The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to update its Fee Schedule for its equities trading platform. The main update involves introducing a new rebate program called the LMM Add Liquidity Rebate, aimed at incentivizing Lead Market Makers (LMMs) to enhance market quality by providing liquidity in higher volume BZX-listed securities. To qualify for this rebate, securities must meet a specific average daily volume threshold. Additionally, there are some minor updates like renumbering paragraphs in the Fee Schedule and removing a rarely used Market Depth Tier. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking comments from the public on these proposed changes.
Simple Explanation
The Cboe BZX Exchange wants to change how they reward special helpers, called Lead Market Makers, who make it easier for people to buy and sell popular stocks. They plan to give these helpers more money if the stocks they help with are traded a lot.