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quatron
 

Registered: Jul 2011
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08-27-12 06:40 AM

What are advanced/professional volatility trading software packages? By advanced/professional I mean that you can parametrize models for volatility curves/surfaces, see what options are bid over/offered under. Automatic spread hitting and auto-hedger is something I would like to have too.

I know Orc but it's way too pricey. I know there's Actant and OptionsCity. Expensive too.
What are other options? Is there anything that could be hooked up to Interactive Brokers?

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1245
 

Registered: May 2012
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08-27-12 10:54 AM


Quote from quatron:

What are advanced/professional volatility trading software packages? By advanced/professional I mean that you can parametrize models for volatility curves/surfaces, see what options are bid over/offered under. Automatic spread hitting and auto-hedger is something I would like to have too.

I know Orc but it's way too pricey. I know there's Actant and OptionsCity. Expensive too.
What are other options? Is there anything that could be hooked up to Interactive Brokers?



There are NO automated platforms out there that are not expensive. You can add SpiderRock to your list. You get what you pay for.

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quatron
 

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08-27-12 01:41 PM


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There are NO automated platforms out there that are not expensive. You can add SpiderRock to your list. You get what you pay for.



What should be minimum cost for such solution, roughly? Is it possible to get something working below $1000/month?

Did not know about SpiderRock. Thanks.

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1245
 

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08-27-12 02:23 PM


Quote from quatron:

What should be minimum cost for such solution, roughly? Is it possible to get something working below $1000/month?

Did not know about SpiderRock. Thanks.



Nope. Actant is the least expensive because it can be run locally without a co-lo. You just need an Active data feed over the Internet. Actant will run you around $3000/month without a Co-lo. With the Active feed, you get to $3400 to $3500.

Instinet TradeSpeed is excellent for Vol trading but not automated.It also will not auto hedge. You will need an Introducing Broker that has a relationship to them if your small. Instinet only takes large account directly. The platform is free, they just pass on data fees. You can input your own vol curve and interest rates. Produce your own values. The options that have value based on that turn colors for opportunities, but you have to click to trade them. You can also set the vol curve to the NBBO at any time. Very nice platform.

1245

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hschwartz
 

Registered: Jul 2011
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08-29-12 02:43 AM

Hi I worked up a grid of whats out there with as much pricing as I could get. Its here as a google doc. I haven't updated it in about 6mo but it should be a pretty good guide.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...YXA0alVyQ2pPM3c

comments welcome

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FSU
 

Registered: Jun 2010
Posts: 237

 

08-31-12 12:09 AM


Quote from hschwartz:

Hi I worked up a grid of whats out there with as much pricing as I could get. Its here as a google doc. I haven't updated it in about 6mo but it should be a pretty good guide.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...YXA0alVyQ2pPM3c

comments welcome



Very helpful list. I would also add Microhedge.

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