Miami International Holdings Inc 's

The company operates the MIAX Exchange trading platform, specializing in U.S. options trading with a focus on throughput, latency, reliability, and wire-order determinism. It holds a broad portfolio of U.S. exchange and clearing licenses across securities and futures, managing markets in options, cash equities, futures, and options on futures. MIAX Options was launched in 2012, featuring a Pro-Rata allocation model and Customer Rebate pricing. The company has implemented equity rights programs to build market share and align with trading firms. Its growth strategy includes expanding product offerings such as futures and options on the B500 Index and B100Q Index, enhancing fees, pricing models, technology, and functionality, and offering Short-Term Options for select stocks and ETFs. MIAX Futures holds Designated Contract Market (DCM), Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), and Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) licenses, enabling futures execution, listing, and clearing. Through the MIAXdx Transaction, the company holds a 10% ownership interest in Rothera. The acquisitions of BSX and TISEG aim to increase the company’s international presence and position it as a leader among international listing venues. The company highlights its proprietary technology platform and customer service, emphasizing its throughput capability during market stress as a key competitive strength. Competitors referenced include BSX, Dorman Trading, MIAX Exchange, MIAX Futures, MIAX Options, Rothera, and TISEG.