Business Trading Accounts Beta Program at Alpaca
Alpaca is now offering support for US Corps & LLCs established by both U.S. and non-U.S. residents through their business trading accounts Beta program. With a minimum account requirement of $50,000, this program provides access to powerful tools that give you control over your trading experience. Users can benefit from up to 4X intraday & 2X overnight buying power, an 8.5% margin interest rate, and the ability to engage in short selling.
Expanded Trading Opportunities
Alpaca's trading API enables users to execute long/short or market-neutral strategies, allowing them to trade without directional bias. Moreover, the platform supports pre-market and after-hours trading, extending the opportunity to trade outside of Regular Market Hours from 4:00 am to 8:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday. This flexibility opens up new avenues for traders to capitalize on market movements.
Advanced Order Types and Integrated Chart Trading
Alpaca equips traders with advanced order types like OCO, IOC, MOO, and MOC, enabling the implementation of sophisticated trading strategies. Additionally, users can seamlessly trade directly from their TradingView charts, streamlining the trading process without the need to switch tabs or perform extra clicks. This integration ensures an efficient and intuitive trading experience for users.
Developer-Friendly Features and Security Measures
Alpaca caters to algo traders and quant funds with a commission-free API that supports the creation of innovative trading solutions. Developers can leverage the Alpaca API to build and test their strategies in a secure testing environment before deploying them to production. The platform also prioritizes user security by offering two-factor authentication and a variety of 2FA options to safeguard accounts and data.
Regulatory Compliance and Investor Protection
As a registered securities broker and a member of FINRA and SIPC, Alpaca Securities LLC ensures compliance with industry regulations and provides investor protection up to $500,000 for securities in user accounts. Users can verify Alpaca Securities' background on FINRA's BrokerCheck and access additional resources to understand the platform's commitment to transparency and regulatory standards.