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Lightspeed vs Spreadex : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Lightspeed
Spreadex
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP broker
STP
Years of Existence / Established Year
2005
1999
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
No information
60,000+ traders
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FINRA, SEC
FCA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
Best Spread Betting Broker - by Good Money Guide Awards 2024 Best Mobile Trading App 2024 - ADVFN International Financial 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
10,000 trading assets
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
No
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
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
No
MT5
No
No
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
Spreadex TradingView
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
Spread betting Financial trading
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
No
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$2,000
€0
Leverage Available
4:1 to 2:1
30:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on asset class
Varies by instrument
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
€2.50 per lot
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Active traders, professionals, and institutional traders
Only experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire transfer, ACH, account transfer, Check
Easy Bank transfer UK Debit cards Credit card E-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Wire transfer, ACH, account transfer,Check
Bank Transfer Credit / Debit Cards
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Apple Pay
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
Customisable platform 35+ technical indicators Price alerts
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
ETFs- $2, Share- $0.001, Future option fee- $1.29
Spread starts from 0.6 pips
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
30:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$25 monthly minimum
1 per month
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
$130
€0
Advisory Fees
NA
€0
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$15 - $50 per month
€0
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
€0
Currency Conversion Fee
$10
Info not available
Withdrawal Fee
$20 fee for domestic wires and a $50 fee for international wires, Check standard time- free or overnight $30
€0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
No
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.
Monday: 24 hours Tuesday: 24 hours Wednesday: 24 hours Thursday: 24 hours Friday: 00:00 to 21.15 Saturday: Closed Sunday: 21:00 to 00:00Out of Hours trading: US stock market between 2:30pm to 9pm
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/7
7 days a week 8:00am to 5:30pm
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
E-mail: [email protected], Phone: 1-888-577-3123 , 1-646-393-4800, Schedule a call
Financial Desk: 08000 526 570 +44 (0) 727 895 151General Enquiries: +44 (0) 727 895 000E mail: [email protected]
Support Languages
1
1
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Chicago office, 181 West Madison Street, Suite 2950, Chicago, IL 60602
Churchill House, Upper, Marlborough Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3UU
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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