# Speedtrader International > Direct market access broker for active day traders — deep short locates, fast executions, and institutional platforms from a $2,000 minimum. Not available to residents of the United States or New Zealand. Speedtrader International Limited is part of the xBroker Group. This site covers our platforms, pricing, routing model, and educational material for professional and active retail traders operating outside the US and NZ. ## Pages - [Home](/): Overview of the DMA offering, platforms, and account minimums. - [Why Speedtrader](/why-us): Routing, locates, execution speed, and account structure that differentiate the desk. - [Platforms](/platforms): DAS Trader Pro, web, and mobile platforms available to clients. - [Pricing](/pricing): Commission schedules, routing fees, and platform costs. - [Open an Account](/open-account): Account opening flow, documentation, and funding minimums. - [Free Paper Demo](/demo): Try the platform on live paper data. ## Insights - [Desk Notes](/blog): Routing analysis, execution mechanics, risk math, and platform notes. - [Direct Market Access vs. Payment for Order Flow](/blog/direct-market-access-vs-pfof): What actually hits the tape when you route direct vs. sell your flow. - [Reading Level II and Time & Sales](/blog/reading-level-2-and-time-and-sales): Practical order-book reading without lying to yourself. - [Risk-per-trade and Position Sizing](/blog/risk-per-trade-position-sizing): Sizing for small accounts. - [Short Locates Explained](/blog/short-locates-explained): How the locate queue clears and what a borrow rate really pays for. - [Hotkeys and Workspace Setup](/blog/hotkeys-and-workspace-day-trader): The active-trader workspace to build in your first week. ## Education - [Training — DAS Trader Pro Tutorials](/training): Video tutorials for orders, hotkeys, Level II, OCO, alerts, and charts. - [Webinars](/webinars): Scheduled and recorded desk sessions. ## Optional - [Legal Disclosures](/legal/disclosures): Regulatory disclosures and risk information. - [Privacy Policy](/legal/privacy): How we handle personal data. - [Terms of Service](/legal/terms): Terms governing use of the site and services. - [Cookie Policy](/legal/cookies): Cookies and tracking used on the site. - [Safety & Security](/legal/safety-security): Account and platform security practices. - [US Persons Notice](/legal/us-persons): Why US residents cannot open an account.