FINRA ADDS User Guide Version 7

User guide for FINRA's Automated Data Delivery System, detailing access levels, enrollment, data delivery methods, file formats, and fees.


FINRA ADDS User Guide Version 7 - cover page
Brand
FINRA
Category
Financial Management
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
36
File format
PDF
File size
755 KB
Published
02 November, 2026
Updated
02 November, 2026
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1A45653EF462F41FD7EC51BDDE0FB69F

About this manual

This guide explains how firms access transaction data via FINRA ADDS, including Standard Access, Data Delivery Plus, and SFTP options. It covers enrollment procedures, file availability, request methods, and associated fees for each service.

Users can download trade and reject files for various reporting systems like TRACE, ADF, ORF, and Clearing. Data Delivery Plus allows access to up to two years of data and automated daily delivery. SFTP enables automated file retrieval. Fees apply for optional services, billed per MPID or clearing number.

What's inside

  • Overview
  • Access
  • Standard Access
  • Optional Services
  • Data Delivery Plus
  • Data Delivery SFTP
  • Enrollment
  • Standard Access Enrollment
  • Data Delivery Plus Enrollment
  • Data Delivery SFTP Enrollment

Frequently asked questions

What types of access are available on FINRA ADDS?

Standard Access allows users to request trade journals for up to 30 days (TRACE) or 3 business days (ADF/ORF/Clearing). Optional Services like Data Delivery Plus extend access to up to two years of data.

How do I enroll for Data Delivery Plus?

Submit a FINRA ADDS Optional Services Request Form for each facility. FINRA will enroll the firm within three business days and grant administrative rights to the Super Account Administrator.

What is SFTP access used for?

SFTP enables automated retrieval of prior day’s transaction and reject files via Secure File Transfer Protocol. Enrollment requires a request form and incurs a monthly fee per facility.

What are the fees for Data Delivery Plus?

Firms are charged a fee per MPID or Clearing Number enrolled in each service and product. Fee information is available at www.finra.org/datadelivery/fees.

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