Merlin offers one of the most flexible trading platforms in the financial services industry. Delivering a full range of trading capabilities targeted to our clients' needs, we provide direct access to domestic and international markets via in-house trading desks, outsourced trading desk options, and a Direct Market Access (DMA) platform.
Diversify trading risks
Participate in multiple trading opportunities, including DMA and in-house trading desk options, full access to a variety of liquidity pools, and sophisticated trading algorithms.
Work with an experienced team
Each of Merlin's traders has at least 10 years of experience. Our team is located in two cities for seamless back-up and quick response time, and operates six days a week, from the opening of the Asia markets to the close of the U.S. markets.
Streamline operations
Our integrated reporting tools and flexible open-source technology platform enhance your trading capabilities while transitioning administrative, operational, and back office activities to Merlin.
Ensure conflict-free agency execution
All of Merlin’s trading activities facilitate client orders on an agency basis. Merlin does not engage in any proprietary trading and does not commit capital. Merlin only trades exchange traded securities, no OTC derivatives.
Gain access to key exchanges
Merlin has memberships with NASDAQ, NYSE Arca, BATS Exchange, Direct Edge, and the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Access Stock Loan
Access J.P. Morgan Clearing Corp. and Goldman Sachs (GSEC) stock loan desks.