Depository Trust Company - DTC

One of the world's largest securities depositories, it holds in excess of $10 trillion worth of securities in custody. The DTC acts like a clearing house to settle trades in corporate and municipal securities.


DTC is owned by many companies in the financial industry, with the NYSE being one of its largest shareholders.



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