| Data Feed Products |
American Stock Exchange market data is distributed via two data feeds from the Securities Industry Automation Corporation (SIAC).
- Amex equity, ETF and index data is available on Network B of the Consolidated Tape Association (CTA) and Consolidated Quotation System (CQ). Network B provides real-time quotation and trade data for all equities, indexes, fixed income products, and derivative security products such as exchange traded funds (ETFs) that are listed on the American Stock Exchange or one of the regional exchanges.
- Amex options data is available via the Options Price Reporting Authority (OPRA). OPRA provides real-time quotation and trade data for all options products listed on the five U.S. options exchanges: American Stock Exchange, Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), International Securities Exchange, Pacific Exchange, and Philadelphia Stock Exchange.
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| Ordering |
To obtain an Amex market data feed, distributors must complete an application package consisting of a contract and system description.
- Amex equity and index data — Distributors of Network B data must complete the application package for Network B. The Amex administers the approval process for Network B. Please contact your vendor to initiate the data feed approval process. If you don't currently have a vendor, you may view a comprehensive list of vendors in the Market Data Vendors section of this site.
- Amex options data — Distributors must complete the application package for OPRA. OPRA administrators manage the application process for all OPRA services. To obtain the necessary contracts and forms please send an e-mail to opra@cboe.com.
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| Data Policies |
| The Amex serves as the administrator of CTA/CQ Network B. The Amex establishes and enforces policies and procedures for data distributors including pricing, usage reporting, display standards, and subscriber agreement administration. For more information, please refer to the Amex Data Policies section of this site. A copy of the CT and CQ plans can be found at www.nysedata.com/cta.
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| The CBOE serves as the administrator of OPRA. For more information, go to www.opradata.com or send an e-mail to opra@cboe.com.
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| General questions about Amex data feed products may be directed to Amex Market Data Services at 212-306-1340 or amexmarketdata@amex.com.
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