Consistent, robust, and competitive pricing

We generate our own fair values for both ETFs and options, combining our trading and technological expertise to derive and publish competitive prices to all major European exchanges throughout the trading day. Our prices need to be consistent and accurate for us to succeed in this environment. Clients are able to best access our liquidity by trading with us directly.

Valuable market colour

By continuously publishing prices to the exchanges, we have developed a unique insight into the trading behaviour and liquidity of the products we trade. We can use this expertise to give market colour to clients and help assess potential market impact of trades.

Larger size trades

Our experience managing complex risks, our investment in technology, and our industry renowned education programme allow us to price illiquid products aggressively, and facilitate larger size trades across the options and ETF spectrums. This allows clients to gain the exposure needed in the required markets.

FAQs

Who can access our liquidity?

All professional market participants can trade with us. Our broad client base includes investment banks, asset managers, private banks, wealth management firms, retail stock brokers, agency brokers and other financial institutions.

Why should I trade with a market maker like SIG?

Trading with market makers has become essential in a global environment, where best execution is paramount. As the ultimate source of liquidity, market makers can provide you with the most competitive pricing and depth of liquidity. Trading directly with us reduces your order exposure as we take your flow onto our books. We do not outsource the liquidity.

How can trading with SIG result in a better price?

Our trading and technological capabilities allow us to provide very competitive pricing across a vast range of ETFs and listed options. By trading with us, you will directly benefit from this pricing capability. Prices sourced from our sales desk are often tighter than our on-order book markets. Furthermore, through our market experience, we can provide valuable market colour, such as best times of day to trade certain products, current market conditions, and feedback on the potential impact of a trade. All to help you achieve the best price.

Is a better price the only benefit that trading with SIG provides?

Not at all. Our years of experience as a market maker gives you access to a depth and breadth of knowledge you won't find elsewhere. By trading with us, you also benefit from our vast product experience in both the options and ETF markets, such as providing indicative prices for pre-trade analysis. Trading directly with us also leads to operational diversification, which is beneficial in times of volatility, and leaves you less exposed to future changes in market structure.

How much experience does SIG have in the options and ETF markets?

We have a long-standing trading reputation in options market making, and are one of the largest market makers in the US, Europe, and Asia (we traded approximately 11% of all listed options volume across all European exchanges in 2016^*). We are one of Europe's largest ETF traders (we traded $141bn in 2017^**) and have been trading the products since their European inception. We are a trading member of all European exchanges.

How do I connect with SIG?

Use the details below to contact us directly. As soon as we have completed the account opening process, we can start trading. We can trade with you over the phone, by email, or via Bloomberg, TradeWeb, or RFQ Hub.

Who can access our liquidity?

Why should I trade with a market maker like SIG?

Trading with market makers has become essential in a global environment, where best execution is paramount. As the source of liquidity, market makers can provide you with the most competitive pricing and depth of liquidity. Trading directly with us reduces your order exposure as we take your flow onto our books. We do not outsource the liquidity.