MIAX vs MKTX Comparison

Miami International Holdings Inc is engaged in operating regulated financial marketplaces across multiple asset classes using proprietary technology platforms. The company operates exchange markets for options, equities, futures, and international listings through its MIAX Exchanges, MIAX Futures Exchange, and the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The company operates through four reportable segments: Options, which provides trading and market data services for listed equity and ETP options; Equities, which provides trading services for U.S. equities and ETPs; Futures, which provides futures trading and clearing services through MIAX Futures; and International, which provides listing services for capital market instruments through the Bermuda Stock Exchange and The International Stock Exchange.

Founded in 2000, MarketAxess is a leading electronic fixed-income trading platform that connects broker/dealers and institutional investors. The company is primarily focused on credit based fixed income securities with its main trading products being US investment-grade and high-yield bonds, Eurobonds, and Emerging Market corporate debt. Recently the company has expanded more aggressively into Treasuries and municipal bonds with the acquisitions of LiquidityEdge and MuniBrokers in 2019 and 2021, respectively. The company also provides pre- and post-trade services with its acquisition of Regulatory Reporting Hub from Deutsche Börse Group in 2020 adding to its product offerings.