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Broker Comparison

FxPro vs Lightspeed Financial

Compare FxPro and Lightspeed Financial side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

FxPro

FxPro

Active forex and CFD traders

FxPro is a multi-regulated forex and CFD broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader, and the proprietary FxPro Edge plโ€ฆ

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Lightspeed Financial

Lightspeed Financial

High-volume active and professional traders

Lightspeed Financial is a US broker targeting active and professional traders with volume-tiered commissions โ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

FxPro vs Lightspeed Financial
Feature FxPro Lightspeed Financial
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee CFDs on 2,000+ shares; spread varies by instrument Per-share: from $0.001 (over 15 million shares/month) to standard rate (under 250,000 shares/month); per-trade: from $2.00 (over 10,000 trades/month) to $3.99 (over 250 trades/month); $0.25 minimum per order on Web and Mobile
Regulators FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB, FSA FINRA, NFA, SIPC
Best for Active forex and CFD traders High-volume active and professional traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Options
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Futures
Margin
Spread Betting
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Demo Account

Pros & cons

FxPro

FxPro

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA and CySEC - top-tier regulators
  • Choice of four trading platforms including MT4, MT5, cTrader, and FxPro Edge
  • Raw spreads from 0.0 pips on Raw+ and cTrader accounts
  • No deposit or standard withdrawal fees
  • Over 2,100 tradable instruments across forex, indices, shares, and more
  • Fast execution with a high proportion of orders filled at the requested price or better
  • Spread betting available for UK clients via FxPro Edge
  • Demo account with up to $10,000,000 virtual funds

Cons

  • Standard account spreads are above average, typically in the 1.2-1.6 pip range on EUR/USD
  • No US clients accepted
  • Inactivity fee applies after 6 months of no trading
  • FxPro Edge is not available on mobile
  • Limited educational resources compared to industry leaders
  • Crypto CFDs not available to UK retail clients
  • $30,000 minimum required for Elite account tier
Lightspeed Financial

Lightspeed Financial

Pros

  • Volume-tiered stock commissions as low as $0.001 per share
  • Options commissions as low as $0.20 per contract for high-volume traders
  • Multiple professional platforms including Lightspeed Trader Pro, Sterling Trader Pro, and Eze EMS
  • Futures trading available via CQG integration
  • FINRA and NFA member with SIPC protection
  • 10-day demo account available to test platforms
  • ACH deposits and withdrawals are free

Cons

  • $25,000 account minimum for flagship desktop platforms
  • $25 monthly minimum fee for accounts under $15,000
  • Lightspeed Trader Pro software fee of up to $130 per month
  • No fractional shares, no crypto, no forex
  • High minimum balances make the platform inaccessible to casual investors
  • Platform complexity presents a steep learning curve for less experienced traders
  • Margin rates of 11.00% at lower debit balances are above some competitors
FxPro

FxPro

FxPro is a multi-regulated forex and CFD broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader, and the proprietary FxPro Edge platform across more than 2,100 instruments.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Lightspeed Financial

Lightspeed Financial

Lightspeed Financial is a US broker targeting active and professional traders with volume-tiered commissions on stocks, ETFs, options, and futures via multiple professional-grade platforms.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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