Nasdaq Eases Path to Penny Stock Rewards
Published Date: 2/19/2025
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Summary
Nasdaq is tweaking its pricing to make it easier for market makers to earn rewards when they remove liquidity in penny stocks. This change lowers the targets for incentives, meaning more traders can qualify for better fees starting right away. If you’re a market maker on Nasdaq, expect friendlier fees that could save you money and boost your trading game.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Easier Incentives for NOM Market Makers
If you are a NOM Market Maker, Nasdaq lowered the percentage targets you must meet to earn the note 2 removing-liquidity incentives in penny symbols. The rule change took effect when Nasdaq filed it on February 10, 2025, so qualifying NOM Market Makers can immediately find it easier to earn fee incentives when removing liquidity in penny symbols.
Easier Incentives for Non-NOM Market Makers
If you are a Non-NOM Market Maker, Nasdaq lowered the percentage targets you must meet to earn the note 2 removing-liquidity incentives in penny symbols. The rule change was filed on February 10, 2025 and is immediately effective, so qualifying Non-NOM Market Makers can immediately find it easier to earn these incentives when removing liquidity in penny symbols.
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