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07-05-2025
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MarketAxess Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
- EPS of $0.40; $1.87 Excluding Notable Items 1 Record Total ADV Driven by Record Credit ADV with Record Open Trading ADV of $4.8 billion Record Total Portfolio Trading ADV and Record Levels of Block Trading in Emerging Markets and Eurobonds NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. 1Q25 select financial and operational highlights* Total revenues of $208.6 million, including a decrease of approximately $0.3 million from the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, decreased 1% compared to the prior year. 2% decline in total commission revenue driven by 3% decline in total credit commissions, partially offset by 34% increase in total rates commission revenue. Record emerging markets (+6%) and record eurobonds (+5%) commission revenue helped to partially offset 7% decline in U.S. credit commission revenue. Record services revenue (combined information, post-trade and technology services revenue) of $27 million, up 7%. Record ADV achieved across strategic priority related protocols and workflow tools, including: Emerging markets and eurobonds block trading ADV, up 22% and 68%, respectively. Total portfolio trading ADV of $1.3 billion, up 78%. Dealer RFQ ADV of $1.8 billion, up 40%. Open Trading ADV of $4.8 billion, up 8%. Total expenses of $120.2 million, up 2%, including a decrease of approximately $0.3 million from the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. Effective tax rate of 84.3%. 1 The effective tax rate excluding notable items 1 was 27.2%. Diluted earnings-per-share ('EPS') of $0.40 on net income of $15.1 million; EPS of $1.87 on net income of $70.0 million, each excluding notable items. 1 *All comparisons versus 1Q24 Chris Concannon, CEO of MarketAxess, commented: 'We generated record daily volumes across most of our product areas in the first quarter, including record portfolio trading ADV and record block trading ADV across both emerging markets and eurobonds. During 1Q25 and continuing in early 2Q25, we have been encouraged by the performance of our platform and protocols as our clients have navigated the ongoing credit market volatility. Open Trading activity reached record levels in 1Q25, and we continue to see higher levels of velocity. We believe that MarketAxess' platform is well-positioned in this environment. Looking ahead, we expect the new capabilities launched with our targeted block solution and enhancements to portfolio trading should help drive higher levels of market share in U.S. credit in the coming quarters.' Table 1: 1Q25 select financial results 1Q25 overview of results Table 1A: Notable items Quarter 1Q25 4Q24 1Q24 $ in millions, except per share data (unaudited) Reserve for uncertain tax positions related to prior periods 54.9 - - EPS impact 1.47 - - Expand Notable items 1 Reserve for uncertain tax positions of approximately $54.9 million taken related to prior periods. The Company established a reserve in 1Q25 following a NY state tax court's issuance of an opinion that impacted the Company's uncertain tax positions. The Company was not a party to the case, but its historical tax filing position was not supported by the Court's decision. Commission revenue Table 1B: 1Q25 variable transaction fees per million (FPM) Credit Total credit commission revenue of $169.1 million (including $33.3 million in fixed-distribution fees) decreased $5.7 million, or 3%, compared to $174.8 million (including $33.3 million in fixed-distribution fees) in the prior year, but increased 4% from 4Q24 levels. A 7% decline in U.S. credit commission revenue, principally due to lower total credit variable transaction fee per million ('FPM') and lower estimated market share, was partially offset by a 6% increase in emerging markets and Eurobonds commission revenue, as well as a 6% increase in municipal bonds commission revenue, reflecting continued strong product and geographic diversification. The decline in 1Q25 total credit FPM both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter was due principally to product mix. Rates Total rates commission revenue of $7.0 million increased $1.8 million, or 34%, compared to the prior year. Total rates ADV of $27.0 billion increased 53% compared to the prior year, but decreased 1% compared to 4Q24. The decrease in 1Q25 total rates FPM compared to the prior year and the prior quarter was driven by the impact of product mix. Other Total other commission revenue of $5.2 million, which consists of Pragma-related commission revenue, increased 8% driven by higher equities commissions. Services revenue Record services revenue of $27.2 million increased $1.8 million, or 7%, compared to the prior year, driven principally by a 9% increase in information services revenue. Information services Information services revenue of $12.9 million increased $1.0 million, or 9%, compared to the prior year. The increase was principally driven by net new data contract revenue. Post-trade services Post-trade services revenue of $11.1 million increased $0.4 million, or 3%, compared to the prior year mainly due to net new contract revenue, partially offset by a decrease of $0.2 million from the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. Technology services Total technology services revenue of $3.2 million increased $0.4 million, or 14%, compared to the prior year. The increase was driven by higher Pragma-related license and connectivity fees. Expenses Total expenses of $120.2 million increased 2% from the prior year, including a decrease of $0.3 million from the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. Non-operating Other income (expense): Other income was $7.8 million, up from $4.2 million in the prior year. The increase was driven by higher interest income earned on our cash and investments, unrealized gains on our U.S. treasury investments compared to unrealized losses in the prior year, and lower foreign exchange losses compared to the prior period. Tax rate: The effective tax rate was 84.3%, up from 24.9% in the prior year. The effective tax rate excluding notable items 1 was 27.2%. Capital The Company had $642.1 million in cash, cash equivalents, corporate bond investments and U.S. Treasury investments as of March 31, 2025, down from $698.6 million as of December 31, 2024. There were no outstanding borrowings under the Company's credit facility. A total of 250,792 shares were repurchased year-to-date through April 2025 at a cost of $51.7 million, including 187,905 shares repurchased during the first quarter at a cost of $38.1 million. As of April 30, 2025, a total of $173.4 million remained under the Board of Directors' share repurchase authorization. The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.76 per share, payable on June 4, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 21, 2025. Other Employee headcount was 870 as of March 31, 2025, consistent with March 31, 2024, but down from 891 as of December 31, 2024. Guidance Due to the reserve noted above, the GAAP-basis effective tax rate for full year 2025 is now expected to be between 41.0% and 42.0%, assuming no material changes in applicable tax laws; the effective tax rate excluding notable items 1 is expected to be between 26.0% and 27.0%. Previously, the GAAP-basis effective tax rate stated guidance range was between 23.5% and 24.5%. 1 See Table 1A in this release for a listing of notable items. Results excluding notable items are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to 'Non-GAAP financial measures and other items' for a discussion of these non-GAAP financial measures. 2 EBITDA and EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to 'Non-GAAP financial measures and other items' for a discussion of these non-GAAP financial measures. Expand Non-GAAP financial measures and other items To supplement the Company's unaudited financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ('GAAP'), the Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures, including earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ('EBITDA'), EBITDA margin and free cash flow. From time to time, we present selected GAAP-basis financial results, excluding notable items. Notable items are revenues, expenses, other income (expense) and tax related items that are non-recurring and outside of the Company's normal course of business or other notables, such as acquisition and restructuring charges or gains/losses on sales (collectively, 'notable items'). We define EBITDA margin as EBITDA divided by revenues. We define free cash flow as net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities excluding the net change in trading investments and net change in securities failed-to-deliver and securities failed-to-receive from broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers, less expenditures for furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements and capitalized software development costs. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, financial measures determined in conformity with GAAP. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when taken into consideration with the corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide additional information regarding the Company's operating results because they assist both investors and management in analyzing and evaluating the performance of our business. Please refer to Tables 6, 7 & 8 for a reconciliation of: (i) GAAP net income, EPS and the effective tax rate to net income, EPS and the effective tax rate, each excluding notable items; (ii) GAAP net income to EBITDA and GAAP net income margin to EBITDA margin; and (iii) GAAP net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities to free cash flow, in each case, the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Webcast and conference call information Chris Concannon, Chief Executive Officer and Ilene Fiszel Bieler, Chief Financial Officer will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results and outlook on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial 646-307-1963 (U.S./International) and use the ID 1832176. The Company will also host a live audio Webcast of the conference call on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at The Webcast will be archived on for 90 days following the announcement. General Notes Regarding the Data Presented Reported MarketAxess volume in all product categories includes only fully electronic trading volume. MarketAxess trading volumes and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ('FINRA') Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine ('TRACE') reported volumes are available on the Company's website at Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements about the outlook and prospects for the Company, market conditions and industry growth, as well as statements about the Company's future financial and operating performance. These and other statements that relate to future results and events are based on MarketAxess' current expectations. The Company's actual results in future periods may differ materially from those currently expected or desired because of a number of risks and uncertainties, including: global economic, political and market factors; the level of trading volume transacted on the MarketAxess platform; the rapidly evolving nature of the electronic financial services industry; the level and intensity of competition in the fixed-income electronic trading industry and the pricing pressures that may result; the variability of our growth rate; our ability to introduce new fee plans and our clients' response; our ability to attract clients or adapt our technology and marketing strategy to new markets; risks related to our growing international operations; our dependence on our broker-dealer clients; the loss of any of our significant institutional investor clients; our exposure to risks resulting from non-performance by counterparties to transactions executed between our clients in which we act as an intermediary in matched principal trades; risks related to self-clearing; risks related to sanctions levied against states or individuals that could expose us to operational or regulatory risks; the effect of rapid market or technological changes on us and the users of our technology; issues related to the development and use of artificial intelligence; our dependence on third-party suppliers for key products and services; our ability to successfully maintain the integrity of our trading platform and our response to system failures, capacity constraints and business interruptions; the occurrence of design defects, errors, failures or delays with our platforms, products or services; our vulnerability to malicious cyber-attacks and attempted cybersecurity breaches; our actual or perceived failure to comply with privacy and data protection laws; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights or technology and defend against intellectual property infringement or other claims; our use of open-source software; our ability to enter into strategic alliances and to acquire other businesses and successfully integrate them with our business; our dependence on our management team and our ability to attract and retain talent; limitations on our flexibility because we operate in a highly regulated industry; the increasing government regulation of us and our clients; risks related to the divergence of U.K. and European Union legal and regulatory requirements following the U.K.'s exit from the European Union; our exposure to costs and penalties related to our extensive regulation; our risks of litigation and securities laws liability; our tax filing positions; the effects of climate change or other sustainability risks that could affect our operations or reputation; our future capital needs and our ability to obtain capital when needed; limitations on our operating flexibility contained in our credit agreement; our exposure to financial institutions by holding cash in excess of federally insured limits; and other factors. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More information about these and other factors affecting MarketAxess' business and prospects is contained in MarketAxess' periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and can be accessed at About MarketAxess MarketAxess (Nasdaq: MKTX) operates a leading electronic trading platform that delivers greater trading efficiency, a diversified pool of liquidity and significant cost savings to institutional investors and broker-dealers across the global fixed-income markets. Approximately 2,100 firms leverage MarketAxess' patented technology to efficiently trade fixed-income securities. Our automated and algorithmic trading solutions, combined with our integrated and actionable data offerings, help our clients make faster, better-informed decisions on when and how to trade on our platform. MarketAxess' award-winning Open Trading® marketplace is widely regarded as the preferred all-to-all trading solution in the global credit markets. Founded in 2000, MarketAxess connects a robust network of market participants through an advanced full trading lifecycle solution that includes automated trading solutions, intelligent data and index products and a range of post-trade services. Learn more at and on X @MarketAxess. Table 3: Commission Revenue Detail In thousands, except fee per million data Three Months Ended March 31, (unaudited) 2025 2024 % Change Variable transaction fees Credit $ 135,840 $ 141,504 (4 ) % Rates 6,919 5,166 34 Other 5,232 4,849 8 Total variable transaction fees 147,991 151,519 (2 ) Fixed distribution fees Credit 33,265 33,288 — Rates 87 66 32 Total fixed distribution fees 33,352 33,354 — Total commission revenue $ 181,343 $ 184,873 (2 ) Average variable transaction fee per million Credit $ 139 $ 154 (10 ) % Rates 4.20 4.79 (12 ) Table 4: Trading Volume Detail* Three Months Ended March 31, In millions (unaudited) 2025 2024 % Change Volume ADV Volume ADV Volume ADV Credit High-grade $ 461,308 $ 7,562 $ 455,998 $ 7,475 1 % 1 % High-yield 89,997 1,475 85,379 1,400 5 5 Emerging markets 240,285 3,939 221,427 3,630 9 9 Eurobonds 147,917 2,348 128,849 2,045 15 15 Other credit 36,482 598 26,335 432 39 38 Total credit trading 975,989 15,922 917,988 14,982 6 6 Rates U.S. government bonds 1,582,081 25,936 1,045,796 17,144 51 51 Agency and other government bonds 65,825 1,047 31,626 506 108 107 Total rates trading 1,647,906 26,983 1,077,422 17,650 53 53 Total trading $ 2,623,895 $ 42,905 $ 1,995,410 $ 32,632 31 31 Number of U.S. Trading Days 1 61 61 Number of U.K. Trading Days 2 63 63 1 The number of U.S. trading days is based on the SIFMA holiday recommendation calendar. 2 The number of U.K. trading days is based on the U.K. Bank holiday schedule. *Consistent with FINRA TRACE reporting standards, both sides of trades are included in the Company's reported volumes when the Company executes trades on a matched principal basis between two counterparties. Consistent with industry standards, U.S. government bond trades are single-counted. Expand Expand Table 7: Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and Net Income Margin to EBITDA Margin In thousands (unaudited) 1Q 2025 4Q 2024 1Q 2024 Net income $ 15,065 $ 65,139 $ 72,615 Add back: Interest income (7,169 ) (6,719 ) (5,973 ) Interest expense 213 318 316 Provision for income taxes 81,089 19,456 24,102 Depreciation and amortization 18,236 18,540 18,200 EBITDA $ 107,434 $ 96,734 $ 109,260 Net income margin 1 7.2 % 32.2 % 34.5 % Add back: Interest income (3.4 ) (3.3 ) (2.8 ) Interest expense 0.1 0.2 0.2 Provision for income taxes 38.9 9.5 11.4 Depreciation and amortization 8.7 9.2 8.6 EBITDA margin 2 51.5 % 47.8 % 51.9 % Table 8: Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow In thousands (unaudited) 1Q 2025 4Q 2024 1Q 2024 Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities $ 29,629 $ 176,248 $ (4,949 ) Exclude: Net change in trading investments — — (255 ) Exclude: Net change in fail-to-deliver/receive from broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers 34,399 (51,833 ) 51,288 Less: Purchases of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements (1,930 ) (215 ) (1,197 ) Less: Capitalization of software development costs (15,031 ) (10,833 ) (13,963 ) Free cash flow $ 47,067 $ 113,367 $ 30,924 1 Net income margin is derived by dividing net income by total revenues for the applicable period. 2 EBITDA margin is derived by dividing EBITDA by total revenues for the applicable period. Expand Contacts INVESTOR RELATIONS Stephen Davidson MarketAxess Holdings Inc. +1 212 813 6313 sdavidson2@ MEDIA RELATIONS Marisha Mistry MarketAxess Holdings Inc. +1 917 267 1232 mmistry@ Industry: Fintech Professional Services Finance Get RSS Feed MarketAxess Announces Trading Volume Statistics for April 2025 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, today announced trading volume and preliminary variable transaction fees per million ('FPM') for April 2025.1 Trading Records for April 2025 Total average daily volume ('ADV') of $57.4 billion Total credit ADV of $18.4 billion Total rates ADV of $39.1 billion U.S. credit block trading ADV of $3.8 billion Emerging markets ADV of $4.3 billion ... MarketAxess to Host Conference Call Announcing First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX) the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, will issue a press release announcing its first quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, before the market opens. Chris Concannon, Chief Executive Officer, Richard Schiffman, Global Head of Trading Solutions, and Ilene Fiszel Bieler, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to provide a strategic update and discuss th...
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05-05-2025
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Spencer Lee to Join MarketAxess as Head of Client Products, Americas
NEW YORK, May 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, today announced the appointment of Spencer Lee as Head of Client Product, Americas. As Head of Client Product in the Americas, Mr. Lee will be responsible for the business and product management across U.S. high-grade, U.S. high-yield, municipals, dealer and client solutions, as well as MarketAxess X-Pro, the company's next generation trading platform. "Spencer is a well-known and respected leader in the fixed-income markets. He will bring tremendous fixed-income trading experience, market structure expertise, an invaluable buy-side perspective to MarketAxess and will further product advancement for our clients," Chris Concannon, Chief Executive Officer at MarketAxess. "I look forward to his contributions as part of my global management team as we continue our goal of accelerating innovation and efficiency across fixed-income markets globally." Mr. Lee most recently held the role of Chief Markets Officer at TS Imagine. He has over two decades of experience as a fixed-income trader, where he was an advocate for the adoption of technology and the development of systematic trading of credit securities. Prior to TS Imagine, he co-founded Agilon Capital, a systematic credit hedge fund, and led global credit electronic trading and West Coast fixed-income trading at BlackRock. "I've spent most of my career on a pursuit of building the best buy-side trader workflows in the market," said Mr. Lee. "I am excited to be marking the next chapter of this journey at MarketAxess, as I believe my time as a trader and experience in helping adapt EMS technology to the fixed-income markets have uniquely prepared me to lead this product team in the next phase of innovation." Mr. Lee will join MarketAxess on May 12, 2025 and will report to Chris Concannon. About MarketAxess MarketAxess (Nasdaq: MKTX) operates a leading electronic trading platform that delivers greater trading efficiency, a diversified pool of liquidity and significant cost savings to institutional investors and broker-dealers across the global fixed-income markets. Approximately 2,100 firms leverage MarketAxess' patented technology to efficiently trade fixed-income securities. Our automated and algorithmic trading solutions, combined with our integrated and actionable data offerings, help our clients make faster, better-informed decisions on when and how to trade on our platform. MarketAxess' award-winning Open Trading® marketplace is widely regarded as the preferred all-to-all trading solution in the global credit markets. Founded in 2000, MarketAxess connects a robust network of market participants through an advanced full trading lifecycle solution that includes automated trading solutions, intelligent data and index products and a range of post-trade services. Learn more at and on X @MarketAxess. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the Company's goals. These and other statements that relate to future results and events are based on MarketAxess' current expectations. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release. Please refer to the periodic filings MarketAxess makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements set forth in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More information about these and other factors affecting MarketAxess' business and prospects is contained in MarketAxess' periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and can be accessed at View source version on Contacts INVESTOR RELATIONSStephen DavidsonMarketAxess Holdings Inc.+1 212 813 6313sdavidson2@ MEDIA RELATIONSMarisha MistryMarketAxess Holdings Inc.+1 917 267 1232mmistry@ Sign in to access your portfolio
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05-05-2025
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Spencer Lee to Join MarketAxess as Head of Client Products, Americas
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, today announced the appointment of Spencer Lee as Head of Client Product, Americas. As Head of Client Product in the Americas, Mr. Lee will be responsible for the business and product management across U.S. high-grade, U.S. high-yield, municipals, dealer and client solutions, as well as MarketAxess X-Pro, the company's next generation trading platform. 'Spencer is a well-known and respected leader in the fixed-income markets. He will bring tremendous fixed-income trading experience, market structure expertise, an invaluable buy-side perspective to MarketAxess and will further product advancement for our clients,' Chris Concannon, Chief Executive Officer at MarketAxess. 'I look forward to his contributions as part of my global management team as we continue our goal of accelerating innovation and efficiency across fixed-income markets globally." Mr. Lee most recently held the role of Chief Markets Officer at TS Imagine. He has over two decades of experience as a fixed-income trader, where he was an advocate for the adoption of technology and the development of systematic trading of credit securities. Prior to TS Imagine, he co-founded Agilon Capital, a systematic credit hedge fund, and led global credit electronic trading and West Coast fixed-income trading at BlackRock. 'I've spent most of my career on a pursuit of building the best buy-side trader workflows in the market,' said Mr. Lee. 'I am excited to be marking the next chapter of this journey at MarketAxess, as I believe my time as a trader and experience in helping adapt EMS technology to the fixed-income markets have uniquely prepared me to lead this product team in the next phase of innovation.' Mr. Lee will join MarketAxess on May 12, 2025 and will report to Chris Concannon. About MarketAxess MarketAxess (Nasdaq: MKTX) operates a leading electronic trading platform that delivers greater trading efficiency, a diversified pool of liquidity and significant cost savings to institutional investors and broker-dealers across the global fixed-income markets. Approximately 2,100 firms leverage MarketAxess' patented technology to efficiently trade fixed-income securities. Our automated and algorithmic trading solutions, combined with our integrated and actionable data offerings, help our clients make faster, better-informed decisions on when and how to trade on our platform. MarketAxess' award-winning Open Trading® marketplace is widely regarded as the preferred all-to-all trading solution in the global credit markets. Founded in 2000, MarketAxess connects a robust network of market participants through an advanced full trading lifecycle solution that includes automated trading solutions, intelligent data and index products and a range of post-trade services. Learn more at and on X @MarketAxess. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements within the meaning of the 'safe harbor' provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the Company's goals. These and other statements that relate to future results and events are based on MarketAxess' current expectations. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release. Please refer to the periodic filings MarketAxess makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements set forth in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More information about these and other factors affecting MarketAxess' business and prospects is contained in MarketAxess' periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and can be accessed at .
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06-03-2025
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MarketAxess Announces Trading Volume Statistics for February 2025
NEW YORK, March 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, today announced trading volume and preliminary variable transaction fees per million ("FPM") for February 2025.1 Chris Concannon, CEO of MarketAxess, commented:"While we are not satisfied with our February performance in U.S. credit, we are seeing the benefit of the enhancements we have made to our portfolio trading solution, and the launch of our High Touch block trading solution in Eurobonds and emerging markets. We are also excited about the expected launch of our High Touch block trading solution in the U.S. and our dealer Mid-X protocol on Pragma technology in the second quarter. We believe these new capabilities should help drive higher levels of market share in U.S. credit in the coming quarters. While it is still early in the final month of the quarter, we are encouraged by the recent increase in volatility in the markets and the increase in our U.S. credit trading volumes and estimated market share relative to February 2025 levels." Select February 2025 Highlights Total average daily volume ("ADV") of $43.4 billion increased 27% compared to the prior year, and increased 11% compared to January 2025 levels. Total rates ADV of $27.9 billion increased 46% compared to the prior year, and increased 14% compared to January 2025. Total credit ADV of $15.5 billion increased 2% compared to the prior year, and increased 7% compared to January 2025. U.S. Credit2 U.S. high-grade ADV of $7.1 billion decreased 8% compared to the prior year, but increased 2% compared to January 2025. Estimated market ADV increased 5% compared to the prior year, and increased 6% compared to January 2025. Including the impact of single-dealer portfolio trades, estimated market share was 17.8%, down from 19.5% in the prior year, and down slightly from 17.9% in January 2025. Estimated market share, excluding the impact of single-dealer portfolio trades, was 17.0%, down from 19.5% in the prior year, and down from 17.7% in January 2025. U.S. high-yield ADV of $1.4 billion was in line with the prior year, but increased 12% compared to January 2025. Estimated market ADV increased 16% compared to the prior year, and increased 21% compared to January 2025. Including the impact of single-dealer portfolio trades, estimated market share was 12.1%, down from 12.9% in the prior year, and down slightly from 12.3% in January 2025. Estimated market share, excluding the impact of single-dealer portfolio trades, was 11.1%, down from 12.9% in the prior year, and down from 12.0% in January 2025. Other Credit Record emerging markets ADV of $4.1 billion increased 13% compared to the prior year, and increased 13% compared to January 2025. The year-over-year increase was driven by an 11% increase in local currency ADV, and record levels of hard currency ADV which increased 13%. These results were driven by strong growth in block trading across both hard currency and local currency markets which increased 52% and 28%, respectively, compared to the prior year. Eurobonds ADV of $2.3 billion increased 16% compared to the prior year, and increased 8% compared to January 2025. Municipal bond ADV of $614 million increased 41% compared to the prior year, and increased 15% compared to January 2025. Estimated market ADV increased 40% compared to the prior year, but decreased 2% compared to January 2025. Estimated market share was 6.9%, up slightly from 6.8% in the prior year, and up from 5.8% in January 2025. Strategic Priority Related Protocols & Workflow Tools Client-Initiated Channel Record emerging markets block trading ADV (hard currency blocks defined as trade sizes ≥ $3 million notional, local currency blocks defined as trade sizes ≥ $5 million notional) of $1.7 billion increased 35% from the prior year, and increased 25% from January 2025. Block trading in emerging markets is benefiting from the launch of our targeted block solution in late 2024 which has generated cumulative trading volume of approximately $1 billion since launch. Eurobonds block trading ADV (defined as trade sizes ≥ $5 million notional) of $379 million increased 62% from the prior year, and increased 13% from January 2025. Block trading in Eurobonds is benefiting from the launch of our targeted block solution in January 2025 which has generated cumulative trading volume of over $1 billion since launch. Portfolio Trading Channel $1.5 billion in total portfolio trading ADV, the second highest month recorded, increased 131% compared to the prior year, and increased 66% compared to January 2025. A record 85% of portfolio trading volume was executed over X-Pro.— Estimated U.S. credit TRACE portfolio trading market ADV increased 27% compared to January 2025. Our estimated market share of U.S. credit TRACE portfolio trading was 20.7% in February 2025, up from 14.7% in January 2025.— Portfolio trading represented approximately 11% of U.S. credit TRACE in February 2025, up from 9% in January 2025. Dealer-Initiated Channel Record Dealer RFQ ADV of $1.7 billion across all credit products increased 32% compared to the prior year, and increased 15% compared to January 2025, driven by record Dealer RFQ ADV in U.S. high-grade and emerging markets. Other Open Trading ADV of $4.6 billion increased 5% compared to the prior year, and increased 9% compared to January 2025. Open Trading share3 of total credit trading volume was 36%, up from 34% in the prior year, and up from 34% in January 2025. AxessIQ, the order and execution workflow solution designed for wealth management and private banking clients, achieved ADV of $158 million, up 13% compared to the prior year, and up 9% compared to January 2025. Rates Total rates ADV of $27.9 billion increased 46% compared to the prior year, and increased 14% compared to January 2025. Estimated U.S. government bonds market ADV increased 8% compared to the prior year, and increased 10% compared to January 2025. Estimated U.S. government bonds market share was 2.7%, up from 2.0% in the prior year, and up slightly from 2.6% in January 2025. Variable Transaction Fees Per Million (FPM)1 The preliminary FPM for total credit for February 2025 was approximately $143, down from $152 in the prior year, but up slightly from $141 in January 2025. The decline in total credit FPM year-over-year was due to product and protocol mix. The increase in total credit FPM month-over-month was principally due to the higher duration of bonds traded in U.S. high-grade, driven by an increase in the weighted average years to maturity. The preliminary FPM for total rates for February 2025 was approximately $4.29, up from $4.23 in the prior year, and up from $4.25 in January 2025. The increase in total rates FPM both year-over-year and month-over-month was driven by the impact of product mix within our rates business. Table 1: February 2025 ADV CREDIT RATES $ in millions(unaudited) US/UK Trading Days4 TotalADV TotalCredit High-Grade High-Yield EmergingMarkets Eurobonds Municipal Bonds TotalRates US Agcy./OtherGovt. Bonds Feb-25 19/20 $43,363 $15,493 $7,061 $1,438 $4,105 $2,272 $614 $27,870 $26,901 $969 Jan-25 21/22 $38,926 $14,473 $6,912 $1,284 $3,638 $2,100 $535 $24,453 $23,374 $1,079 Feb-24 20/21 $34,261 $15,176 $7,712 $1,441 $3,626 $1,952 $434 $19,085 $18,613 $472 YoY % Change 27% 2% (8%) – 13% 16% 41% 46% 45% 105% MoM % Change 11% 7% 2% 12% 13% 8% 15% 14% 15% (10%) Table 1A: February 2025 estimated market share CREDIT RATES (unaudited) High-Grade High-Yield High-Grade/High-Yield Combined Municipals US Feb-25 17.0% 11.1% 15.6% 6.9% 2.7% Jan-25 17.7% 12.0% 16.4% 5.8% 2.6% Feb-24 19.5% 12.9% 18.1% 6.8% 2.0% YoY Bps Change (250) bps (180) bps (250) bps +10 bps +70 bps MoM Bps Change (70) bps (90) bps (80) bps +110 bps +10 bps 1 The FPM for total credit and total rates for February 2025 are preliminary and may be revised in subsequent updates and public filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any fee information in future press releases. 2 The Company is currently highlighting the impact of single-dealer portfolio trading volume on U.S. high-grade and U.S. high-yield trading volume and estimated market share, but will continue to exclude single-dealer portfolio trading activity from each product's aggregated trading volume and estimated market share and the total credit FPM calculation. 3 Open Trading share of total credit trading volume is derived by taking total Open Trading volume across all credit products where Open Trading is offered and dividing by total credit trading volume across all credit products where Open Trading is offered. 4 The number of U.S. trading days is based on the SIFMA holiday recommendation calendar and the number of U.K. trading days is based primarily on the U.K. Bank holiday schedule. General Notes Regarding the Data Presented Reported MarketAxess volume in all product categories includes only fully electronic trading volume. MarketAxess trading volumes and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine ("TRACE") reported volumes are available on the Company's website at Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements about the outlook and prospects for the Company, market conditions and industry growth, as well as statements about the Company's future financial and operating performance. These and other statements that relate to future results and events are based on MarketAxess' current expectations. The Company's actual results in future periods may differ materially from those currently expected or desired because of a number of risks and uncertainties, including: global economic, political and market factors; the level of trading volume transacted on the MarketAxess platform; the rapidly evolving nature of the electronic financial services industry; the level and intensity of competition in the fixed-income electronic trading industry and the pricing pressures that may result; the variability of our growth rate; our ability to introduce new fee plans and our clients' response; our ability to attract clients or adapt our technology and marketing strategy to new markets; risks related to our growing international operations; our dependence on our broker-dealer clients; the loss of any of our significant institutional investor clients; our exposure to risks resulting from non-performance by counterparties to transactions executed between our clients in which we act as an intermediary in matched principal trades; risks related to self-clearing; risks related to sanctions levied against states or individuals that could expose us to operational or regulatory risks; the effect of rapid market or technological changes on us and the users of our technology; issues related to the development and use of artificial intelligence; our dependence on third-party suppliers for key products and services; our ability to successfully maintain the integrity of our trading platform and our response to system failures, capacity constraints and business interruptions; the occurrence of design defects, errors, failures or delays with our platforms, products or services; our vulnerability to malicious cyber-attacks and attempted cybersecurity breaches; our actual or perceived failure to comply with privacy and data protection laws; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights or technology and defend against intellectual property infringement or other claims; our use of open-source software; our ability to enter into strategic alliances and to acquire other businesses and successfully integrate them with our business; our dependence on our management team and our ability to attract and retain talent; limitations on our flexibility because we operate in a highly regulated industry; the increasing government regulation of us and our clients; risks related to the divergence of U.K. and European Union legal and regulatory requirements following the U.K.'s exit from the European Union; our exposure to costs and penalties related to our extensive regulation; our risks of litigation and securities laws liability; our tax filing positions; the effects of climate change or other sustainability risks that could affect our operations or reputation; our future capital needs and our ability to obtain capital when needed; limitations on our operating flexibility contained in our credit agreement; our exposure to financial institutions by holding cash in excess of federally insured limits; and other factors. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More information about these and other factors affecting MarketAxess' business and prospects is contained in MarketAxess' periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and can be accessed at About MarketAxess MarketAxess (Nasdaq: MKTX) operates a leading electronic trading platform that delivers greater trading efficiency, a diversified pool of liquidity and significant cost savings to institutional investors and broker-dealers across the global fixed-income markets. Approximately 2,100 firms leverage MarketAxess' patented technology to efficiently trade fixed-income securities. Our automated and algorithmic trading solutions, combined with our integrated and actionable data offerings, help our clients make faster, better-informed decisions on when and how to trade on our platform. MarketAxess' award-winning Open Trading® marketplace is widely regarded as the preferred all-to-all trading solution in the global credit markets. Founded in 2000, MarketAxess connects a robust network of market participants through an advanced full trading lifecycle solution that includes automated trading solutions, intelligent data and index products and a range of post-trade services. Learn more at and on X @MarketAxess. Table 2: Trading Volume Detail Month Ended February 28/29, In millions (unaudited) 2025 2024 % Change Volume ADV Volume ADV Volume ADV Credit High-grade $ 134,161 $ 7,061 $ 154,246 $ 7,712 (13 ) % (8 ) % High-yield 27,320 1,438 28,821 1,441 (5 ) - Emerging markets 78,000 4,105 72,517 3,626 8 13 Eurobonds 45,440 2,272 40,986 1,952 11 16 Other credit 11,718 617 8,912 445 31 39 Total credit trading1 296,639 15,493 305,482 15,176 (3 ) 2 Rates U.S. government bonds2 511,116 26,901 372,261 18,613 37 45 Agency and other government bonds1 19,243 969 9,750 472 97 105 Total rates trading 530,359 27,870 382,011 19,085 39 46 Total trading $ 826,998 $ 43,363 $ 687,493 $ 34,261 20 27 Number of U.S. Trading Days3 19 20 Number of U.K. Trading Days4 20 21 Year-to-Date Ended February 28/29, In millions (unaudited) 2025 2024 % Change Volume ADV Volume ADV Volume ADV Credit High-grade $ 279,313 $ 6,983 $ 311,339 $ 7,594 (10 ) % (8 ) % High-yield 54,278 1,357 58,151 1,418 (7 ) (4 ) Emerging markets 154,402 3,860 150,766 3,677 2 5 Eurobonds 91,647 2,182 83,741 1,947 9 12 Other credit 23,051 576 17,685 431 30 34 Total credit trading1 602,691 14,958 621,682 15,067 (3 ) (1 ) Rates U.S. government bonds2 1,001,968 25,049 716,788 17,483 40 43 Agency and other government bonds1 42,924 1,027 20,266 478 112 115 Total rates trading 1,044,892 26,076 737,054 17,961 42 45 Total trading $ 1,647,583 $ 41,034 $ 1,358,736 $ 33,028 21 24 Number of U.S. Trading Days3 40 41 Number of U.K. Trading Days4 42 43 1 Consistent with FINRA TRACE reporting standards, both sides of trades are included in the Company's reported volumes when the Company executes trades on a matched principal basis between two counterparties. 2 Consistent with industry standards, U.S. government bond trades are single-counted. 3 The number of U.S. trading days is based on the SIFMA holiday recommendation calendar. 4 The number of U.K. trading days is based primarily on the U.K. Bank holiday schedule. 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NEW YORK, February 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, today announced that Chris Concannon, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in the Raymond James 2025 Institutional Investors Conference on March 3, 2025. Mr. Concannon will participate in a fireside chat at 4:35 p.m. ET. The live webcast and replay for the fireside chat will be available on the events and presentations section of the MarketAxess Investor Relations homepage, About MarketAxess MarketAxess (Nasdaq: MKTX) operates a leading electronic trading platform that delivers greater trading efficiency, a diversified pool of liquidity and significant cost savings to institutional investors and broker-dealers across the global fixed-income markets. Over 2,000 firms leverage MarketAxess' patented technology to efficiently trade fixed-income securities. MarketAxess' award-winning Open Trading® marketplace is widely regarded as the preferred all-to-all trading solution in the global credit markets. Founded in 2000, MarketAxess connects a robust network of market participants through an advanced full trading lifecycle solution that includes automated trading solutions, intelligent data and index products and a range of post-trade services. Learn more at and on X @MarketAxess. View source version on Contacts INVESTOR RELATIONS Stephen Davidson MarketAxess Holdings Inc.+1 212 813 6313sdavidson2@ MEDIA RELATIONS Marisha Mistry MarketAxess Holdings Inc.+1 917 267 1232mmistry@ Sign in to access your portfolio
