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Lightspeed vs EC Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Lightspeed
EC Markets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP broker
STP broker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2005
2011
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
No information
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FINRA, SEC
FSA,FCA, FSC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
Best Trading Liquidity Award, Best Customer Awards
Security Measures
SIPC
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
Commodity futures
150+
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
No
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
Yes
No
Options
Yes
No
Futures
Yes
No
Bonds
No
No
Mutual Funds
No
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
Yes
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Light speed trader, Web and mobile trading, Speciality trading platform, Future trading platform, Risk management Software
No
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes except Mac, iOS, Android
Yes except Mac
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
Standard and ECN accounts
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$2,000
$10
Leverage Available
4:1 to 2:1
200:1 to 500:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on asset class
Unlimited
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
$0 for standard account, $5 per lot per side for ECN account
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Active traders, professionals, and institutional traders
Both beginners and experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire transfer, ACH, account transfer, Check
Union Pay, OCT 365, Swift wire transfer, Indonesia bank ATM, Bank Transfer Malaysia, THAI QR payment,e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Wire transfer, ACH, account transfer,Check
Union Pay, OCT 365, Swift wire transfer, Indonesia bank ATM, Bank Transfer Malaysia, THAI QR payment, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
VN pay, PoLi.
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
Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, eBooks and Guides, Video Tutorials, MT4 Indicator Plugin
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
ETFs- $2, Share- $0.001, Future option fee- $1.29
Spread for Std account: Starts from 1.0 pip, Spread for ECN accounts: Starts from 0.0 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
$5
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
500:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$25 monthly minimum
NA
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
$130
NA
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$15 - $50 per month
NA
Account Opening Fee
$20
NA
Account Maintenance Fee
Maintenance fees will be billed weekly, based on the previous month's commissions
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
$10
NA
Withdrawal Fee
$20 fee for domestic wires and a $50 fee for international wires, Check standard time- free or overnight $30
$0 bank fees may apply
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
4 AM to 8 PM EST on weekdays only.
Varies by asset type
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/7
24/5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
E-mail: [email protected], Phone: 1-888-577-3123 , 1-646-393-4800, Schedule a call
Phone: +248 422 4099, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat
Support Languages
1
23
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Chicago office, 181 West Madison Street, Suite 2950, Chicago, IL 60602
3rd Floor, 30 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1Y 2AY.
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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