Our Products & Services

Our services are designed to help you answer the following questions:

How can I get more return or income from my investments?

How can I reduce my exposure to risk?

How much money will I need to live comfortably in?

Am I saving enough? Am I saving it in the right investments?

 

 

OUR PRODUCTS/SERVICES
(A) ACTING AS STOCKBROKERS TO PRIMARY MARKET ISSUES
This includes acting as Stockbrokers to Initial Public Offer, Supplementary Offer, Right Issues, and Private Placements. To this end we liaise with The Nigerian Stock Exchange to ensure successful introduction of quoted Companies. We also act as receiving agent in many Primary Market Issues

(B) ACTING AS STOCKBROKER TO QUOTED COMPANIES
As a quoted company, perception of the investing public about the well being of your Company largely depends on how well your stock is performing in the stock market. Hence, the more reason why utmost attention should be placed here. Please find below aspects of these services, which we believe will be beneficial to you.
Investor Relations/Communication.
Share Pricing.
Regulatory Relation and
Corporate Actions.

(C) EQUITY TRADING/STOCKBROKING SERVICES
Calyx will execute your “buy” and “sell” instructions speedily and accurately. We also ensure the delivery of both cash and securities. This service is available for all our clients, particularly those that have a very good understanding of the stock market and wants to manage their portfolio themselves. Our fees are as determined from time to time by The Nigerian Stock Exchange.

(D) PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Delicate composition of investment portfolios to achieve maximum returns at the least risk level. This service is targeted towards clients who do not have the time and skills required for day-to-day monitoring of their investment and are ready to surrender it to a professional.
This product is packaged in two different categories to meet our client’s peculiar need.

(i) Discretionary Portfolio Management:
This entails proactive portfolio management, market monitoring and timely adjustment/rebalancing. Under this arrangement, CALYX will have full responsibility for the management of the entire portfolio. That is, we will analyze and identify mis-priced stocks and take buy/sell decisions without recourse to the investor. This allows Calyx to act on information promptly.
The modalities and criteria for effective management must have been set up at the on set. Reports on portfolio performance are sent to client on quarterly, half yearly or yearly basis.

(ii) Participatory/Advisory Portfolio Management:
Under this arrangement, buy/sell decisions are taken on consensus with the client. We analyze targeted stocks. We also provide useful market information to assist in timely investment decision. Regular reports on portfolio performance are sent to the client every quarter.
Our portfolio management client will be charged a management fee to be determined by the size of their portfolio. A large portfolio will obviously attract low charges.

(E) INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
This is our consultancy arm, where we give professional advice to corporate and individual investors on their daily investment needs, on one hand. And also, advises reputable quoted companies on how best to manage their relationships with the market operators and the investing public at large to ensure proper pricing of their stock at any point in time.

(F) NOMINEE/CUSTODIAL SERVICES
This product is specially designed for our offshore clients. i.e. Nigerians resident abroad and foreign portfolio managers. And the management of the Portfolio of high net-worth Nigerians who do not have the time for day-to-day operation of their portfolio. Stocks in the portfolio of such nominee client will either be held in the name of our wholly owned subsidiary CALYX NOMINEE LIMITED for easy monitoring and to facilitate transactions. Or a special nominee account with the caption “Calyx/Client’s name/nominee” be generated for the client and CSCS statement be made available at clients request for transparency.

(G) MARGIN TRADING:
We work with our bank to arrange credit facility for our clients to enable them expand their portfolio.

(H) INVESTMENT IN TREASURY BILLS
Treasury bill is a unique financial product issued and backed by the Federal Government through the CBN. This backing automatically makes it a totally risk free investment. Calyx has developed a unit for handling Treasury Bills for both corporate and individual clients. Upon Receipt of your instruction, Calyx will purchase Treasury Bills on your behalf.

(I) CALYX FIXED-INCOME ACCOUNT
This product is designed for risk-averse investors who cannot tolerate the volatility of the Capital Market and still desire a relatively higher return on their investment.
Management of risk is our business. So we will take the risk off the investor. The investor’s return is fixed for the period at an agreed rate.
Other Features
The investor deposits fund with us to invest in the Calyx Fixed Income Account.
The fund is managed for a minimum period of one (1) year.
The interest is 3% above the current (on-the-run) FGN Bond (with a Cap of 15% and a Floor of 10%).
Interest is payable semi-annually compounded for the period of management.
The account may be rolled over at the end of each management period.
Termination before the agreed management period will attract a punitive charge.

(J) INTERNET SERVICES:
Through our web-site we provide on-line services to our clients. This enables our clients to open and monitor their accounts with us from the Comfort of their homes or offices.



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