Federal Register #SR-GEMX-2026-39

Nasdaq GEMX proposes higher fees for Non-Priority Customer NDX options orders

This Securities and Exchange Commission notice concerns Nasdaq GEMX, LLC’s proposed change to fees for NDX options orders. - Government agency: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which published the notice; it is not purchasing goods or services. - Named organization: Nasdaq GEMX, LLC, the exchange proposing the fee change. - Proposed fee change: Increase the regular NDX options order fee for Non-Priority Customers—including market makers, firms, broker-dealers, and professional customers—from $0.75 to $1.25 per contract. - Unchanged fees: The Priority Customer fee remains $0.50 per contract; existing surcharges and fees for other index options remain unchanged. - Procurement status: This is a financial-market rule and fee notice, not a procurement opportunity. No products or services, quantities, or part numbers are requested.

Description

Nasdaq GEMX, LLC proposes to increase fees for regular NDX options orders from $0.75 to $1.25 per contract for Non-Priority Customers. The change applies to Non-Priority Customers, including market makers, firms, broker-dealers, and professional customers. The Priority Customer fee remains $0.50 per contract, and existing surcharges and fees for other index options remain unchanged. The rule change became effective upon filing and was designated to become operative on November 1, 2026.

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