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Stock Exchange

ICSE · Class 11 · Commerce

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Meaning, Definitions and Basic Idea of Stock Exchange

  • A stock exchange is a market for buying and selling shares, debentures, stocks, bonds and other securities.
  • It allows existing securities to be sold to other investors.
  • It is called a market for investment as well as speculation.
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Characteristics and Importance of Stock Exchange

  • Stock exchange is a place where securities issued by companies, government and other authorities are bought and sold.
  • It is run by an association, organisation or body of individuals.
  • Its area of operation is well defined.
3

Functions and Services of Stock Exchange

  • Stock exchange helps in distribution of new securities.
  • It ensures safety of funds by working under rules and by checking manipulation and over-trading.
  • It provides continuous marketability of securities.
4

Types of Stock Exchanges in India: BSE and NSE

  • India has two major stock exchanges: BSE and NSE.
  • BSE stands for Bombay Stock Exchange.
  • BSE is Asia's oldest stock exchange, established in 1875 in Mumbai.

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A stock exchange is a marketDifferent authors and laws define stockA stock exchange is a placeStock exchange provides safety in dealingsImportant functions include distribution of new

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