What is the stock market?

We can say that it is a complex of markets and stock exchanges with each other, in which the purchase and sale of shares of public companies...

We can say that it is a complex of markets and stock exchanges with each other, in which the purchase and sale of shares of public companies, whether they are official transactions or took place in over-the-counter (OTC) markets, which are based on a set of regulatory and specific regulations for the conduct of transactions.

Usually, these shares are bought or sold online through the stock market, and anyone can participate in them directly without the need for a broker or experience in the financial field.

Stock market and stock exchange are two terms that are used interchangeably, the latter term is generally a subset of the former, For example, if someone trades in the stock market, it means that they buy and sell shares from the exchanges that are part of the stock market.

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

Among the most famous stock exchanges in the United States are the Nasdaq, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE).

Since the stock market or as it is also called the "stock market" is based mainly on the trading of shares, other securities such as corporate bonds and exchange-traded funds (ETF) based on bonds, commodities, and coins are also traded in stock markets Money bills).

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulates the stock market, protects investors, and maintains orderly and efficient markets.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a public service campaign to encourage new investors to use the stock market to generate long-term liquidity.