NASDAQ Facts

Companies that switch to NASDAQ trade better

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.

Listing Switch Case Studies: Schwab and Cadence

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. View the full report.

NASDAQ's market share in NYSE-listed securities is on the rise

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.

NASDAQ provides superior value to companies and their shareholders

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 Performance Report

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.