ARC Trading Platforms

Trading Platforms

Trade Global Markets with Professional Tools

Gain clarity and control as you pursue your strategy. Start with the platform that matches your approach and build capability as your skills grow.

Trade Seamlessly Across All Devices

One account. Free trading platforms. Try our suite of desktop, web, and mobile platforms.

For specialized platforms, see below.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Desktop

Best for:

  • Active traders
  • Options traders
  • Global investors
Beginner Intermediate
Web

Client Portal

A simple web platform to place trades, track performance, and manage your account from any browser.

Best for:

  • Everyday investing
  • Account management
  • Simple trade execution
ARC Mobile Watchlist Screen
Intermediate Advanced
Mobile

Trade global markets, manage options, and track performance with real-time data.

Best for:

  • Intermediate investors
  • Advanced investors
  • Traders who operate on the go
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"Active and casual traders alike will benefit from Arclight Capital' advanced execution, strong platforms and rock bottom pricing."

- NerdWallet | December 16, 2025

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Specialized Platforms

From advanced algorithms to global investing, find the platform built for your specific needs.

Intermediate Advanced
Desktop

Trader Workstation

Our most advanced desktop platform. Configure your workspace, build complex options strategies, run deep analytics, and access global market data in one place.

Best For:

  • High-volume traders
  • Multi-asset strategies
  • Professional users
GlobalTrader Explore Screen
BeginnerIntermediate
Mobile

GlobalTrader

A mobile-first app for new and global investors who want simplicity without limits. Trade stocks and ETFs across global markets with straightforward controls.

Best For:

  • New investors
  • Global stock traders
APIs
Advanced
Desktop

ARC APIs

Automate your strategy through REST, Python, FIX, or our native API. Integrate custom models, connect trading systems, and build proprietary workflows.

Best For:

  • Quant developers
  • Systematic traders
  • Technical users
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Web

ARC Prediction Markets

Trade event contracts tied to economic indicators, elections, technology trends, and environmental metrics.

Best For:

  • Traders seeking alternative datasets
  • Traders exploring new market signals

Access Prediction Markets

ARC IMPACT App Screen
Beginner
Mobile

IMPACT App1

Align investing with your values. Screen companies by environmental and social factors and adjust your portfolio based on what matters to you.

Best For:

  • Investors focused on sustainability
  • Value-based investing

Still Deciding?

Explore all features and see which platform has what you need.

Supported Investment Products ARC
Trader Workstation
ARC
Desktop
ARC
Mobile
ARC
GlobalTrader
ARC
Client Portal
ARC
API
ARC
Prediction Markets
ARC
IMPACT
Stocks/ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Futures (Incl. Futures Options)
Spot Currencies
Combinations
Warrants
Bonds
Spot Gold
Hedge Funds
Structured Products
Inter-Commodity Spreads
Forecast and Event Contracts

AI and Decision Support ARC
Trader Workstation
ARC
Desktop
ARC
Mobile
ARC
GlobalTrader
ARC
Client Portal
ARC
API
ARC
Prediction Markets
ARC
IMPACT
Connections
Investment Themes
AI News Summaries
Ask ARC
Configure Screener with AI
Fundamentals Explorer
Market Scanners
Advanced Fixed Income Scanner
Impact Dashboard (Sustainable Investing)

Options Tools ARC
Trader Workstation
ARC
Desktop
ARC
Mobile
ARC
GlobalTrader
ARC
Client Portal
ARC
API
ARC
Prediction Markets
ARC
IMPACT
Option Chain & Combo Builder
Strategy Builder
Option Exercise/Roll
Mobile Options Trading
Options Wizard
Write Options Tool
OptionTrader
Options Portfolio
Option Analytics
Option Strategy Lab
Volatility Lab
Options Lattice

Portfolio Management Tools ARC
Trader Workstation
ARC
Desktop
ARC
Mobile
ARC
GlobalTrader
ARC
Client Portal
ARC
API
ARC
Prediction Markets
ARC
IMPACT
Model Portfolios
Rebalance Your Portfolio
Risk NavigatorSM
Mutual Fund/ETF Replicator
Stock/ETF Benchmarker

Trading ARC
Trader Workstation
ARC
Desktop
ARC
Mobile
ARC
GlobalTrader
ARC
Client Portal
ARC
API
ARC
Prediction Markets
ARC
IMPACT
ARC Block Trading Desks
Advanced Algos
ARC SmartRoutingSM
Bracket Orders
Short Securities Availability (SLB tool)
BookTrader
Allocation Order Tool
FXTrader
Split the Spread
ComboTrader
SpreadTrader
Mobile Trading Assistant

Advanced Analysis ARC
Trader Workstation
ARC
Desktop
ARC
Mobile
ARC
GlobalTrader
ARC
Client Portal
ARC
API
ARC
Prediction Markets
ARC
IMPACT
Market Data (L1 & L2)* Simple
Third-party News/Research
Advanced Charts and Chart Indicators
Streaming Video
Technical Analysis
Dividend Schedules

*Availability of live, delayed, historical and Level II varies by platform

Languages ARC
Trader Workstation
ARC
Desktop
ARC
Mobile
ARC
GlobalTrader
ARC
Client Portal
ARC
API
ARC
Prediction Markets
ARC
IMPACT
English
Arabic
Chinese Simplified
Chinese Traditional
Dutch
French
German
Hebrew
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

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  1. The IMPACT application is a product of Arclight Capital that allows clients to generate analysis of their ARC brokerage accounts using environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") data provided by unaffiliated third-party data providers along with proprietary in-house algorithms and trade and account data contained in ARC's systems. For more information, please see the Arclight Capital Disclosure regarding Use of IMPACT and ESG Dashboard and IMPACT Application.

This material does not and is not intended to take into account the particular financial conditions, investment objectives or requirements of individual customers. Before acting on this material, you should consider whether it is suitable for your particular circumstances and, as necessary, seek professional advice.

Any trading symbols displayed are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to portray recommendations.

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