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Level 1 / Level 2 Data Products
OTC Link ATS
Level 1+: Real-time best bid and offer data for OTCQX, OTCQB, OTCID and Pink Limited Information securities.
Security information including market, Caveat Emptor Status and security status.
A consolidated version of Level 1 quote data (with Global OTC top of book data) is available. Consolidated data requires contracting with ICE market data.
Level 2+: Real-time complete quote book data for OTCQX, OTCQB, OTCID and Pink Limited Information securities including market participant information.
Security information including market, Caveat Emptor Status and security status.
A consolidated version of Level 2 quote data (with Global OTC top of book data) is available. Consolidated data requires contracting with ICE market data.
OTC Link NQB
Level 2+: Real-time complete order book data for the OTC Link NQB ATS.
Security information including market, Caveat Emptor Status and security status.
Top of order book and Link NQB trade data is included in Level 2 licensing
OTC Link NQB top of order book data is submitted to OTC Link ATS and is incorporated into the Link ATS data feeds.
OTC Link ATS Multicast Feed Specification — multicast feeds format, message and tag definitions.
OTC Link ATS Multicast Group Documentation - list of applicable multicast groups, channels, source IPs.
OTC Link NQB Multicast Feed Specification - multicast feeds format, message and tag definitions for OTC Link NQB.
OTC Link NQB Connectivity Guide- list of applicable multicast groups, channels and source IPs for OTC Link NQB (Daytime & Overnight Sessions)
Display Requirements — defines how data elements must be displayed on user facing applications.
Bandwidth Recommendations (OTC Link ATS):
Channel | Feed | Required Bandwidth (MBPS) |
Quote Book (Unthrottled) | A Feed | 100.0 |
B Feed | 100.0 | |
A Snapshot | 1.5 | |
B Snapshot | 1.5 | |
Quote Inside | A Feed | 3.0 |
B Feed | 3.0 | |
A Snapshot | 1.5 | |
B Snapshot | 1.5 | |
Reference Data | A Feed | 3.0 |
B Feed | 3.0 | |
A Snapshot | 1.5 | |
B Snapshot | 1.5 | |
OTC Link ATS Trades | A Feed | 1.0 |
B Feed | 1.0 |
Real-Time Data Products may be accessed via a market data distributor, extranet provider or through a direct connection.
Extranets
TNS
Joanna Nicklas
Sales Operations
703.453.8473
10740 Parkridge Blvd | Suite 100 | Reston | VA 20191 | USA
Data Delivery Options
OTC Markets flexible multi-cast architecture offers multiple data channel delivery options to our extranet and direct connectivity customers:
OTC Link ATS data channels | Consolidated data (Global OTC) options available
OTC Markets offers a full suite real-time licensing options (display, non-display, enterprise) to accommodate our customers various business models. See our licensing section for a complete list.
Key Licensing Notes
All OTC Link ATS licensing (Level 1+, Level 2+) includes OTC Link NQB top of book data at no additional charge.
Complete market data pricing is available in our Market Data Fee Schedule.
Find answers to frequently asked questions regarding licensing, what Level 1 and Level 2 means, non-display, derived data and common connectivity questions.
