Federal Register #SR-NYSEARCA-2026-34

SEC Notice: Proposed Rule Change for NYSE Arca Short Term Options Series Program

This notice concerns a proposed regulatory change by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to options trading on NYSE Arca, Inc. - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Vendors and Exchanges Mentioned: - NYSE Arca, Inc. - Nasdaq ISE, LLC - Key Details of the Proposed Rule Change: - Amends the Short Term Options Series Program for NYSE Arca, Inc. - Permits listing up to two Monday and Wednesday expirations for options on certain individual stocks and Exchange-Traded Fund Shares (ETFs) - Eligibility criteria for underlying stocks/ETFs: - Market capitalization over $700 billion (for stocks) - Assets under management over $50 billion (for ETFs) - Monthly options volume exceeding 10 million - Position limit of at least 250,000 contracts - Must participate in the Penny Interval Program - Modeled after a similar rule previously approved for Nasdaq ISE, LLC - Intended to provide investors with increased flexibility and hedging tools while maintaining market stability and investor protection - No procurement of products or services is involved; this is a regulatory notice - No specific place of performance or federal facility is identified

Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a notice regarding a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca, Inc. to amend the Short Term Options Series Program. The amendment permits the listing of up to two Monday and Wednesday expirations for options on certain individual stocks or Exchange-Traded Fund Shares that meet specific liquidity and market capitalization criteria. This change aims to provide investors with more flexibility and hedging tools while maintaining market stability and investor protection. The proposal is effective immediately upon filing and is based on a similar approved proposal by Nasdaq ISE, LLC.

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