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NASDAQ: More Liquidity Than
Any Other
U.S. Exchange
October 2008 Statistics
  • Largest matched market share for 19th straight month

     

  • 30.5% matched U.S. equities market share

     

  • 21.4% of NASDAQ’s matched volume resulted from non-displayed orders

     


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Trading U.S. Equities on NASDAQ

Overview

NASDAQ offers superior technology and trading efficiency for all U.S. equities. NASDAQ is an automatic execution venue that increases your speed of execution and provides unsurpassed capacity that ensures your quote updates and orders get processed nearly instantaneously. In addition, NASDAQ’s value-added products and services provide the complete package for your U.S. equity trading.

  • Trading versatility
  • Competitive pricing
  • Transparency
  • Speed
  • Access to deep pools of liquidity

Access to Deep Liquidity

The Numbers are Clear: Market Volume Statistics and Reports
NASDAQ OMX BX

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. completed its acquisition of the Boston Stock Exchange (BSE). NASDAQ OMX plans to rename the exchange "NASDAQ OMX BX" ("BX").

The new NASDAQ OMX BX market will provide a second pool of liquidity for customers to access that offers the same speed and reliability you have come to expect from NASDAQ OMX. BX will give you the opportunity to diversify your trading strategies with new choices and competitive pricing.

Trading NYSE on NASDAQ

With faster trading and growing liquidity, it’s no wonder that NASDAQ continues to capture liquidity leaving the floor. NASDAQ's market share in NYSE-listed securities continues to rise. View our up-to-date statistics, recent advertising and new initiatives by visiting our Trading NYSE-listed securities page.

NASDAQ OMX Global Pricing Structure

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. announced it will offer pricing based on global equities transaction volume, together with new listing services, making it easier for companies to list on multiple NASDAQ OMX markets worldwide. We are proud to be the first global exchange company to offer these services and benefits as part of our business model.

These new rates will become effective for trading on NASDAQ OMX Europe on Friday, September 26, 2008.

Please visit the fee schedule on www.nasdaqomxeurope.com for complete details.

The Crossing Network

Opening and Closing Crosses

In late 2007, NASDAQ added approximately 5,000 additional securities into the NASDAQ Opening and Closing Crosses, completing its integration of non-NASDAQ listed securities.

Intraday and Post Close Crosses

Building on the success of the Opening and Closing Crosses, NASDAQ also launched the Intraday and Post-Close Crosses, which are fully anonymous, deeply liquid and allow for large block trades without moving the market.

IPO and Halt Close Crosses

The IPO/Halt Cross provides fair executions at a single price that maximizes volume and is reflective of supply and demand in the market.

For more information on NASDAQ Crosses, refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) and Fact Sheet (PDF).

Select Market Maker Program

Brian Peura
Director, Investor Relations

Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation (NASDAQ: SSCC)
$3.1 billion market cap

“We appreciate the relationship that our NASDAQ Market Intelligence Desk has with the select market makers. During the market turmoil this summer these relationships helped us better understand our company's market fluctuations based on real-time information from the trading desks. This program has given us new insights into how our stock trades that we didn't have before.”

The Select Market Maker Program is a certification created to highlight the quality of NASDAQ's market making model by designating qualified market makers as "Select" on a stock-by-stock basis. Issuers can see a list of the firms that meet certain pre-set quoting and trading standards in their own stock. In addition, the NASDAQ Market Intelligence Desk (MID) connects market makers and issuers through various forms of communication including conference calls, webcasts and market maker visits. Building on the success of the Select Market Maker Program with NASDAQ-listed securities, the program was extended to NYSE-listed companies as well. The NASDAQ Market Intelligence Desk is now a resource for these market makers to get more exposure with the companies they trade.

Certified Partners Program

The NASDAQ Certified Partners Program was created to help market participants understand which NASDAQ service bureaus provide the highest levels of NASDAQ functionality, access and timely implementation of enhancements. This program was designed to help customers make informed choices about which service bureau is the right solution for their business. Service bureaus apply to the program when becoming a NASDAQ service bureau complete an evaluation process before being designated Bronze, Silver or Platinum Certified Partners.

Multiple MPID Program

Looking for new ways to access NASDAQ within your firm? Need a way to separate and track your NASDAQ order flow? We have a solution. Learn more about the NASDAQ Multiple MPID Program today.

Who Can Participate

National Market System Plans