Citadel Securities

Citadel Securities is a global market maker offering a wide range of fixed income and equity products designed to meet the liquidity needs of asset managers, banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, government agencies and public pension plans. Citadel Securities (Hong Kong) Limited is not required to hold an Australian financial services licence under the Companies Act 2001 in relation to the provision of financial services in Australia; Citadel Securities (Hong Kong) Limited is regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong under Hong Kong law, which is different from Australian law.

In the stock market, Citadel securities serve as a source of liquidity, which executes a significant portion of the volume of the U.S. stock market and connects broker-dealers and institutions with their vast liquidity ecosystem. In addition, it is a major player in ETF trading, providing liquidity on a large scale. As a leading designated market maker on the New York Stock Exchange, the firm ensures orderly trading for corporate issuers. Moreover, Citadel Securities has an important position as the largest options market maker in the United States and provides liquidity in fixed income, currencies and Treasury securities.

The firm serves a variety of client needs through a range of account types, including prime broker, equity market maker, fixed income market maker, program trading, proprietary trading and professional accounts. Citadel Securities uses its 6x leverage level to facilitate liquidity provision and trading profitability. The company consistently offers better prices than the National Best Bid and Offer (nbbo). While not explicitly providing customer support contacts, Citadel Securities remains a significant force in the financial industry, known for its ability to provide liquidity in different market segments.