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Stock Exchanges: Where Shares Are Bought & Sold

By Frank Bass – Updated Mar 5, 2025 at 3:48PM

Key Points

  • Stock exchanges connect companies and investors, facilitating stock trades like a marketplace.
  • By providing liquidity, stock exchanges enable easier and anonymous trading between buyers and sellers.
  • Exchanges set listing standards, helping investors identify reputable companies and promoting transparency.

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