StocksMedium•7 October 2026•
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Texas Stock Exchange Aims to Challenge NYSE and Nasdaq Duopoly
Key Facts
1The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) aims to leverage the state's economic strength to challenge the NYSE and Nasdaq duopoly.
2The new exchange is backed by major financial institutions including BlackRock and Citadel Securities.
3The exchange targets mid-cap companies and ETFs by offering lower fees and a pro-business environment.
The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) aims to leverage the state's economic strength to challenge the NYSE and Nasdaq duopoly. Seeking Alpha reported that the new exchange is backed by major financial institutions including BlackRock and Citadel Securities. The exchange targets mid-cap companies and ETFs by offering lower fees and a pro-business environment.
NDAQ closed at $92.27 on October 6, 2026, while BLK closed at $1,079.42 on the same date. The TXSE positioning serves as a cost-effective alternative to established Wall Street venues, capitalizing on the migration of businesses to Texas.