Basically, Nasdaq NYSE differences aren't big. They are just two different companies. The NYSE is owned by CME, which is a conglomerate. It runs three NYSE exchanges in the US. These are NYSE American, NYSE, and NYSE Arca. The basic NYSE listing process is similar to that described on the Nasdaq section. Nasdaq on the other hand runs three equity exchanges in the US. These are: The Nasdaq Stock Market, Nasdaq BX and Nasdaq PSX.