Stock exchanges, like the New York Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange, are auction markets where buyers and sellers meet through a specialist. (See dealer market, Market Maker, specialist)
The system of trading securities through brokers or agents on an exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange. Exchange participants compete for trade executions where the best price wins. For those looking to buy securities, the highest bidder will obtain the securities, while for those looking to sell, the lowest offer receives priority.
A market in which buyers enter competitive bids and sellers enter competitive offers simultaneously. Most stock and bond markets function as an auction market. This means that there is a bid and an ask price for each security. You as an investor can choose to buy or sell at the given bid or ask, or you can establish your own bid or ask price. Think of the stock market as a giant garage sale. If you don't like the price that you see, you can make your own bid for the item. The NYSE is an auction market.
System where securities are bought and sold through brokers or agents on an exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
A market in which buyers enter competitive bids and sellers enter competitive offers simultaneously. Most stock and bond markets, including those on the NYSE, function this way.
A system in which buyers enter competitive bids and sellers enter competitive offers simultaneously, as opposed to the over-the-counter market, where trades are negotiated. Examples are the NYSE and the AMEX. also called double auction market. see also auction, Market Maker.
Trading securities through exchange brokers with buyers and sellers competing against one another to get the best prices. The New York Stock Exchange is a prime example.
a market wherein buyers and sellers both enter simultaneous bids
A market where buyers and sellers enter simultaneous bids and offers such as the New York Stock Exchange.
a market where an item is sold to the highest bidder
Process through which securities are sold to investors at initial issuance. Original issue Treasury securities are sold through this system using competitive bidding.
The system of trading securities through brokers or agents on an exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange. Buyers compete with other buyers while sellers compete with other sellers for the most advantageous price.
A system in which financial instruments are bought and sold through trading on an exchange floor by buyers and sellers competing via open-outcry with other buyers and sellers for the best price.
Trading securities on a stock exchange where buyers compete with other buyers and sellers compete with other sellers for the best stock price. Trading in individual stocks is managed and kept orderly by a specialist.
a centralized, continuous, open, exchange trading environment where securities are bought and sold.
System by which securities are traded through brokers or agents on an exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange. Unlike conventional auctions with one auctioneer and many buyers, here there are many buyers and sellers. Brokers competitively bid for the most advantageous price. It is distinguished from the over-the-counter market, where trades are bought by dealers. See: Over The Counter
Where property is sold to the highest bidder and the last & best bid price is accepted by the auctioneer announcing, "sold".