We are a thriving commodity brokerage and research firm redefining value creation for institutional clients. As a full-service commodities execution organization, we offer our customers unique insight into Over-The-Counter and Exchange-Traded Energy and Environmental Products. We offer access to intellectual and execution edge in our markets serviced by seasoned professionals through data analytics, enhanced liquidity pools, and voice execution.
HOW WE GOT HERE
- Trident’s oil team consistently ranks in the top 3 by volume of transactions in the products they broker. The team’s differentiation lies in its commitment to pricing and tracking skew, term structure volatility, correlated price movements and deal flows. They possess a deep understanding of the products they cover. In at time of instantaneous algorithmic adjustments to flat price and volatility curves, Trident sources the liquidity our clients need to stay ahead of the curve.
- Trident’s Natural Gas Desk is consistently ranked in the top 3 by volume among the 3 major clearing exchanges. We have a proven track record of utilizing a full array of fundamental and derivative analytics to help our clients make more informed choices about risk. The Natural Gas team works closely with our Power colleagues to provide seamless information flow between these two related products. We currently source liquidity in monthly options, CSOs, calendar strip options, swaptions, and pipe options.
- Trident’s Grades team focuses on the following US Gulf Coast Grades: Midland, Houston, LLS, and Mars. Our relationships span banks, trade shops, physical oil companies and hedge funds.
- Trident’s Power desk consists of a team of six brokers each with over 15 years of experience in the market. Coupling our experience with our market knowledge and broad client base we provide excellent service to our customers on both the execution and the analytical sides of the business. We currently source liquidity in PJM, MISO, NEPOOL, NYISO, capacity and options in each hub where available.
- Refined Product options are among the most illiquid derivative instruments in the commodity sector. This team focuses on Heating Oil and RBOB options. Given the importance of these secondary instruments as components of a processed barrel of oil, our products group leverage the position of Trident’s Crude Oil team to help our clients find optimal execution points.
- With 60+ years of combined experience and backgrounds in trading, asset management and risk management, our team provides the highest-level of service. From fundamental analysis and regulatory insights to decades-long relationships across the industry, we strive to add value to each customer with a comprehensive approach. Whether you need a highly-structured transaction for project finance purposes or need liquidity for prompt delivery, we have a solution for you.
- The rise of oil and gas production in shale formations has led to considerable growth in the production of natural gas liquids (NGL). This has made the U.S. one of the leading NGL exporters. Trident’s NGL brokers possess years of experience throughout the shale boom. Whether you are a producer looking to hedge, end user looking to manage your price risk, or looking for takeaway/export capacity, we can customize products and solutions to meet your needs.
CORE VALUES
- Trident’s greatest strengths are that we are a collaborative, analytical and entrepreneurial firm that conducts business in a competitive work environment. We offer our customers unique insight into Over-The-Counter and Exchange-Traded Commodities and environmental Products, through data analytics, enhanced liquidity pools and world class execution.
- Trident employees are held to the highest professional standards. We have strict rules and rigorous trainings set in place for business ethics, conflict of interest and anti-money laundering. Our brokers adhere closely to the rules and regulations from the NFA and CFTC. We protect the interests of our clients while holding ourselves to the highest standards.
- In an increasingly fast-moving energy market characterized by intense competition, profit margins are defined by the information edge. Access to intellectual content from fundamental research, quantitative modelling to idea generation in dynamic commodities markets serviced by seasoned professionals. Our brokers have decades of real-world trading experience and will provide immense value to clients.
- Since Trident’s inception we have expanded our footprint geographically and in market sectors. We are an agile organization that has the ability to evolve and grow as new opportunities present themselves. With a strong foundation in place, we continue to explore new markets in order to meet the growing needs of our clients. We are passionate learners that look forward to exploring new horizons with you.
TRIDENT CARES
Trident take its Corporate Social Responsibility very seriously. Each year Trident hand picks specific charities that make the world a greater place. Whether it be combating disease and disorders, child sponsorship organizations, Disaster & Humanitarian relief, Peace & Human Rights, Environmental Conservation, promotion of Art and culture or Educational Charities to name a few, Trident chooses to lead by example in improving the world.
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