FIX Lite (Flite)
A sleeker order-entry option.
Overview
FIX Lite (Flite) is a modification of the standard FIX protocol used today by a majority of U.S. firms in the securities industry. Flite provides the same superior speed as OUCH while also offering preferred FIX functionality.
NASDAQ supports the FIX protocol version 4.2, 4.1 and 4.0.
Customers can use Flite to trade:
Features
Flite supports the following functionality:
Connectivity
Connectivity Options
- Through an approved direct connectivity or extranet provider.
- Through a Service Bureau that is connected to NASDAQ via FIX.
How to Subscribe
Market participants can subscribe for new connectivity or update an existing service by completing a port request form and faxing it to NASDAQ Subscriber Services at +1 212 231 5426.
Additional Resources
Testing
Firms must be certified before they can send Flite messages to NASDAQ.
- Certification testing is performed through our NASDAQ Test Facility (NTF).
- Please call our Technical Support group at +1 212 231 5100 for complete details.
Technical Support
Contact Information
- Transaction Services U.S. Market Sales
at +1 800 846 0477 - NASDAQ Technical Help at +1 212 231 5100

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