Celebrating 10 Years as a Leading Broker for Active Traders
Technology
State-of-the-art day trading platform built for speed and power.
- Fast and Reliable
- Real-Time Data
- Advanced Charting
- Streaming Level 2
- Rapid Order Executions
- Advanced Trading Tools
- Advanced Order Types
- Built-In Scanners
- Hot Keys
- Support You Can Count On


Get $3,500 Worth of Trading Software for FREE
CenterPoint clients get free access to industry-leading technology designed to give traders an edge in the markets.




Every client is eligible for 3 months of free access to CenterPoint Edge. After 3 months, Edge benefits will be available to clients who trade over 100,000 shares/month.
Industry-Leading Short Inventory & Locates
Our clearing firm offers an extensive easy to borrow list and has an industry leading securities lending team with decades of experience. This further places CenterPoint as a top competitive choice for traders who rely on shorting as a major part of their trading strategy. Never miss a trade…
- Extensive Easy-to-Borrow List
- In-House Securities Lending Team
- Locate Discounts Up to 30%
- Integrated Locate System (In-Platform)

Direct Market Access
CenterPoint Securities offers sponsored Direct Market Access (DMA) routes that give you control over your order flow.
Faster Order Executions
DMA gives traders the rapid order executions they demand. Orders skip the delays of standard retail executions.
Improved Fills
DMA gives traders control over order flow, resulting in improved execution rates, faster fills, and better fill prices.
Multiple Routing Options
Get access to over 30 routing options. Route directly to market makers and ECN’s or choose one of our smart routes.
Why Traders Choose CenterPoint
Direct Market Access Routes
Improved order executions
Short Locates
Powered by our securities lending team
Per-Share Commissions
Efficient for scaling in and out of positions
ECN Rebates
Extensive ETB Lists
Competitive Options Rates
30+ Order Routing Options
Advanced Trading Platform
Tiered Commission Structures
Pre-Market & After Hours Trading
Powerful Mobile Platform
Unparalleled Support
How Does CenterPoint Compare?
![]() | Etrade | Ameritrade | Schwab | IBKR | |
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Custom Routing Options | 40+ Routes | <5 | <5 | <5 | <5 |
Routing Rebates | |||||
Short Locates Inventory | Extensive | Limited¹ | Limited¹ | ||
Locate Discounts | Up to 30% | ||||
DAS Trader Platform | |||||
Instant Phone Support | |||||
Direct Email Support | |||||
Self-clearing | |||||
Excess Account Insurace | |||||
Primary Client Base | Active Traders | Investors | Investors | Investors | Traders/Investors |
Free Trade Ideas Access | |||||
Free TraderSync Access | |||||
Free Dilution Tracker Access | |||||
Free TrendSpider Access |
Data last updated March 28, 2023
¹ Based on 1:1 symbol comparison
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Commissions for 60 Days
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the account minimum?
Our current account minimum is $50,000.
What account types does CenterPoint offer?
Do you accept foreign accounts?
We accept most foreign accounts. Please contact us for details.
Why don’t you offer free commissions?
Do I need a specialized trading broker?
What is Direct Market Access?
Does CenterPoint enforce the Pattern Day Trader Rule?
Is my trading account insured?
Yes. The Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) is a nonprofit organization that protects stocks, bonds, and other securities in case a brokerage firm goes bankrupt and assets are missing.
The SIPC will cover up to $500,000 in securities, including a $250,000 limit for cash held in a brokerage account.
Promotion Details
- Offer valid for new accounts opened after April 2023 only (cannot be combined with any other promotional offer or discount)
- Offer valid for new clients only
- Discount applies to the base commission rate
- Overnight locate discount is limited to 25,000 shares.
- 60-day promotion begins when the account number is delivered to the client
- Please review our pricing page to fully understand commissions and fees
- Every client is eligible for 3 months of free access to CenterPoint Edge. After 3 months, Edge benefits will be available to clients who trade over 100,000 shares/month.
- Offer may not be combined with any other promotions