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Business Wire
18 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Lightspeed Announces Support for 24/5 Trading of U.S. Securities
MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC ('Lightspeed'), a leading provider of brokerage and trading services, has announced support for 24-hour trading of U.S. stocks and ETFs on its flagship platform, Lightspeed Trader. 'At Lightspeed, we're focused on delivering greater access and flexibility for active traders,' said Tom Gibb, President and COO of Lightspeed. 'We've seen strong interest in pre- and post-market sessions. Now, with full 24-hour trading of U.S. securities, Share Clients can now place and execute trades in U.S. securities 24 hours a day, five days a week—from Sunday at 8:00 PM ET through Friday at 8:00 PM ET, excluding holidays and partial trading days. This enhancement provides global traders with continuous market access and the ability to respond to market-moving events outside traditional hours. 'At Lightspeed, we're focused on delivering greater access and flexibility for active traders,' said Tom Gibb, President and COO of Lightspeed. 'We've seen strong interest in pre- and post-market sessions. Now, with full 24-hour trading of U.S. securities, our clients can act immediately on news and developments—wherever they are and whenever they choose to trade. This is one of several major upgrades to our Lightspeed Trader platform we'll be rolling out in the months ahead.' This latest platform enhancement reflects Lightspeed's commitment to supporting professional and active traders with high-performance tools and expanded trading opportunities across time zones. About Lightspeed Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC is the home of professional traders, offering equities, options, and futures brokerage services. Headquartered in Morristown, NJ, Lightspeed is known for its combination of cutting-edge, ultra-low-latency technology and dedicated, performance-driven support. With customizable tools and a commitment to reliability, Lightspeed helps traders stay competitive in all market conditions.
Associated Press
09-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Level2 Partners with Lightspeed to Deliver Intuitive, No-Code Systematic Trading Solutions for Active Traders
LONDON, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Level2 and Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC are joining forces to empower a new generation of active traders through seamless technology and community-driven innovation. This collaboration integrates Level2's visual, no-code strategy builder with Lightspeed's newly launched Lightspeed Connect API, giving traders flexible, automated solutions that are easy to deploy—regardless of experience level. Level2's intuitive drag-and-drop approach enables traders to create, test, and automate strategies effortlessly—eliminating the need for coding expertise. Traders can configure strategies, analyze performance, and execute trades with ease, unlocking systematic trading's full potential. Together, Level2 and Lightspeed are removing the technical barriers to automation and giving traders the freedom to build, test, and run strategies that fit their style—faster and smarter than ever before. 'Lightspeed is committed to empowering traders with the most advanced technology. We're proud to partner with Level2 to help traders take control of their strategies like never before. By combining our high-performance API with Level2's visual platform, we're eliminating complexity and unlocking a new era of accessible, data-driven trading.' — Tom Gibb, President & COO of Lightspeed Financial Services Group LCC Key Features for Active Traders: 'The strategic integration of Level2, uniquely powered by our robust Lightspeed Connect API, represents a significant step forward in our ongoing mission of democratizing and simplifying automation tools for active traders at all levels of expertise. This valuable partnership not only expands the capabilities available to our users but also powerfully underscores Lightspeed's unwavering dedication to consistently delivering exceptional, cutting-edge tools and a truly world-class experience that meets the evolving needs of the active trading community.' — Evan Berryman, SVP Strategic Partnerships & Content Strategy of Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC About Level2 Level2 is a pioneering technology company focused on transforming the way active traders engage with financial markets. Through its intuitive, fully visual platform, Level2 simplifies strategy creation and automation for traders of all experience levels, eliminating the need for complex coding or technical expertise. With a commitment to innovation and accessibility, Level2 is helping shape the future of active trading by making professional-grade tools available to a broader audience, driving smarter, more efficient trading. About Lightspeed Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC is the home of professional traders. Lightspeed provides equities, options, and futures brokerage services. Headquartered in Morristown, NJ, Lightspeed's hallmarks of service, stability, and technological expertise are recognized by traders across the globe. Lightspeed's combination of highly customizable, ultra-low-latency solutions and world-class service helps traders stay on top of their game—regardless of market conditions. For more information, users can visit Contact Co-founder & CEO Andrew Grevett Level2 [email protected] Photo - Logo - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Level2
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Level2 Partners with Lightspeed to Deliver Intuitive, No-Code Systematic Trading Solutions for Active Traders
LONDON, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Level2 and Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC are joining forces to empower a new generation of active traders through seamless technology and community-driven innovation. This collaboration integrates Level2's visual, no-code strategy builder with Lightspeed's newly launched Lightspeed Connect API, giving traders flexible, automated solutions that are easy to deploy—regardless of experience level. Level2's intuitive drag-and-drop approach enables traders to create, test, and automate strategies effortlessly—eliminating the need for coding expertise. Traders can configure strategies, analyze performance, and execute trades with ease, unlocking systematic trading's full potential. Together, Level2 and Lightspeed are removing the technical barriers to automation and giving traders the freedom to build, test, and run strategies that fit their style—faster and smarter than ever before. "Lightspeed is committed to empowering traders with the most advanced technology. We're proud to partner with Level2 to help traders take control of their strategies like never before. By combining our high-performance API with Level2's visual platform, we're eliminating complexity and unlocking a new era of accessible, data-driven trading."— Tom Gibb, President & COO of Lightspeed Financial Services Group LCC Key Features for Active Traders: No-Code, Visual Strategy Creation: Level2's platform allows traders to configure and deploy strategies through an intuitive interface, without any coding skills required. Real-Time Backtesting: Traders can instantly test their strategies using live and historical data, gaining valuable insights to optimize performance and make data-driven decisions in real time. Seamless Analysis to Execution: With Level2's visual tools, traders can connect market insights directly to execution, streamlining the entire trading process for increased efficiency. Collaborative Social Trading: Level2 introduces a community-driven approach to trading, where users can share, follow, and collaborate on strategies, enhancing engagement and empowering traders of all skill levels. "The strategic integration of Level2, uniquely powered by our robust Lightspeed Connect API, represents a significant step forward in our ongoing mission of democratizing and simplifying automation tools for active traders at all levels of expertise. This valuable partnership not only expands the capabilities available to our users but also powerfully underscores Lightspeed's unwavering dedication to consistently delivering exceptional, cutting-edge tools and a truly world-class experience that meets the evolving needs of the active trading community."— Evan Berryman, SVP Strategic Partnerships & Content Strategy of Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC About Level2 Level2 is a pioneering technology company focused on transforming the way active traders engage with financial markets. Through its intuitive, fully visual platform, Level2 simplifies strategy creation and automation for traders of all experience levels, eliminating the need for complex coding or technical expertise. With a commitment to innovation and accessibility, Level2 is helping shape the future of active trading by making professional-grade tools available to a broader audience, driving smarter, more efficient trading. About Lightspeed Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC is the home of professional traders. Lightspeed provides equities, options, and futures brokerage services. Headquartered in Morristown, NJ, Lightspeed's hallmarks of service, stability, and technological expertise are recognized by traders across the globe. Lightspeed's combination of highly customizable, ultra-low-latency solutions and world-class service helps traders stay on top of their game—regardless of market conditions. For more information, users can visit Contact Co-founder & CEOAndrew GrevettLevel2andrew@ Photo - - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Level2
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Level2 Partners with Lightspeed to Deliver Intuitive, No-Code Systematic Trading Solutions for Active Traders
LONDON, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Level2 and Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC are joining forces to empower a new generation of active traders through seamless technology and community-driven innovation. This collaboration integrates Level2's visual, no-code strategy builder with Lightspeed's newly launched Lightspeed Connect API, giving traders flexible, automated solutions that are easy to deploy—regardless of experience level. Level2's intuitive drag-and-drop approach enables traders to create, test, and automate strategies effortlessly—eliminating the need for coding expertise. Traders can configure strategies, analyze performance, and execute trades with ease, unlocking systematic trading's full potential. Together, Level2 and Lightspeed are removing the technical barriers to automation and giving traders the freedom to build, test, and run strategies that fit their style—faster and smarter than ever before. "Lightspeed is committed to empowering traders with the most advanced technology. We're proud to partner with Level2 to help traders take control of their strategies like never before. By combining our high-performance API with Level2's visual platform, we're eliminating complexity and unlocking a new era of accessible, data-driven trading."— Tom Gibb, President & COO of Lightspeed Financial Services Group LCC Key Features for Active Traders: No-Code, Visual Strategy Creation: Level2's platform allows traders to configure and deploy strategies through an intuitive interface, without any coding skills required. Real-Time Backtesting: Traders can instantly test their strategies using live and historical data, gaining valuable insights to optimize performance and make data-driven decisions in real time. Seamless Analysis to Execution: With Level2's visual tools, traders can connect market insights directly to execution, streamlining the entire trading process for increased efficiency. Collaborative Social Trading: Level2 introduces a community-driven approach to trading, where users can share, follow, and collaborate on strategies, enhancing engagement and empowering traders of all skill levels. "The strategic integration of Level2, uniquely powered by our robust Lightspeed Connect API, represents a significant step forward in our ongoing mission of democratizing and simplifying automation tools for active traders at all levels of expertise. This valuable partnership not only expands the capabilities available to our users but also powerfully underscores Lightspeed's unwavering dedication to consistently delivering exceptional, cutting-edge tools and a truly world-class experience that meets the evolving needs of the active trading community."— Evan Berryman, SVP Strategic Partnerships & Content Strategy of Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC About Level2 Level2 is a pioneering technology company focused on transforming the way active traders engage with financial markets. Through its intuitive, fully visual platform, Level2 simplifies strategy creation and automation for traders of all experience levels, eliminating the need for complex coding or technical expertise. With a commitment to innovation and accessibility, Level2 is helping shape the future of active trading by making professional-grade tools available to a broader audience, driving smarter, more efficient trading. About Lightspeed Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC is the home of professional traders. Lightspeed provides equities, options, and futures brokerage services. Headquartered in Morristown, NJ, Lightspeed's hallmarks of service, stability, and technological expertise are recognized by traders across the globe. Lightspeed's combination of highly customizable, ultra-low-latency solutions and world-class service helps traders stay on top of their game—regardless of market conditions. For more information, users can visit Contact Co-founder & CEOAndrew GrevettLevel2andrew@ Photo - - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Level2
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lightspeed Launches Options Widget to Bolster its Lightspeed Trader Platform
The New Optionality Widget Empowers Traders with Advanced Multi-Leg Strategies and Enhanced Market Insights MORRISTOWN, N.J., February 26, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC, a leading provider of professional-grade trading technology, is announcing its latest innovation for their Lightspeed Trader platform: the Optionality widget. This cutting-edge feature is designed to streamline options trading, offering traders a powerful and intuitive tool to enter options strategies with precision and speed. The Optionality widget was built for active retail traders and delivers real-time risk-reward visualizations, advanced order placement logic, and an extensive strategy menu with over 10 automated options strategies, like iron condors. Whether traders are hedging positions, capitalizing on market momentum, or exploring complex trades like straddles and butterflies, the widget simplifies the process, reducing friction and increasing order entry efficiency. "At Lightspeed, we're committed to empowering traders with the most advanced technology," said Tom Gibb, President and COO. "The Optionality widget enhances decision-making and helps automate strategy selection, providing traders with a seamless way to navigate the complexities of the options market. The new feature is a game-changer for those looking to trade options more efficiently." The widget integrates seamlessly into the Lightspeed Trader platform, with a user-friendly interface designed for both intermediate and experienced traders; the Optionality widget provides an attractive entry point for new options traders while supporting the needs of advanced market participants. As options trading continues to grow in popularity, Lightspeed remains at the forefront of brokerage innovation, ensuring traders have the tools they need to optimize their strategies and manage risk effectively. For more information on the Optionality widget, visit or contact Alec Baum at abaum@ About Lightspeed Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC is the home of professional traders. Lightspeed provides equities, options, and futures brokerage services. Headquartered in Morristown, NJ, Lightspeed's hallmarks of service, stability, and technological expertise are recognized by traders across the globe. Lightspeed's combination of highly customizable, ultra-low-latency solutions and world-class service helps traders stay on top of their game—regardless of market conditions. View source version on Contacts Alec Baumabaum@ Sign in to access your portfolio
