Execution services
We know how important it is to match solid execution with a sound investment strategy. Our seasoned trading team delivers client-centric, flexible solutions while employing the latest advances in technology to find liquidity pools that reduce transaction costs and manage risk.
Benefits of choosing Russell Investments
Our clients' needs come first
Whether you are an asset owner or an asset manager, our dual registration, pure agency model ensures we execute on our clients' behalf without the conflict associated with proprietary books or crossing networks.
Unsurpassed access to liquidity
Our unique platform provides low-latency global exchange access spanning ~109 capital markets and no restrictions on algorithmic execution or broker dark pools and alternative trading systems. Access to over ~130 dealers and ~200 fixed income books across 5 different electronic fixed income platforms.¹
Our industry-leading client service and results
A trading desk staffed 24 hours a day by traders averaging more than 15 years experience across the investment spectrum (buy and sell-side). Consistent outperformance as measured by a variety of industry publications.
Robust technology and reporting
Our flexible solutions are underpinned by robust technology and reporting ranging from pre- and post-trade analytics, market color and transaction cost analysis.
Top global brokerages
RANK |
BROKER TYPE |
BROKER |
COST DIFFERENCE VS. SURVEY UNIVERSE* |
| 1 | Agency | Russell Investments Implementation Services |
-35.06 |
| 2 | Full-service | Lazard | -27.68 |
| 3 | Agency | Bernstein | -26.80 |
| 4 | Full-service | Allen & Co. | -25.69 |
| 5 | Agency | State Street Global Markets | -24.90 |
| 6 | Full-service | Numis Securities | -24.60 |
| 7 | Bulge brackets | Investec | -23.35 |
| 8 | Full-service | FBR Capital Markets | -20.98 |
| 9 | Full-service | BTIG | -20.12 |
| 10 |
Agency | Bloomberg Tradebook | -20.08 |
*Transaction costs, in basis points, benchmarked against full-day volume-weighted average price, for 12 months ended June 30, 2016.
Source: Institutional Investor, "Transaction Cost Analysis Makes Leap to Bonds, Foreign Exchange" 12/20/2016. Republished with permission from Institutional Investor.
Commission management
We strive to optimize your returns and deliver savings directly back to you.
Commission recapture
- History: We have been in the business since 1969.
- Scale: Our clients represent more than $6 trillion in total assets1.
- Focus: A dedicated team tasked with optimizing our clients' returns.
- Results: We have delivered more than $1.3 billion in savings directly back to our clients1.
Commission recapture is considered as one of the most effective institutional investor tool for managing overall commission expenses.
Commission sharing
Full flexibility on commission usage
Commission sharing agreements (CSA)
Russell Investments can facilitate global execution partnered with accrued commission balances for the payment of applicable 3rd party research and services. Customized, comprehensive client reports, balances and payment requests are also available real-time through our online reporting system.