Our sales and trading team is consistently ranked as a top-tier performer in independent surveys. In 2005, our combined team of sales, trading and research tied for first place among all institutions. We were also ranked 2 nd on overall research service and product quality and tied for 1 st on sales service and quality. Our salespeople combine the talent of individuals with Scotia Capital's vast analytical and technical resources and our traders emphasize facilitation of client transactions. In addition to common equity, we provide access to a full spectrum of equity-related products, including coverage of convertible debentures, preferreds, options, futures and index products. We continue to expand the group as demand for knowledgeable analysis and effective trading capabilities continues to grow.

Algorithmic & Portfolio Order Execution

Direct Market Access

Scotia Capital is dedicated to providing clients with scalable and customizable solutions for direct market access. Our Direct Market Access team will assess your trading requirements and provide the appropriate tools to ensure electronic connectivity. We can provide direct market access through powerful front end systems and FIX connectivity. Please click here for further information.

Risk Arbitrage

Our Risk Arbitrage team provides research, sales coverage, trade design and execution of event-driven investment opportunities. Issuers that are the object of announced take-over bids, amalgamations, recapitalizations, restructurings, or other corporate reorganizations are covered.

Equity Finance & Prime Brokerage

Scotia Capital has been involved in securities lending since the early 1980s and is now one of Canada's largest lenders of Canadian and U.S. equities. This portion of the business involves margin financing and the lending of equities to hedge funds and other broker-dealers. As well as the traditional prime broker services of custody, securities lending and margin finance, Scotia Prime Brokerage can assist in access to research, sales and trading, structured and other synthetic products, cash management and online FX trading.

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