Federal Register #SR-NYSEAMER-2026-87

Proposed Rule Change: NYSE American Options Port Fee Schedule Amendment

This notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerns a proposed rule change by NYSE American LLC regarding options port fees. - Government buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - NYSE American LLC (as the regulated entity submitting the rule change) - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is a regulatory notice, not a procurement opportunity. - Products/services requested: - No products or services are being procured. - The notice pertains to a fee schedule change for Order/Quote Entry Ports used by exchange participants (ATP Holders). - Notable requirements and details: - Introduction of a tiered monthly fee structure for Order/Quote Entry Ports: - $510 per port for the first 40 ports - $170 per port for ports 41-300 - $250 per port for ports 301-1000 - $510 per port for ports 1001 and above - Fees remain lower than those charged by comparable exchanges (Cboe, Nasdaq PHLX, Nasdaq Stock Market LLC) - The change is intended to address increased infrastructure costs and encourage efficient port usage by ATP Holders - No procurement activity, contract value, or product/service line items are present.

Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by NYSE American LLC to modify the NYSE American Options Fee Schedule by amending the exchange's port fees. The proposal includes a tiered fee structure for Order/Quote Entry Ports, with fees varying based on the number of ports used, effective September 17, 2026. The change aims to address the increased resources and costs associated with higher port usage and to encourage efficient sizing of port usage by ATP Holders. The proposed fees remain lower than those charged by comparable exchanges such as Cboe, PHLX, and Nasdaq.

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