CORAL GABLES, Fla., Nov. 25, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guzman & Company was recognized as one of the nation's top Equity Brokers for broker execution quality in rankings released this week by Pensions & Investments. Guzman & Company ranked 7th out of the top 50 U.S. brokers measured by difference in cost/savings against the Elkins/McSherry Arrival Price universe, the industry standard in measuring market impact.
In Trades by Order Size, Guzman & Company ranked 5th in orders of 50,000+ shares; 9th for orders of 10,000 – 50,000 shares; and 8th for orders of 10,000 or less. In the Trades by Liquidity category, Guzman ranked 10th in both orders of 0% - 20% of daily volume and 20% - 50% of daily volume; and 5th in orders of 50% of daily volume.
"Superior execution is one of the hallmarks of our work, and I believe it is that commitment which differentiates us from the competition," said John Bell, Vice President and Head of Global Equity Trading at Guzman & Company. "Our team has a deep understanding of how to utilize the vast technologies available to efficiently source liquidity."
The industry rankings were released this week in Tradewatch, a report published by Pension & Investments, and based on transaction costs conducted by New York-based Elkins/McSherry, a subsidiary of Boston's State Street Corp.
About Guzman & Company
Founded in 1987, Guzman & Company is a boutique investment bank and brokerage firm that provides capital market solutions to targeted corporate, governmental and institutional clients across the globe. The firm combines superior execution and advanced technology to ensure client satisfaction. Guzman & Company is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL, with offices in New York City, NY, and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The firm is a member of the NYSE and FINRA. More information on the firm's history and its services is available at guzman.com.