The Platform

Exclusive Pricing Modeling

Fastest Quote Execution

Comprehensive Reporting

Built-in Risk Management

Built-In Risk Management & Analysis Application

Deal Flow Exposure Analysis
Option & Spot Exposure Summaries
Risk Manager & Portfolio Calculator
Value at Risk Reporting, Analysis & Management
Real-Time Unrealized P & L

Risk Management maximizes profit. We see this as the essence of good business practices for operations, compliance and auditing. Our risk management philosophy is to see all you can about where the portfolio is now, including filtering by expirations, calls, puts, spot, accounts or any combination you can imagine.

We also believe you should see what happens if the market changes – where you might be going. By showing it in a table and drawn on a graph, you visualize value at risk, you determine judgments for hedging, and you gain insight into multiple “what-if?” scenarios.

Of course you always see the real time current value of your portfolio, and having risk management and analysis will ensure you protect the value that’s there.

Risk management is both art and science. You determine your companies risk tolerance, and we give you the tools to help you judge your portfolio risk

Product Science

The Science Behind FX Bridge

Risk-based Margining

Risk-based Margining (PDF)

With the detail being displayed, the dealer can see how each product is being traded: in large or small quantities, with spot or options positions, and how each transaction is affecting the profitability of that product. Again, this information can be filtered to show specific expiry months, product categories, or by specific customer.

The risk table shows how a change in the underlying asset price will change the Greeks and profit, . Like before, you can filter to show specific expiry months, product categories, or by specific customer. You can see specific data in tabular form for any product by simply choosing the symbol. If you click on the summation symbol up top, you go back to a summary on the positions view. By clicking on the refresh button, you can capture the latest open positions.

If you prefer a graphical view of the risk table, click on the Risk Graph a you can see the tabular information plotted. The vertical lines represent 1, 2 or 3 standard deviations from the current price (shown in the middle). This helps to understand the likelihood of the underlying asset moving from it’s current value. You then can apply an intelligent strategy for hedging or pricing.

With options trading, the Greeks become increasingly important. Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega are all available to be plotted. You can then filter for calls, puts, or both to fully appreciate the impact of price changes to the positioning in your portfolio. Your hedging strategy demands knowing where you are, 24 hours a day in real time. We help you navigate through the myriad of scenarios that keep you on track.