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SpeedTrader
Founded or launched in 1999 by Mint Global Markets, SpeedTrader serves frequent equity traders through Sterling, DAS Trader and other professional interfaces. Its service model, regulatory registrations and custody arrangements should be considered together because the customer-facing name may span more than one legal entity. The company is privately held or not separately listed, so no public market capitalization is available.
Strengths
- Serves frequent equity traders through Sterling, DAS Trader and other professional interfaces
Drawbacks
- At SpeedTrader, the feature set that distinguishes SpeedTrader can add complexity, service charges or eligibility rules that a buy-and-hold customer may never use
Profile
What you can trade
SpeedTrader supports U.S. stocks, ETFs and listed options, with additional instruments limited to the specific disclosures and permissions of this brokerage rather than a universal product catalog.
Account types
SpeedTrader builds its account lineup around individual brokerage and IRAs. Business, trust, estate or custodial ownership must be confirmed against the broker’s registration documents before publication. The registration structure reflects the fact that the service serves frequent equity traders through Sterling, DAS Trader and other professional interfaces.
Platform
SpeedTrader provides web and mobile account access; desktop software, APIs and third-party integrations are available only where specifically supported. The resulting workflow is tailored to a business that serves frequent equity traders through Sterling, DAS Trader and other professional interfaces.
Who it suits
Best suited to SpeedTrader customers whose principal requirement is the capability described in this profile, rather than investors choosing a broker only because of a zero-commission headline.
Where it is offered
SpeedTrader is principally offered to eligible U.S. residents who can supply a Social Security number, domestic address and tax certification. Policies for territories, citizens living abroad and international applicants are specific to this firm.
Regulation and sources
Official website: https://speedtrader.com/ Regulatory status should be verified through FINRA BrokerCheck, SEC/IAPD, NFA BASIC, state regulators or applicable alternative-asset disclosures. Last verified: 2026-08-11.