# Clear Street: AI-native trading platform on institutional-grade infrastructure Clear Street is a FINRA/SIPC member broker-dealer that gives individual and professional traders institutional-grade tools for trading US stocks, ETFs, and equity and index options, including short selling with built-in locates, algorithmic execution (VWAP, TWAP, DMA), a developer API with FIX and MCP support, TradingView integration, and the Omni AI trading assistant. The firm also operates regulated entities in the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe. ## Platform - [Home](https://www.clearstreet.com): Overview of the Clear Street trading platform, covering trading, screening, options, shorting, execution, Omni, risk tracking, alerts, and financing options such as margin and securities lending. - [Omni](https://www.clearstreet.com/omni): Clear Street's AI trading assistant that helps traders screen markets across 300+ parameters, analyze positions, and prepare orders they review and approve before submission. - [Pricing](https://www.clearstreet.com/pricing): Volume-tiered per-share commissions for stocks and ETFs, flat $0.30 per-contract options pricing, margin and cash yield rates, and banking and regulatory fees. ## Developers - [Trading API](https://www.clearstreet.com/api): Programmatic access for systematic traders via REST/WebSocket, FIX, and an MCP server, with advanced order types like TWAP, VWAP, and direct market access. ## Changelog - [Changelog](https://www.clearstreet.com/changelog): Weekly log of platform updates plus a "Coming soon" section previewing multi-leg options, paper trading, crypto, and futures. - [Short Locates](https://www.clearstreet.com/changelog/short-locates): Short locates and borrow rates are now built into the order flow across web, mobile, API, and FIX. - [Trailing Stop Orders & FIX Sessions](https://www.clearstreet.com/changelog/trailing-stop-and-trailing-stop-limit-orders): Trailing stop and trailing stop limit orders across all platforms, plus dedicated FIX protocol trading sessions. - [VWAP and TWAP Orders](https://www.clearstreet.com/changelog/vwap-and-twap-orders): New VWAP and TWAP order types that split large orders into smaller pieces over a chosen time window. ## Resources - [Resources](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources): Hub for the knowledge base and featured blog articles. - [Blog](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/blog): Articles on AI-assisted trading, product updates, and partnerships, filterable by topics such as Trading, Options, Shorting, Execution, Omni, and Risk. ## Blog ### AI and Omni - [9 Ways to Use Omni AI to Become a Better Trader](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/blog/ways-to-use-omni-ai): Practical ways to use Omni for finding ideas, planning trades, and managing risk. - [How to Use AI to Analyze the Market](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/blog/how-to-use-ai-to-analyze-the-market): Six ways to streamline a pre-market workflow with AI-driven market analysis. - [How to Use AI to Analyze Trade Opportunities](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/blog/ai-trade-analysis): A seven-step guide to reviewing trade setups with AI, from checking signals to stress-testing and sizing positions. - [How to Use AI to Place Trades](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/blog/place-trades-with-ai): How AI copilots build order tickets from natural-language descriptions that users review before execution. - [Managing Your Watchlist with Omni AI](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/blog/managing-your-watchlist-with-omni-ai): How to build, screen, and analyze a watchlist using conversational prompts with Omni. - [ChatGPT for Trading: Where It Works & Where It Breaks](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/blog/chatgpt-for-trading): An examination of ChatGPT's strengths and its limitations in real-time analysis and execution. - [Claude for Trading: How to Use It and Where It Breaks](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/blog/claude-for-trading): Using Claude for trading research, strategy, and performance reviews, plus its limitations and how to connect it to trading data. - [Connecting Grok to Clear Street: Step-by-Step Setup Guide](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/blog/grok-clearstreet-guide): How to link a Clear Street account to Grok through the MCP server, with read-only or trading access. - [What You Need in an MCP Server for Trading](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/blog/mcp-server-for-trading): The essential features an MCP server needs for research and trade execution. - [Trading API vs. MCP Server: Everything You Need to Know](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/blog/trading-api-vs-mcp-server): Compares broker trading APIs with MCP servers and when each suits different trading strategies. ### Product Updates - [Clear Street Now Supports FIX Sessions](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/blog/clear-street-now-supports-fix-sessions): Announcement of FIX protocol support for routing orders through a dedicated, speed-focused API, currently limited to US common stocks. - [Short Locates Are Now Part of Clear Street's Standard Order Flow](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/blog/short-locates-are-now-part-of-clear-streets-standard-order-flow): Short locates are now handled automatically within the order flow, expanding shortable stocks to about 11,000 names. - [New Order Types: Trailing Stop and Trailing Stop Limit Orders](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/blog/new-order-types-trailing-stop-and-trailing-stop-limit-orders): Introduction to trailing stop orders whose trigger prices follow a stock's movement by a set dollar amount or percentage. - [New Order Types: TWAP and VWAP](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/blog/new-order-types-twap-and-vwap): Introduction to automated TWAP and VWAP orders that split large trades into smaller slices over time. ### Partnerships and News - [TradingView Taps Clear Street for Broker Partner Launch](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/blog/tradingview-taps-clear-street-for-broker-partner-launch): Clear Street becomes a TradingView broker partner, letting clients trade US stocks, ETFs, and options directly on the charting platform. - [Clear Street Partners with Seawolf Capital to Bring Strategic Markets Content and Events to the Investing Community](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/blog/clear-street-partners-with-seawolf-capital-to-bring-strategic-markets-content-and-events-to-the-investing-community): Partnership with Seawolf Capital to offer market commentary, live market calls, and events led by its investors. ## Knowledge Base ### Getting Started and Account - [Understanding the Clear Street Account Application Process](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/understanding-the-clear-street-account-application-process): Typical steps and requirements after applying, including ID verification and document requests. - [Account Type and Margin](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/account-type-and-margin): Explains Clear Street Active margin accounts, including 1x trading below $2,000 in equity and when leverage and day trading become available. - [Account Transfer (ACAT)](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/account-transfer-acat): How to move securities in from another broker, covering the transfer form, required documents, and clearing number. - [Navigating the Clear Street Platform](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/navigating-the-clear-street-platform): Walkthrough of the platform's main areas such as Home, Portfolio, Discovery, and Omni AI. - [Understanding Home and Portfolio Fields](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/understanding-home-and-portfolio-fields): Explains the balance, position, buying power, margin, and P&L fields shown on Home and Portfolio. - [How to Download the Clear Street Mobile App](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/how-to-download-the-clear-street-mobile-app): How to install the trading app on iPhone or Android and avoid the separate Studio app. - [Updating Personal or Account Information](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/updating-personal-or-account-information): Which account details you can change yourself and which must go through Support. - [Changing Your Password](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/changing-your-password): How to update login credentials via the Account section. - [Signing Out of the Clear Street Platform](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/signing-out-of-the-clear-street-platform): How to end your session using the sidebar sign-out button. - [Account Security and Suspicious Activity](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/account-security-and-suspicious-activity): When to contact Support about suspected account compromise and which sensitive details to keep out of chat. - [How to Contact Clear Street Support](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/how-to-contact-clear-street-support): How to reach Support, using Omni for general questions and the platform's Support area for account-specific requests. - [Demo and Paper Trading Accounts](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/demo-and-paper-trading-accounts): Clear Street currently offers no demo, sandbox, or paper trading accounts, so all accounts are live. ### Funding and Withdrawals - [Funding Your Account](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/funding-your-account): Hub article on funding, with links to guides on ACH, wires, trading availability, and withdrawals. - [How to Fund Your Account via Wire Transfer](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/how-to-fund-your-account-via-wire-transfer): How to deposit by wire from an account in your own name, plus cutoff times. - [When Deposited Funds Become Available for Trading](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/when-deposited-funds-become-available-for-trading): When wire and ACH deposits become tradable and what can cause delays. - [Withdrawing Funds from Your Account](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/withdrawing-funds-from-your-account): How to request ACH or wire withdrawals, timing, and when to contact Support. - [Common Questions About Funding](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/common-questions-about-funding): Wire transfers, ACH withdrawal timing, linked bank account digits, and when deposits become tradable. - [Foreign Currency Deposits](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/foreign-currency-deposits): Clear Street accepts only USD deposits, so foreign-currency funds must be converted by your bank first. ### Trading and Orders - [What Can I Trade on Clear Street?](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/what-can-i-trade-on-clear-street): Which products are tradable, including US equities and options, and which offerings are not yet available. - [Placing an Equity Order](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/placing-an-equity-order): How to open the equity order ticket, review its fields, and confirm details before submitting. - [Order Types and Time in Force](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/order-types-and-time-in-force): The order types, time-in-force values, and execution strategies the web platform supports. - [Order Status, Fills, Cancellations, and Rejections](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/order-status-fills-cancellations-and-rejections): How to check fills, what each order status means, and why cancellations may not take effect. - [Market Hours and Extended-Hours Orders](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/market-hours-and-extended-hours-orders): Clear Street's four US equity trading sessions, their Eastern Time hours, and order types available outside regular hours. - [Placing Orders in Pre-Market and After-Hours](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/placing-orders-pre-post-market): Placing limit and stop-limit orders in extended sessions, including eligibility limits and required settings. - [Overnight Trading (24/6)](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/overnight-trading-24-6): The overnight session for US-listed shares, funds, and depositary receipts, covering permitted order types, timing, and risks. - [Market Holidays, Early Closes, Trading Halts, and Delays](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/market-holidays-early-closes-trading-halts-and-delays): How holidays, early closes, halts, delays, and suspensions can affect trading. - [Bid, Ask, Spreads, and Liquidity](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/bid-ask-spreads-and-liquidity): Bid, ask, and spread terminology and how liquidity affects pricing and fills. - [Settlement Cycle: T+1](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/settlement-cycle-t-1): The typical US securities settlement window of one business day after the trade. - [Fractional Shares](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/fractional-shares): Clear Street doesn't offer fractional share trading; leftover fractions from corporate actions are paid as cash. - [Dividends on Clear Street](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/dividends-on-clear-street): How dividends are paid, credited, and taxed, and that automatic reinvestment isn't currently offered. - [Clear Street Private Markets](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/clear-street-private-markets): How eligible accredited or qualified purchaser clients can access shares in select pre-IPO companies. ### Options - [Enabling Options Trading on Your Account](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/enabling-options-trading-on-your-account): How to apply for options trading, check your approved options level, and see supported strategies. - [Placing a Single-Leg Options Order](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/placing-a-single-leg-options-order): Step-by-step guide to placing a single-leg listed options order on the web platform. - [Multi-Leg Options and Complex Strategies](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/multi-leg-options-and-complex-strategies): Clear Street currently supports only single-leg options orders, with multi-leg strategies planned. - [Options Exercise, Assignment, Expiration, and Contract Adjustments](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/options-exercise-assignment-expiration-and-contract-adjustments): How US equity options are exercised, assigned, and expire, and how to submit a Do Not Exercise instruction. - [Index Options Exchange Fees](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/index-options-exchange-fees): Externally set exchange, clearing, and regulatory fees on index options and where to find Cboe's schedules. ### Margin and Short Selling - [Regulation T and Margin Basics](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/regulation-t-and-margin-basics): How Regulation T governs margin credit, including initial margin for equities and FINRA's intraday margin rules. - [How Buying Power Is Calculated](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/how-buying-power-is-calculated): How margin accounts calculate intraday buying power via Intraday Margin Level under amended FINRA Rule 4210. - [Pattern Day Trading (PDT) Rule Removed: Intraday Margin Rules](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/day-trading-and-intraday-margin-changes): The $25,000 PDT minimum and pattern day trader designation were removed on June 4, 2026, replaced by FINRA intraday margin standards. - [Short Selling, ETB, and Locate Requests](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/short-selling-etb-and-locates): How to short easy-to-borrow and other eligible securities, covering borrow checks, order rules, costs, and risks. - [Large Trader ID (LTID)](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/large-trader-id-ltid): Who qualifies as a large trader under SEC Rule 13H and what filing steps are required. ### Platform Features and Research - [Omni AI — Overview and Key Features](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/omni-ai-overview-and-key-features): Omni's research, order, options, screening, and account features, plus its limits. - [Using Discovery for Research](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/using-discovery-for-research): How Discovery supports research with news, screeners, and analyst ratings to compare instruments. - [Symbol Search and Instrument Page](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/symbol-search-and-instrument-page): How to search for tickers and supported options, and what the instrument page shows. - [Managing Watchlists](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/managing-watchlists): Adding symbols to a watchlist via the watchlist panel or an instrument page. - [Alerts and Notifications](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/alerts-and-notifications): How the alert panel tracks events across portfolio, trades, news, and trade ideas. - [Market Data](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/market-data): The real-time Level 1 market data available on the platform and API, and what isn't currently offered. - [Trading with Clear Street on TradingView](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/trading-with-clear-street-on-tradingview): Connecting a Clear Street account to TradingView to trade from charts, plus current order limitations. ### Developers and Integrations - [API Keys and Developer Documentation](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/api-keys-and-developer-documentation): How to manage API keys and where to find developer resources, including FIX and MCP documentation. - [Clear Street MCP Server and Skills](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/clear-street-mcp-server-and-skills): How to connect AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT to your account via MCP, with read-only versus trading endpoints. ### Fees, Tax, and Regulatory - [Fees and Pricing](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/fees-and-pricing): Commission schedule, regulatory fees, margin and cash interest, and banking fees. - [Statements, Confirms, and Tax Documents](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/statements-confirms-and-tax-documents): Where to find statements, trade confirms, and tax documents in the Documents tab. - [Wash Sales](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/wash-sales): The IRS wash sale rule, how it affects losses on repurchased securities, and how Clear Street handles related tax reporting. - [Clear Street Disclosures and Regulatory Resources](https://www.clearstreet.com/resources/knowledge-base/clear-street-disclosures-and-regulatory-resources): Where to find regulatory disclosures, check registrations, and submit complaints or legal notices. ## Company - [Contact](https://www.clearstreet.com/company/contact): Inquiry form for reaching Clear Street, along with a list of its global office locations and a link to open roles. ## Legal - [Regulatory Disclosures](https://www.clearstreet.com/legal/regulatory-disclosures): Index of compliance information and downloadable regulatory documents for all Clear Street registered entities. - [Rule 605 & 606 Disclosures](https://www.clearstreet.com/legal/rule-605-606-detail): SEC Rule 605 and 606 reports on order execution quality and order routing practices. - [Privacy Notice](https://www.clearstreet.com/legal/privacy-notice): Clear Street's privacy notice, available as a downloadable PDF. - [Security](https://www.clearstreet.com/legal/security): Overview of Clear Street's security commitment with a pointer to the Trust Center. - [Trust Center](https://www.clearstreet.com/legal/clear-street-trust-center): Details of the security program, including SOC 2 Type II compliance, identity and access management, encryption, and incident response. - [Electronic Communication Disclaimer](https://www.clearstreet.com/legal/electronic-communication-disclaimer): Disclaimer covering confidential electronic communications and limits on financial guidance. ### Regulated Entities - [Clear Street LLC](https://www.clearstreet.com/legal/clear-street-llc): Regulatory information for the US broker-dealer, including FINRA, SIPC, and CFTC memberships, customer disclosures, and financial statements. - [Clear Street FCM](https://www.clearstreet.com/legal/clear-street-fcm): Disclosures for Clear Street's CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant, including account balance statements and capital requirement filings. - [Clear Street Derivatives](https://www.clearstreet.com/legal/clear-street-derivatives): Disclosures for Clear Street Derivatives LLC, an SEC-registered Security-Based Swap Dealer. - [Clear Street Canada](https://www.clearstreet.com/legal/clear-street-canada): Regulatory information for Clear Street Canada Inc., a member of CIRO and CIPF. - [Clear Street UK Limited](https://www.clearstreet.com/legal/clear-street-uk-limited): Regulatory information for the FCA-authorised UK broker and London Metal Exchange member, with compliance documents. - [Clear Street Europe](https://www.clearstreet.com/legal/clear-street-europe): Regulatory information for Clear Street Europe B.V., regulated by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets, with terms of business and client asset documents. ## Social Media - [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/clear-street): Clear Street's company page on LinkedIn. - [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/ClearStreetLLC): Clear Street on X. - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@ClearStreet): Clear Street's YouTube channel. - [GitHub](https://github.com/clear-street): Clear Street's open-source repositories and developer tooling. - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clearstreetllc/): Clear Street on Instagram.