Cboe Exchange Sets New CAT Funding Fees Starting May
Published Date: 5/12/2026
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Summary
Starting May 1, 2026, Cboe Exchange is setting new fees for industry members to cover their share of the costs for the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) system through the end of the year. This means brokers and traders who are part of national exchanges will see updated fees to help fund this important market tracking tool. The changes take effect immediately and keep the CAT system running smoothly and fairly.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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New CAT fee charged to industry members
If you are a broker or trader that is an Industry Member (a CEBB or CEBS), Cboe is implementing CAT Fee 2026-1 for the period May 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The fee rate assessed to CEBBs and CEBSs will be $0.000001 per executed equivalent share; the total Budgeted CAT Costs for May–December 2026 are $15,149,648, with CEBBs collectively responsible for $5,049,882.67 and CEBSs collectively responsible for $5,049,882.67.
Brokers may pass CAT fees to clients
Brokers (CEBBs and CEBSs) may, but are not required to, pass their CAT fees on to their clients. The fee being levied for May 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 is $0.000001 per executed equivalent share and could be reflected in trade-related charges if your broker chooses to pass it along.
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