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Make Publicly Available

Make Publicly Available is a current Regulation NMS defined term. This guide preserves the specific U.S. securities-rule scope instead of substituting an ordinary-language meaning.

Quick answer

Under Regulation NMS, Make Publicly Available is a defined disclosure method combining free website access, free written copies on request, and annual written notice to customers.

Key details

Canonical FormMake Publicly Available
Core MeaningA defined disclosure method requiring free and readily accessible website posting, free written copies to customers on request, and at least annual written notice that a copy will be furnished on request.

Further guidance

History Boundary

This page reflects the current reviewed 17 CFR § 242.600 definition and should be rechecked if Regulation NMS is amended.

Meaning

Section 242.600(b)(53) defines make publicly available through three specified customer-access and notification conditions.

Usage Boundary

Do not reduce the defined term to website posting alone; the written-copy and annual-notice conditions are part of the rule definition.

Sources and evidence

Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.

  1. 17 CFR § 242.600 — NMS security designation and definitions (opens in a new tab)Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School · Current e-CFR text for Regulation NMS definitions, including average midpoint and spread metrics, protected quotation and trade-through terms.

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