Gemx Traders Pay Extra for That Millisecond Server Snuggle
Published Date: 1/28/2025
Notice
Summary
Nasdaq GEMX is rolling out new fees for its expanded co-location services, which let traders place their computers super close to the exchange’s servers for faster trading. This change affects anyone using these services and kicks in right away, so get ready to pay a bit more for that speed boost. The SEC is open to feedback for the next 60 days, but the fees are already in effect.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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New Fees for Co-Location Services
If you use Nasdaq GEMX's expanded co-location services (placing your computers close to the exchange’s servers for faster trading), you will pay newly established fees that went into effect when the exchange filed the rule change on January 16, 2025. The SEC published the notice on January 28, 2025 and is accepting public comments through February 18, 2025.
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