Key Takeaways
- Companies issue shares on the stock market to raise capital and expand their business.
- The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 was created to govern securities transactions on the secondary market.
- Investors may buy shares to receive dividends, vote in corporate elections, or sell shares at a higher price.
- The stock market can be accessed by investors and traders alike through online brokerage and trading platforms.
What Is the Stock Market?
The stock market is a broad term for the network of exchanges and over-the-counter venues where investors buy and sell shares in publicly traded companies through brokerage platforms. Though people sometimes use “stock market” to refer to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or the…
