIMITED24 Open an account Request a free demo Take advantage of this incredible offer and earn cash back on your trades! Use promo code UNLIMITED24 to receive: Open an account 3 Free Months of the Lightspeed Trader platform ($130 standard per month) 50% Rebate on unlimited commissions for your first 3 months $0.50 Per Option Contract $0.0035 Per Share (Equity Commission Rate) Open an account Multiple locate sources As a professional brokerage provider, we empower sophisticated traders with risk management tools and platforms with several features to choose from. Multiple locate sources with various pricing options The brokerage firm that short-sellers trust. Here at Lightspeed, we offer: Multiple locate sources Ability to shop for pricing on locates Robust inventory of locates Access to pre and post market trading Get Started Why we’re different Why traders choose Lightspeed As a professional brokerage provider, we empower sophisticated traders with risk management tools and platforms with several features to choose from. Customizable trading platforms Trading platforms with features and functionality that can be customized to your personalized trading techniques. Learn more Advanced order management Access multiple order types and routing destinations plus sophisticated order customization features. Learn more Multiple flexible and intuitive platforms Choose from various platforms to trade equities, options, and futures. Learn more Exceptional customer support You can rest assured you will receive the highest level of support. Learn more "I am amazed at how quickly trades execute... I love Lightspeed. Executions are extremely fast... platform is very easy. Love hotkeys and buttons...." John Woodland Hills, CA Today was my first day on the Lightspeed platform from TDAmeritrade. This is the absolute best platform I have ever traded on. Executions were extremely fast with no lag. " Rob Santa Rosa, CA "With all the extra volume and volatility we’ve seen recently, I know many brokers have had major problems with quotes and orders. Lightspeed has been flawless! Shane Rexburg, OH "I’ve tried other trading platforms, and none compared to the setup and speed of Lightspeed Trader. The Lightspeed Trader platform is freaking awesome!!" Thank you!! Mike Ridgeland, MS The testimonials may not represent the experience of other customers, and the testimonial is no guarantee of future performance or success. Featured trading platform Lightspeed Trader Lightspeed Trader is our flagship trading platform. It is a customizable solution for traders. 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Learn more Active trader commissions Stocks, ETF’s, & Options *Updated pricing only applicable for new accounts opened after (03/01/2024) Current clients can reach out to service@lightspeed.com to update pricing Contact our sales team for more information at sales@lightspeed.com , or call us at 1-888-577-3123 Open an account Request a demo Per Share Rate Monthly volume Contact Us For Pricing Over 15 million shares *$0.0010 Over 6 million shares *$0.0015 Over 3 million shares *$0.0020 Over 1 million shares *$0.0025 Over 250,000 shares *$0.0035 Under 249,999 shares * = $0.25 minimum Per Trade Rate Monthly volume Contact Us For Pricing Over 10,000 trades $2.00 Over 3,000 trades $2.50 Over 1,500 trades $3.00 Over 750 trades $3.50 Over 250 trades $3.99 Under 250 trades Per Contract Rate Monthly volume Contact Us For Pricing Over 100,000 contracts $0.20 Over 50,000 contracts $0.25 Over 10,000 contracts $0.35 Over 2,000 contracts $0.45 Over 500 contracts $0.50 Under 500 contracts Latest posts Active trader blog Stay up on the latest news, market updates and product updates. View all posts Open an account now Take advantage of our full range of products, trading tools, and features Open an account Create a demo account 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 $0.25 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 $1 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. Unlimited Cash Back Promo 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. Promotional period begins the day the account is approved. Required funding amount for Lightspeed Trader is $10,000. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounted rates. Cannot choose multiple offers. Must use promo code UNLIMITED24 to be eligible for promotion. Routing fees apply. U.S. PDT rules & regulations apply. Market data fees apply. Initial funding requirements apply. Trade minimum of $0.25 applies for equities. Account must be funded with, and maintain a minimum equity of no less than $10,000 at all times during the promotional period. Accounts must remain in good standing during the promotional period; excess margin calls, risk liquidations, and compliance or regulatory inquiries are grounds for removal from the program. The rebate does not apply to routing or regulatory fees. Promotion does not apply...