NASDAQ Facts
In this edition of the Market Structure Bulletin, NASDAQ Chief Economist,
Dr. Frank Hatheway, talks about recent market developments and what they
mean for companies and investors. SEC reports and other independent data
are reviewed to evaluate NASDAQ's standing in the marketplace. The analysis
clearly demonstrates how NASDAQ provides superior execution quality for
companies that switch to NASDAQ. In addition, Dr. Hatheway explains how
recent NASDAQ market structure innovations have made NASDAQ a better market
for secondary equity offerings. He also discusses the implications of NASDAQ's
exchange registration for all market participants. View the bulletin.
According to independent, third-party SEC mandated data, shareholders
of The Charles Schwab Company and Cadence Design Systems are getting
better executions on NASDAQ. Looking at the four-month averages for
pre- and post-switch trading, both Schwab and Cadence have experienced
increased execution speeds and tighter spreads.
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The numbers are clear, NASDAQ's market share in NYSE-listed securities is on the rise. NASDAQ
also continues to maintain strong market share in NASDAQ-listed securities. With the combination
of the NASDAQ Market Center, INET and Brut, NASDAQ customers have access to even deeper pools of
liquidity. View the full Monitor.
Listing on NASDAQ saves companies money, year-after-year in comparison to the significantly
higher annual listing fees of the NYSE. Use the fee calculator below to compare your company's
annual listing fees on NASDAQ vs. the NYSE.
NASDAQ's competitive electronic market structure is designed to provide a fair, fast, efficient
and low-cost marketplace for companies and investors. The information provided here is a snapshot
of key performance benchmarks, which underscore NASDAQ's superior market quality. This data is
updated regularly.