Technology is essential in gaining an advantage in the futures markets, and is one of the cornerstones
of our mission to build the best clearing and execution services firm in the world.
With specialized infrastructure and sophisticated development capabilities, Penson Futures produces sound solutions with timely delivery.
We know one size does not fit all traders so we provide a wide range of solutions. We have our own proprietary solution as well as offer all of the leading industry solutions including:
With specialized infrastructure and sophisticated development capabilities, Penson Futures produces sound solutions with timely delivery.
We know one size does not fit all traders so we provide a wide range of solutions. We have our own proprietary solution as well as offer all of the leading industry solutions including:
"I have always found the Penson team knowledgeable, responsive, and
professional at every level.
At Penson, I get the advantages of boutique professional service along with the
operational backing of a large FCM. Very unique in this day and age."
JG, Floor Trader and IB
- Low latency Data Centers & Hosting Services (co location available)
- Direct Market Access
- APIs (Application Programming Interfaces))
- Point and Click Front-Ends
- Strategy/Algorithm Engines
- Risk View - P&L tracker
- Professional Trade Support Desk
Low Latency Data Centers and Hosting Services
Data Centers
Our state-of-the-art data center was designed to support the Electronic Trading environment. We also lease space for those clients where proximity matters:
- Private data center located a few miles from the Loop which includes the following amenities:
- Redundant and Dual Power Systems
- Battery back-up (dual 130 KVA Liebert N-Power Batteries)
- Vesda pre-action fire suppression system
- Fuel-rotated/treated diesel cat 4000KVA generator
- Multi-Factor Secured
- Temperature controlled (3 Liebert 10 ton chillers)
- 24-7 offsite monitoring
- Leased space in Equinix to allow for the optimal proximity to futures exchange point of presence.
Both of our data centers have co-location services with the following features:
- Arrangements for professional technical staff to assist with installation and maintenance.
- Ability to scale from single-server to entire environment hosting.
- Market data services (for trading purposes only) from the leading exchanges.
