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Capitalized Software, Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life And Values [Abstract]      
Software development costs $ 10.2us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareAdditions $ 10.9us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareAdditions $ 5.2us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareAdditions
Software development costs, out-of-period adjustment   $ 2.9mktx_CapitalizedSoftwareDevelopmentCostsOutOfPeriodAdjustments