| the largest stock exchange in the U.S., located in New York City. Abbreviation: NYSE, N.Y.S.E. |
A stock exchange in the United States, located on Wall Street in New York City. Traditionally the largest exchange, it was surpassed in annual share volume during the 1990s by NASDAQ.
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.
Investopedia Commentary
The NYSE uses floor traders (people) to make trades, whereas the Nasdaq and many other exchanges are computer driven.
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See also: AMEX, Board of Directors - B of D, Corporation, Floor Trader, Market, Member Firm, Nasdaq, Specialist
Also spelled: NYSE