Equities and Indices

As the prices of equities are generally more volatile than those of bonds, holders of equities are more likely to look to capital appreciation (an increase in stock price) to provide a suitable return on their investment. Because of the greater likelihood of capital appreciation and more uncertain outlook for a consistent stream of cash payments, equities are usually the more aggressive investment. NCI Finance offers a full service global equities platform, with execution capabilities offered by its global associates, across all listed and OTC Market Centres.

Over the last 20 years, most international investments have focused on equities and bonds. Nevertheless the international equity capital markets have grown quite complex in recent years. It is essential for traders to make the right market segmentation before they get involved to equities. Equity trading can be viewed as a niche within the general stock trading arena.

It is geared for more aggressive individuals, money managers and investors, who have either developed solid trading strategies or want to invest in them. While equities can be risky the rewards can also be equally high if the right choices are made.

We are fully aware that cash, equities and bonds constitute a significant proportion of many investment portfolios.

We therefore apply our unique global and regional perspectives across a wide range of industries, sectors and markets.

NCI Finance offers full–service global equities platforms designed for all your trading needs. As trading strategies evolve, we continually respond with the most comprehensive suite of equities trading platforms with execution capabilities across all listed and OTC market centers globally. 

Trading is organised along sector lines regardless of where the stock is traded. Thanks to our wealth of trading experience and our technological sophistication, we are able to choose the international partners who offer accurate, efficient and competitive trade execution. We focus on providing seamless execution and outstanding liquidity with a focus on minimal market impact.

Our services

• Brokerage services
• Access to the largest global markets
• Execution and clearing services, through international associates
• Daily and monthly client reporting

Derivatives

In order to keep pace with the times, our input is not limited exclusively to cash equity products.Derivatives can be based on different types of assets such as commodities, equities (stocks), bonds, interest rates, exchange rates, or indices (such as a stock market indices). NCI Finance specializes in equity derivatives for investors seeking to manage risk and optimize returns within the equities market.

We provide you with the benefit of our in-depth knowledge of derivatives and our years of experience, empowering your investment decisions. Investors can use equity derivatives to hedge the risk associated with taking a position in equities by setting limits to the losses incurred by either a short or long position in a company's shares or an equity index.

Futures and options

Futures and Options are the most common equity derivatives because they directly grant the holder the right to buy or sell equity at a predetermined value.
Futures and options contracts are an excellent way to trade the futures markets enabling investors to carefully manage the precise mix of risks and exposures that they want to retain or transfer. Many new traders start by trading futures options instead of straight futures contracts. There is generally less risk and volatility when using options instead of futures.

The world's growing number of listed derivatives offers varied levels of liquidity and transparency, and such listed derivatives are subject to a host of different national regulatory regimes. Contracts on futures trading take place on the commodity exchanges such as the Chicago Board of Trade and the New York Mercantile Exchange and the London Metal exchange and many others across the world. The CFTC – Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the NFTA – National Futures Trading Association both actively participate in regulating trading transactions on the exchanges.

NCI Finance offers equity derivatives to investors seeking to manage risk and optimize returns within the equities market. Our experienced, highly skilled professionals understand the complexity of these types of securities, as well as the unique objectives of our clients. Within our trading platforms we deliver a wide range of equity derivatives, such as listed futures and options swaps and forwards to meet the diverse needs of our institutional, corporate and private client base.