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NYSE
New York Stock Exchange - NYSE
Image 1 A corporation, operated by a board of directors, responsible for setting policies and supervising the stock exchange and its member activities, and listing securities. The NYSE also oversees the transfer of members' seats on the Exchange and judging whether a potential applicant is qualified to be a specialist.
Image 2 Then NYSE uses floor traders (humans) to make trades, whereas the NASDAQ and many other exchanges are computer driven.


AMEX

Corporation

Floor Trader

Market

Member Firm

NASDAQ

Specialist