EUR 95 billion+
assets under management
200 million+
OpenAPI request/day
400+
Financial intermediaries
What we offer
Expert support 24/6 from a dedicated team
Senior sales traders
24-hour institutional-grade trading support and execution coverage
Expert market analysts
Daily research, strategic commentary, and client events
Electronic trading client services
Ongoing monitoring and optimisation of clients’ liquidity arrangements
Relationship managers
Personal point of contact for strategic partnership building
Single trading environment via our platform or FIX API
Integrated back-office and reporting services
Customised FX liquidity and clearing solutions
What is proprietary trading, or prop trading?
Proprietary trading, also known as prop trading, refers to a form of trading where a firm or company uses its own capital to trade financial instruments with the goal of generating profits for the firm/company, as opposed to just earning commissions from client transactions.
Prop trading firms/companies typically employ traders who use various trading strategies and techniques to capitalise on market opportunities and fluctuations. These firms/companies often have a high level of expertise and access to advanced trading tools and technologies to execute trades effectively. Proprietary trading allows firms to increase profits and become a key market marker, but it also comes with the risk of absorbing losses.
The difference between proprietary trading and hedge fund trading is that hedge funds invest using clients' money and are accountable to their clients, while proprietary traders use their firm's own money and retain 100% of the returns.
Saxo is a leading global provider of multi-asset trading and investment solutions, offering access to over 71,000 financial instruments, including stocks, bonds, forex, options, futures, and more