There are various kinds of brokers at the NYSE, all of whom must meet rigorous personal and financial standards and pass a thorough test covering the rules and regulations of the NYSE in order to be accepted for membership. Money spent with the purpose of making more money from that expenditure. The ability to turn all or part of an investment into cash easily and quickly. Sums of money put aside for the future. The capital invested in a corporation and represented by shares of ownership.
Stockholders have a share in the wealth of the corporations of which they are part owners.
Select Activity 1 and have the class work in teams to answer the questions. You can download a PDF file of this activity. They should also enjoy taking the activity sheet home to test their families' and friends' knowledge of the New York Stock Exchange and what it does. A company goes public to raise the funds it needs to expand its business by creating new jobs, offering new services and developing new products. The New York Stock Exchange is the most technologically advanced securities market in the world.