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Equity trading

We provide high quality execution services in equities and investment trusts, trading for clients in 30 countries around the world through our hubs in London, New York, Dublin, Mumbai and Johannesburg. In the UK market we are registered to make markets in 750 LSE-listed securities and our sales trading desk deals with more than 1,000 institutional clients.

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Our approach to Equity Trading
Leaders in high-touch execution

Whilst we are a major trader of European equities across the market cap spectrum, we are recognised by our institutional clients as leaders in high-touch execution, specialising in crossing blocks of stock where low liquidity can be a constraining factor. Our market makers, sales traders and equity sales teams work seamlessly together to find buyers and sellers to deliver best execution for our clients.

Extensive reach

As a Systematic Internaliser (SI) in over 5,000 instruments, we have access to all MTFs and a significant presence on the Retail Service Platform, giving electronic reach into every private client stockbroker and online investment platform in the UK. In addition, we have active relationships with all share registrars and are a major trader for the private client broker and wealth manager markets. 

Experience unmatched efficiency and quality in electronic trading

ZebrA-X: The Future of Trading

Investec’s cutting-edge electronic trading platform, designed to revolutionise our client’s trading experience. ZebrA-X has been created to deliver a high-touch service as a low-touch product, with customisable solutions and bespoke execution consultancy enhancing the trading experience.

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Why ZebrA-X?
Advanced algorithms

Sophisticated algorithms, including ZebrA-X Dark and Zebra Block strategies, allows clients to execute trades efficiently with a variety of configuration choices.

Comprehensive market access

Access to over 55 dark pools, lit MTFs, and systematic internalisers, ensuring our clients connect with the broadest range of liquidity providers.

Bespoke execution consultancy

Tailored execution analysis and insights, enhancing our clients’ trading strategy and relationships with our expert consultative team.

Efficient block trade execution

Execute large trades seamlessly with optimised solutions designed to reduce pre and post-trade signalling.

Global trading access: coverage by our London trading hub, with meaningful market share in core geographies across the UK, South Africa and India.

Map showing coverage by Geography of ZebrA-X

To find out more about ZebrA-X, get in touch with one of our traders

To find out more about ZebrA-X, get in touch with one of our traders

Dominic Lowres
Dominic Lowres

Dominic Lowres

Head of Electronic Trading
Matthew West
Matthew West

Matthew West

Electronic Salestrader

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