Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; NYSE Texas, Inc.; Order Granting Approval of Proposed Rule Changes, as Modified by Amendments Thereto, To Adopt Generic Listing Standards for Commodity-Based Trust Shares (Rule 8.201 (Generic))
Published Date: 2/2/2026
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Summary
The New York Stock Exchange and NYSE Texas got the green light to create a new rule that makes it easier to list and trade commodity-based trust shares. This change helps investors buy and sell these shares more smoothly, with clear standards in place. The new rule kicks in soon, making the market more open and efficient without extra costs for traders.
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Generic Listing of Commodity Trust Shares
On January 28, 2026, the SEC approved new Rule 8.201 (Generic) to permit the generic listing and trading of Commodity-Based Trust Shares that meet the rule's requirements. If you invest in exchange-listed products, this makes it easier for exchanges to list those commodity-based trust shares so they can be bought and sold on the NYSE and NYSE Texas.
SEC Finds Rule Protects Investors
The SEC found the approved proposals consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Securities Exchange Act, meaning the Exchanges' Rule 8.201 (Generic) is intended to prevent fraudulent or manipulative acts and to protect investors and the public interest. This signals the SEC reviewed the rule for investor-protection aims before approving it on January 28, 2026.
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