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MarketAxess Announces Monthly Volume Statistics for September 2022

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, and the provider of market data and post-trade services for the global fixed-income markets, today announced monthly trading volume for September 2022 and preliminary variable transaction fees per million (“FPM”) for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.1

Chris Concannon, President and COO of MarketAxess commented:

“Increasing momentum through the quarter, culminated in a record week of trading at the end of September, driving 20% growth in total credit, and estimated market share above 20% across three major product areas for the month and for the first time in our history. These results reflect the benefit of the investments that we have made to diversify our franchise and grow our international business.

Open Trading estimated transaction cost savings3 were a total of $260 million in 3Q22, which equates to approximately $1,141 per million saved for our clients. Year-to-date estimated transaction cost savings are now approximately $699 million, 57% above the prior year, reflecting the powerful benefits of our unique, all-to-all liquidity pool.

The strong September helped drive record estimated market share in high-yield, Eurobonds and municipals in 3Q22, reflecting the increasing strength of our franchise.”

Select September 2022 highlights*

  • Estimated market share exceeded 20% across three major product areas for the first time in our history, with U.S. high-yield achieving record estimated market share of 21.3%, an increase of 730 basis points, joining U.S high-grade and emerging markets with estimated market share in excess of 20%.
  • $32.6 billion in total trading average daily volume (“ADV”), up 23%, driven by a 20% increase in total credit ADV to $12.2 billion and a 24% increase in U.S. Treasury ADV to $19.9 billion.
  • 21.4% composite corporate bond estimated market share,2 up from 17.9%.
  • 21.7% estimated U.S. high-grade estimated market share, up from 20.1%, on ADV of $5.7 billion, representing an increase of 24%.
  • Record 21.3% estimated U.S. high-yield market share, up from 14.0%, on ADV of $1.8 billion, representing an increase of 38%.
  • Emerging markets ADV of $2.8 billion, up 6%; up approximately 11% excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
  • Record 18.3% Eurobonds estimated market share, up from 13.8%, on ADV of $1.5 billion, representing an increase of 2%; up approximately 20% excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
  • 4.2% municipal bond estimated market share, up from 2.5%, on ADV of $360 million.
  • Record $10.1 billion in portfolio trading.
  • 36% of total credit trading volume was executed via Open Trading®, up from 34%.
    • Estimated total transaction cost savings via Open Trading3 were approximately $95 million, and $699 million year-to-date. Average transaction cost savings per million via Open Trading was $1,142.
  • 3.8% U.S. Treasury estimated market share, up from 3.0%, on a 24% increase in ADV.

*All comparisons versus September 2021 unless otherwise noted.

Table 1: September 2022 trading ADV

 

 

CREDIT

RATES

$ in millions

(unaudited)

US/UK

Trading Days4

Total

ADV

High-Grade

High-Yield

Emerging

Markets

Eurobonds

Other

Credit

Total

Credit

US Govt.

Bonds

Agcy./Other

Govt. Bonds

Total

Rates

Sep-22

21/21

$32,618

$5,721

$1,828

$2,810

$1,513

$377

$12,249

$19,948

$421

$20,369

Sep-21

21/22

$26,563

$4,607

$1,320

$2,651

$1,482

$106

$10,166

$16,029

$368

$16,397

% Change

 

23%

24%

38%

6%

2%

256%

20%

24%

14%

24%

Table 2: September 2022 estimated market share

CREDIT RATES
(unaudited)

High-Grade

High-Yield

High-Grade/High-

Yield Combined

Eurobonds

Composite

Corporate Bond2

Municipals

US Govt.

Bonds

Sep-22

21.7%

21.3%

21.6%

18.3%

21.4%

4.2%

3.8%

Sep-21

20.1%

14.0%

18.3%

13.8%

17.9%

2.5%

3.0%

BPS Change

+160 bps

+730 bps

+330 bps

+450 bps

+350 bps

+170 bps

+80 bps

Table 3: 3Q22 trading ADV

CREDIT RATES
$ in millions

(unaudited)
US/UK

Trading Days4
Total

ADV
High-Grade High-Yield Emerging

Markets
Eurobonds Other

Credit
Total

Credit
US Govt.

Bonds
Agcy./Other

Govt. Bonds
Total

Rates

3Q22

64/64

$31,440

$5,124

$1,626

$2,592

$1,255

$377

$10,974

$20,133

$333

$20,466

3Q21

64/65

$23,836

$4,341

$1,299

$2,407

$1,173

$91

$9,311

$14,226

$299

$14,525

% Change

 

32%

18%

25%

8%

7%

314%

18%

42%

11%

41%

Table 4: 3Q22 estimated market share

CREDIT RATES
(unaudited) High-Grade High-Yield High-Grade/High-

Yield Combined
Eurobonds Composite

Corporate Bond2
Municipals US Govt.

Bonds

3Q22

21.1%

19.3%

20.6%

17.6%

20.6%

4.9%

3.6%

3Q21

21.4%

15.3%

19.6%

13.1%

18.9%

2.2%

2.6%

BPS Change

(30) bps

+400 bps

+100 bps

+450 bps

+170 bps

+270 bps

+100 bps

Select 3Q22 highlights**

  • Record active total client firms of 1,972 and record active international client firms of 993 reflecting the expanding global liquidity network on our marketplace.
  • The preliminary FPM for the quarter for total credit was $165.6, down approximately 9% from the prior year, but in line with 2Q22 levels. The decrease year-over-year was principally due to the increase in corporate bond yields, negatively impacting our U.S. high-grade FPM. The preliminary FPM for the quarter for total rates was $4.10.
  • 18% increase in total credit ADV.
  • 92% of credit volume on the platform executed by institutional clients.
  • Record 20.6% composite corporate bond estimated market share,2 up from 18.9%.
  • 21.1% U.S. high-grade estimated market share on an 18% increase in ADV.
  • Record U.S. high-yield estimated market share of 19.3%, up from 15.3%, on ADV of $1.6 billion, representing an increase of 25%.
  • Emerging markets ADV of $2.6 billion, up 8%; up approximately 12% excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
  • Record 17.6% Eurobonds estimated market share, up from 13.1% on ADV of $1.3 billion, representing an increase of 7%; up approximately 25% excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
  • Record 4.9% municipal bond estimated market share, up from 2.2% on trading ADV of $361 million.
  • 37% of total credit trading volume was executed via Open Trading, up from 34% in the prior year.
    • Estimated total transaction cost savings via Open Trading3 were approximately $260 million, and $699 million year-to-date. Average transaction cost savings per million via Open Trading was $1,141 in the quarter.
  • Record $25 billion in portfolio trading volume, up from $9 billion in 3Q21, and $23 billion in 2Q22.
  • 3.6% U.S. Treasury estimated market share, up from 2.6%, on ADV of $20.1 billion, representing an increase of 42%.
    • 226 active participants on the platform, up from 122 in the prior year.

**All comparisons versus 3Q21 unless otherwise noted.

1 The average FPM for total credit and total rates for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 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 Composite corporate bond estimated market share is defined as combined estimated market share across U.S. high-grade (derived from FINRA TRACE reported data), U.S. high-yield (derived from FINRA TRACE reported data), emerging markets (derived from FINRA TRACE-reportable emerging markets volume) and Eurobonds (derived from MarketAxess TRAX data which is estimated to represent approximately 70% of the total European market) product areas.

 

3 Estimated transaction cost savings consists of estimated liquidity taker cost savings (defined as the difference between the winning price and the best disclosed dealer cover price) and estimated liquidity provider cost savings (defined as the difference between the winning price and then current Composite+ bid or offer level, offer if the provider is buying, bid if provider is selling) at the time of the inquiry.

 

4 Please refer to the Company’s website at investor.marketaxess.com/volume for more information on trading days.

Reported MarketAxess volume in all product categories includes only fully electronic trading volume. MarketAxess trading volumes, TRACE reported volumes and MarketAxess Post-Trade processed volumes are available on the Company’s website at investor.marketaxess.com/volume.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements about the outlook and prospects for Company 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; risks relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the possible effects of the economic conditions worldwide resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic; adverse effects as a result of climate change or other ESG risks that could affect our reputation; 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; reputational or credibility risks related to our data products and index business; 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; the effect of rapid market or technological changes on us and the users of our technology; 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; our vulnerability to cyber security risks; 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 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 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 future capital needs and our ability to obtain capital when needed; limitations on our operating flexibility contained in our credit agreement; 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 www.marketaxess.com.

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 1,900 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 the full trading lifecycle, including automated trading solutions, intelligent data products and a range of post-trade services. Learn more at www.marketaxess.com and on Twitter @MarketAxess.

MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

Monthly Volume Statistics

 

Average Daily Volume

 

Total Trading Volume

 

Sep-22

 

Sep-21

 

% Change

 

Sep-22

 

Sep-21

 

% Change

  ($ in millions)
Credit  
U.S. High-Grade  

5,721

4,607

24.2%

120,151

96,730

24.2%

U.S. High-Yield  

1,828

1,320

38.5%

38,397

27,717

38.5%

Emerging Markets  

2,810

2,651

6.0%

59,020

55,678

6.0%

Eurobonds  

1,513

1,482

2.1%

31,779

32,613

-2.6%

Other Credit Products3  

377

106

255.7%

7,923

2,220

256.9%

Total Credit1  

12,249

10,166

20.5%

257,270

214,958

19.7%

Rates  
U.S. Government Bonds 2  

19,948

16,029

24.4%

418,910

336,604

24.5%

Agencies and Other Government Bonds 1  

421

368

14.4%

8,837

7,902

11.8%

Total Rates  

20,369

16,397

24.2%

427,747

344,506

24.2%

   
   
Number of U.S. Trading Days 4  

21

21

Number of U.K. Trading Days 5  

21

22

   
NOTES:  
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 Beginning January 2022, following the integration of the MuniBrokers platform, we are now including MuniBrokers variable commission related trading volume in Other Credit Products.
4 The number of U.S. trading days is based on the SIFMA holiday recommendation calendar.
5 The number of U.K. trading days is based primarily on the U.K. Bank holiday schedule.

MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

Quarterly Volume Statistics

 

Average Daily Volume

 

Total Trading Volume

 

3Q22

 

3Q21

 

% Change

 

3Q22

 

3Q21

 

% Change

 

($ in millions)

Credit  
U.S. High-Grade  

5,124

4,341

18.0%

327,916

277,837

18.0%

U.S. High-Yield  

1,626

1,299

25.2%

104,066

83,136

25.2%

Emerging Markets  

2,592

2,407

7.7%

165,910

154,034

7.7%

Eurobonds  

1,255

1,173

7.0%

80,305

76,215

5.4%

Other Credit Products3  

377

91

314.3%

24,159

5,824

314.8%

Total Credit1  

10,974

9,311

17.9%

702,356

597,046

17.6%

Rates  
U.S. Government Bonds 2  

20,133

14,226

41.5%

1,288,543

910,439

41.5%

Agencies and Other Government Bonds 1  

333

299

11.4%

21,281

19,295

10.3%

Total Rates  

20,466

14,525

40.9%

1,309,824

929,734

40.9%

   
   
Number of U.S. Trading Days 4  

64

64

Number of U.K. Trading Days 5  

64

65

   
NOTES:  
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 Beginning January 2022, following the integration of the MuniBrokers platform, we are now including MuniBrokers variable commission related trading volume in Other Credit Products.
4 The number of U.S. trading days is based on the SIFMA holiday recommendation calendar.
5 The number of U.K. trading days is based primarily on the U.K. Bank holiday schedule.

 

"Increasing momentum through the quarter, culminated in a record week of trading at the end of September, driving 20% growth in total credit, and estimated market share above 20% across three major product areas for the first time in our history"

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