Trader Share

Having the ability to meet and collaborate online with other traders and industry professionals is what Trader Share is all about. 

Layout Sharing

Lightspeed customers can share, compare, and comment on the different ways they organize their trading screens.   If you see a layout you like, Lightspeed Trader allows for the transfer of screen layouts to another trader if authorized. 

Trader Forums

Discuss thoughts and ideas in real time with traders around the world.  Collaborate on topics ranging from relevant ETF’s to  the best cities for active traders to live in.

Trader Groups

Join a trading group that help you meet and connect with traders who share similar trading styles. Join groups on Technical Analysis, Swing Trading, Fundamental Analysis and much more.

Trader Sentiment

Have you ever wondered where your peers feel the market is headed?  Trader Share, via polls,  allows you to express your thoughts on the market with other traders instantly.

Executive Corner

Executive Corner facilitates interactive discussions with members of Lightspeed’s management team.  Talk with and give feedback to the decision makers who welcome your insights.  Live chats with members of the Executive Management Team, Lightspeed Trader Product Managers, and experienced traders are regularly scheduled.

News & Research

When making informed investment and trading decisions, it is imperative to do your homework.  Our News & Research section helps facilitate the information gathering process. 

News Console

This dynamic news hub offers real time updates of companies in the news, and technical analysis updates of stocks forming chart patterns.  Additionally,  you have access to the “Lightspeed Index”, which displays the most actively traded stocks, and  the top P&L gainers and losers traded on Lightspeed Trader.   Lastly, the console provides intra-day trading news provided by Investors.com.

Cup Of Joe

Our morning report that provides a snapshot of events that could help shape the trading day. Get up to speed on the latest critical economic data, key earnings releases, and important breaking news before the trading day begins.

Lightspeed Index

The Lightspeed Index is a real time listing of the top 20 stocks traded on Lightspeed Trader  including the top P&L gainers and losers.  See the stocks that professional and active traders are trading.   

Zacks Screener

The Zacks Stock & Mutual fund screener provides Lightspeed clients the best way of researching and uncovering new trading ideas. You can create your own screening strategies or select from our predefined screens using 150 different fundamental data points. You will have access to the most powerful Screener available for no cost, compliments of Lightspeed and Zacks.

Zacks Research Wizard

The Research Wizard is a complete research tool which provides screening capabilities, stock ranking searches, email alerts, customized reports, create portfolios and back-test your trading strategies. 

Ockham Research

Ockham provides information in new and innovate ways to reach its clients. Current offerings include financial and fundamental information on a coverage universe of more than 5500 equities, all with detailed 5-plus page reports. In addition to reports, portfolio analytics, newsletters, blogs and even an iPhone app are ways that Ockham communicates with clients about what Ockham believes is most relevant in the current market environment.

Trader Blogs

Read blogs written by experienced traders,  trading groups, market psychologists, and industry experts. Gain exclusive access to blogs written by investment CEOs.

Twitter Feeds

Read the latest buzz on stocks and news through Twitter.  A large assortment of different Twitter feeds provide unique perspectives on the market. A centralized twitter listing provides access to all the main Twitter feeds that matter most to active traders.

Knowledge Center

Our Knowledge Center has been developed to act as a point of reference for our customers. 

Training Videos

Videos designed to enhance the Lightspeed experience:

•  Getting started on the Lightspeed Trader platform.
•  Real tips from real traders on approaches to active  trading.
•  The Lightspeed Advantage.  

Searchable FAQ’s

FAQ section allows you to:

• Search based on keywords.
• Learn more about  advanced order and customization.
• Refresh your memory on Lightspeed Trader basics.

User Guides & Release Notes

As we continually make enhancements to our trading platform, it is essential to keep up to date with all the changes.  This section houses all of our user guides and release notes in chronological order.  Though we make every attempt to notify our customers directly, it is highly encouraged to frequent this section to insure you are running the latest version of Lightspeed Trader and are versed on the newest features.

Asset Class Education

Learn novice to advanced strategies for trading equities, options, and futures in our asset class education section.  We have broken down the information information by asset class for your convenience.

Interactive Q & A

Scheduled chats with other Lightspeed customers on maximizing the power of Lightspeed Trader. You will have access to tips from other traders on how to fully utilize Lightspeed Trader to fit your trading style, as well as learn about features you may not have been aware of.  Make sure to prepare any questions you have in advance in order to have any questions you have answered.  As always, feel free to contact our Relationship Managers at rms@lightspeed.com .

Technical Analysis

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Identify technical analysis patterns for various asset classes

Many active traders place a heavy weighting on technical analysis indicators because they reflect on the now. They often shed light on investor sentiment, related news, earnings expectations, as well as many other stock price movement indicators.

Lightspeed Technical Analysis Tool

The Lightspeed Technical Analysis tool, powered by Recognia helps identify technical analysis patterns for various asset classes. This tool is exclusive to Spotlight members and even allows for customized watch lists. Have technical analysis pattern changes for your investment portfolio automatically emailed to you.

Recognia has developed proprietary technology for chart pattern recognition and price forecasting. These chart patterns are known to indicate trading opportunities. The depth and accuracy of information we provide to you is only available from Lightspeed and Recognia.

Instant Replay

Instant Replay is a news service delivered to our customers via email that illustrates and dialogues a recent trade. The email, which is delivered once to twice a week consists of:

• Stock Play – What stock is the subject of the email
• Stock Catalyst – Discusses the drivers behind the stock movement
• Today’s Lesson – A recap of the cause and event relationships that exist
• Screenshots – Several graphical representations of the events

The goal of the Instant Replay service is to help traders identify trades and patterns as they are unfolding, based on what they have seen in the past.

Webinars

Webinars on understanding and utilizing technical analysis are available to Lightspeed customers. Hear from professional traders on how to incorporate technical analysis into daily strategies. This interactive atmosphere allows Spotlight members to ask questions and interact with professionals who can often simplify and make technical analysis approachable.

Forums

Discuss and exchange ideas in real time with other traders. Topics can range from the best trading ETF’s to the best cities for traders to live in.