Cboe Tweaks Rebates for Penny Stock Traders
Published Date: 9/17/2025
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Summary
Cboe BZX Exchange is updating its fee schedule to change the extra rebate for securities priced under $1.00 in certain volume tiers for Lead Market Makers. This change affects traders dealing with low-priced stocks and kicks in starting September 1, 2025. The update aims to better reward trading activity in these specific tiers without changing other fees.
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