Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange NYSE
The NYSE is the largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization of its listed companies, established in 1792.
Key Facts
- • Founded under the Buttonwood Agreement in 1792 with 24 stockbrokers
- • Over 2,800 companies listed with combined market cap exceeding $30 trillion
- • Physical trading floor in New York City operates alongside electronic trading
- • Known for listing many established blue-chip and dividend-paying companies
Related Trading Concepts
Market Cap
Market Capitalization: the total value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated as stock price multiplied by number of shares outstanding. It classifies companies into small-cap, mid-cap, and large-cap categories.
P/E Ratio
Price-to-Earnings Ratio: a number that shows how much investors are willing to pay per dollar of a company's earnings. It helps you compare whether a stock is expensive or cheap relative to its profits.