MIAX Exchange Group - Options Markets - Delisting of AdvisorShares New Tech and Media ETF (FNG)
October 07, 2019 7:28:53 AM
listing alert
AdvisorShares New Tech and Media ETF (FNG) will be de-listed from the MIAX Options Exchange, MIAX PEARL Options Exchange and MIAX Emerald Options Exchange effective today, Monday, October 7, 2019.
All GTC orders resting on the MIAX Options order books in FNG have been canceled.
MIAX Exchange Group - Options Markets - Corporate Action Alert: Actuant Corporation (ATU) symbol change to (EPAC)
October 04, 2019 12:38:16 PM
listing alert , regulatory alert , trading alert
Actuant Corporation (ATU) will have a symbol change to (EPAC) effective for Monday, October 7, 2019.
All GTC orders resting on the MIAX order books in ATU will be canceled at the close of business on Friday, October 4, 2019.
NOTE: EPAC options will trade on Cloud 5 on the MIAX Options Exchange and on Cloud 3 on the MIAX PEARL Options Exchange and the MIAX Emerald Options Exchange.
Additional details about the Actuant Corporation (ATU) symbol change are provided in the attached OCC Memo.
Please contact MIAX Options Listings with any questions at Listings@MIAXOptions.com or (609) 897-7308.
Change to the Market for Underlying Security Used for Openings on MIAX Options, MIAX PEARL and MIAX Emerald for Symbol IBKR Effective Monday, October 7, 2019
October 04, 2019 12:20:55 PM
regulatory alert , trading alert
The following symbol will transfer primary listing from the Investors Exchange (“IEX”) to the NASDAQ Stock Market (“NASDAQ”) effective Monday, October 7, 2019.
Enhancements for Delta Neutral Trading in SPIKES Options, Including 8:1 Ratios
October 03, 2019 1:28:33 PM
regulatory alert , trading alert
MIAX Options has amended Exchange Rule 518, Complex Orders, to state a SPIKES Combo Order may not have a ratio greater than eight contracts in the largest option component to one SPIKES Combination (8:1), which is an increase from the current ratio of 3:1.
In addition, MIAX Options has added definitions to Interpretation and Policy .07 of Rule 518 to codify and further facilitate delta neutral trading hedging for SPIKES options.
The changes to Exchange Rule 518 will be implemented on October 8, 2019.
This enhancement is currently available in MIAX Firm Test Beds #1 and #2 (FTB1 and FTB2). Please contact MIAX Trading Operations at TradingOperations@MIAXOptions.com or (609) 897-7302 with any questions concerning complex orders or SPIKES options.
MIAX Exchange Group - Options Markets - Equity Commonwealth (EQC)
October 03, 2019 11:53:26 AM
listing alert
Equity Commonwealth (EQC) has announced a cash dividend. Associated strike price adjustments will become effective on Friday, October 4, 2019. EQC options will continue to trade without interruption on the MIAX Options Exchange, MIAX PEARL Options Exchange and MIAX Emerald Options Exchange.
All GTC orders resting on the MIAX order books in EQC will be canceled at the close of business on Thursday, October 3, 2019.
Additional details about the Equity Commonwealth (EQC) stock split are provided in the attached OCC Memo.
Please contact MIAX Options Listings with any questions at Listings@MIAXOptions.com or (609) 897-7308.
MIAX Exchange Group - Options Markets - Delisting of Altaba Inc. (AABA)
October 03, 2019 11:52:37 AM
listing alert
Altaba Inc. (AABA) will be de-listed from the MIAX Options Exchange, MIAX PEARL Options Exchange and MIAX Emerald Options Exchange effective on Friday, October 4, 2019.
All GTC orders resting on the MIAX Options order books in AABA will be canceled at the close of business on Thursday, October 3, 2019.
As previously announced in the April 25th Alert, the MIAX Options, MIAX PEARL and MIAX Emerald Exchanges will be participating in the 2019 SIFMA BCP Testing on Saturday, October 26, 2019. All members that are required to test with MIAX Options, MIAX PEARL & MIAX Emerald Exchanges in accordance with Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity (Regulation SCI) have been notified. However, all members with connections in CH4 are encouraged to test.
All Exchange designated Members are required to maintain connection to the MIAX Disaster Recovery (DR) environment for a twelve (12) month period after receiving notification for mandatory testing.
All of the Exchanges will operate out of the Chicago (CH4) Disaster Recovery site for the scheduled test.
Connectivity Testing Preparation
Connectivity testing to the DR environments for each of the MIAX Exchanges will be available:
Saturday, October 5, 2019, between 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST
Monday, October 21, 2019 through Friday, October 25, 2019, between 8:00AM - 5:30PM EST
October 26, 2019 Test Day Timeline
08:30 - Firms can connect to the Trading Systems and enter Orders and Quotes
09:15 - Live Quote Window will open
09:30 - Opening
13:00 - Closing
MIAX, PEARL & Emerald Options Exchanges BCP Testing Requirements
Members mandated to participate in accordance with Regulation SCI are obligated, at a minimum, to demonstrate the following:
Electronic Exchange Members (EEM)
Send at least two orders in any of the options listed below
Receive at least one execution in any of the options listed below
Market Makers (MM)
MIAX Options Exchange:
Send at least one, two-sided quote in any of the options listed below
Receive at least one execution in any of the options listed below
MIAX PEARL Options Exchange:
Send at least one, two-sided order in any of the options listed below
Receive at least one execution in any of the options listed below
MIAX Emerald Options Exchange:
Send at least one, two-sided quote in any of the options listed below
Receive at least one execution in any of the options listed below
Options
AAPL - JAN 17 20 – C - 205.00
AAPL - JAN 17 20 – P - 205.00
BAC - NOV 15 19 - C - 30.00
BAC - NOV 15 19 - P - 30.00
GE - JAN 17 20 - C - 10.00
GE - JAN 17 20 - P - 10.00
MSFT - JUN 19 20 - C - 65.00
MSFT - JUN 19 20 - P - 65.00
SPY - DEC 20 19 - C - 290.00
SPY - DEC 20 19 - P - 290.00
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans Testing Member Designation Standards
For test day support, to coordinate participation or to arrange connectivity testing, please contact MIAX Trading Operations at TradingOperations@MIAXOptions.com or (609) 897-7302.
MIAX Exchange Group - Options Markets - Option Classes to be added to the Penny Pilot Program on Wednesday, October 2, 2019
October 01, 2019 2:38:54 PM
listing alert
The following option classes will be included in the MIAX Penny Pilot Program at the start of trading on Wednesday, October 2, 2019:
Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND)
Lyft, Inc. (LYFT)
As part of the MIAX Penny Pilot Program, select options will trade in $0.01 increments when priced below $3.00. Options priced at $3.00 and above will trade in $0.05 increments.
Please contact MIAX Options Listings with any questions at Listings@MIAXOptions.com or (609) 897-7308.