IEX Group

IEX Group is a financial company that operates a stock exchange, where people buy and sell shares of companies. Unlike traditional exchanges, IEX aims to create a fair trading environment by using technology to prevent high-frequency traders from gaining unfair advantages. They focus on transparency and reducing practices that can manipulate the market. Founded in 2012, IEX gained prominence through the story of the "Flash Boys" book, highlighting how their system helps protect regular investors from certain trading tactics. Overall, IEX's goal is to ensure more equitable and transparent stock trading for all participants.