Definitions for Stock Exchange
stock exchange

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.2 / 5 votes

1. stock exchange, stock market, securities marketnoun

   an exchange where security trading is conducted by professional stockbrokers

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. stock exchangenoun

   A building and the associated organization that trades stocks in of companies for money and vice versa.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stock exchange

   A stock exchange, securities exchange, or bourse is an exchange where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities, such as shares of stock, bonds and other financial instruments. Stock exchanges may also provide facilities for the issue and redemption of such securities and instruments and capital events including the payment of income and dividends. Securities traded on a stock exchange include stock issued by listed companies, unit trusts, derivatives, pooled investment products and bonds. Stock exchanges often function as "continuous auction" markets with buyers and sellers consummating transactions via open outcry at a central location such as the floor of the exchange or by using an electronic trading platform.To be able to trade a security on a certain stock exchange, the security must be listed there. Usually, there is a central location for record keeping, but trade is increasingly less linked to a physical place as modern markets use electronic communication networks, which give them advantages of increased speed and reduced cost of transactions. Trade on an exchange is restricted to brokers who are members of the exchange. In recent years, various other trading venues such as electronic communication networks, alternative trading systems and "dark pools" have taken much of the trading activity away from traditional stock exchanges.Initial public offerings of stocks and bonds to investors is done in the primary market and subsequent trading is done in the secondary market. A stock exchange is often the most important component of a stock market. Supply and demand in stock markets are driven by various factors that, as in all free markets, affect the price of stocks (see stock valuation). There is usually no obligation for stock to be issued through the stock exchange itself, nor must stock be subsequently traded on an exchange. Such trading may be off exchange or over-the-counter. This is the usual way that derivatives and bonds are traded. Increasingly, stock exchanges are part of a global securities market. Stock exchanges also serve an economic function in providing liquidity to shareholders in providing an efficient means of disposing of shares.

WikidataRate this definition:2.4 / 5 votes

1. Stock exchange

   A stock exchange is a form of exchange which provides services for stock brokers and traders to trade stocks, bonds, and other securities. Stock exchanges also provide facilities for issue and redemption of securities and other financial instruments, and capital events including the payment of income and dividends. Securities traded on a stock exchange include shares issued by companies, unit trusts, derivatives, pooled investment products and bonds. To be able to trade a security on a certain stock exchange, it must be listed there. Usually, there is a central location at least for record keeping, but trade is increasingly less linked to such a physical place, as modern markets are electronic networks, which gives them advantages of increased speed and reduced cost of transactions. Trade on an exchange is by members only. The initial offering of stocks and bonds to investors is by definition done in the primary market and subsequent trading is done in the secondary market. A stock exchange is often the most important component of a stock market. Supply and demand in stock markets are driven by various factors that, as in all free markets, affect the price of stocks.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Stock Exchange

   a mart for the buying and selling of Government stocks, company shares, and various securities, carried on usually by the members of an associated body of brokers having certain rules and regulations. Such associations exist now in most of the important cities of the United Kingdom and commercial world generally (on the Continent are known as Bourses). The London Stock Exchange, transacting business in handsome buildings in Capel Court, facing the Bank of England, was established in 1801, stock-exchange transactions previous to then being carried on in a loose, ill-regulated fashion by private parties chiefly in and around Change Alley, the scene of the memorable South Sea Bubble (q. v.) speculation. The great development in stock-exchange business in recent times is due chiefly to the sale of foreign and colonial bonds, and the remarkable growth and spread of joint-stock companies since the Joint-Stock Company Act of 1862.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. Stock Exchange

   For the application of the term “Stock” to money, see “Government Stock.”

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How to pronounce Stock Exchange?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Stock Exchange in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Stock Exchange in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Stock Exchange in a Sentence

1. William Kirby:

   The recent volatility I think has cooled the ardor of some because they are realizing what an unusual instrument the Shanghai Stock Exchange is.

2. Jeh Johnson:

   I have spoken to the CEO of United, Jeff Smisek, myself. It appears from what we know at this stage that the malfunctions at United and the stock exchange were not the result of any nefarious actor, we know less about the Wall Street Journal at this point, except that their system is in fact up again.

3. Lakshheish M Patel:

   T+2 trading norm means looting public investors money by companies through stock exchange with the help of regulators. Why can't shares be delivered immediately and why purchased shares are kept withhold by exchange

4. Elvis Picardo:

   It remains to be seen if the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) has the momentum to punch through that level (14,000) on the upside.

5. Liu Junhai:

   It will get more common for companies to play the market game using company law, securities law and stock exchange regulations.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Stock Exchange
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Stock_Exchange
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stock_Exchange
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Stock Exchange
5. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#StockExchange
6. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Stock Exchange