NSX BLADE Marks Key Milestone

National Stock ExchangeSM, Inc. (NSX®) recently marked the first anniversary of the launch of NSX BLADESM, NSX’s state-of-the-art technology platform and the centerpiece of the Exchange’s new business model.

Built from the ground up for the post-Regulation NMS environment, NSX BLADE offers strict price-time priority, speed, highly competitive exchange pricing and an order delivery function to meet today’s speed, price and service needs.

The launch of NSX BLADE was the result of a major transformation NSX began in 2005. In response to customer demand for a cost-effective exchange platform on which to conduct their business, NSX developed NSX BLADE as the industry’s high-tech, low-cost alternative and designed it to accommodate the broadest range of users.

NSX BLADE features: scalable capacity, connectivity options; and anonymity during all stages of order execution, from the receipt of the order through the clearing process.

NSX is the cost-effective provider of exchange services, committed to aligning its interests with those of its customers. Founded in 1885, NSX has been a driving force of change in the world of securities exchanges and continues to lead the way in exchange innovation. For more information, visit NSX’s website at www.nsx.com.