Article 5Average size of spreads

1.

In relation to the average size of spreads, ESMA shall take into consideration the following elements:

(a)

the size of weighted spreads, including volume weighted spreads, over different periods of time;

(b)

spreads at different points in time of trading sessions.

2.

Where information on spreads is not available, ESMA shall take into consideration a proxy for the assessment of this criterion.