The two major US stock exchanges are the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq Stock Market. Together, these two exchanges account for the bulk of stock trading in North America. The New York Stock Exchange, which is the oldest exchange in the US, is the largest equities-based stock exchange in the world, based on the total market capitalisation of its listed securities. This exchange is owned by Intercontinental Exchange, and based in New York City. At present, there are over 2,400 companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange across sectors such as financial services, healthcare, consumer goods, technology, and energy. Some of its more famous companies include Berkshire Hathaway, JP Morgan, Visa, Walt Disney, and Johnson & Johnson. The Nasdaq, which is also based in New York City, is the second largest exchange in the world behind the NYSE. Created by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) in 1971, it was the world’s first electronic stock market. Compared to the NYSE, the Nasdaq has more of a technology focus. Companies that are listed on this exchange include Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet (Google), Amazon, and Meta Platforms (formerly known as Facebook).