A computerized securities marketplace where transactions are facilitated by market makers and brokers using distributed processing, replacing the earlier centralized auction markets.
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is the primary stock exchange in the United Kingdom, offering equity, derivative, and information services. It has a rich history dating back to the seventeenth century and has undergone significant reforms to become one of the world's leading exchanges.
In accounting and finance, 'Margin' can refer to several different concepts ranging from profit margin in sales to the difference in buy/sell prices by market makers.
Dealers in the securities exchange who buy and sell securities for their own account to maintain liquidity and an orderly market.
Pink Sheets is a daily publication by Pink Sheets, LLC (formerly known as the National Quotation Bureau) that details the bid and asked prices of thousands of over-the-counter (OTC) stocks. Brokerage firms subscribe to the Pink Sheets, named for their color, because they provide current prices and list market makers who trade each stock.
The Stock Exchange Automated Quotations (SEAQ) system is a computerized system used on the London Stock Exchange for recording the prices quoted by market makers. SEAQ is primarily used for the Alternative Investment Market since FTSE 250 shares are now traded through the Stock Exchange Trading System (SETS).
A trading post is a physical location on a stock exchange floor where specific securities are bought and sold. It serves as a focal point for the activities of market makers, brokers, and traders.
