83 FR 56109 - Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq PHLX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 1101A, Terms of Option Contracts
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 218 (November 9, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 218 (Friday, November 9, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 56109-56111] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-24523] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-84536; File No. SR-Phlx-2018-63] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq PHLX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 1101A, Terms of Option Contracts November 5, 2018. 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 October 23, 2018, Nasdaq PHLX LLC (``Phlx'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to amend Exchange Rule 1101A, Terms of Option Contracts. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website at http://nasdaqphlx.cchwallstreet.com/, at the principal office of the Exchange, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room. 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 Exchange 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 purpose of the proposed rule change is to adopt new Exchange Rules 1101A(e)(I), 1101A(f) and 1101A(g). Proposed Rules 1101A(e)(I) and 1101A(g) would establish the manner of determining an underlying index component security's price for purposes of calculating the current index value at expiration of an overlying index option when (i) the primary market for that security does not open for trading on a given day, and (ii) the Options Clearing Corporation (``OCC'') does not exercise its authority to establish the index option settlement value.\3\ They also acknowledge OCC's authority under its own rules and by-laws to establish settlement prices in certain circumstances. Proposed new Rule 1101A(f) clarifies an issue relating to the level of indexes underlying A.M.-settled index options at expiration. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \3\ Three of the Exchange's affiliated options exchanges, Nasdaq ISE, LLC (``ISE''), The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') and Nasdaq BX, Inc. (``BX''), will also be proposing rule changes relating to the manner of determining an underlying index component security's price for purposes of calculating the current index value at expiration of an index option under these circumstances. See SR- NASDAQ-2018-081, SR-BX-2018-049, and SR-ISE-2018-88. The Exchange desires its rules to be aligned with those of the affiliated exchanges. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proposed Rules 1101A(e)(I) and (g) Exchange Rule 1101A(e) currently states that the current index value at the expiration of an A.M.-settled index option shall be determined, for all purposes under Exchange rules and OCC rules, on the last day of trading in the underlying securities prior to expiration, by reference to the reported level of such index as derived from first reported sale (opening) prices of the underlying securities on such day, except that in the event that the primary market for an underlying security is open for trading on that day, but that particular security does not open for trading on that day, the price of that security, for the purposes of calculating the current index value at expiration, shall be the last reported sale price of the security. The Exchange now proposes to add new Rule 1101A(g) to deal expressly with cases where the entire primary market for an underlying component security is not open on that day. Rule 1101A(g) would apply to both A.M.-settled and P.M.-settled index options.\4\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ P.M.-settled options are settled based upon the closing index value for the day on which the index options contract is exercised in accordance with OCC rules or, if such day is not a business day, for the most recent business day. See Phlx Rule 1101A(d). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proposed Rule 1101A(g) would add an exception and would state that when the primary market for a security underlying the current index value of an index option does not open for trading on a given day which is an expiration day, for the purposes of calculating the settlement price at expiration, the last reported sale price of the security from the previous trading day shall be used. Proposed new Rule 1101A(g) would permit market participants the certainty of knowing the settlement value on the day on which the primary market fails to open. Additionally, the provision would eliminate the potential difficulties that could arise if the reporting authority for the index were unwilling or unable to calculate the settlement value using prices for the relevant security(ies) on the next day that its primary market is open for trading.\5\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \5\ The index calculator for the NDX, MNX and BKX indexes, which are products traded on Nasdaq affiliated exchanges, uses the previous day's closing price if components of the index do not open. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The new rule would also state that this procedure shall not be used if the current index value at expiration is fixed in accordance with OCC rules and by-laws. This language recognizes that OCC is authorized under its rules and by-laws to take certain actions relating to settlement in the event of the unavailability or inaccuracy of the current underlying interest value.\6\ The proposed language makes clear that Rule 1101A(g) would not apply in the event that OCC exercises its authority to determine settlement prices. Rather, the proposed new language would apply only when a primary market does not open and OCC elects not to exercise its authority to intervene and take action to establish a settlement price. The Exchange would otherwise defer to [[Page 56110]] OCC. A cross-reference to Rule 1101A(g) would be added to Rule 1101A(e) by adding new Rule 1101A(e)(I). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \6\ See OCC By-Laws Article XVII, Section 4(a), which provides in relevant part that if OCC shall determine that the primary market for one or more index components did not open or remain open for trading (or that any such components did not open or remain open for trading on such market(s)) on a trading day at or before the time when the current index value for that trading day would ordinarily be determined, or that a current index value or other value or price to be used as, or to determine, the exercise settlement amount (a ``required value'') for a trading day is otherwise unreported, inaccurate, unreliable, unavailable or inappropriate for purposes of calculating the exercise settlement amount, then, in addition to any other actions that OCC may be entitled to take under OCC's bylaws and rules, the, OCC is empowered to take any or all of a range of permitted actions with respect to any series of options on such index, including fixing the exercise settlement amount. Proposed Rule 1101A(g) would apply to both A.M.-settled and P.M.-settled index options. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proposed Rule 1101A(e)(I) is based upon Chapter XIV, Section 11(a)(5)(i) of the Nasdaq Rulebook. Proposed Rule 1101A(f) Separately, the Exchange proposes to adopt new Rule 1101A(f), Index Level, intended to alert investors to the fact that the exercise settlement value of an index option that is derived from opening prices of the constituent securities (an ``A.M.-settled index option'') may not be reported for several hours following the opening of trading in those securities. A number of updated index levels may be reported at and after the opening before the exercise settlement value is reported, and there could be a substantial divergence between those reported index levels and the reported exercise settlement value. The proposed new rule would provide that the reported level of the underlying index that is calculated by the reporting authority for purposes of determining the current index value at the expiration of an A.M.- settled index option may differ from the level of the index that is separately calculated and reported by the reporting authority and that reflects trading activity subsequent to the opening of trading in any of the underlying securities. Proposed new Rule 1101A(f) is based upon Chapter XIV, Section 11(d) of the Nasdaq rulebook. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,\7\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\8\ in particular, in that it is designed 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- As noted above, proposed Rules 1101A(e)(I) and (g) would establish clearly the procedure for determination of an index component security's price in the event that the primary market for the security fails to open. By adopting the proposed rule, the Exchange would provide certainty to the market regarding the procedure it would follow in the absence of action by OCC. Additionally, it would provide market participants with the certainty of knowing the settlement value on the day on which the primary market fails to open. It would also acknowledge clearly, however, that OCC may, under its rules and by-laws, establish settlement prices for expiring index options that may differ from the settlement prices that would otherwise be provided for in Exchange rules, thereby protecting investors and the public interest by reducing potential for confusion in that regard. Likewise, proposed Rule 1101A(f) states clearly that the reported level of the underlying index that is calculated by the reporting authority for purposes of determining the current index value at the expiration of an A.M.-settled index option may differ from the level of the index that is separately calculated and reported by the reporting authority and that reflects trading activity subsequent to the opening of trading in any of the underlying securities, again protecting investors and the public interest by reducing potential for confusion arising from the fact that the exercise settlement value of an index option derived from opening prices of constituent securities may diverge from reported index levels. B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. On the contrary, the Exchange believes that the proposed amendment will benefit investors, market participants, and the marketplace in general by setting forth clearly the manner in which index option settlement values will be determined if the primary market for a security underlying the current index value of an index option does not open for trading, and by stating that the Exchange will defer to OCC in the determination of settlement prices when and if OCC exercises its authority under its own settlement price procedures in accordance with its rules and by-laws. The proposal also provides clarity regarding the calculation of the index level, as distinct from the exercise settlement value, on the last day of trading in the underlying component securities of an A.M.-settled index option. C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others No written comments were either solicited or received. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action The Exchange has filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \9\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\10\ Because the proposed rule change does not: (i) Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii) become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\11\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii). \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). \11\ In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \12\ normally does not become operative for 30 days after the date of the filing. However, pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii),\13\ the Commission may designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest. In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange has asked the Commission to waive the 30-day operative delay so that the proposal may become operative immediately upon filing to provide certainty regarding the determination of settlement prices for index options when the primary market for a security underlying the current index value of an index option does not does not open for trading on an expiration day, including in instances in which OCC exercises its authority to determine the settlement price. The Exchange also noted that the proposed rule change will provide clarity by informing the market that the reported level of the underlying index that is calculated by the reporting authority for purposes of determining the current index value at the expiration of an A.M.-settled index option may differ from the level of the index that is separately calculated and reported by the reporting authority and that reflects trading activity subsequent to the opening of trading in the underlying securities. As such, the Commission believes that waiver of the 30-day operative delay is consistent with the protection of investors and the public [[Page 56111]] interest and designates the proposed rule change operative upon filing.\14\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \12\ 17 CFR 240.19-4(f)(6). \13\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii). \14\ For purposes only of waiving the operative delay, the Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings under Section 19(b)(2)(B) \15\ of the Act to determine whether the proposed rule change should be approved or disapproved. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \15\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 CommentsUse the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or Send an email to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR-Phlx-2018-63 on the subject line. Paper Comments Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-Phlx-2018-63. This file number should be included on the subject line if email 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 internet website (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 website 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. Persons submitting comments are cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying information from comment submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR- Phlx-2018-63, and should be submitted on or before November 30, 2018. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.\16\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \16\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018-24523 Filed 11-8-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011-01-P
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For the Commission, by the Division of A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Proposed Rule 1101A(g) would add
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated Statement of the Purpose of, and an exception and would state that when
authority.11 Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule the primary market for a security
Change underlying the current index value of an
Eduardo A. Aleman, index option does not open for trading
Assistant Secretary. 1. Purpose
on a given day which is an expiration
[FR Doc. 2018–24521 Filed 11–8–18; 8:45 am] The purpose of the proposed rule day, for the purposes of calculating the
BILLING CODE 8011–01–P change is to adopt new Exchange Rules settlement price at expiration, the last
1101A(e)(I), 1101A(f) and 1101A(g). reported sale price of the security from
Proposed Rules 1101A(e)(I) and the previous trading day shall be used.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE 1101A(g) would establish the manner of Proposed new Rule 1101A(g) would
COMMISSION determining an underlying index permit market participants the certainty
[Release No. 34–84536; File No. SR–Phlx– component security’s price for purposes of knowing the settlement value on the
2018–63] of calculating the current index value at day on which the primary market fails
expiration of an overlying index option to open. Additionally, the provision
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq when (i) the primary market for that would eliminate the potential
PHLX LLC; Notice of Filing and security does not open for trading on a difficulties that could arise if the
Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed given day, and (ii) the Options Clearing reporting authority for the index were
Rule Change To Amend Rule 1101A, Corporation (‘‘OCC’’) does not exercise unwilling or unable to calculate the
Terms of Option Contracts its authority to establish the index settlement value using prices for the
option settlement value.3 They also relevant security(ies) on the next day
November 5, 2018.
acknowledge OCC’s authority under its that its primary market is open for
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the
own rules and by-laws to establish trading.5
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
settlement prices in certain The new rule would also state that
(‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2
circumstances. Proposed new Rule this procedure shall not be used if the
notice is hereby given that on October
1101A(f) clarifies an issue relating to the current index value at expiration is
23, 2018, Nasdaq PHLX LLC (‘‘Phlx’’ or
level of indexes underlying A.M.-settled fixed in accordance with OCC rules and
the ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the
index options at expiration. by-laws. This language recognizes that
Securities and Exchange Commission
(‘‘SEC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed Proposed Rules 1101A(e)(I) and (g) OCC is authorized under its rules and
rule change as described in Items I and by-laws to take certain actions relating
Exchange Rule 1101A(e) currently to settlement in the event of the
II below, which Items have been states that the current index value at the
prepared by the Exchange. The unavailability or inaccuracy of the
expiration of an A.M.-settled index current underlying interest value.6 The
Commission is publishing this notice to option shall be determined, for all
solicit comments on the proposed rule proposed language makes clear that
purposes under Exchange rules and Rule 1101A(g) would not apply in the
change from interested persons. OCC rules, on the last day of trading in event that OCC exercises its authority to
I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s the underlying securities prior to determine settlement prices. Rather, the
Statement of the Terms of Substance of expiration, by reference to the reported proposed new language would apply
the Proposed Rule Change level of such index as derived from first only when a primary market does not
The Exchange proposes to amend reported sale (opening) prices of the open and OCC elects not to exercise its
Exchange Rule 1101A, Terms of Option underlying securities on such day, authority to intervene and take action to
Contracts. except that in the event that the primary establish a settlement price. The
The text of the proposed rule change market for an underlying security is Exchange would otherwise defer to
is available on the Exchange’s website at open for trading on that day, but that
http://nasdaqphlx.cchwallstreet.com/, particular security does not open for options contract is exercised in accordance with
at the principal office of the Exchange, trading on that day, the price of that OCC rules or, if such day is not a business day, for
security, for the purposes of calculating the most recent business day. See Phlx Rule
and at the Commission’s Public 1101A(d).
Reference Room. the current index value at expiration, 5 The index calculator for the NDX, MNX and
shall be the last reported sale price of BKX indexes, which are products traded on Nasdaq
II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s the security. The Exchange now affiliated exchanges, uses the previous day’s closing
Statement of the Purpose of, and proposes to add new Rule 1101A(g) to price if components of the index do not open.
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule deal expressly with cases where the 6 See OCC By-Laws Article XVII, Section 4(a),
Change entire primary market for an underlying which provides in relevant part that if OCC shall
determine that the primary market for one or more
In its filing with the Commission, the component security is not open on that index components did not open or remain open for
Exchange included statements day. Rule 1101A(g) would apply to both trading (or that any such components did not open
concerning the purpose of and basis for A.M.-settled and P.M.-settled index or remain open for trading on such market(s)) on
a trading day at or before the time when the current
the proposed rule change and discussed options.4 index value for that trading day would ordinarily
any comments it received on the be determined, or that a current index value or
proposed rule change. The text of these 3 Three of the Exchange’s affiliated options
other value or price to be used as, or to determine,
statements may be examined at the exchanges, Nasdaq ISE, LLC (‘‘ISE’’), The Nasdaq the exercise settlement amount (a ‘‘required value’’)
Stock Market LLC (‘‘Nasdaq’’) and Nasdaq BX, Inc. for a trading day is otherwise unreported,
places specified in Item IV below. The (‘‘BX’’), will also be proposing rule changes relating inaccurate, unreliable, unavailable or inappropriate
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Exchange has prepared summaries, set to the manner of determining an underlying index for purposes of calculating the exercise settlement
forth in sections A, B, and C below, of component security’s price for purposes of amount, then, in addition to any other actions that
the most significant aspects of such calculating the current index value at expiration of OCC may be entitled to take under OCC’s bylaws
an index option under these circumstances. See and rules, the, OCC is empowered to take any or
statements. SR–NASDAQ–2018–081, SR–BX–2018–049, and all of a range of permitted actions with respect to
SR–ISE–2018–88. The Exchange desires its rules to any series of options on such index, including
11 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). be aligned with those of the affiliated exchanges. fixing the exercise settlement amount. Proposed
1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 4 P.M.-settled options are settled based upon the Rule 1101A(g) would apply to both A.M.-settled
2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. closing index value for the day on which the index and P.M.-settled index options.
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interest and designates the proposed Washington, DC 20549 on official certain registered management
rule change operative upon filing.14 business days between the hours of 10 investment companies and unit
At any time within 60 days of the a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing investment trusts outside of the same
filing of such proposed rule change, the also will be available for inspection and group of investment companies as the
Commission summarily may copying at the principal office of the Funds (‘‘Funds of Funds’’) to acquire
temporarily suspend such rule change if Exchange. All comments received will shares of the Funds; (f) certain Funds
it appears to the Commission that such be posted without change. Persons (‘‘Feeder Funds’’) to create and redeem
action is necessary or appropriate in the submitting comments are cautioned that Creation Units in-kind in a master-
public interest, for the protection of we do not redact or edit personal feeder structure; and (g) the Funds to
investors, or otherwise in furtherance of identifying information from comment issue shares in less than Creation Unit
the purposes of the Act. If the submissions. You should submit only size to investors participating in a
Commission takes such action, the information that you wish to make distribution reinvestment program.
Commission shall institute proceedings available publicly. All submissions APPLICANTS: Toroso Investments, LLC
under Section 19(b)(2)(B) 15 of the Act to should refer to File Number SR–Phlx– (‘‘Initial Adviser’’), a Delaware limited
determine whether the proposed rule 2018–63, and should be submitted on or liability company that will be registered
change should be approved or before November 30, 2018. as an investment adviser under the
disapproved. For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and
IV. Solicitation of Comments Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated Tidal ETF Trust (‘‘Trust’’), a Delaware
authority.16 statutory trust that will be registered
Interested persons are invited to Eduardo A. Aleman,
submit written data, views, and under the Act as an open-end
Assistant Secretary. management investment company with
arguments concerning the foregoing,
including whether the proposed rule [FR Doc. 2018–24523 Filed 11–8–18; 8:45 am] multiple series.
change is consistent with the Act. BILLING CODE 8011–01–P FILING DATES: The application was filed
Comments may be submitted by any of on June 22, 2018, and amended on
the following methods: October 16, 2018. Applicants have
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE agreed to file an amendment during the
Electronic Comments COMMISSION notice period, the substance of which is
• Use the Commission’s internet [Investment Company Act Release No. reflected in this notice.
comment form (http://www.sec.gov/ 33288; 812–14924] HEARING OR NOTIFICATION OF HEARING: An
rules/sro.shtml); or order granting the requested relief will
• Send an email to rule-comments@ Toroso Investments, LLC and Tidal
be issued unless the Commission orders
sec.gov. Please include File Number SR– ETF Trust
a hearing. Interested persons may
Phlx–2018–63 on the subject line. request a hearing by writing to the
November 5, 2018.
Paper Comments AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission’s Secretary and serving
• Send paper comments in triplicate Commission (‘‘Commission’’). applicants with a copy of the request,
to Secretary, Securities and Exchange ACTION: Notice. personally or by mail. Hearing requests
Commission, 100 F Street NE, should be received by the Commission
Notice of an application for an order by 5:30 p.m. on November 30, 2018, and
Washington, DC 20549–1090.
under section 6(c) of the Investment should be accompanied by proof of
All submissions should refer to File Company Act of 1940 (the ‘‘Act’’) for an service on applicants, in the form of an
Number SR–Phlx–2018–63. This file exemption from sections 2(a)(32), affidavit, or for lawyers, a certificate of
number should be included on the 5(a)(1), 22(d), and 22(e) of the Act and service. Pursuant to rule 0–5 under the
subject line if email is used. To help the rule 22c–1 under the Act, under
Commission process and review your Act, hearing requests should state the
sections 6(c) and 17(b) of the Act for an nature of the writer’s interest, any facts
comments more efficiently, please use exemption from sections 17(a)(1) and
only one method. The Commission will bearing upon the desirability of a
17(a)(2) of the Act, and under section hearing on the matter, the reason for the
post all comments on the Commission’s 12(d)(1)(J) of the Act for an exemption
internet website (http://www.sec.gov/ request, and the issues contested.
from sections 12(d)(1)(A) and Persons who wish to be notified of a
rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the 12(d)(1)(B) of the Act. The requested
submission, all subsequent hearing may request notification by
order would permit (a) actively- writing to the Commission’s Secretary.
amendments, all written statements managed series of certain open-end
with respect to the proposed rule ADDRESSES: Secretary, Securities and
management investment companies
change that are filed with the Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE,
(‘‘Funds’’) to issue shares redeemable in
Commission, and all written Washington, DC 20549–1090;
large aggregations only (‘‘Creation
communications relating to the Applicants, 898 N. Broadway, Suite 2,
Units’’); (b) secondary market
proposed rule change between the Massapequa, NY 11758.
transactions in Fund shares to occur at
Commission and any person, other than negotiated market prices rather than at FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
those that may be withheld from the net asset value (‘‘NAV’’); (c) certain Christine Y. Greenlees, Senior Counsel,
public in accordance with the Funds to pay redemption proceeds, at (202) 551–6879, or Andrea
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be under certain circumstances, more than Ottomanelli Magovern, Branch Chief, at
available for website viewing and seven days after the tender of shares for (202) 551–6821 (Division of Investment
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printing in the Commission’s Public redemption; (d) certain affiliated Management, Chief Counsel’s Office).
Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, persons of a Fund to deposit securities SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
into, and receive securities from, the following is a summary of the
14 For purposes only of waiving the operative
Fund in connection with the purchase application. The complete application
delay, the Commission has considered the proposed
rule’s impact on efficiency, competition, and capital and redemption of Creation Units; (e) may be obtained via the Commission’s
formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). website by searching for the file
15 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). 16 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). number, or for an applicant using the
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