ELI5: The Stock Market
https://www.hermanye.com/2019/09/eli5-stock-market.html29.9.2019 · A stock exchange is where investors buy and sell shares. Think of it as a marketplace for investors. There are a number of exchanges around the world, the largest being the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). As of 2019, the NYSE had a market capitalization of ~$30 Trillion. Each exchange has their own speciality and listing criteria.