Outsourced Trading

Most clients are fully operational within 2-3 weeks. Our onboarding process includes account setup with your preferred clearing firms, integration with your existing workflow (whether that’s email, phone, API, or FIX connectivity), and training sessions with our trading team. For managers with existing clearing relationships, the transition is even faster since we simply integrate with your current infrastructure.

Absolutely. RCM is completely FCM-agnostic, meaning we work seamlessly with your preferred clearing partners. You maintain all existing clearing relationships, credit terms, and operational arrangements. We provide execution services only, giving you maximum flexibility and control over your clearing infrastructure. Many clients use multiple FCMs for capacity or credit diversification, and we coordinate execution across all your relationships.

We execute across 300+ markets on 30+ global exchanges, covering futures and options across all major asset classes. This includes equity indices (S&P 500, Nasdaq, Russell, international indices), interest rates (Treasuries, Eurodollars, SOFR), currencies (major and exotic pairs), energy (crude oil, natural gas, refined products), metals (precious and base metals), agricultural products (grains, softs, livestock), and specialized markets. If an exchange lists it, we can trade it.

Our 24/6 desk provides immediate voice access for urgent situations. Simply call our trading desk and speak directly with an experienced trader who can execute immediately. For complex orders—multi-leg options strategies, large blocks, or illiquid instruments—our traders develop execution strategies, work liquidity sources, and manage the order through completion. We bring over 20 years of experience to every complex execution challenge.

We deliver fully customized reporting in whatever format works for your operations. Standard options include real-time trade confirmations via email or API, end-of-day execution summaries with fill details and analytics, custom spreadsheet formats matching your internal systems, execution quality reports with slippage and market impact analysis, and programmatic data delivery through API or FIX for integration with your portfolio management systems. Tell us what you need, and we’ll configure reporting to match.

Our pricing is transparent and competitive, structured around your trading volume and execution requirements. We offer per-trade commissions that scale with volume, with no hidden platform fees, technology charges, or market data costs passed through to you. Pricing discussions are customized based on your expected activity, markets traded, and service requirements. Contact us for a detailed quote based on your specific needs—most clients find significant cost savings compared to maintaining an in-house desk when factoring in all direct and indirect costs.

Yes. We provide multiple integration methods for algorithmic strategies, including API and FIX connectivity for low-latency order routing, SFTP file transfers for batch processing, and custom DLL integration for specialized applications. Our technology infrastructure supports high-frequency execution requirements while our trading desk provides oversight and intervention capabilities when market conditions require human judgment. Many systematic managers use our services to eliminate technology infrastructure costs while maintaining full algorithmic execution capabilities.

We maintain redundant systems across trading platforms, market connectivity, and communication channels. If any primary system experiences issues, backup systems activate automatically. Our trading desk has manual backup procedures for every electronic workflow, ensuring order flow continues regardless of technology disruptions. Clients have multiple contact methods (phone, email, messaging platforms) to reach traders directly. In over 20 years of operation, we’ve maintained uninterrupted service through major technology events and market disruptions.

Absolutely. Our traders bring extensive experience across diverse markets and asset classes. When you’re entering a new market, trading an unfamiliar instrument, or implementing a new strategy, we provide consultation on liquidity characteristics, typical trading patterns, optimal execution approaches, and potential pitfalls to avoid. This strategic guidance is part of our service—you’re not just getting order execution, you’re accessing decades of institutional trading knowledge.

Best execution is fundamental to everything we do. Our approach includes maintaining relationships with multiple liquidity providers and brokers to ensure competitive pricing, using sophisticated execution algorithms that minimize market impact, continuous monitoring of execution quality against benchmarks, regular analysis of fill quality and slippage patterns, and documentation of execution decisions for transparency and oversight. As an independent provider with no proprietary trading or affiliated liquidity sources, our incentives align completely with yours—we succeed when you receive optimal execution.

Several factors distinguish RCM: Our FCM-agnostic independence means we work with your preferred clearing relationships rather than forcing you onto specific platforms. Our 24/6 desk coverage provides true global market access, not just U.S. hours. Our experienced team brings over 20 years across buy-side, sell-side, floor, and electronic environments—not just junior traders executing orders. We offer boutique-level service and attention while maintaining institutional-grade infrastructure and capabilities. And perhaps most importantly, we understand alternative investment strategies—we’ve built our business serving hedge funds, CTAs, and sophisticated managers who demand execution excellence.

While we don’t provide investment advice or trade recommendations, our traders offer valuable market intelligence and execution insights. This includes information about current liquidity conditions, unusual market activity or volatility, potential execution challenges for specific instruments, and observations about market dynamics relevant to your strategies. Our traders are experienced market professionals who can discuss execution approaches, market microstructure, and trading strategy—but investment decisions always remain yours.

Absolutely. Many clients begin by outsourcing overnight sessions or specific markets before expanding to full desk coverage. Others maintain in-house execution for core strategies while outsourcing specialized markets, complex options execution, or overflow capacity. We’re flexible in structuring arrangements that fit your transition timeline and operational preferences. There’s no requirement to move all trading activity—we work with whatever scope makes sense for your firm.