Avatar Securities, LLC
Joshua Smith is a seasoned Senior Equity Trader with over a decade of experience in managing and leading teams in high-stakes trading environments. At Avatar Securities, LLC, since January 2011, Joshua has recruited and overseen a team of elite traders, managing significant capital allocations for short-term and swing trading. Prior roles include Senior Equity Trader at Assent LLC / SunGard Data Systems, where a similar leadership role was held, and as an Equity Trader at Dimension Capital Management LLC, focusing on NYSE listed stocks and the implications of global market dynamics. Joshua's earlier career includes experience as a Journeyman Electrician and as a Public Relations Communications Specialist for United Airlines. Joshua holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business/Trade/Commerce from SUNY Empire State College, with additional education from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications.
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Avatar Securities, LLC
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Avatar Securities is a multi-strategy proprietary trading firm based in Manhattan with offices in Austin and Chicago, with a presence expanding nationwide. Avatar is a technology-centric equity and equity options PnL igniter with a commitment to excellence in both its traders and providing the tools they need to excel in a marketplace defined by change and disruption. The core mission of our firm is simple: manage the inherent risk in today’s markets, provide best of breed trading technology and automation, and meet the capital requirements of experienced traders. Avatar’s team includes proven experts in all areas of the trading industry. Our infrastructure provides competitive advantages in the areas of risk management, automation, compliance, software development, network engineering, back office management, operations and technical support. Along with the unique collaborative culture of our proprietary trading desks, Avatar ensures an unmatched experience to enhance alpha generation for our traders. Avatar Securities, LLC is a SEC registered prop-only broker-dealer and a member of NASDAQ OMX PHLX.