News•Apr 23, 2026
What 2026 Data Reveals About U.S. Equity Promotions
The latest Listed Compliance Analytics snapshot shows U.S. equity promotions are overwhelmingly concentrated on Nasdaq, which accounts for $299.6 B of YTD promotional dollar volume—about four times the NYSE’s $70.7 B. Only 64 Nasdaq securities are actively promoted, compared with single‑digit counts on NYSE, NYSE American, and OTC Markets. Deficiency filings are also skewed, with 297 Nasdaq securities flagged despite the high promotion volume, while NYSE American reports 18 deficiencies. The data underscores the need for compliance teams to monitor activity across all market tiers, not just the primary exchanges.
