Lightspeed Expands Lightspeed Connect API With AI-Ready Developer Resources and New Trading Functionality

New Short Locate functionality, paper trading, integration testing and AI-ready documentation expand resources for developers, coders and active traders building customized trading solutions

MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC (“Lightspeed”), a provider of brokerage and trading solutions for active and professional traders, today announced expanded functionality and resources for the Lightspeed Connect API, including Short Locate functionality, paper trading, integration testing and AI-ready API documentation.

The enhancements support professional developers, independent coders and technically inclined traders throughout the development process—from exploring Lightspeed Connect and building an integration to testing customized trading applications and workflows.

“Active traders often have very specific requirements for how they interact with the market, and APIs give developers the flexibility to build technology around those requirements,” said Tom Gibb, President and COO. “These additions to Lightspeed Connect expand both the functionality available through the API and the resources available to professional developers, independent coders and traders interested in building customized trading solutions.”

Expanded Short Locate Functionality

Short Locate functionality through Lightspeed Connect enables developers to incorporate supported locate capabilities into customized API workflows.

For those building applications for active trading, integrating Short Locate functionality can bring another component of the trading process into a customized application or interface.

Paper Trading and Integration Testing

Paper trading provides an environment where developers can test supported functionality and workflows without placing live trades. Integration testing resources further support developers as they evaluate how their applications interact with Lightspeed Connect and validate their implementations before moving to a production environment.

Together, these resources provide a more complete development path for firms and individuals building customized trading applications.

AI-Ready API Documentation

Lightspeed has also introduced AI-ready documentation for Lightspeed Connect, reflecting the growing role of AI tools in software development.

Structured for modern development workflows, including AI coding assistants and large language models, the documentation helps developers explore supported functionality, understand implementation requirements and locate technical information throughout the development process.

Building a More Connected Developer Experience

Lightspeed is expanding the educational and technical resources surrounding Lightspeed Connect, including product information, technical documentation, testing resources, educational content, videos and webinars.

Together, these resources are designed to support developers from initial API evaluation through development, testing and integration.

“Providing an API is only one part of supporting developers,” said Tom Gibb, President and COO. “We also want to provide the documentation, testing environments and educational resources developers need to understand what’s available and determine how Lightspeed Connect can fit into what they’re building.”

Learn More About Lightspeed Connect

Developers and active traders interested in building customized trading applications can learn more about Lightspeed Connect, explore available functionality and access development resources at lightspeed.com/trading/api-trading.

About Lightspeed

Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC is the home of professional traders, offering equities, options, and futures brokerage services. Headquartered in Morristown, NJ, Lightspeed is known for its combination of cutting-edge, ultra-low-latency technology and dedicated, performance-driven support. With customizable tools and a commitment to reliability, Lightspeed helps traders stay competitive in all market conditions.

For more information, visit www.lightspeed.com.