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Minimum
Processesor
2.0+ GHz Intel Core-i3 or AMD A6 Series or better
Memory
6 GB of RAM
Operating System
Windows 8 or later, OSX 10.8 (Mountain Lion) or later
Hard Drive
300 M free space
Internet
Cable Modem or DSL with at least 10 Mbps download speed and at least 3 Mbps upload speed
Wifi
Trading over Wi-Fi is not recommended
Recommended
Processesor
3.0+ GHz Intel Core-i7 or AMD A10 Series or better
Memory
8 GB of RAM
Operating System
Windows Only, Windows 10 or later
Hard Drive
300 M free space (systems with SSD hard drive perform considerably better overall)
Internet
Cable Modem or DSL with at least 25 Mbps download speed and at least 5 Mbps upload speed
Trading over Wi-Fi is not recommended
Software
Charting Window Basics
Learn how to take advantage of the charting tools, customize the toolbar, execute orders, positions, and more.
Level 2 Window Basics
Learn the basics of the Level 2 windows and features and functions within the trading platform.
Positions Window
This tutorial will demonstrate the positions window within the trading platform and review how to read the data.
Check out some of the most frequently asked questions about the 小蓝视频Trader trading platform.
The 小蓝视频Trader trading platform provides daily buying power figures. To determine how much cash, you have in your trading account log into the secure 小蓝视频Secure client area and refer to either the Equity or the Account Summary Report.
Sometimes a computer can go offline and stop connecting to a quote server. 小蓝视频suggests performing the following steps if you are not getting quotes:
If neither of the above work and you is still not getting quotes, please call our tech support team at 1-888-577-3123, and press option number 4 so they can help you troubleshoot further.
Green E = Easy to borrow, you can place a short order at anytime
Grey L = Locate required. You would need a locate to place short orders which can be obtained by emailing shorts@lightspeed.com to request a locate. Please provide the account number, symbol, and number of shares. Additionally, we offer an automated Short locate tool through the software to allow a request for a pre-borrow fee. Please contact service@lightspeed.com to request to have this feature enabled.
Red T = Threshold symbol, No locates available.
Red CB = Stock is currently under a circuit Breaker and may not be shorted
Right-click in your Market Maker Box and select 鈥淪ettings鈥. Select the 鈥淒esign鈥 sub-tab and check 鈥淪how Margin Requirements.鈥 When this option is checked, the Margin Requirement will appear in the top right corner of Level 2 with an Icon, displaying 25% (marginable) or 100% (non-marginable).
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Equities, equities options, and commodity futures products and services are offered by 小蓝视频Financial Services Group LLC (Member FINRA, NFA and SIPC). 小蓝视频Financial Services Group LLC鈥檚 SIPC coverage is available only for securities, and for cash held in connection with the purchase or sale of securities, in equities and equities options accounts. You may check the background of 小蓝视频Financial Services Group LLC on FINRA鈥檚 BrokerCheck.
Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Before trading options,
ETFs are subject to market fluctuation and the risks of their underlying investments. ETFs are subject to management fees and other expenses.