PTI Securities & Futures
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial services |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Tom Haugh (Chief Investment Officer), Dan Haugh (President) |
| Products | Online stock trading platform, Protected Index Program, ProDirect brokerage service |
| Website | www |
PTI Securities & Futures operates as a money management, securities, and discount brokerage company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional branch located in Peoria, Arizona. Established in 1991, PTI Securities provides investment advisory services to individual investors, fund managers, and pension funds throughout the United States.
Management
- Tom Haugh, Chief Investment Officer
- Dan Haugh, President
Products
The company’s portfolio includes three primary offerings: an online stock trading platform that allows clients to place trades either digitally or via telephone with broker assistance; the "Protected Index Program," a managed money solution or separately managed account (SMA) customized according to each investor’s risk tolerance; and "ProDirect," a brokerage service designed for self-directed traders who prefer minimal broker interaction.
As of December 31, 2008, PTI’s Protected Index Program achieved returns exceeding the S&P 500 by 56.04% over a decade and outperformed the Russell 2000 Index by 45.08% since its launch.
In 2008, The Wall Street Journal and Pensions & Investments acknowledged PTI Securities as one of the leading equity managers nationwide for its Protected Index Program. Their analysis indicated that SMAs outshone mutual funds across most equity and fixed-income categories between 2006 and 2008, supported by research from Morningstar, Inc.. Additionally, Investment News recognized the Protected Index Program as one of the top-performing equity strategies for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009.
After the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a 33.8% drop in 2008—the most severe since 1931—there was a heightened demand among investors for strategies that mitigate market risk and potential losses.
Investor Education
PTI Securities' leadership is frequently sought by CNBC-TV and prominent U.S. media outlets for expert commentary on investment trends and market conditions. Various organizations depend on the firm’s expertise to guide their decision-making processes. To educate investors, PTI’s executives regularly deliver presentations focused on investment methodologies and risk mitigation techniques.
Within the Chicago metropolitan area, PTI Securities has gained considerable recognition partly due to Principal Tom Haugh’s role as co-host of “Stocks and Jocks,” a daily investment analysis show broadcast on WSCR from 2001 through 2008; since February 2010, the program airs on 1240AM WSBC Chicago. Tom Haugh also authors the Dollars & Sen$e blog, which offers insights into market trends, economic issues, and financial news.
In June 2009, President Dan Haugh emphasized in Stocks, Futures and Options Magazine the increasing significance of options as tools for managing investment risk during market downturns like those experienced in 2008. He remarked, “… the age of using the option product as an investment risk-management tool is upon us.”
History
Prior to establishing PTI Securities & Futures, Tom and Dan Haugh along with key senior personnel were active traders at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE).
The CBOE includes PTI Securities among its Trading Firm Contacts for investor reference. The company holds memberships with the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and the National Futures Association (NFA).