Welcome to Kynex

Choose from 3 Subscription Options

package 1

Core Analytics

Our entry level product for users interested in utilizing our innovative tools.

 

What's Included:

 

 

Advanced Search:

Dynamic browsing of convertible securities in the U.S. to help identify attractive investment opportunities by screening on valuation attributes of convertible as well as underlying stock fundamentals.

 

Flexible Hedge Calculator:

Calculation of cash-flows by changing the convert position, stock position/hedge and financing/rebate rates.

Specification of a horizon date to calculate the cash-flows to reflect holding period.

Computation of capital requirements using either the broker-dealer rule or a custom flat rate.

Cash-and-Carry calculations based on both financing rates for capital as well as zero cost of capital.

Static Return calculations using finance cost for capital, zero cost for capital as well as including the estimated option decay.

 

Historical Analysis:

Plot various convertible valuation attributes such as conversion premium, implied spread and volatility, cheapness, yield-to-put/maturity, price, parity, etc.

Plot the historical valuation attributes on a time-scale as well as against stock prices as a distribution chart.

 

Horizon/Scenario Analysis for Hedged Investment:

Estimate the projected P&L for a given convertible hedge position for various scenarios of stock price movements instantaneously as well as over a customizable horizon.

Specify assumptions such as spread, volatility and cheapness for each scenario.

Use Price-Tuning mechanism to specify other ways to estimate the convertible price such as point-premium, premium-over-investment-value, etc.

 

Quick Snapshot and Calculator:

Get a quick snapshot of indicative terms, valuation attributes such as fair value, delta, and gamma etc. as well as stock fundamentals.

Re-compute the valuation attributes by changing prices, assumptions and valuation dates quickly.

 

New Issue Pricing:

The structuring tool allows you to quickly price a potential new issue convertible security which captures all nuances of the convertible market in an easy to use interface.
The tool gives the ability to save and retrieve potential securities.

 

Horizon/Scenario Analysis for Outright Investment:

Estimate the projected reward/risk profile of a convertible for various scenarios of stock price movements over a customizable horizon.

Start with generic matrix of the spread and cheapness dynamics for various scenarios.

Fine-tune the assumptions such as spread, volatility and cheapness for each scenario.

Use Price-Tuning mechanism to specify other ways to estimate the convertible price such as point-premium, premium-over-investment-value, etc.

 

package 2

Comprehensive Portfolio Maintenance and Analytics

Our mid-tier product for firms interested in utilizing our core analytics tools with comprehensive portfolio maintenance and analysis.

 

What's Included:

 

 

Everything in Package 1: Core Analytics, PLUS:

 

Portfolio Maintenance:

Maintain a portfolio of convertible securities either as a hedged investment or an outright investment.

Add securities from the universe of convertible securities maintained by Kynex.

Maintain custom set of assumptions for each security in the portfolio for valuation purposes.

 

Portfolio Analysis

Multi-dimensional distribution of holdings by delta, gamma, vega, rho, carry, capital, etc. for hedged investments.

Multi-dimensional distribution of holdings by yield, premium, gamma, premium over investment value, investment value, etc. for outright investments.

Portfolio aggregates such as yield, premium, delta, gamma, vega, rho, etc.

Aggregates along dimensions such as sensitivity, economic sector, credit quality, market capitalization, credit ratings, etc.

Dynamic sorting on multiple valuation attributes of securities in the portfolio.

 

Portfolio Stress Tests

Run preset stress tests including Covid-19, 2008, 100% Cash Takeout scenarios as well as setup custom market stress scenarios based upon your criteria.

 

Seamless Navigation

Navigate to any of our core set of analytics for a convertible security from the portfolio.

Custom assumptions will flow from the portfolio to the core set of analytics, so users do not have to re-input the assumptions.

 

Standard Reports

Generate standard set of portfolio reports pre-defined by Kynex.

 

package 3

Trade Entry (Comprehensive OMS with P&L Analysis)

Our all-inclusive package for teams interested in getting the most out of the Kynex platform. Includes access to all the tools you need such as portfolio maintenance, order management, profit and loss analysis, and back-office integration.

 

What's Included:

 

 

Everything in Package 1 & 2 - Core Analytics & Comprehensive Portfolio Maintenance and Analytics, PLUS:

 

 

Seamless Navigation:

Our OMS module is very tightly integrated with our portfolio and risk analysis modules. You can track P&L, place orders, look at trade history with a couple of mouse clicks from your portfolio.

 

Intuitive Ticket Entry:

Enter two-sided tickets that are natural for derivatives like convertibles, and fill orders by automatically calculating the dollar neutral price based on order delta.

 

Integration with Execution Platforms:

Orders entered by sales can be automatically routed to your execution platform over a FIX connection and automatically receive executions of stocks to enable correct dollar neutral calculations on fills.

 

Shareable Indications Database with Dollar Neutral Calculations:

Keeping a history of price indications for securities that are of interest.

Computation of dollar-neutral indications using new stock prices and estimated hedge for identification of cheapening/richening trend in the market.

Backing-out a probable hedge for the rest of the market using personal indications.

 

Commission Analysis:

Track commissions by counter party and security type for different date ranges.

 

P&L Analysis:

Analyze components of P&L such as trading, income, mark-to-market, dividends, etc., for any date range and for individual securities as well as custom groups of securities.

 

Back-Office integration:

Send the trade blotter to your back office as well as custodians and administrators electronically.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions and concerns about our platform.

How does it work?

Our platform integrates portfolio/risk management, individual security analytics, trade flow, order management, and profit-and-loss functionalities. It provides premier institutions including investment banks, market making desks, hedge funds, and long-only investment management firms with an extension of their own infrastructure.

Is it secure?

Yes, we prioritize the security of our platform. We implement robust measures to protect user data and ensure a safe and secure environment for all users.

What are the benefits?

By utilizing our platform, users can benefit from integrated portfolio/risk management, individual security analytics, trade flow, order management, and profit-and-loss functionalities. It streamlines processes and enhances efficiency.

How can we get started?

To get started, simply sign up for an account on our website. Once registered, you can access all the features and functionalities of our platform.

Is there customer support?

Yes, we have a dedicated customer support team available to assist you with any questions or issues you may have. You can reach out to us through our contact channels.

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