Spotlight

Spotlight

金融服务

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Spotlight illuminates Swap Dealer activity, empowering dealers with the critical insights to win more trades

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Spotlight illuminates Swap Dealer activity, empowering dealers with the critical insights to win more trades.

网站
https://spotlight.dev
所属行业
金融服务
规模
2-10 人
总部
New York,NY
类型
私人持股
创立
2021
领域
OTC Derivatives、Commodities、Uncleared Derivatives和Commodity Derivatives

地点

Spotlight员工

动态

  • Spotlight转发了

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    Founder & CEO | Spotlight

    After speaking with over 100 Swap Dealers and Brokers, I realized that the majority of them don’t know what a “Swap Data Repository” is. I believe they are missing out on valuable information that could help them win more trades. Swap Data Repositories (SDRs) were created by the CFTC after the 2008 financial crisis to increase transparency in the uncleared over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market. Swap dealers and their clients now report their trades to the CFTC, with the goal of reducing systemic risk and ensuring market integrity. Most dealers and brokers only analyze exchange-traded markets, and as such, miss out on some of the largest and most important trades executed OTC. Players who analyze SDRs have a competitive edge in understanding what their competition is doing, and more importantly, how they can win more trades. What’s the catch? Swap Dealers don’t want their competition to know what they are doing, so the trades submitted to the SDRs are intentionally erroneous and obfuscated. This is precisely why I am building Spotlight, to bring transparency to the OTC derivatives market. At Spotlight, we’re telling the story behind every trade, keeping dealers and brokers competitive in the hidden derivatives market. Leveraging Spotlight, market participants get an intimate view of the OTC derivatives market, helping them craft sales and pricing strategies that give them an edge. Message me if you’re interested in learning more about how Spotlight can help you improve your derivatives sales process. #Spotlight #SwapDataRepository #SDR #Repository #Transparency #MarketIntelligence #OTC #Derivatives #OTCDerivatives #SwapDealer #Broker #Trading #OTCTrading #DerivativesSales #Commodities #Hedging

  • Spotlight转发了

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    #Cattle population is the lowest since 1951. How is this affecting Swap Dealers? In the 2024 cattle and calves report, the USDA said there are 87.2 million head – the lowest such estimate since 1951. With a 2% decrease in supply and sustained demand, the price of live cattle is up year-to-date. Looking at US Swap Dealer activity, there is a lot more activity in 2024 than last year. Notably, hedging via 1-year contracts started earlier in 2024 compared to 2023. This August has shown a continuation of last year’s trend, where market participants are shifting to shorter term contracts that expire at the beginning of November. Message me if you’re interested in seeing other interesting changes in the US Swap Market. Spotlight #Spotlight #Transparency #MarketIntelligence #OTC #Derivatives #OTCDerivatives #SwapDealer #Broker #Trading #OTCTrading #DerivativesSales #Cattle #LiveCattle #Livestock #Agriculture #Commodities #Farming #Hedging

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  • Spotlight转发了

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    #Corn trading is hot in 2024. The volume of corn contracts traded by US Swap Dealers has nearly doubled in 2024, particularly over the past 3 months. Compared to the same period last year, there has been a notable increase in 6-month and 1-year contracts. Message me if you’re interested in seeing other interesting changes in the US Swap Market. #Spotlight #Transparency #MarketIntelligence #OTC #Derivatives #OTCDerivatives #SwapDealer #Broker #Trading #OTCTrading #DerivativesSales #GrainsOilseeds #Agriculture #Commodities #Farming #Hedging

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  • Spotlight转发了

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    Founder & CEO | Spotlight

    In 2024, several organizations implemented or announced #Emissions regulations: ? On March 29, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two rules that aim to reduce emissions from vehicles starting in model year 2027. ? In April 2024, the European Parliament and Council adopted Regulation 2024/1257, which establishes new standards for the emissions and battery durability of motor vehicles, engines, and other vehicle components. Given the bespoke and nascent nature of trading emissions contracts, it’s challenging to predict the impact of these regulations on the market. However, with #Spotlight, you can now access transaction-level details for all uncleared OTC trades. Following these regulatory changes, there has been a significant spike in the trading volume of emissions contracts, with 1-year forwards emerging as the most frequently traded instrument. You might wonder what further insights can be gleaned from this data. Spotlight enables you to analyze commodity trends at a high level and then drill down to the finest details, providing information on each individual trade, including all contract terms. Join us at Spotlight to enhance your approach to the OTC markets. #Spotlight #Transparency #MarketIntelligence #OTC #Derivatives #OTCDerivatives #SwapDealer #Broker #Trading #OTCTrading #DerivativesSales #Emissions #CarbonMarkets #CarbonCredit #Carbon #Sustainability #ESG

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  • Spotlight转发了

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    Founder & CEO | Spotlight

    Part III: Analyze OTC Markets with Spotlight In the last two posts, we covered how Spotlight helps market participants optimize pricing and generate trading ideas for OTC derivatives. These posts highlight various use cases to help buyers and sellers become more efficient and increase sales revenue. Spotlight also helps managers and executives analyze OTC markets to get a high-level understanding of the landscape. Analyzing the OTC Markets Futures markets support a range of products, but they fall short on many fronts: ? Smaller trading size: The futures market is better suited for smaller trades while larger block trades are traded over-the-counter to avoid moving the market. ? Lack of anonymity: Trading through an exchange provides immediate visibility for all market participants, making it more difficult to mask strategies, especially for large block trades. ? Limited product selection: Exchanges fail to support bespoke products and instruments. Market participants turn to OTC markets to bypass these shortcomings. But trading over-the-counter is a double edged sword – the inherent opacity of OTC markets makes it difficult to perform analysis. Participants are left to extrapolate movements in OTC markets based on futures markets. This is where Spotlight comes in. Spotlight not only captures all of the uncleared OTC trades, but also provides users with analytical tools, giving them a new way to analyze OTC markets. Market Trends It’s important to understand where money is flowing so you can focus efforts on the most valuable segments. Spotlight provides market intelligence tools to help you understand market trends. Whether it’s an overview of biggest movers, comparison of activity by expiration date, or change in total notional value traded, Spotlight’s tools give you detailed insights that can supercharge your work. Market Share Analysis While it’s easy to know your market share in exchange traded markets, it’s difficult to pinpoint in OTC markets. Markets are fragmented, there is no central reporting authority, and the data available is often erroneous or masked. Spotlight’s proprietary models clean up and unmask data so you can see how dealers are trading. We provide analytical tools to aggregate data, such as trade volumes on specific markets and products, enabling you to understand your market share and how much risk you are taking on. Conclusion Spotlight delivers detailed insights into market trends, helping you to understand risk, capitalize on emerging opportunities, and stay ahead of the competition. Join us at Spotlight and improve your approach to analyzing the OTC markets, leveraging information as your most powerful asset. #Spotlight #Transparency #MarketIntelligence #OTC #Derivatives #OTCDerivatives #SwapDealer #Broker #Trading #OTCTrading #DerivativesSales

  • Spotlight转发了

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    Founder & CEO | Spotlight

    Part II: Generate Trading Ideas with Spotlight In the OTC derivatives market, innovative trading ideas are crucial for risk mitigation and profit maximization. However, the inherent opacity of these markets forces firms to develop strategies to stay ahead. Spotlight’s market intelligence platform pierces this opacity, offering traders and sellers insights into competitors' trading structures and strategies. With Spotlight you can get a bird’s eye view of the market, enabling you to generate innovative trading ideas that outperform the competition. Generate Trading Ideas Identify Market Gaps Spotlight helps you identify gaps in your product offerings by analyzing competitors’ trade structures and market activities. This enables you to offer more relevant products, ultimately increasing revenues. Improve Hedging Spotlight provides insights into how competitors hedge risk, showcasing structures like swap strips and options strategies. This visibility allows you to effectively position trades and improve risk management. Analyze Trends Spotlight delivers detailed insights into market trends, helping you to anticipate market shifts, capitalize on emerging opportunities, and stay ahead of the competition. Conclusion Spotlight provides a comprehensive view of the OTC derivatives market. Whether it’s identifying market gaps, improving hedging strategies, or analyzing trends, Spotlight empowers you with the information needed to gain an edge. Leverage Spotlight as your strategic partner in the OTC derivatives space. Together, we can help you navigate the complexities of this traditionally opaque market. #Spotlight #Transparency #MarketIntelligence #OTC #Derivatives #OTCDerivatives #SwapDealer #Broker #Trading #OTCTrading #DerivativesSales

  • Spotlight转发了

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    Founder & CEO | Spotlight

    Part I: Optimize Derivatives Pricing with Spotlight – A Strategic Tool for OTC Derivatives Sellers In the opaque world of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, the right information can significantly enhance your competitive advantage. Spotlight shines a light on these opaque OTC markets, providing insights that empower derivatives sellers to optimize pricing and maximize profits. Transparency in OTC Derivatives The OTC derivatives market operates without centralized oversight, allowing for confidential bilateral trades. This secrecy has historically given swap dealers a competitive edge, enabling them to adjust pricing to their advantage without any significant external checks. However, this poses challenges in terms of pricing efficiency and market stability. Spotlight’s market intelligence platform pierces this veil of secrecy, offering detailed trade insights that help sellers refine their pricing and maximize profits. Problem: Effective Pricing Derivatives sellers are often lacking information that could drastically improve their sales strategies. Importantly, these sellers lack a deep understanding of: ? Counterparty Behavior: Without visibility into the trading patterns, structures, and pricing tactics of counterparties, sellers are at a significant disadvantage. ? Competitive Landscape: Knowledge of how competitors are pricing similar derivatives is crucial. Without this information, sellers cannot competitively price their products. This information gap hinders effective pricing and overall market efficiency. Solution: Strategic Pricing Optimization Spotlight dismantles these barriers by providing comprehensive market visibility: ? Visibility into Lost Trades: Understand when and why trades were lost to competitors – often due to less aggressive pricing – and adjust strategies accordingly. ? Margin Adjustment: Analyze competitors’ pricing and margins to ensure you are not leaving money on the table or pricing yourself out of the market. Who Benefits? Our platform is designed for derivatives sellers and marketers. By providing them with a detailed overview of the market, including actions and strategies of their competitors, we enable them to make informed decisions that lead to improved sales and profitability. How It Works Spotlight enables users to search through the full universe of trades to find relevant products. Using this information, users can adjust their pricing strategies based on current market data and trends. Conclusion: Your Strategic Partner in Derivatives Pricing Spotlight is more than a platform; it's a strategic partner in navigating the complexities of the OTC derivatives market. By equipping clients with essential market insights, we enhance pricing strategies, increase margins, and secure more profitable operations. Join us at Spotlight and transform your approach to OTC derivatives, leveraging information as your most powerful asset. #Spotlight #Transparency #OTC #Derivatives #Trading

  • Spotlight转发了

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    Founder & CEO | Spotlight

    At Spotlight, we're bringing transparency to OTC derivatives markets by telling the story behind every trade. Our market intelligence platform helps our clients stay on top of market trends, generate trading ideas, and win more business. Here's why you should partner with us. The Problem ? Lack of Transparency: OTC markets operate in the shadows, making it difficult for participants to accurately assess market conditions due to the absence of centralized reporting. ? Decreased Price Discovery: Without transparent pricing information, inefficiencies and mispricing persist, hindering effective decision-making. ? Systemic Risk: The complex and interconnected nature of OTC trading amplifies risks during market stress, contributing to instability and potential crises. The 2008 mortgage crisis underscored the dangers of opacity in OTC markets. More transparency in the OTC markets prior to 2008 would have mitigated the damage resulting from this crisis. The Solution We developed a novel approach to unmask hidden trading data, giving you insight into a hidden market. Our intuitive web platform gives you access to market insights you can’t find anywhere else. ? Transparency Redefined: Spotlight brings clarity to the opaque OTC market, offering transparency into derivatives pricing, market trends, and counterparty behavior. ? Idea Generation: With Spotlight, you can discover new product opportunities, helping you to stay up-to-date with what the competition is offering. ? Risk Management: By identifying risks early, our clients can proactively mitigate systemic risks and protect their portfolios. Why Choose Spotlight ? Competitive Advantage: Gain an edge with real-time market data and insights, positioning yourself ahead of the competition. ? Efficiency: Our intuitive platform streamlines workflows, saving valuable time on market analysis and research. ? Profit Maximization: Leverage our intelligence to identify lucrative opportunities and minimize potential losses, maximizing your returns. ? Dedicated Support: Count on our team for personalized support, dashboards, and analytics. Join Spotlight today and unlock the potential of the OTC Swap Market. Let us be your strategic partner in increasing market transparency, saving you time with research, and gaining an informational advantage over your competitors. #Spotlight #Transparency #MarketIntelligence #OTC #Derivatives #OTCDerivatives #SwapDealer #Broker #Trading #OTCTrading #DerivativesSales

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