NYSE Arca Updates Boring Commodity Trust Share Listing Rules
Published Date: 4/30/2026
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Summary
NYSE Arca wants to update the rules for listing Commodity-Based Trust Shares to make sure at least 85% of their value comes from approved assets and to clarify what counts as a 'commodity.' This change affects investors and companies dealing with these trust shares and aims to keep things clear and fair. The proposal was filed in April 2026 and is now open for public comments before any final decision.
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85% Rule for Trust Holdings
If you invest in Commodity-Based Trust Shares, at least 85% of the trust’s net asset value (NAV) must be made up of assets already allowed under the generic listing standards, and no more than 15% may be other assets. When calculating that 85% test, listed and OTC derivatives are measured by their aggregate gross notional value.
NFTs and Collectibles Excluded
The Exchange proposes to change the definition of “commodity” to exclude non-fungible assets and collectibles from the generic listing standards, so those assets would not qualify under Rule 8.201-E (Generic). The Exchange may still submit a separate rule change later if it decides to list products that include such assets.
Daily Monitoring and Prompt Notice
A sponsor of Commodity-Based Trust Shares must monitor compliance with the 85% NAV threshold every day and must promptly notify the Exchange if the trust breaches that requirement. This creates a daily compliance duty for issuers of these trusts.
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