HR3383 — the Increasing Investor Opportunities Act — removes SEC restrictions on closed-end fund investments in private funds, directly benefiting private equity managers $BX and $KKR through expanded AUM channels, and exchange operators $CBOE, $ICE, and $NDAQ through increased listing and trading volume. The bill passed committee 41-10 and was considered under rule in December 2025; over the last 30 days, $BX gained +8.31% and $KKR +12.42%, consistent with growing passage expectations.
→ Expected issuance of new closed-end fund IPOs increases exchange listing fees and trading volume. Nasdaq is a major competitor for fund listings.