The notion of 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. It also provides facilities for issue and redemption of securities and other financial instruments. Securities traded on a stock exchange include shares issued by companies, trusts, derivatives, pooled investment products and bonds.

1. The definition of the Stock Exchange
2. Major functions and activities
3. Participants of the Stock Exchange
4. The largest Stock Exchanges (NYSE, AMEX, NASD, OTC)
5. The Big Bang reform of the LSE
6. European stock markets – general trend
7. Trading on the Stock Exchange floor