Equity Execution Services

In a high touch no touch trading world, giving you the best of both.

Awards & Recognition

  • #1 U.S. Algo Provider
    Forefactor Canadian Investment Technology Awards, 2011
  • #3 in All-Europe Research Team Survey
    Institutional Investor, 2012
  • #2 in All-Emerging Markets Equity and Fixed Income Research Team Survey
    Institutional Investor, 2011
  • #1 All-Asia, All-China and All-Japan Research Team Surveys
    Institutional Investor, 2011
  • Top 3 player in U.S. Equity Electronic Trading
    Greenwich Associates, 2011

Overview

Global Execution Services is Bank of America Merrill Lynch's electronic trading and related services platform, which offers a full suite of premier multi-asset trading solutions equity and listed derivatives trading solutions enhanced by the Firm's vast global resources, access to superior liquidity, world-class technology and leading scale positions in the capital markets.

The range of offerings includes:

  • Capital commitment and Block trading

  • Portfolio trading

  • Direct market access

  • Quantitative analytics and research

  • Algorithmic trading platform

Our programs are flexible, easily accessible and supported by exceptional client service and support. In our global execution services platform we offer:

Global Execution Services

Characteristics of Execution Services

  • Global connectivity and routing

  • High speed, customizable, anonymous electronic trading

  • Centralized order flow across all client segments to maximize internal crossing

  • Centralized risk management

  • Access to extensive global data infrastructure and client-customized quantitative research

  • Customizable execution services to meet individual client needs

  • Superior client service and execution guidance

Perspective

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Venue Toxicity Analysis Can Help Reduce Information Leakage

Information leakage differs significantly across venues.Bank of America Merrill Lynch measures venue toxicity by examining the difference between execution price and a short term fair price.

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Pairs Trading

Which electronic algorithms can be used to trade relative evaluation opportunities or manage risk in a pending corporate action?

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Trading Futures During Roll Periods

Volume curves during roll periods can differ significantly from the curves used for trading standard periods. Due to its adaptive nature, the Instinct® algorithm can efficiently find liquidity during this atypical period.

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Be Institutional From Day One

Launching a successful hedge fund is not defined by investment talent and track record alone. Start ups need to be institutional from day one.

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Can a liquidity seeking algorithm provide high execution quality when trading a volatile sector?

Instinct® utilizes market driven signals and stock specific impact modeling to source liquidity while minimizing market impact.

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Contact Us

  • New York
    1.212.449.6090

    Chicago
    1.866.202.5908

    Europe
    +44.207.996.4521

    Japan
    +813.6225.8398

    Asia
    +852.2161.7550

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