Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Fees Applicable to Securities Listed on the Exchange To Add Class ETF Shares to the Category of Generically-Listed ETPs That Are Not Required To Pay an Entry Free and to Eliminate Prorated Refunds of Annual Fees for ETP Liquidations
Published Date: 2/2/2026
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Summary
Cboe BZX Exchange is updating its fee rules to include Class ETF Shares in the group of securities that don’t have to pay an entry fee when listed. Also, if an Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) closes, there won’t be any partial refunds of annual fees anymore. These changes started right away and affect anyone listing or managing ETFs on the Exchange.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Class ETF Listings No $10,000 Fee
If you list Class ETF Shares that meet the generic listing standards in Exchange Rule 14.11(n), you will not have to pay the $10,000 entry fee that applies to non-generically-listed ETPs. This fee change is effective February 1, 2026 and treats qualifying Class ETF Shares the same as other generically-listed ETPs.
No Prorated Refunds for ETP Liquidations
If an Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) liquidates and is delisted, the Exchange will no longer provide a prorated refund of the annual listing fee. This change is proposed to be implemented February 1, 2026 and makes the annual listing fee non-refundable upon liquidation.
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