Questions tagged [stock-exchanges]

for questions that relate to stock exchanges. A stock exchange is a physical entity that provides services for stock brokers and traders to buy and sell securities.

A stock exchange is a form of facility that provides services for stock brokers and traders to trade stocks, bonds, and other securities. Stock exchanges also provide facilities for issue of new public offerings, redemption of various financial instruments, and payment of dividends. Securities traded on a stock exchange include shares issued by companies, unit trusts, derivatives, pooled investment products and bonds.

Stock exchange via Wikipedia

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Why do stock exchanges close at night?

Every place closes at 5pm or 6pm, whatever the place and country is. Why do they close since fixing is done continually in the more liquid markets ? Thanks.
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How to find stock exchange symbols (not security symbols)?

I have been searching high and low, but couldn't find a comprehensive list. How can I find symbols for the different exchanges? I am not looking for the symbol of a security like AAPL for Apple Inc, but for the exchanges themselves. E.g. P for the…
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Where can I find closed dates for the New York Stock Exchange for the coming year?

Does the NYSE have the same holiday/closed dates as the CME? Where can I find the holiday schedule for the coming year?
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Stock exchanges using open outcry

There is often discussion about efficiency of different trading systems. Is there some stock exchange using open outcry trading as of today?
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Can a resident of Belgium trade US stocks with Interactive Brokers?

I live in Belgium and I would like to trade US stocks. I would like to sign up with Interactive Brokers. Would it then be possible to trade US stocks?
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Difference between stock price at two markets

can someone explain me how it is, that for example same company stock on Frankfurt exchange is +50% and on TSX is -10% (same day). Do they have fixed amount of shares on every other exchange?
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How do NYSE de-listings unfold?

If a stock gets de-listed from the NYSE, then I would guess that it is done secretly because if prior notice was given, then obviously there would be panic selling. Also, anyone who knew about the de-listing ahead of time would be in a position to…
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Stock exchanges open on Saturday

I know that many Islamic countries have moved from their traditional Thu-Fri weekend to Fri-Sat setup to overlap with Western countries more while still having holiday on Friday. Because of this stock exchanges in those countries usually work from…
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Sprint/T-Mobile merger includes 0.13 cash equivalent

The sprint/tmobile exchange rate is 9.75, but what does the remaining 0.13 cash equivalent mean which is also part of the deal?
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Is there a way to do high frequency trading without paying per-trade fees?

Assuming one wanted to be able to make a high volume of trades, maybe even automated trades set up by a program/algorithm, what would the logistical requirements be? Are there brokers that offer those services for a flat monthly fee (with no…
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Why is the number of shares bought and sold on a given day not the same?

Why is the number of shares bought and sold on a given day not the same? Shouldn't there be an equal number of buys to sells?
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What determines deal price on stock exchange?

Let's say I'm interested in buying some shares, and I place an order to buy at 80c. At the same time, someone is willing to sell his shares at 40c. Now I'm told by the bank that they have a best execution policy: i.e. if I want to buy at 80c but it…
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