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BestEx Research Expands Futures Trading Access

BestEx Research Group, LLC, an independent entity focused on high-performance algorithm-driven execution and sophisticated measurement solutions for equities and futures trading, has made significant advances with the recent announcement of its 24x5 futures trading platform. This innovative service offers clients around the world the ability to trade futures contracts continuously across various time zones without interruption, effectively clearing any execution gaps.

Major Expansion in Global Futures Coverage

On April 9, 2025, BestEx Research revealed that they now provide access to an extensive portfolio of 128 futures contracts spread across 19 global exchanges. This includes key exchanges in the Asia-Pacific region and the integration of the CBOE's Volatility Index (VIX) Futures. The company’s Head of Execution Services, Nick Ashwin, emphasizes the importance of this development, stating, “There’s a big difference between 23x5 and 24x5—there’s not a single hour when all global futures markets are closed.” This commitment to around-the-clock trading ensures that institutional clients can react promptly to significant market-moving events as they unfold throughout the day and night.

Added Features and Capabilities

In tandem with the introduction of 24x5 trading, BestEx Research also undertook a major technological infrastructure buildout to support this expanded service. The move to continuous trading demonstrates BestEx’s dedication to offering the most advanced execution algorithms available to institutional investors, thus reinforcing its market positioning as a leader in algorithmic execution solutions. New additions to their offerings include futures contracts from leading Asia-Pacific exchanges:

• - Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX): Contracts such as the Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng China Enterprise Index.
• - Japan Exchange Group (JPX): Featuring contracts like the Nikkei 225, TOPIX, JPX-Nikkei 400, as well as Gold and Platinum futures.
• - Australian Securities Exchange (ASX): Focused on interest rate and equity index futures, including ASX SPI 200 and Australian government bonds.
• - Singapore Exchange (SGX): Provides commodity and equity index futures including Iron Ore and MSCI Singapore.

This initiative also expands access to various sector indices and contracts available on CME and ICE, joining an already robust suite of options.

Why 24x5 Matters

Uninterrupted trading not only eliminates market gaps but also fosters an environment where clients can seamlessly align their strategies with the evolving market landscape. Clients equipped with BestEx Research's advanced algorithms can make informed trading decisions quickly — capitalizing on adjustments to market dynamics without delay. This is crucial for institutional traders who often deal with high stakes and consequently require significant operational flexibility.

About BestEx Research

BestEx Research Group LLC is recognized for its development of pioneering execution algorithms that are tailored for equities and the global futures environment. Their focus on minimizing trading expenses for buy-side managers is realized in their cloud-based Algorithm Management System (AMS), which harmonizes execution algorithms within an intuitive interface. This system allows for transaction cost analysis, customization, and automation, establishing the firm as the first independently-operated multi-asset execution platform in the industry.

For more information regarding BestEx Research's innovative solutions and to request a product demonstration, visit www.bestexresearch.com. Stay updated with their latest developments by following BestEx Research on LinkedIn and Twitter.