Commodities and Global Markets
A pioneer in the Australian equity derivatives market, Macquarie was one of the inaugural participants in the Australian Options Market at its launch in 1976. Our involvement laid the groundwork for our leadership in options, structured financial products and risk management solutions that continues to this day.
Macquarie is a market leader in delivering bespoke derivatives solutions to suit institutional and HNW (high-net-worth) wholesale investors. Our dedicated equity derivatives team can support you and your clients with a range of risk management, liquidity and return optimisation solutions.
Suitable for investors with a bullish or neutral view, equity-linked notes allow the earning of an enhanced yield by taking on downside exposure linked to a basket of underlying equities, ranging from ASX 300 to U.S, H.K. and other international equities.
Clients can receive Fixed, Phoenix or Accumulating Coupons
Notes knockout on a worst-performing or average-performance basis
Investors can opt for a knock-in or reduced strike puts
Product tailored for wholesale investors such as C-suite executives, HNW individuals and family trusts, which can be traded under a bespoke facility.
Used in conjunction with the option facility (collar strategy), it allows the shareholder to borrow up to the put protection level of the collar
Zero-cost collars
No margin calls
Borrow against an existing shareholding and release cash for other investment purposes
Protect the value of existing shareholding
Flexible terms to suit the shareholder
Offering execution services and derivatives-based solutions for institutional investors in OTC (over-the-counter) and listed options in the Australian equities market, we partner with investors to assist with enhancing portfolio returns via:
Tail risk heading
Income generation
Overall risk management
Portfolio optimisation
Stuart Murray
Sales and Structuring
T: +61 2 8232 7342
Email: stuart.murray@macquarie.com
Jack Maynard
Sales and Structuring
T: +61 2 8232 7342
Email: jack.maynard@macquarie.com
Daniel Kirkwood
Structuring
T: +61 2 8232 7342
Email: daniel.kirkwood@macquarie.com
Oliver Danischewsky
Trading
T: +61 2 8232 7342
Email: oliver.danischewsky@macquarie.com
Alex Wang
Trading
T: +61 2 8232 7342
Email: alex.wang3@macquarie.com
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