Opportunity
Federal Register #SR-NYSEARCA-2026-42
SEC Proposed Rule Change for Commodity-Based Trust Share Listing Standards
Buyer
Securities and Exchange Commission
Posted
April 30, 2026
Respond By
May 21, 2026
Identifier
SR-NYSEARCA-2026-42
NAICS
523210
This notice announces a proposed regulatory change by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding commodity-based trust shares: - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - OEMs and Vendors: - NYSE Arca, Inc. (as the proposing entity) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory rulemaking notice - Notable Requirements: - Proposal to amend Rule 8.201-E (Generic) to update generic listing standards for commodity-based trust shares - At least 85% of a trust's net asset value (NAV) must consist of assets already permitted under the generic listing standards - Clarifies the definition of 'commodity' for these standards - Eligibility criteria for commodities and commodity-based assets, including requirements for trading on Intermarket Surveillance Group (ISG) member markets, futures contracts, and exchange-traded funds - Daily monitoring of compliance with the 85% threshold and prompt notification to the Exchange in case of non-compliance - Public comments are solicited on the proposed rule change
Description
The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca, Inc. to amend Rule 8.201-E (Generic) to modify the generic listing standards for commodity-based trust shares. The proposed amendments include requiring that at least 85% of the net asset value of the trust's holdings consist of assets already allowed under the generic listing standards and clarifying the definition of commodity covered under the standards. The notice provides details on the proposed amendments and relevant docket information.