Stock Exchanges

Learn about the basics of stock exchanges and the most popular ones around the world ๐ŸŒŽ

A stock exchange is a marketplace where stocks are bought and sold ๐Ÿ’ฐ

The most popular stock exchanges in the world are the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the NASDAQ, and the London Stock Exchange (LSE) ๐Ÿ—ฝ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Companies list their stocks on an exchange to raise money and give investors a way to buy and sell their shares ๐Ÿ“ˆ

Stock exchanges use the forces of supply and demand to determine the price of a stock, just like any other market ๐Ÿ“Š

Stock exchanges are regulated by governments and have strict rules to protect investors and ensure fair trading ๐Ÿ“œ

Itโ€™s important to research and understand the different stock exchanges before making investing decisions ๐Ÿง

Now you have a better understanding of stock exchanges and their role in the world of investing! ๐Ÿ’ก

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