NYSE Adds Fees for Three New Index Options
Published Date: 5/27/2026
Notice
Summary
NYSE American is updating its options fee schedule to add new fees for trading options on three cool global indexes: MSCI World (1/100), MSCI ACWI, and MSCI USA (1/100). This change affects traders using these options and kicks in right away, so watch your trading costs! It’s all about keeping fees clear and fair as these new options hit the market.
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.
Specialist Quoting Rebate ($6,667/symbol)
The Exchange adds a monthly rebate of $6,667 per symbol (total $20,000 for all three symbols) for each appointed Specialist or e‑Specialist that satisfies quoting standards; rebates will be prorated if an appointment begins after the first trading day of the month or ends before the last trading day. The rebate is modeled after a similar Cboe LMM payment and applies when trading begins on May 1, 2026.
Per‑Contract Manual Transaction Fees
The Exchange adopts per‑contract transaction fees for manual executions in MXWLD, MXACW, and MXUSA effective May 1, 2026. Examples of the adopted rates are: Broker‑Dealer $0.20, Customer $0.05, e‑Specialist $0.10, Firm $0.20, NYSE American Options Market Maker $0.10, Non‑NYSE American Options Market Maker $0.20, Professional Customer $0.05, and Specialist $0.10 (all amounts per contract).
Index License Surcharge Added
The Exchange adopts an Index License Surcharge of $0.20 per contract for all participant transactions in MXWLD, MXACW, and MXUSA except for Customers and Professional Customers. This surcharge is intended to recoup licensing costs and applies when trading begins on May 1, 2026.
Excluded From Fee Caps (Firm & Strategy)
The Exchange excludes transactions in MXWLD, MXACW, and MXUSA from the Firm Monthly Fee Cap and the Strategy Execution Fee Cap by amending Fee Schedule Sections I.I and I.J. This change becomes effective when trading begins on May 1, 2026.
Excluded from Marketing Charges for Market Makers
The Exchange amends Footnote 3 of Fee Schedule Section I.A. to exclude MXWLD, MXACW, and MXUSA from Marketing Charges that apply to Market Makers who are counterparties to an electronic trade with a customer. The exclusion mirrors treatment given to other index products.
Excluded From FB Prepay (Manual Billable) Rebates
The Exchange proposes to amend Fee Schedule Section III.E.1 to exclude MXWLD, MXACW, and MXUSA from rebates achieved via the FB Prepay Program (specifically the Manual Billable Rebate Program). This exclusion applies when trading in these options begins on May 1, 2026.
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