NASDAQ Testing Facility
Easily accessible virtual trading environment that mimics an actual production environment for integrated testing
Overview
The NASDAQ Testing Facility provides the ability for firms to test their automated systems that integrate with NASDAQ’s services. This service supplies firms with a venue to test upcoming NASDAQ releases and product enhancements. In addition, firms may use the NASDAQ Testing Facility to test their new software development prior to implementation.
How the Testing Facility Works
The NASDAQ Testing Facility supports:
Trade Reporting
- Computer-to-Computer Interface (CTCI)
- FIX (including INET FIX)
- QIX
- OUCH
Market Data
- NASDAQ Proprietary Market Data Feeds
- UTP Market Data Feeds
- NASD TRACE Market Data Feed
Please refer to our IP address details for source/multicast IP addresses required to receive each NTF Market Data Feed.
Connectivity
CTCI
- VPN access through the internet or an extranet connection
- Dial-up (via a v.90/ISDN modem or AS 5300 connection and test service delivery platform located at NASDAQ Data Center)
- Dedicated circuit via NASDAQ network
QIX, FIX and OUCH
- VPN access through the internet or an extranet connection
NASDAQ Market Data
- Extranet connection or dedicated circuit via NASDAQ network
Testing Facility Availability
Hours of Operation
- Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., ET.
- Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., ET.
- Scheduled appointments are available on weekends.
Who can Participate
All firms that connect, or are setting up a connection, to NASDAQ via:
- CTCI
- FIX
- QIX
- OUCH
How to Subscribe
Pricing
Firms are charged by connect time and are responsible for all charges, unless otherwise notified by NASDAQ.
Support Documents and Information
Technical Support
Contact Information
- NTF@nasdaq.com at +1 212 231 5180
