Nasdaq SMARTS has been the industry benchmark for trade surveillance, supervision and compliance for over 20 years. ... Besides operating its eponymous exchange business, Nasdaq is also the leading provider of technology used to protect the integrity of marketplaces around the globe.

What does Smarts stand for Nasdaq?

For exchanges and trading venues, the ability to maintain a fair, transparent and safe market is critical to attracting liquidity. Our Nasdaq Market Surveillance (SMARTS) solutions provide you with a robust platform to manage cross-market, cross-asset, multi-venue surveillance.

What does the Nasdaq do?

Nasdaq is a global electronic marketplace for buying and selling securities. Nasdaq was created by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), which is now known as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).