Tradeweb Markets Inc. is a leading global operator of electronic marketplaces for fixed income, derivatives, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The company was founded in 1996 by Lee Olesky and Jim Toffey and is headquartered in New York City, USA.
Tradeweb provides institutional investors, dealers, and other market participants with a platform for electronic trading and access to liquidity in various financial products. Their electronic trading platforms allow users to execute trades efficiently and transparently, providing real-time market data and analytics to facilitate informed decision-making.
The company's key offerings include the Tradeweb Dealerweb platform for over-the-counter (OTC) trading of fixed income products, the Tradeweb Direct platform for retail investors to access fixed income ETFs, and the Tradeweb AiEX platform for trading options on Treasury securities.
Tradeweb serves a wide range of market participants, including asset managers, banks, hedge funds, central banks, and other institutional investors, providing access to a diverse range of fixed income and derivative products, including government bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and interest rate swaps.
Since its inception, Tradeweb has grown to become a leading electronic marketplace for fixed income and derivatives trading globally. The company continues to innovate and expand its product offerings, aiming to improve market efficiency and provide a seamless trading experience for its clients. Additionally, Tradeweb has expanded its geographical presence, operating in multiple regions around the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, to cater to the needs of a diverse and global client base.