FSDH Securities Limited (formerly Counters Trust Securities Limited - CTSL) is a Dealing Member of The Nigerian Stock Exchange and is registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission as a Broker / Dealer, Issuing House, Portfolio Manager, and Investment Adviser. FSDH Securities was incorporated in July 1995 and has established a reputation for providing capital market services to business enterprises, the various tiers of government and high net worth individuals of a very high standard in terms of service delivery, professionalism and integrity. With shareholders funds of N521.2 Million, FSDH Securities is one of the highest capitalized securities firms in Nigeria.

As part of our strategy to ensure that we achieve our objectives, we have the support of our parent company, First Securities Discount House Limited (FSDH),one of the largest and most profitable Discount House in Nigeria. As at its financial year ended June 2007, FSDH had shareholder's funds of N7.448 billion and a profit after tax of N1.462.65billion. FSDH played a pivotal role in the establishment of FSDH Securities and under a technical services agreement provides technical, operational, financial, research and managerial support to FSDH Securities.

FSDH SEC has established a reputation for providing capital market services of a very high standard in terms of service delivery, professionalism and integrity to institutional investors in the private and public sectors as well as high net worth individuals. Over the past 12 years FSDH SEC has evolved into a leading stockbroking company and has contributed to the range, depth, expertise and quality of service available in the Nigerian capital market.

FSDH SEC has also imbibed the FSDH culture and values, which lay emphasis on high performance, collaboration, customer orientation, image building and learning.

FSDH Securities was set up to bolster the range, depth, expertise and quality of service currently available in the Nigerian capital market. This it does by:
 
 
   

Offering its clients professional investment advice based on the experience of its staff in the capital market and rigorous in-house research and analysis
     

Making use of the latest technology available to enhance response time and ensure a service delivery that is of a very high standard

  
     

Offering new products and services tailored to suit the investment requirements of an increasingly sophisticated investing public

  
     

Actively trading in securities in the secondary market (i.e. equity and debt instruments) and providing easy entry and exit for both local and foreign portfolio investors desirous of participating in stock market activities

  
     

Providing access to investible funds available in the capital market from both institutional and private sources for new and existing companies, Governments and Government parastatals at various levels

  
     

Upholding the highest standards of business ethics, integrity and professionalism