
WTR Small-Cap Spotlight
WTR Small-Cap Spotlight is your weekly guide to uncovering hidden value in the world of small-cap stocks. Each episode features insightful interviews with C-level executives, industry thought leaders, and Water Tower’s expert analysts. Tune in for actionable investment ideas and in-depth discussions on under-the-radar opportunities that can make a big impact on your portfolio
WTR Small-Cap Spotlight
Episode #145 - Texas Stock Exchange: Inside the Road to a 2026 Launch with Jeff Karcher
In this special episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight Podcast, Jeff Karcher, Global Managing Director of the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), joins host Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder of Water Tower Research. With its highly anticipated launch planned for 2026, TXSE is positioning itself as a transformative force in U.S. capital markets. Backed by leading investors including BlackRock, Citadel, and Charles Schwab, the exchange plans to challenge incumbents like NYSE and NASDAQ by offering a fully electronic, pro-business, Dallas-based marketplace.
Jeff shares insights into TXSE’s launch timeline, listing requirements, competitive advantages, and how Texas’s rising profile in finance and technology creates a unique backdrop for this ambitious project.