Nasdaq ISE Tweaks Fees and Rebates for Complex Options Orders
Published Date: 3/16/2026
Notice
Summary
Nasdaq ISE is changing the fees and rebates for complex options orders, especially for Priority Customers. These updates start right away and could affect how much traders pay or earn when making complex trades. If you trade options on Nasdaq ISE, keep an eye on these new money moves starting March 3, 2026!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Tier 5 and Tier 6 Volume Thresholds Shift
If you are a Priority Customer trading complex options on Nasdaq ISE, the volume range for Tier 5 changed from above 0.750%–1.000% to above 0.750%–0.900%, and Tier 6 now covers above 0.900%–1.350% of Customer Total Consolidated Volume. These changes were filed on March 3, 2026 and apply under the Exchange's amended Pricing Schedule.
Higher Per-Contract Rebates for Top Tiers
Nasdaq ISE increased Priority Customer complex order rebates per contract for several top tiers: Tier 6 Select Symbols from $0.48 to $0.53 and Non-Select from $0.95 to $0.99; Tier 8 Select from $0.56 to $0.57 and Non-Select from $1.10 to $1.11; Tier 9 Select from $0.58 to $0.59 and Non-Select from $1.12 to $1.13; Tier 10 Select from $0.59 to $0.60 and Non-Select from $1.15 to $1.16. These changes were filed on March 3, 2026.
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