Merlin Securities, a prime brokerage services and technology provider, has released the Merlin Compass iPad application. Merlin Compass for iPad is a real-time analytics platform that provides portfolio managers with intraday performance, exposure and risk metrics.
This application represents a go-anywhere portfolio reporting tool that will keep managers informed, increase efficiency, reduce risk and simultaneously serve as a portable marketing tool for the fund, says Aaron Vermut, senior partner and chief operating officer at Merlin. Todays markets move fast, and staying connected is key for hedge fund managers.
Merlins hedge fund clients can now monitor their portfolios remotely with the familiar look, feel and functionality they get from the desktop version of Merlin Compass. The application seamlessly integrates with the Merlin portfolio management and trading platforms to provide portfolio updates based on real-time market data and trading activity.
The iPad app will include:
– Portfolio Analytics including portfolio composition and attribution by standard and custom classifications, as well as position-level performance and exposure- Position Rank highlights leading long and short positions by performance, profit and loss (P&L), and exposure based on daily or total movement- Dashboard, position rank, position details and trades- Merlin portfolios and accounts access- Customized grouping and sorting
The launch follows a string of iPad app launches recently. For details of an app for derivatives, watch the recent GCTV video featuring SuperDerivatives.
The Merlin app is available on Apples App Store.