Cboe Streamlines Fees for FLEX Micro Orders and MSCI
Published Date: 6/29/2026
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Summary
Cboe Exchange is updating its fee rules for DJX and RUT FLEX Micro orders, making some fees clearer and removing mentions of MSCI Index products. Traders using these options will see the new fees start right away, helping keep things simple and fair. This change kicks in immediately, so everyone should check the new fee schedule to stay in the know and avoid surprises.
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DJX FLEX Micro per-contract fee increase
If you trade DJX FLEX Micro options, the per-contract fees that previously ranged from $0.003 to $0.007 will be aligned with SPX FLEX Micro fees and will instead range from $0.006 to $0.009 per contract. This change was filed on June 12, 2026 and is effective immediately, so traders should check the updated fee schedule to see which specific capacities and fee codes apply to their orders.
RUT FLEX Micro electronic fee reduced to $0.009
If you trade RUT (Russell 2000) FLEX Micro options, the Exchange will eliminate fee codes GB and GC and apply fee code GA, which charges $0.009 per contract to Broker-Dealer, Joint Back-Office, Non-TPH Market-Maker, and Professional orders. Electronic orders that were previously assessed $0.012 per contract under fee code GC will see a reduction to $0.009 per contract; manual and AIM orders that were $0.009 will remain $0.009. The change was filed on June 12, 2026 and is effective immediately.
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