Trading and Execution Services

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Our global multi-asset trading desk delivers scalable solutions to meet the trading and execution needs of asset owners and asset managers.

We act as an extension of our client's investment team and procedures, whether accessing a specific sub-asset class or managing trading outside local business hours.

Our suite of trading and execution services

Russell Investments trading desk accesses over 100 countries globally. In 2023, our trading group executed over $3.5 trillion across all asset classes. The 24-hour trading team is committed to execution excellence while our operations team oversees operational efficiencies.

This suite of trading and execution services includes:

Why Russell Investments for trading and execution?

Dual registration

Dual registration

Our structure with dual registration as both investment manager and trading broker enables you to leverage our extensive buy and sell side trading network.

Multi-venue trading

Multi-venue trading

Through our multi-venue trading approach, Russell investments reduces transaction costs.¹

Global access

Global access

Access to Exchanges, dealers, MTF’s, Crossing Networks, across a multi-asset dealing desk.

Continuous coverage

Continuous coverage

Our executing desk is staffed by asset class specialists with visibility to program level data to prioritise exposure risk and execution quality.

¹ Dual registration is a function of RIIS LLC – our trading desk is dually registered as both a broker dealer and as an asset manager.

Execution services are provided by Russell Investments Implementation Services Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

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An experienced, well-resourced global outsourced trading team

$3.5 T

Executed assets in 2023

110+

Tradable markets

87+

Years of trading for clients

21

Traders all specialising by asset class and instrument

19+

Trading specialist average years of experience

Customised Portfolio Solutions


Specialist expertise and strategies to help your team gain greater portfolio control, limit costs, reduce risk, and enhance returns.

Transition Management

Manage risk and maximise performance when restructuring portfolios.

Currency Management

Manage foreign exchange (FX) trading costs and currency risk by drawing upon our currency investment team and FX trading specialists.

Overlay Services

An essential tool for managing large pools of capital as derivative overlays help manage risk elements and improve performance.

Trading and Execution

Execution solutions to achieve enhanced returns using the latest advances in technology to find liquidity, reduce transaction costs and manage risk.

Completion Portfolios

Maximise control of risk-adjusted returns and reduce production cost while aligning investments with your beliefs - all through a multi-manager approach.

Enhanced Portfolio Implementation

A platform designed for asset managers that combines all advisory models and investment insights into one centrally managed, segregated account.
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