http://custom.forbes.com/2017/02/02/lightspeed-trading/ Volatile markets can make or break a trader’s month, year — or even career. We only have to look back as recently as June 2016 following the Brexit vote. Market volatility around the world spiked. Many brokers’ systems couldn’t keep up with the speed at which markets were moving. Trades weren’t executed; quotes ran well behind real time. But that didn’t happen at Lightspeed Trading. “We were able to handle the increased quote messaging without issue, our execution speed was in no way impacted, and every one of our clients was able to access their trading accounts,” says Thomas Gibb, co-president of Lightspeed Trading LLC. “Our systems were stable and performing up to our level of expectation. Our clients were both pleased with our performance and thankful we provided them with undisrupted service.” Lightspeed is an industry-leading solutions provider for active traders; those individuals who trade for a living or to supplement their income, as well as those who are on the road to becoming successful traders. In short, Gibb says, “the serious trader.” Lightspeed provides fast, stable, state-of-the-art brokerage services with over 100 routing options, plus technology solutions that give traders an edge, with competitive pricing and top-notch customer service. It specializes in domestic equities as well as options and futures. It also offers portfolio margining through clearing agreements with industry-respected partners. “We provide sophisticated traders with the best of all worlds: high-end tools and high-touch service at the speed and price needed to succeed,” Gibb says. “We are driven by one goal: to give our clients the specialized tools to seize market opportunities.” Many broker-dealers say they offer those same services. But Lightspeed isn’t just another service provider. Technology and Service “We look at our customers as partners,” Gibb says. “Our goal is to work with our clients and provide them with all the tools needed to be successful traders. There are two main components to that — technology and service. Through our proprietary software and third-party relationships, we can offer both off-the-shelf and custom solutions to meet anyone’s trading needs. “We pride ourselves on providing fast market data and order-management solutions in the industry, but also on our ability to be accessible for our clients,” he adds. “When you call Lightspeed, you will get someone on the phone who can help you, each and every time.” But the Lightspeed story doesn’t end there. Improvements are coming all the time. The company is about to launch a newly designed web and mobile trading platform, has added research components to its client center, and plans to provide a new real-time risk application that will allow customers and firms to forecast the risk of their portfolios based on potential movements in the market. “The coming year will be busy for us, and we’re excited about it,” Gibb says. If you would like a demo of Lightspeed Trader or more information on our services, contact me directly. Bob Morse
I agree, LS has been rock solid for years. I lost out on a small fortune during the flash crash due to my old platform freezing up, a solid platform is priceless.
Sorry, but we are not registered in Canada and your regulators require that. This is the only country that I'm aware of that does require this. Bob