Another Exchange Tinkers With Its Fee Schedule
Published Date: 6/12/2026
Notice
Summary
Nasdaq GEMX is making some quick changes to its options trading rules to keep things running smoothly and fairly for traders. These updates affect anyone trading options on GEMX and take effect right away, with no extra costs involved. It’s all about making the market better and easier to use, starting now!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
GEMX Options Rules Effective Immediately
If you trade options on Nasdaq GEMX, changes to Options 7, Section 3 take effect immediately and apply to anyone trading options on GEMX. The amendment is described as intended to keep trading running smoothly and fairly starting now.
No New Fees for Rule Change
The filing states these updates take effect with no extra costs involved, so if you trade options on GEMX you will not pay new fees because of this rule change. That means your trading costs do not increase as a result of this immediate amendment.
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