R.J. O’Brien provides a full spectrum of electronic trading platforms to accommodate all levels of traders include FIX based services for system traders. These services range from RJO’s proprietary Vantage and WebOE platforms to independent third-party software vendors:

RJO Vantage
RJO WebOE
RJO Connect

Third-Party Software Vendors:

PatSystems – www.patsystems.com
Trading Technologies – www.tradingtechnologies.com
CQG – www.cqg.com
Cunningham Trading – www.cunninghamllc.com

RJO’s proprietary electronic order routing network provides maximum flexibility with 24-hour execution support through RJO’s “Best in Class” order desk. Unlike third-party vendors that require you to be logged into their system to execute trades, RJO’s proprietary systems allow you to call our 24-hour trading desk and initiate or change orders over the phone, an advantage when you’re away from your computer.

RJO Vantage
RJO Vantage is a free application to futures and options clients and introducing brokers that includes:

• Intuitive interface and dependable order entry capability
• Pit or electronic orders
• Fill reporting and order management
• 24-hour order entry and 1-click trading
• Depth of Market (DOM) on eCBOT, Globex, LIFFE, and ICE markets
• Charting with study indicators
• Real-time quotes on eCBOT, Globex, LIFFE, and ICE markets
• Real-time tracking of all transactions

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WebOE
With RJO’s WebOE, the only tool required to trade is an internet connection. The straight forward, free trading platform requires no training and allows for futures and options traders and introducing brokers to conveniently execute orders from any computer around the world. Some key features of RJO’s WebOE include:

• 24-hour access
• Single screen, 1-click encrypted order entry
• Depth of market (DOM) complete with “drag and drop” order entry
• Historical searches with intuitive administration screens
• Full system customization for your personal brand
• Proprietary in-house system that allows RJO to easily monitor and upgrade the system for clients

RJO Connect
RJO provides FIX based trading through RJO Connect with features including:

• FIX 4.2 messaging using sockets over secure connection
• No RJO software to install on client’s servers or PCs
• RJO Order Routing
  • Electronic Markets APIs
  • Open Outcry direct-to-floor printers and handhelds
• Web OE
  • View all orders submitted via FIX in real-time
  • Backup order entry
• Clearing Data Feed (optional)
• Quote Feed not available

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FIX Protocol Features Supported

Session Protocol & Administrative Messages			Application Messages
Logon Authentication	Yes		New Order – Single	Yes
Data Integrity – CRC inspection	Yes		New Order – Spread (2-4 legs)	Yes
Sequence Gap detection	Yes		New Order – Decimal Pricing	Yes
Encryption	No		New Order – Complex Strategy	No
Test Request	Yes		Execution Reports	Yes
Message Recovery	Yes		Order Modification Requests	Yes
Possible Duplicate/Resend flag	No		Order Cancel	Yes
Resend Request	Yes		Order Status Request	Yes
Messages after logout	No		Quote	No
Order Status Request	Yes		Market Data	No
Done For Day messages	No		News	No
Queuing messages while resend	Yes
Logout on exit/shutdown	No

Third-Party Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) Available at R.J. O’Brien

• PatSystems
  • J-Trader and Promark
  • Electronic Market Access
• Trading Technologies
  • X-Trader
  • Electronic Market Access
• CQG
  • CQG Trader and Integrated Client
  • Electronic and Pit Market Access
• Cunningham Trading
  • T4
  • Electronic Market Access
    

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