MEMX Keeps Options Fee Alive Until Mid-2026 Extension
Published Date: 1/20/2026
Notice
Summary
MEMX is extending a special fee called the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) from December 31, 2025, to June 30, 2026. This change affects traders and members using MEMX’s options market and means the fee will keep running for six more months starting January 1, 2026. If you trade options on MEMX, expect this fee to stick around a bit longer.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Options Regulatory Fee Extended
If you trade options on MEMX, the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) of $0.0015 per contract side will continue from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026. The Exchange amended its Fee Schedule to extend the prior sunset date of December 31, 2025 and filed the change on December 31, 2025 to be implemented January 1, 2026.
ORF Revenue Cap Commitment
MEMX states it will monitor ORF revenue and has designed the ORF so that, when combined with its other regulatory fees and fines, the revenues will be less than 75% of the Exchange's total regulatory costs. MEMX says it will continue monitoring collections to ensure this outcome.
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