NYSE
The NYSE, or New York Stock Exchange, is the largest stock exchange in the world by the total market value of its listed companies.
The New York Stock Exchange, usually shortened to NYSE, is located on Wall Street in New York City and traces its roots back to 1792. It is home to many of the oldest and largest US companies, and its trading floor and opening and closing bells are among the most familiar images of finance.
The NYSE uses a hybrid model. Most trading is electronic, but it still has a physical floor with designated market makers, who are responsible for keeping trading orderly in specific stocks, especially at the open and close.
To list on the NYSE, a company has to meet requirements for market value, share price, number of shareholders and financial reporting. Listed companies receive a ticker symbol, which on the NYSE has traditionally been one to three letters, although this is no longer a strict rule.
The NYSE is owned by Intercontinental Exchange. Regular trading runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with extended trading sessions before and after.