Member Exchanges

NASDAQ OMX

www.nasdaqomx.com

Tel: 1 212 401 8700

 

Representatives

Chief Executive Officer : Mr. Robert Greifeld

Vice Chairman : Mr. Sandy Frucher

  • * - Half trading day (Short trading day)   |
  • ** - To replace a public holiday that falls on a Sunday   |
  • *** - Close early   |
  • **** - Will close at 1.00pm
  • ο - Subject to the appearence of the moon   |
  • - Subject to change   |
  • (I) - Weekends in Iran : Every Thursday & Friday
  • (II) - Weekends in Israel : Every Friday & Saturday   |
  • (III) - In Malaysia, Saturday & Sunday are non-trading days

 

Types of Securities TradedName of Trading Systems (cash and derivatives)Trading Hours
SharesScreen-based Quote System with Automated Execution System. There are two systems in NASDAQ : the Small Order Execution System (SOES), for automatic execution of small orders (up to 1 000 shares), and SelectNet for negotiated transaction and electronic executions.9:30 - 16:00

 

Supervisory Body

Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)


Name of Clearing & Settlement Organization

National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) & Depository Trust Company (DTC)

Settlement Cycle

T + 3

Name of Central Securities Depository

Depository Trust Company (DTC)

Commissions on Transactions levied by Exchange

No Stamp duty & transfer taxes on transfer taxes on transactions.

Taxes on Dividends, Interests

15 % - 28 % (treated as ordinary income)

2007 Share ownership thresholds (%)


Short selling (Yes / No)


Short selling conditions (if any)