PEOPLE INVOLVED IN STOCK EXCHANGE
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Individual Investors: Private individuals investing for personal gain.
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Institutional Investors: Large organizations investing substantial amounts.
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Full-Service Brokers: Offer personalized investment advice and services.
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Discount Brokers: Provide low-cost trading with fewer services.
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Online Brokers: Platforms for trading stocks online at reduced costs.
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New York Stock Exchange (NYSE): Major global stock exchange.
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NASDAQ: Leading electronic stock exchange.
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Market Makers: Ensure liquidity by being ready to buy and sell stocks.
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Day Traders: Trade stocks within the same day.
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Swing Traders: Hold stocks for days to weeks for short-term gains.
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Algorithmic Traders: Use algorithms for rapid, criteria-based trading.
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Financial Analysts: Evaluate and provide stock recommendations.
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Financial Advisors: Offer investment strategy and specific stock advice.
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): Regulates U.S. stock markets.
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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA): Oversees U.S. brokerage firms.
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Clearinghouses: Handle transaction settlement and delivery.
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Listed Companies: Companies with stocks listed on exchanges.
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Financial News Outlets: Provide news and analysis influencing stock prices.
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Data Providers: Offer market data and financial analytics tools.
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Custodians: Safekeep and manage securities for clients.
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Depositories: Hold securities in electronic form for transaction settlement.
