Which company operates the New York Stock Exchange and is listed under the ticker ICE?

Intercontinental Exchange operates the New York Stock Exchange and is listed under the ticker ICE.

Intercontinental Exchange, commonly called ICE, was founded in 2000 by Jeffrey Sprecher as an electronic marketplace for energy commodities. It expanded through acquisitions into futures exchanges, clearing services, data, and mortgage technology.

ICE acquired NYSE Euronext in 2013, bringing the New York Stock Exchange into its portfolio. The NYSE is one of the world’s best-known stock exchanges, but it is not itself the publicly traded parent company; ICE is the listed corporation.

This distinction matters in market-cap questions because exchange brands and corporate owners are often confused. ICE’s valuation reflects transaction fees, clearing operations, market data, and financial-technology businesses in addition to the NYSE franchise.