WELCOME TO Obsidian

THE PROFESSIONAL TRADERS PLATFORM

Obsidian bridges the gap between fast execution, risk management solutions, and data analytics. In volatile markets, traders and investors cannot afford the time to wait to see how risks impact their portfolio. What happens if interest rates go down, the VIX spikes 25%, a company is taken over or the market crashes?

The ability to manage these positions in real-time have become paramount to successful trading and investing. While fast execution is necessary, it is only one tool in the toolbox. Obsidian brings real-time risk managment, complex order handling, data analytics, trade history information and multi-ticket execution. The Power to trade in the market, manage risk in real-time, and data analytics are now available to everyone - from the retail trader to professional broker dealers - an All in One Platform.

Execution and Clearing

Obsidian’s neutral relationships allow traders to execute and clear through a variety of gateways. Additionally – Obsidian receives drops from a variety of platforms, Sterling, MicroHedge, Think-or-Swim, Brisk, REDIPlus, RealTick, and more – allowing managers to view client’s positions regardless of platforms they choose to execute on.
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Proprietary Systems

Obsidian offers several proprietary execution systems – including SPREAD MAKER – which allow traders to work multiple orders in the Stock, Options, and Futures markets on multiple exchanges. This allows for complex order handling – for options spreads, stock arbitrage, and take-over deals, the options are endless.
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RISK MANAGEMENT

Obsidian allows clients to monitor entire portfolios or individual positions under different risk criteria. Including profit/loss (P&L) impact, delta, volatility, interest rates. Additionaly – MARKET SHOCKS are analyzed in real-time (from Crash and Take-over Risk to Volatility Spikes). The Position Analyzer allows traders to view a graphical representation of these risk factors.
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FREEDOM OF DESIGN

The robust filtering and design features allow the user to create individual layouts and complex filters to view their portfolio, option chains, execution reports, risk, and more. The ability to use quick filters and custom filters allow for simpler risk management. This alone allows the system to be tailored to different trading styles and needs – from management to retail investing.
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