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.
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?
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.
- Index and Single Stock
- Offered in most liquid local indices & Large and Midcap stocks
- Options on Custom Baskets
- Collar drawdowns
- Total Return Swaps
- Forwards
- Fully Funded
- Cap Guarantee
- Listed or OTC
- Portable Alpha Notes
- Outperformance Notes
- Stub Notes
- Actively Managed Certificates
- Option structures SPY, MSCI, NASDAQ, etc.
- ZAR Compo or Quanto
- Wrapped through Safex listed OR JSE listed notes
- Tailor-made derivatives to suit your needs
- Very active in ‘ratchets’
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Rithen Ramlal
Head: Trading for Global Markets
I am Head of Trading for Global Markets at Investec. I joined Investec in 2013 as an Equity Derivatives Trader and have since played an integral role in the growth of the business. With more than 23 years of experience spanning investment banking, trading, sales, and portfolio management across the corporate and private sectors, I bring deep market expertise to my role.
Investec and Goldman Sachs
A winning combination for South African institutions
Acquire exposure to underlying share movements in both developed and emerging markets, across a range of multiple instruments.
Receive optimal bespoke structuring solutions and advisory services for complex structures and transactions, which typically involve equity derivatives features.
Get access to independent and customised equity research that adds real value to your investment process.