Welcome to part two of our three-part series on FOW Professional. In this blog, we’ll explore how the platform’s integrated data and intelligence provide a comprehensive view of the global derivatives markets, supporting faster and more informed decision making. If you missed the first part, where we introduced the power of reference data, you can catch up here. Be sure to check back for the final blog, where we’ll explore how FOW Professional broadens access to global markets.
One of the standout features of FOW Professional is that it brings together FOW’s comprehensive reference data with timely market insights, focused industry analysis and volumes data, to enable users to build a complete picture of market activities and trends.
For example, a derivatives trader with an interest in monitoring activity in a particular commodity contract can view specific contract information such as position limits, trading volumes, and related news and insights all within the new platform. This comprehensive view supports smarter, faster trading decisions and potentially better outcomes.
You might be a market analyst having a conversation at a conference. With FOW Professional, you can now pull up relevant data on your phone or tablet instantly to inform your conversation.
This approach is a significant shift from the traditional model of siloed news, data, and market insights, often on different platforms, and often requiring integration with client systems. FOW Professional integrates these elements, giving users a more rounded view of the market in one online platform
One of the key features of FOW Professional is that it provides a 360-degree view of market sentiment. For instance, combining volume trends with open interest data enables users to gauge market liquidity and resistance levels much more quickly and accurately. This more holistic view gives users a better understanding of the forces driving price movements, helping them make more informed strategic decisions.
Bridging the gap between market insights and operational efficiency
The ability to synthesise data into actionable insights sets traders apart, and can be similarly invaluable to data (and market) analysts and product managers in implementing go to market strategies. By integrating and aligning derivatives data from 100+ exchanges with timely insights and intelligence, FOW Professional aims to bridge the gap between market insights and operational efficiency.
When a new Futures and Options contract is about to be listed, users can access associated reference data well in advance, enabling this information to be incorporated and validated within front to back transaction processing systems and processes.
Interested in seeing for yourself how this new platform supports faster and more informed decision making? Register your interest to gain early access to the platform.
In the next blog, we’ll explore how FOW Professional broadens horizons by offering access to a wider range of global markets, supporting users in exploring new opportunities.
