NYSE Broker Volume<SUP>SM</SUP> To Feature Specialist Participation Data - Specialist Participation Statistics Available On Stock-by-Stock Basis For First Time

The New York Stock Exchange today announced that its Broker Volume information product, a subscription-based market-data tool, has been expanded to now include specialist participation data for the first time ever.  The NYSE is committed to improving the transparency available to market participants, market professionals and investors by developing innovative products and services to further enhance NYSE market information. 

Broker Volume, provides end of day and monthly volume rankings for all NYSE member firm participants for every NYSE-traded security.  With its monthly rankings now expanded to include specialist participation data beginning with September 2005, Broker Volume gives users the ability to analyze NYSE order flow and to develop a more defined picture of trading in all NYSE-traded securities. 

By providing a unique snapshot of NYSE trading volume and member-firm participation, including brokers and specialists, Broker Volume offers the most complete representation of NYSE trading activity.

For a limited time, the NYSE is offering the complete Broker Volume web service to subscribers free of charge for 30 days.  For more information on this promotional offer and the application itself, visit http://www.nysedata.com/brokervolume/.