Virtu Financial, Inc. reports developments across a technology-driven trading business that provides market making and execution services in global, multi-asset markets. Its Market Making segment commits capital on a principal basis in cash, futures and options markets across equities, fixed income, currencies, cryptocurrencies and commodities. Its Execution Services segment provides agency trading, trading venues, proprietary technology, workflow tools, analytics and capital markets agency services for at-the-market offerings and buyback programs.
Recurring news includes quarterly and annual results, trading income by segment, adjusted trading and EBITDA metrics, dividend and share repurchase actions, and client or product updates for trading technology such as Triton, Virtu's multi-asset execution management system.
Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) recently announced a record trade of AUD$87M (USD$67.2M) matched through POSIT Alert in Australia on January 25, 2021. This trade represents the largest single trade in POSIT Alert's APAC history, showcasing Virtu's successful enhancements to the platform over the past 18 months. The improvements include infrastructure upgrades and a one-to-one matching logic aimed at delivering block liquidity efficiently. POSIT Alert continues to innovate by accepting conditional orders, enhancing block liquidity opportunities for users.
Virtu Financial (Nasdaq:VIRT) has launched two new big data analytics utilities, Open Intell and Open Python, in response to increased client demand. These tools aim to enhance trading strategy selection and cost management for buy-side clients. Open Intell provides an outsourced solution to manage big data, while Open Python offers a self-service option for clients with limited data capabilities. Both services, powered by Amazon Web Services, enable users to gain actionable insights and improve data maturity.
Virtu Financial (Nasdaq: VIRT) has launched its third annual US Women’s Winternship, designed to introduce sophomore college students to careers in financial services. The 2021 program, the largest to date, will be conducted virtually and offer participants engaging group activities and a capstone trading project. CEO Douglas Cifu highlighted the program's success, noting the recruitment of a former Wintern. The Winternship aims to enhance diversity in finance, with mentorship from prior participants and insights from over 30 instructors.
Virtu Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq:VIRT) will release its fourth quarter 2020 financial results on February 11, 2021, before U.S. market opens. A conference call is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss these results. The call will be accessible via a live webcast, which will also be archived on the company's Investor Relations website. Virtu is known for its advanced technology in providing transparent trading solutions and liquidity across global markets, covering multiple asset classes including equities, ETFs, and foreign exchange.
Virtu Financial has announced that Akshata Puri and Kayla Mortello received awards from Women in Finance Americas for their exceptional contributions to the financial services industry. Akshata won the Excellence in Trading Platform Award for her leadership as Product Manager for US ATS Venues, while Kayla received the Rising Star award for her impactful role in the global ETF Operations team. Both are recognized for their dedication and innovative approaches, further enhancing Virtu’s reputation in the market.
Virtu Financial, a leader in global financial services technology, has launched its SEC Rule 606 Reporting Aggregation service. This new offering allows US buy-side clients to analyze routing and execution practices across all brokers from a single platform. The service enables clients to assess broker performance using various metrics, including spread capture and fees, in compliance with the SEC's updated Rule 606(b)(3). It integrates with Virtu’s existing Analytics Portal, enhancing transparency in order routing and execution quality.
Virtu Financial, a leader in global financial services, has announced that CEO Douglas A. Cifu will present at the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference on December 9, 2020, at 2:40 p.m. ET. The presentation will be accessible via a live webcast on Virtu's investor relations website. This conference is an opportunity for Virtu to showcase its innovative solutions in the financial markets, highlighting its multi-asset trading capabilities and technology-driven services.
Virtu Financial and MarketAxess announce new clients for Virtu's eNAV ETF analytics tool: Charles Schwab Investment Management and WisdomTree Asset Management. eNAV, launched in Q1 2020, provides real-time transparency for ETF valuations based on underlying components. The tool features MarketAxess' Composite+, an AI-driven pricing engine, updating every 15 to 60 seconds and covering around 90-95% of trading activity across 28,000 instruments. Both companies aim to enhance market clarity and improve execution efficiency for institutional investors using ETFs.
Virtu Financial has launched the Fixed Income Agency Cost Estimator (FI ACE), a pre-trade analytics tool designed to enhance transparency and measure transaction costs in fixed income markets. This tool is aimed at helping clients manage liquidity and comply with regulatory obligations. As of October 2020, FI ACE covers approximately 37,500 North American and 25,000 international corporate and agency bonds, along with 4,000 European sovereign bonds. The tool supports various applications, including liquidity risk management and cost-aware portfolio construction.
Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) reported strong third-quarter results for 2020, with net income of $199.7 million, compared to a net loss of $5.2 million a year prior. Total revenues surged 71.6% to $656.1 million, driven by increased trading income, which rose 100.5% to $441.3 million. Normalized EPS stood at $0.81, marking a 306.5% increase year-over-year. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share. The company is well-positioned for 2021, announcing a $100 million share buyback following reduced debt and revised expense guidance.