Limited Time Offer!
Special Promotion forT4AC23 ConferenceAttendees
Free Access to Trading
Tools & Software
Up to $7,500 in Annual Value!
All CenterPoint clients are eligible for free access to industry-leading technology designed to give traders an edge in the markets.
Charges will never apply. However, inactive accounts are subject to having access revoked.
New Benefits!
Check out the latest benefits available to CenterPoint clients.
Free Order Route
All users now have access to CPGOS for free executions (regardless of share price) from 4AM-8PM ET
Earn Interest on Cash Balances
Earn 4.32% daily on your cash (credit) balances*
Now Open to Canadian Clients
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
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.
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)
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 Benzinga Pro Access | |||||
Free TraderSync Access | |||||
Free Dilution Tracker Access | |||||
Free TrendSpider Access | |||||
Free Kinfo Access | |||||
Free TraderVue Access |
Data last updated March 28, 2023
¹ Based on 1:1 symbol comparison
How to Claim Your
FREE Locate Credits
Current Clients
Forward your Traders4ACause ticket receipt to support@centerpointsecurities.com to claim your $250 locate credits.
New Clients
Start your online application and enter the promo code T4AC23 during the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the account minimum?
Our current account minimum is $30,000 for T4AC referrals.
What account types does CenterPoint offer?
Do you accept foreign accounts?
We accept most foreign accounts. Please contact us for details.
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
- Please review our pricing page to fully understand commissions and fees
- This offer cannot be combined with other promotions
- 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 or 500 options contracts per month.
- Interest rates in variable rate accounts are subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer
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