Equity Derivatives
Where speed and innovation matter
Investec Bank is one of the leading market makers in the Equity Options & Synthetics space.
Whether you’re interested in protecting your value, creating exposure to a particular equity or designing a customised basket of stocks, we’re focused on providing structures that best suit your unique requirements.
Choose the right trading partner
Options have proven to be a superior and prudent investment tool that offers flexibility, leverage, diversification and control that can protect your portfolio and/or enhance your returns. Why not trade them with us, where speed, innovation and high-touch service matters?
Customise your trading experience
We specialise in non-linear derivatives, including puts and calls, collars, spreads, fences and exotics. Receive an efficient approach to trading that minimises risk and maximises your returns.
Our products include
Options
- Index and Single Stock
- Offered in most liquid local indices & Large and Midcap stocks
- Options on Custom Baskets
- Collar drawdowns
Synthetics
- Total Return Swaps
- Forwards
Equity Linked Notes
- Fully Funded
- Cap Guarantee
- Listed or OTC
Bespoke Structured Product Listings
- Portable Alpha Notes
- Outperformance Notes
- Stub Notes
- Actively Managed Certificates
International Derivatives
- Option structures SPY, MSCI, NASDAQ, etc.
- ZAR Compo or Quanto
- Wrapped through Safex listed OR JSE listed notes
Exotics
- Tailor-made derivatives to suit your needs
- Very active in ‘ratchets’
Let us assist you
Our experts are waiting for your queries.
Rithen Ramlal
Head: Equity derivatives
I work in Equity Derivatives at Investec. I’ve been at Investec since 2013, having started as an Equity Derivatives Trader. I have 17 years of experience spread across the corporate and private sectors, from investment banking, trading, and sales to portfolio management. I was previously the Head of Equity Derivatives for UBS South Africa.
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