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Lightspeed vs AMP Global : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Lightspeed
AMP Global
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP broker
None
Years of Existence / Established Year
2005
2015
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
No information
Info not available
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FINRA, SEC
CySEC CFTC NFA FCM
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
Best Futures Broker 2023 by verified TradingView users
Security Measures
SIPC
ICF
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
Yes (for CFDs only)
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
Commodity futures
-
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
Yes
Bonds
No
Yes
Mutual Funds
No
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
Yes
Equities
Yes
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
No
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
No
No
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Light speed trader, Web and mobile trading, Speciality trading platform, Future trading platform, Risk management Software
50+ trading platforms including Stereo Trader 2.5 (free for clients)
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes except Mac, iOS, Android
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standard account- Individual, Joint, Retirement, Corporate, Trust, LLC, Institutional account- Prime brokerage, Separately Manged account, DVP, RVP,Cash and Margin account
Trading AccountCorporate Account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$2,000
$100 No minimum for internal transfer
Leverage Available
4:1 to 2:1
100:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on asset class
maximum 100 lots Upto 200 lots on currency pairs Upto 50 lots on CFDs
Commission (per account type)
Accounts under $15,000: $25 monthly fee, Lightspeed Trader and Sterling Trader Pro: $0.50 minimum per order, Eze EMS (formerly RealTick): $3.00 minimum commission, Lightspeed Web & Mobile: $1 minimum commission
NA
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Active traders, professionals, and institutional traders
Experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire transfer, ACH, account transfer, Check
Bank Payments Cards E Wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Wire transfer, ACH, account transfer,Check
Bank Transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Neteller Skrill
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
No
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Trading Platform Tutorials, Market Insights and Analysis, Webinars and Online Events, Trading Education Resources, Market News and Research
Support Forum Blog Recorded Webinars
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
ETFs- $2, Share- $0.001, Future option fee- $1.29
Crypto CFDs - 0.15% Indices CFDs - $0.25 per lot Shares CFDs - $8 per lot FX, Energies / Metals CFDs - 0.002% notional
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0.20
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
4:1
100:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$25 monthly minimum
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
$130
NA
Advisory Fees
NA
$0
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$15 - $50 per month
NA
Account Opening Fee
$20
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
Maintenance fees will be billed weekly, based on the previous month's commissions
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
Wires / Checks / ACH - $0
Currency Conversion Fee
$10
$30
Withdrawal Fee
$20 fee for domestic wires and a $50 fee for international wires, Check standard time- free or overnight $30
ACH - free Wire (domestic & international) - $30
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
Yes
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
4 AM to 8 PM EST on weekdays only.
Vary for each asset class
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/7
24 hours support and trade desk from Sunday 5pm till Friday 5pm CST
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
E-mail: [email protected], Phone: 1-888-577-3123 , 1-646-393-4800, Schedule a call
Toll free: (800) 560-1640 Direct: (312) 893-6400 Live Chat Remote Support Support forum Email: mailto:[email protected]
Support Languages
1
9+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Chicago office, 181 West Madison Street, Suite 2950, Chicago, IL 60602
221 N. LaSalle Street, 25th Floor, Chicago IL, 60601 USA
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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