Feb. 23, 2023
February 23, 2023 Dear SEC, I am writing to express my support for the proposed amendment of rule 612 of Regulation NMS, which aims to establish a variable minimum pricing increment model that applies to both quoting and trading of NMS stocks, reduce access fee caps, accelerate the implementation of the round lot and odd-lot information definitions, and require the identification of the best odd-lot order. I believe that this amendment is necessary to promote fair and efficient trading in the stock market. By reducing the minimum pricing increments and access fee caps, this amendment will make it easier for investors to trade in smaller sizes and reduce the cost of trading, which will ultimately benefit investors and improve market liquidity. Additionally, the acceleration of the implementation of the round lot and odd-lot information definitions, as well as the requirement to identify the best odd-lot order, will provide investors with greater transparency and help them make more informed trading decisions. Overall, I believe that the proposed amendment of rule 612 of Regulation NMS will have a positive impact on the market and I fully support its implementation. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Aron Tastensen