Professional Tools and Locates Built for Active Traders.
Your trading edge starts here.
Member FINRA / SIPC. Division of Velocity Clearing, LLC
ACTIVE TRADERS CHOOSE GUARDIAN
FOR THEIR CLEAR ADVANTAGE
Pricing. Routing. Service.
Customized Commissions To Control Costs
Options Contracts
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Equities Commissions
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*Options commission does not include standard pass-through fees such as the Options Reporting Fee, Options Clearing Corporation or exchange fees on index contracts, etc.
What Defines Guardian Trading
Our focus is to equip professional traders with the access, technology, and service that professional trading demands.
Order Routing
Access over 30 routing destinations across ALGO, ECN, and dark pool networks. Manage order flow with advanced order types, smart routing logic, and multi-account configurations tailored for professional execution.
In-House Locates & Borrows
Leverage proprietary systems for stock locates and overnight borrows through an internal desk built for professional short selling, supported by a continuously maintained easy-to-borrow list.
Professional Trading Platforms
Trade through advanced platforms including Sterling Trader® Pro and DAS Trader Pro, offering real-time data, comprehensive order management, and customizable layouts built for high-performance trading.
Integrated Infrastructure
Take advantage of proprietary locate systems, advanced clearing operations, and low-latency execution platforms integrated within a unified framework that connects every stage of the trading process.
Operational Integrity
Execute within a framework backed by high-touch clearing, rigorous risk oversight, and dependable systems designed to maintain consistency and accuracy across all trading operations.
White-Glove Support
Access dedicated U.S.-based professionals who understand the pace and demands of active trading. Each client is supported by an experienced team that assists with platform setup, routing configurations, and execution inquiries in real time.
Professional Platforms for Active Traders
Access Sterling Trader® Pro and DAS Trader Pro, industry-recognized platforms trusted by proprietary and active traders for their reliability, advanced order management, and direct connectivity to major markets.
Sterling Trader® Pro
Trade equities and options through a multi-asset platform engineered for professional performance. Sterling Trader® Pro delivers real-time market data, advanced charting with over 90 configurable studies, and comprehensive order management with full-depth Level II access.
- Real-time Level I & II market data
- Advanced charting and analytics
- Customizable layouts and hotkeys
- Basket and options trading
- Position & P&L management
- Integration with Guardian’s locate and borrowing systems
DAS Trader Pro.
Access one of the fastest, most reliable execution platforms in the industry. DAS Trader Pro combines advanced routing technology, low-latency connectivity, and powerful visualization tools to help traders react instantly to market conditions.
- Fast execution with sub-millisecond confirmation
- Real-time data feed and advanced charting
- Multiple order types and routing destinations
- Integration with ALGO, ECN, and dark pool routes
- Full support for Guardian locates and borrows
The Systems Behind Every Trade
Guardian’s infrastructure connects proprietary locate systems, advanced clearing operations, and execution technology within a single, integrated environment.
Every order is supported by a framework designed for scale and consistency. Proprietary technology integrates with routing networks, risk oversight tools, and clearing systems to maintain accuracy from order entry through post-trade processing.
Proprietary Locate Systems
Integrated directly into Guardian’s trading platforms to streamline short-selling activity.
Technology Integration
Unified architecture connecting execution, clearing, and locate systems under one framework.
Market Connectivity
Low-latency access to U.S. equity and options venues through advanced routing networks.
Clearing & Custody
Institutional clearing and custody through Velocity Clearing’s infrastructure.
System Validation
Continuous performance testing and uptime monitoring across all trading systems.
Trade with the Tools and Infrastructure Professionals Rely On
Access advanced platforms, in-house locates and borrows, and a reliable operational framework built for active traders.
