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Lightspeed vs City Index : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Lightspeed
City Index
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2005
1983
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
No information
1M + active customers
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FINRA, SEC
CIRO, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, SFC, FSA, MAS, ASIC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
Best trading app, Best CFD provider, Forex broker.com No.1- Performance Analytics new tool, Best in Class overall
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
13,500+ assets types including Shares
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
No
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
No
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
No
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
No
Equities
Yes
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
No
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
City Index mobile trading app
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
Standard, MT4, Corporate account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$2,000
€100
Leverage Available
4:1 to 2:1
30:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on asset class
Depends on the assets class
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
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Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Active traders, professionals, and institutional traders
Beginner to experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire transfer, ACH, account transfer, Check
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Wire transfer, ACH, account transfer,Check
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Paypal
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
Reuters Insider, News and analysis, Trading tools, Advanced trading view Charts
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
ETFs- $2, Share- $0.001, Future option fee- $1.29
UK Shares: 0.10% (min. €8 commission)US Shares: 1.5 cents per share (min. €8 commission)
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Fixed and variable spreads
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
$0
Maximum Leverage
4:1
30:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$25 monthly minimum
$15 monthly fee after 24 months of inactivity
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
Credit/ debit card- 2%, others - €0
Currency Conversion Fee
$10
Varies by instrument
Withdrawal Fee
$20 fee for domestic wires and a $50 fee for international wires, Check standard time- free or overnight $30
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 instrument
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
Email: [email protected], Phone: 0800 060 8609, Live chat
Support Languages
1
6
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Chicago office, 181 West Madison Street, Suite 2950, Chicago, IL 60602
1st Floor, Moor House, 120 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5ET
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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