Sourcing the best execution in a fragmented marketplace can be a challenging and time-consuming task. Merlin’s scalable trading solutions and knowledgeable professionals can help streamline your operations, customize execution schedules, source liquidity pools, ensure system training and back-up, and expand your trading options.
We offer three ways to access global markets:
Merlin Trading Desk
Staffed by experienced Merlin traders, clients can call and/or message a Merlin trader to execute a trade. Our trading desk is FIX-capable, and orders can be routed from any leading OMS or the Bloomberg EMSX trading platform.
- Access to trading in over 90 countries across six continents in Equities, Forex, Bonds, and Options
- Ability to customize algorithms
- Handle large trades that need to be worked
- Quarterly Elkins/McSherry trade cost analysis performance reports
- Options strategy idea generation
Direct Market Access (DMA) Platform
DMA platforms give managers the flexibility and capability to electronically execute their own orders without having to contact Merlin’s trading desk. We strive to match our client's trading needs to platforms that are superior in speed, liquidity access, advanced algorithms, Futures, Options, and International Trading. Our internal trading experts provide one-on-one training and customization for truly tailored trading solutions. Merlin provides clients with the following DMA vendors:
- Neovest
- REDI plus
- DirectTrade
- Wolverine Tradewex
- Bloomberg EMSX
Outsourced Trading Desk
Merlin’s Outsourced Trading Desk is run by former hedge fund traders and routes your orders to the destinations of your choice. The Desk monitors your brokers from the start of the trade until the final report and ensures best execution on your order. Our mission is to provide your fund the truly personalized services of an in-house trader without the fixed costs.
- Merlin’s trader acts as your fund’s trader and an extension of your team
- Merlin’s trader will route your order to destinations and brokers of your choice
- Manage commission flow to all brokers