[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5639-5642]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-2131]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-63778; File No. SR-EDGA-2011-01]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; EDGA Exchange, Inc.; Notice of 
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend 
Rule 11.9

January 26, 2011.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that 
on January 21, 2011, the EDGA Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or 
``EDGA'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission 
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and 
II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange 
has designated the proposed rule change as constituting a non-
controversial rule change under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) under the Act,\3\ 
which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. 
The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the 
proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of the 
Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 11.9 to add its routing 
options, which are currently contained in its fee schedule, to the rule 
and to introduce additional options to the rule. The text of the 
proposed rule change is attached as Exhibit 5 and is available on the 
Exchange's Web site at http://www.directedge.com, at the Exchange's 
principal office, and at the Public Reference Room of the Commission.

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and 
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements 
concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and 
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The 
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in 
Item IV below. The self-regulatory organization has prepared summaries, 
set forth in Sections A, B and C below, of the most significant aspects 
of such statements.

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and 
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    The Exchange's current fee schedule contains a list of routing 
options. The Exchange proposes to move the current list of routing 
options from the fee schedule and codify it in Rule 11.9(a)(3). In 
addition, the Exchange proposes to amend the existing routing option 
descriptions to provide additional clarity and introduce additional 
routing options to Rule 11.9(a)(3).
    The Exchange intends to implement the rule change upon filing with 
the Commission with respect to all routing options, except ROOC, which 
the Exchange intends to implement on or about February 14, 2011.
    First, the Exchange proposes to move its discussion of available 
routing options, which is located at the end of the fee schedule, and 
codify it in Rule 11.9(b)(3)(a)-(s).
    Currently, the fee schedule has the following descriptions of 
routing strategies:

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ROUQ...................................  sweeps the EDGA book, then
                                          routes to other destination
                                          centers.
ROUC...................................  sweeps the EDGA book, then
                                          sequentially sweeps the
                                          balance, if any, to the
                                          following destinations: other
                                          destination centers, then
                                          Nasdaq OMX BX, NYSE, and the
                                          remainder posts to EDGX.
ROUD...................................  sweeps the EDGA book before
                                          being routed to other
                                          destination centers.
ROUE...................................  sweeps the EDGA book, then
                                          other destination centers, and
                                          any remainder routes to other
                                          market centers.
ROUZ...................................  sweeps the EDGA book before
                                          interacting with solicited
                                          orders on a price/time
                                          priority basis.
INET...................................  sweeps the EDGA book and
                                          removes liquidity from Nasdaq,
                                          if the order is marketable, or
                                          posts on Nasdaq, if the order
                                          is non-marketable.

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ROBA...................................  sweeps the EDGA book and routes
                                          to BATS BZX Exchange as an
                                          immediate or cancel (IOC)
                                          order, with the remainder
                                          being cancelled if there is no
                                          execution.
ROBX...................................  sweeps the EDGA book and routes
                                          to Nasdaq BX Exchange as an
                                          immediate or cancel (IOC)
                                          order, with the remainder
                                          being cancelled if there is no
                                          execution.
ROBY...................................  sweeps the EDGA book and routes
                                          to BATS BYX Exchange as an
                                          immediate or cancel (IOC)
                                          order, with the remainder
                                          being cancelled if there is no
                                          execution.
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    The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 11.9(b)(2) to cross-reference 
the routing options listed in proposed Rule 11.9(b)(3), as described in 
more detail below.
    The Exchange proposes to describe how its routing options work in 
Rule 11.9(b)(3). The Exchange's system (``System'') provides a variety 
of routing options. Routing options may be combined with all available 
order types and times-in-force, with the exception of order types and 
times-in-force whose terms are inconsistent with the terms of a 
particular routing option. The System will consider the quotations only 
of accessible markets. The term ``System routing table'' refers to the 
proprietary process for determining the specific trading venues to 
which the System routes orders and the order in which it routes them. 
The Exchange reserves the right to maintain a different System routing 
table for different routing options and to modify the System routing 
table at any time without notice. The System routing options are 
described in more detail below.
    The ROUC strategy currently states that under this strategy an 
order sweeps the book then sequentially sweeps the balance, if any, to 
the following destinations: Other destination centers, then Nasdaq OMX 
BX, NYSE, and the remainder posts to EDGX. The Exchange proposes to 
amend the description to state that it is a routing option under which 
an order checks the System for available shares, and then is sent 
sequentially to destinations on the System routing table, Nasdaq OMX 
BX, and NYSE. If shares remain unexecuted after routing, they are 
posted on the EDGX Exchange (``EDGX'') book. The Exchange will place 
this proposed description in Rule 11.9(b)(3)(a).
    The ROUD strategy description states that it sweeps the book before 
being routed to other destination centers. The Exchange proposes to 
revise this description to state that an order routed under this 
strategy checks the System for available shares and then is sent 
sequentially to destinations on the System routing table. The ROUE 
routing strategy currently states that it sweeps the book, then other 
destination centers, and any remainder routes to other market centers. 
The Exchange proposes to revise this description to state that it 
checks the System for available shares, and then is sent to 
destinations on the System routing table. The revised descriptions of 
the ROUD and ROUE routing strategies, as described above, will be 
placed in proposed Rules 11.9(b)(3)(b)-(c).
    The INET strategy is currently described as a strategy that sweeps 
the EDGA book and removes liquidity from Nasdaq, if the order is 
marketable, or posts on Nasdaq, if the order is non-marketable. The 
Exchange proposes to revise the description to read that ``such an 
order checks the System for available shares and then is sent to 
Nasdaq. If shares remain unexecuted after routing, they are posted on 
Nasdaq book.'' The proposed description of the INET routing strategy, 
as described above, will be placed in proposed Rule 11.9(b)(3)(d).
    The Exchange's current description of the ROBA strategy states that 
it is a strategy under which an order sweeps the book and routes to 
BATS BZX Exchange as an immediate or cancel (IOC) order, with the 
remainder being cancelled if there is no execution. The Exchange 
proposes to revise such description to read that such order checks the 
System for available shares and then is sent to BATS BZX Exchange as an 
IOC order. If shares remain unexecuted after routing, they are 
cancelled. The proposed description will be placed in Rule 
11.9(b)(3)(e).
    ROBX is currently described as a strategy under which an order 
sweeps the book and routes to Nasdaq BX Exchange as an IOC order, with 
the remainder being cancelled if there is no execution. This 
description is proposed to be revised to read that such order ``checks 
the System for available shares and then is sent to Nasdaq BX Exchange 
as an immediate or cancel (IOC) order. If shares remain unexecuted 
after routing, they are cancelled.''
    ROBY is currently described as a strategy under which an order 
sweeps the EDGA book and routes to BATS BYX Exchange as an immediate or 
cancel (IOC) order, with the remainder being cancelled if there is no 
execution. This description is proposed to be revised to state that 
such order ``checks the System for available shares and then is sent to 
BATS BYX Exchange as an IOC order. If shares remain unexecuted after 
routing, they are cancelled.'' The revised descriptions of the ROBX and 
ROBY strategies are proposed to be placed in Rules 11.9(b)(3)(f)-(g).
    The Exchange proposes to codify the following strategies in Rule 
11.9(b)(3)(h)-(s) as well:
    In proposed rule 11.9(b)(3)(h), the Exchange proposes to describe 
the ROUT routing option as a routing option under which an order checks 
the System for available shares and then is sent to destinations on the 
System routing table.
    In proposed rule 11.9(b)(3)(i), the Exchange proposes to describe 
the ROUX routing option under which an order checks the System for 
available shares and then is sent to destinations on the System routing 
table.
    In proposed rule 11.9(b)(3)(j), the Exchange proposes to describe 
the RDOT routing option as a routing option under which an order checks 
the System for available shares and then is sent sequentially to 
destinations on the System routing table. If shares remain unexecuted 
after routing, they are sent to the NYSE.
    In proposed rule 11.9(b)(3)(k), the Exchange proposes to describe 
the RDOX routing option under which an order checks the System for 
available shares, and then is sent to the NYSE.
    In proposed rule 11.9(b)(3)(l), the Exchange proposes to describe 
the ROLF routing option under which an order checks the System for 
available shares, and then is sent to LavaFlow ECN.
    In proposed rule 11.9(b)(3)(m), the Exchange proposes to describe 
the ROPA routing option under which an order checks the System for 
available shares and then is sent to NYSE Arca as an immediate or 
cancel order (IOC). If shares remain unexecuted after routing, they are 
cancelled.
    In proposed rule 11.9(b)(3)(n), the Exchange proposes to describe 
the IOCX routing option under which an order checks the System for 
available shares and then is sent to EDGX.
    In proposed rule 11.9(b)(3)(o), the Exchange proposes to describe 
the IOCT routing option under which an order checks the System for 
available shares and then is sent sequentially to destinations on the 
System routing table. If shares remain unexecuted after routing, they 
are sent to EDGX.
    In proposed rule 11.9(b)(3)(p), the Exchange proposes to describe 
the ROOC routing option for orders that the entering firm wishes to 
designate for participation in the opening or closing process of a 
primary listing market

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(NYSE, Nasdaq, NYSE Amex, or NYSE Arca) if received before the opening/
closing time of such market. If shares remain unexecuted after 
attempting to execute in the opening or closing process, they are 
either posted to the book, executed, or routed like a ROUT routing 
option, as described in proposed Rule 11.9(b)(3)(h), above.
    The Exchange also proposes to introduce the SWPA and SWPB routing 
strategies and add them to proposed Rules 11.9(b)(3)(q)-(r). Under the 
SWPA strategy, an order would check the System for available shares and 
then would be sent to Protected Quotations and only for displayed size. 
Under this strategy, orders would not have to contain sufficient size 
to execute against all Protected Quotations (emphasis added). If any 
shares remain unexecuted, such remainder will be cancelled back to the 
User. Under the SWPB routing strategy, an order would check the System 
for available shares and then is sent to Protected Quotations and only 
for displayed size. Under this strategy, orders would have to contain 
sufficient size to execute against all Protected Quotations. The entire 
SWPB order will be cancelled back to the User immediately if at the 
time of entry there is insufficient quantity in the SWPB order to 
fulfill the displayed size of all Protected Quotations. The Exchange 
believes that the proposed introduction of the SWPA/B routing options 
will provide market participants with greater flexibility in routing 
orders consistent with Regulation NMS. This proposed rule change is 
similar to NASDAQ Rule 4758(a)(1)(A)(vi) (NASDAQ's ``MOPP'' strategy) 
and BATS Exchange, Inc. Rule 11.13(a)(3)(D) (``Parallel T'').\4\
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    \4\ See, e.g., NASDAQ Rule 4758, BATS Rule 11.13(a)(3)(D).
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    The Exchange also proposes to describe the IOCM routing option and 
add it to Rule 11.9(b)(3)(s).
    IOCM is a routing strategy under which an order checks the System 
for available shares and then is sent to EDGX as an immediate or cancel 
(IOC) Mid-Point Match (``MPM'') order.\5\ If there is no liquidity at 
EDGX to execute at the midpoint, the order is subsequently cancelled.
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    \5\ EDGX Rule 11.5(c)(7) defines a Mid-Point Match (MPM) order 
as an order with an instruction to execute it at the midpoint of the 
NBBO. A MPM order may be a Day Order, Fill-or-Kill Order, or IOC 
Order. The Exchange notes that members can send in a MPM order 
directly to EDGX Exchange, Inc. (``EDGX'') without routing through 
the EDGA platform as an IOCM routing option.
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    In addition, the Exchange also believes that the proposed 
introduction of the routing options, described above, will provide 
market participants with greater flexibility in routing orders, without 
having to develop their own complicated routing strategies.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent 
with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\6\ which requires the rules of an 
exchange to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to remove 
impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and 
a national market system and, in general, to protect investors and the 
public interest. The proposed change to introduce the routing options 
described above will provide market participants with greater 
flexibility in routing orders without developing complicated order 
routing strategies on their own. In addition, it will provide 
additional clarity and specificity to the Exchange's rules regarding 
routing strategies and will further enhance transparency with respect 
to Exchange routing offerings.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The proposed rule change does not impose any burden on competition 
that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of 
the Act.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments Regarding the 
Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others

    The Exchange has not solicited, and does not intend to solicit, 
comments on this proposed rule change. The Exchange has not received 
any unsolicited written comments from members or other interested 
parties.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for 
Commission Action

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change: (1) Does not 
significantly affect the protection of investors or the public 
interest; (2) does not impose any significant burden on competition; 
and (3) by its terms does not become operative for 30 days after the 
date of this filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may 
designate if consistent with the protection of investors and the public 
interest, the proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to 
Section 19(b)(3)(A) \7\ of the Act and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\8\
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \8\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
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    A proposed rule change filed under 19b-4(f)(6) normally may not 
become operative prior to 30 days after the date of filing.\9\ However, 
Rule 19b-4(f) (6)(iii) \10\ permits the Commission to designate a 
shorter time if such action is consistent with the protection of 
investors and the public interest. The Exchange has requested that the 
Commission waive the 30-day operative delay. The Exchange notes that 
waiver of this requirement will allow the Exchange to immediately offer 
Exchange Users new routing strategies, and with respect to the ROOC 
option, as soon as the technology for such strategy is completed. The 
Commission believes that waiving the 30-day operative delay is 
consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest 
because such waiver would allow the new routing strategies to become 
immediately available, and, with respect to the ROOC option, available 
on or about February 14, 2011, and would immediately provide additional 
clarity and specificity to the Exchange's rules regarding routing 
strategies and further enhance transparency with respect to Exchange 
routing offerings. For this reason, the Commission designates the 
proposed rule change to be operative upon filing with the 
Commission.\11\
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    \9\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6) 
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission 
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change at 
least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed 
rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. 
The Exchange has satisfied this requirement.
    \10\ Id.
    \11\ For the purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative 
delay, the Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on 
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 
78c(f).
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of such proposed rule 
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule 
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or 
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or 
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and 
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule 
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of 
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an e-mail to [email protected]. Please include 
File Number SR-EDGA-2011-01 on the subject line.

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Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy, 
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-EDGA-2011-01. This file 
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To 
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, 
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on 
the Commission's Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies 
of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements 
with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the 
Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed 
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those 
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions 
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and printing in 
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, 
DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 
p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and 
copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received 
will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal 
identifying information from submissions. You should submit only 
information that you wish to make publicly available. All submissions 
should refer to File Number SR-EDGA-2011-01 and should be submitted on 
or before February 22, 2011.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\12\
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
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    \12\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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