New York Stock Exchange - NYSE

A corporation, operated by a board of directors, responsible for listing securities, setting policies, and supervising the stock exchange and its member activities. The NYSE also oversees the transfer of members' seats on the Exchange, judging whether a potential applicant is qualified to be a specialist.


The NYSE uses floor traders (people) to make trades, whereas the Nasdaq and many other exchanges are computer driven.



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Related Terms

AMEX

Board of Directors - B of D

Corporation

Floor Trader

Market

Member Firm

Nasdaq

Specialist

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