IMC
IMC is a global technology-driven trading firm specializing in algorithmic trading and liquidity provision across major asset classes on over 100 trading venues worldwide.
Company History
IMC was founded in 1989 by two traders on the floor of the Amsterdam Equity Options Exchange. Over the past three decades, the company has grown to become a prominent participant in global financial markets. With a strong focus on data and algorithms, IMC now operates on over 100 trading venues worldwide, demonstrating substantial growth and international presence.
Global Offices
IMC has a significant global presence with offices situated in key financial hubs including Amsterdam, London, Zug, Chicago, New York, Sydney, Mumbai, Seoul, and Hong Kong. These strategic locations allow IMC to effectively participate in and provide liquidity across multiple financial markets around the world.
Algorithmic Trading and Technology
IMC is a technology-driven trading firm that specializes in algorithmic trading. The company develops innovative technology and algorithms to trade in all major asset classes on more than 100 trading venues. IMC continually improves and innovates its technology to anticipate changes in the market, allowing for efficient liquidity provision and risk management.
Liquidity Provision
IMC provides liquidity across the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific markets. The firm's trading strategies ensure tighter spreads between bid and offer prices, which reduces transaction costs for buyers and sellers. IMC's experience and approach enable them to deliver optimal outcomes in terms of value and risk transfer for their counterparties.
Ventures and Investments
IMC's venture capital arm, IMC Investments, partners with startups and scale-ups in the trading of financial instruments, technology, and digital assets. The investment portfolio includes companies like McKay Brothers, Paradigm, GFO-X, Thalex, Pyth Network, Clear Street, MEMX, Ideal, Sk3w Technologies, and HiddenRoad. These ventures support IMC's mission to stay at the forefront of trading technology innovation.