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    Nasdaq Canada Midpoint Extended Life Order (M-ELO)

    Uniting like-minded counterparties with longer-term investment horizons.

    The Midpoint Extended Life Order (M-ELO)

    Uniting like-minded counterparties

    M-ELO is an order type that is designed to attract and unite counterparties with longer-term investment horizons. M-ELO orders will only execute against other resting M-ELO orders and eligible CXC mid-point orders, ensuring the matching of like-minded investors. CXC mid-point orders must be marketable a the mid-point for at least 10 milliseconds before becoming eligible to match against M-ELO orders.

    Elegant in design

    M-ELO orders are held for a brief period of time before becoming executable. M-ELO orders are only available during regular trading hours, between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM ET.

    Leverage existing exchange connectivity

    Market participants can leverage existing exchange connectivity to avoid any costly technology or connectivity work.

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    Interested in incorporating M-ELO into your trading strategy? Contact us to learn how the order type can work for you.

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    +1 (646) 441-5120

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