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Read on for some of the new ways of working that will likely stick around .
“ Reliable data and the right integration are key to help make quick trading decisions .”
1 . Remote trading Timing will remain key . And with how traders are able to invest , the flexibility offered by Refinitiv
REDI EMS and cloud-based platforms like Refinitiv AlphaDesk mean that it doesn ’ t really matter if you are home or at the office .
Traders can leverage a range of workflow solutions and execution tools to access liquidity and execute a large number of trades in smarter ways .
The information you need is
there – when you need it , from wherever you are .
2 . Portfolio management Since Refinitiv acquired AlphaDesk , we now have an end-to-end solution that will carry you from trade inception to execution with data and automation easily accessible in a single place .
REDI EMS provides real-time information , access to powerful electronic trading tools and quick access to the market so you can trade multiple stocks at once . Not only are you able to mitigate risk , but you can also take advantage of price distortions and stay an active trader .
3 . Data and analytics Reliable data and the right integration are key to help make quick trading decisions .
Recently , we worked with Joel Sebold from our Refinitiv Labs team . We analysed price behaviour and depth of LOB ( limit order book ), for a near month E-mini future contract , comparing January ( pre-volatility spike ) and March ( mid-volatility spike ).
The density , mean spread and trading aggressiveness comparison between January and March all point to a market that moved from tight and dense , to wide and illiquid in a very drastic manner .
This , combined with significant increase in trading volumes , resulted in very large intraday price
“ Having automated tools to alert you at just the right moment means you won ’ t miss out on the opportunity to capture that big deal .”
swings .
These data points could be very valuable to a trader or portfolio manager looking to assess current liquidity conditions which drive price impact .
With our analytics and Labs team , we are constantly looking at new ways to display and distribute analytics to improve the trader ’ s experience , with the buy-side trader in mind .
4 . Multi-asset capabilities In many cases , active managers can also switch investments around different asset classes .
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen moves on all asset classes , all at once , and the ability to reallocate funds from one asset to another could certainly have helped mitigate risk or make winning trades .
We believe the trader of the future will trade all asset classes , and we are building our buy-side trading systems to solve that need .
5 . End-to-end workflows An end-to-end workflow allows traders to trade smarter and faster with
REDI EMS .
With direct links to portfolios , profit and loss statements , and risk and compliance systems , it is a robust investment solution that caters to both long-term investors and active traders .
This versatility and scalability are crucial , especially in times of volatility , and should help drive buyers ’ decisions in the future .
Traders and investment managers need the right information to act fast . That means having automated tools to alert you at just the right moment so you don ’ t miss out on the opportunity to capture that big deal .
© Refinitiv 2020 . All Rights Reserved . The opinions expressed are those of the author ( s ) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the firm , its clients , or Refinitiv , or any of its respective affiliates . This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal advice . REDI Global Technologies LLC is a member of FINRA / SIPC . REDI Technologies Ltd . is authorized and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority . This communication is only intended for institutional customers and eligible counterparties as defined by the respective regulators / authorities . REDI services and related services are not available in all jurisdictions .
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