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Third-Party Trading Platforms

We support multiple order management systems to suit our client’s needs, elevate their trading strategies, and allow them to trade in their preferred environments.
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DAS Trader Pro

DAS Trader Professional is a trading platform that features advanced order types, charting, and real-time account management.
Advanced Order Types
Multiple order types to help
active traders optimize their trading.
Charting
Advanced charting and technical indicators built specifically for active day traders.
Real-Time Account Management
Multi-account
management with a single sign on in a real-time environment.
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Sterling Trader Pro

Sterling Trader Pro is a full-featured trading platform built for speed, stability and fast executions.
Charting
Advanced charting with over 90 configurable studies all fully customizable.
Options Trading Analytics

Calculate greeks and volatility and execute with eleven pre-configured, multi-leg options spreads available (including Butterfly, Calendar, Covered Calls, Iron Condors and Straddles).
Custom Hot keys
Programmable keys and load order entry features for instantaneous action.
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Takion

Takion is a trading platform that is fueled by technologically-advanced code and algorithmic smart order routing.
External Linking
Takion can externally link to many third-party charting and research applications
DOM Ladder
DOM ladder Trader shows the number of Buy and Sell orders placed at various price levels around the current price for a particular instrument
Customizable Order Routing

Pick where and when you send your order with fully customizable order routing including ECNs, DMA and dark pools.
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Third Party Platform Comparison Table

 
DAS
STERLING
TAKION
 
Level 2
Level 2
Level 2
Markets
Equities
Options
Equities
Options
Equities
Options
Trading Hours
4am-8pm
4am-8pm
4am-8pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Trading Platform Features
 
 
 
 
Watchlists
Hotkey Order Entry
DMA and ALGO routes
Basket Order Entry
Customizable Charts with Studies
Supports Multiple Monitors
Multiple Stop Types
Mobile App
DOM Ladder Trader
API Access
Fully configurable multi-leg options spread order entry
Calculate Greeks and Volatility
Highly Customizable Order Routing
Advanced Window Linking
External chart platform linking
Watchlists
Hotkey Order Entry
DMA and ALGO routes
Basket Order Entry
Customizable Charts with Studies
Supports Multiple Monitors
Multiple Stop Types
Mobile App
DOM Ladder Trader
API Access
Fully configurable multi-leg options spread order entry
Calculate Greeks and Volatility
Highly Customizable Order Routing
Advanced Window Linking
External chart platform linking
Watchlists
Hotkey Order Entry
DMA and ALGO routes
Basket Order Entry
Customizable Charts with Studies
Supports Multiple Monitors
Multiple Stop Types
Mobile App
DOM Ladder Trader
API Access
Fully configurable multi-leg options spread order entry
Calculate Greeks and Volatility
Highly Customizable Order Routing
Advanced Window Linking
External chart platform linking
Account Minimum
$50,000
$50,000
$100,000
Price Per Month
$115
$115
$115
*This table is a best efforts comparison of features, and features are subject to change over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I open an account with Tradingalpha?

Hit the “Open an Account” button on the top of the screen and a representative can help you with custom pricing based on your monthly volume.

Is there a minimum to open an account?

Individual US based accounts are $50,000 for DAS and Sterling platforms, while Takion platform's minimum is $100,000. International and Entity accounts (LLC) are $100,000 for all platforms.

What if I trade mainly options. What platform should I use?

For traders that mainly focus on options we recommend using Sterling Trader due to the options analytics and risk tools the platform provides.

What if I trade through an API model. What platform should I use?

We support trading through the DAS and Sterling API’s. If you are currently trading an API based model contact us today to see if we can help with better execution and security lending.

When can I start trading?

The account opening process can vary on a case by case basis. Usually from the time we receive a completed application a trader can be trading in 2-4 business days.

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