We bring direct access to our OTC markets

Delivering transparency to our OTC markets offering over 300 products.

StoneX Markets’ innovative digital platform and tools provide robust risk measurement, in-depth scenario analysis and quick execution – enabling you to quickly pivot from idea to analysis to action.

Technology you can trust, backed by experience

StoneX Markets LLC (SXM) has been helping commodity producers and consumers hedge their price risk with over the counter solutions tailored to meet their specific risk management needs for more than 25 years. In fact, we were the very first non-bank provisionally registered as a swaps dealer with the CFTC.

But we’re much more than just a swaps dealer. Today, we leverage our experience, expertise and a customer-centric approach to provide consistent, high-quality OTC execution, market analysis, and risk management advisory services to our customers. We provide deep liquidity as a result of being able to warehouse our own risk. We understand the regulatory environment and make our best effort to shield our customers from any associated risk.

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SXM Technology tools and features

One of the most comprehensive and powerful tools on the market for developing and executing risk-based OTC hedging strategies, including tools such as:

SPOC

A state-of-the-art online calculator for structured options strategies allowing users to customize inputs and account for customer profile, trade timing, commodity type, aggressiveness of strategy, accumulation level, and more.

iMatch

An electronic swaps execution tool that allows for immediate execution of "lookalike" swaps – iMatch functions within a trader’s existing platform using OTC symbology and allows all swaps to be instantly enriched with one action.

Options Calculator

Options Calculator allows users to calculate prices and develop effective strategies, with Call/Put, Collar, and 3-Way strategies offered as prepopulated options, for more than 200 commodities traded on the OTC markets.

Strategy Option Solver

Strategy Option Solver supports users in developing their own options strategy using multiple inputs and customization that takes into account the four most popular types of options strategies.

Accumulator Manager

A post-trade tool that allows you to see your hedging profile by remaining hedge as well as average hedge price, down to the sub-account level. Create and export detailed client reports, send white labeled reports to individuals, and much more.

What are the benefits of OTC products?

Markets same or better than exchange

As a market making group reliant on brokers for flow, StoneX Markets, LLC (“SXM”) understands that transparency on pricing construction is imperative.

What fundamentally constitutes SXM’s levels is directly derived from what is currently moving the market, therefore SXM’s pricing is generally competitive with the exchange. In addition, SXM may be able to offer levels better than the exchange due to the liquidity of their own temporary position/book.

Confidentiality

OTC products are privately negotiated and bilaterally traded between two parties. For that reason, they are done with less disruption to the market, similar to block trades. All trades are reported to a Swap Data Repository as required by CFTC regulations. When/if this position is translated to an exchange-traded position with an EFRP and appears on the Daily Exchange Volume and Open Interest report the next day, after the trade has been executed.

Margin threshold*

SXM offers credit financing to Customers based on audited or attested financials. Financing on initial margin assists in covering the performance bond required of the hedge. Financing of variance margin or Marked-to-Market unrealized gains or losses, can assist customers in managing cash flow requirements surrounding daily market price fluctuations.

Lower margin requirements*

OTC products with SXM may allow margins lower than the exchange for customers that are “non-financial end users” under CFTC Margin Rules.* Because the CFTC requires strict qualifications to be eligible to trade OTC products, SXM has an exclusive understanding of our Customer’s risk and are able to be more lenient on margin requirements. SXM estimates that our margin requirements for non-financial end users can be near 80% of what the exchange holds.

*Only available to certain qualified customers

Equal or better liquidity

SXM’s liquidity in OTC products allows us to assist customers in several ways. For example, we can extend positions beyond the limits of the contract months available on exchange-traded products. We can also assist in unwinding a position, should an exit become necessary. In such cases, we honor the marked to market level, shown on daily statements, as the exit point.

Customized derivatives to fit any market view

Customers can benefit from SXM's customizable derivatives, avoiding extra costs for unneeded coverage. We personalize strike prices, contract sizes, and expiry dates to suit individual needs. Our solutions offer hedging or speculative positions with sell/buy opportunities, fixed payouts, guaranteed quantities, no upfront costs, or a mix. These advantages balance risk through knock-out/knock-in and double-up mechanisms.

SXM Technology showcase

Upcoming events

October

8th StoneX Multicommodities Seminar

Webinars

South America

Language: Português Brasileiro

StoneX’s largest event, aimed at bringing together market analysis and experts to provide an up-to-date and strategic overview of key agricultural markets, as well as fertilizers, energy, foreign exchange, and macroeconomics.

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October

8th StoneX Multicommodities Seminar

Webinars

South America

Language: Português Brasileiro

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October

Sugar Breakfast StoneX

Live StoneX events

South America

Language: Português Brasileiro

A strategic event that brings together StoneX risk management consultants to foster networking, updates, and planning.

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StoneX: We open markets

Our market expertise, advanced platforms, global reach, culture of full transparency and commitment to our clients’ success all set us apart in the financial marketplace.

Reach

With access to 40+ derivatives exchanges, 180+ foreign exchange markets, nearly every global securities marketplace and numerous bi-lateral liquidity venues, StoneX’s digital network and deep relationships can take clients anywhere they want to go.

Transparency

As a publicly traded company meeting the highest standards of regulatory compliance in the markets we serve; our financials and record of accomplishment are matters of public record. StoneX’s commitment to “doing the right thing over the easy thing” sets us apart in the industry and helps us build respect, client trust and new partnerships.

Expertise

From our proprietary Market Intelligence platform, to “boots on the ground” expertise from award-winning traders and professionals, we connect our clients directly to actionable insights they can use to make more informed decisions and achieve their goals in the global markets.

The subsidiaries of StoneX Group Inc. provide financial products and services, including, but not limited to, physical commodities, securities, clearing, global payments, risk management, asset management, foreign exchange, and exchange-traded and over-the-counter derivatives. These financial products and services are offered in accordance with the applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which they are provided and are subject to specific terms, conditions, and restrictions contained in the terms of business applicable to each such offering. Not all products and services are available in all countries. The products and services offered by the StoneX Group of companies involve risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. Full Disclaimer.

This website is not intended for residents of any particular country, and the information herein is not advice nor a recommendation to trade nor does it constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial product or service, by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation. Please refer to the Regulatory Disclosure section for entity-specific disclosures.

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Trading over-the-counter and exchange-traded derivatives is not suitable for all investors and involves substantial risk. StoneX Markets, LLC (“SXM”), a subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc., is a member of the National Futures Association and provisionally registered with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) as a swap dealer. SXM’s products are designed only for individuals or firms who qualify under CFTC rules as an ‘Eligible Contract Participant’ (“ECP”) and who have been accepted as customers of SXM. Any recipient of this material who wishes to express an interest in trading with SXM must first prequalify as an ECP, independently determine that derivatives are suitable for them and be accepted as a customer of SXM. Trading over-the-counter (“OTC”) products or “swaps” involves substantial risk of loss. This is not an offer to buy or sell any derivative. This material does not constitute investment research and does not take into account the particular investment objectives, financial situations, or needs of individual clients or recipients of this material. You are directed to seek independent investment and tax advice in connection with derivatives trading.

StoneX Financial Pte Ltd (“SFP”) (Co. Reg. No 201130598R) is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) as a Capital Markets Service Licence holder (for dealing in capital market products), an Exempt Financial Adviser (for advising on investment products and issuing or promulgating analyses/ reports on investment products) and a Major Payment Institution (for domestic and cross-border money transfer services).

StoneX Financial (HK) Limited (CE No.: BCQ152) (“SHK”) is regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission for dealing in securities and dealing in futures contracts.

StoneX Financial Pty Ltd (“SFA”) (ACN: 141 774 727) holds an Australian Financial Service License (AFSL: 345646) for Dealing in Securities, Exchange-Traded Derivatives Contracts, OTC Derivatives Contracts and Foreign Exchange Contracts and is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

StoneX Securities Co., Ltd. (“SSJ”) (Co. Reg. No 010401047199) is regulated by the Japanese Financial Services Agency as a Type-I Financial Instruments Business Operator (Kanto Local Finance Bureau (FIBO)No.291’), is a member of the Financial Futures Association of Japan for dealing and brokering FX and FX Option transactions, and is a member of the Japan Securities Dealers Association for dealing and brokering stock indices and option transactions.