Smart Order Routing (SOR)

  • Fixed-Income EMS Evolves with Data, Protocols and Automation

    A key innovation is the ability to dynamically switch between algos and/or tweak algo parameters based on the current market conditions and algo performance. The concept of algo switching is not new; however, since FlexAlgoWheel focuses on order routing, we offer dynamic switching as an integral feature. Dynamic re-evaluation, an advanced feature of FlexAlgoWheel, continues to assess the real-time market conditions.

    By Iain Smith October 3, 2022 Insights

  • FlexAlgoWheel’s Best Kept Secrets

    A key innovation is the ability to dynamically switch between algos and/or tweak algo parameters based on the current market conditions and algo performance. The concept of algo switching is not new; however, since FlexAlgoWheel focuses on order routing, we offer dynamic switching as an integral feature. Dynamic re-evaluation, an advanced feature of FlexAlgoWheel, continues to assess the real-time market conditions.

    By FlexTrade Insights August 8, 2022 Insights

  • Revised SEC Rule 606 Shines the Light on Order Routing Disclosures

    The revamped SEC 606 regulation requires more extensive disclosures by broker dealers about the handling and routing of institutional customer orders including the average rebates the broker received from, and fees the broker paid to, trading venues.

    By Ivy Schmerken December 5, 2019 Insights

  • Our Top 10 FlexAdvantage Blog Stories for 2016

    It’s been an interesting year for the FlexAdvantage blog’s coverage of industry news. From government regulations, such as MiFID II, Last Look, Tick Pilot and Maker Taker, to buy-side involvement in FX and Fixed Income as well as a 20th Anniversary celebration with FlexTrade. Here is our countdown of the Top 10 FlexAdvantage Blog posts for 2016.

    By Matthew Halicki January 3, 2017 Insights

  • Smart New Rules for Smart Order Routing?

    Disclosure is the rage in financial markets regulation and the latest set of proposals relate to order handling rules. FlexTrade’s Ivy Schmerken examines further.

    By Ivy Schmerken October 25, 2016 Insights

  • Smart Order Routing (SOR)

    From Revolution to Evolution in the Search for Liquidity and Alpha Smart Order Routing (SOR) has ebbed and flowed as a topic of interest in the financial industry.  Because the functionality has become commonplace in …

    By Flex Advantage March 23, 2015 Insights

  • FlexTRADER Chosen As Best Buy-Side Algorithmic / DMA Product

    GREAT NECK, NY, November 10, 2014 – FlexTrade Systems, Inc., a leader in multi-asset, algorithmic trading systems, today announced its FlexTRADER algorithmic trading platform has grabbed the top spot in the Best Buy-Side Algorithmic/DMA Product …

    By Flex Advantage November 10, 2014 Awards