How Do You Buy From The American Stock Exchange?
The American Stock Exchange (AMEX) began trading operations in New York City in the 1800s. This open outcry stock exchange was acquired by NYSE Euronext and is now known as the NYSE AMEX exchange. Stocks traded on AMEX are from companies of all different sizes in a wide variety of industries. Prior to the 2008 merger, AMEX was owned and operated by the NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers Exchange). Gather information on the types of stocks that are available for trading on the NYSE American Stock Exchange. NYSE AMEX lists and trades primarily mid-cap and small-cap stocks. Mid-cap stocks are generally considered medium sized companies while small cap stocks are smaller companies. For a detailed listing of stocks, see Resources section. Determine which stock you would like to trade. Obtain the latest news and information for this firm on the NYSE AMEX website at the link listed in the Resources Section. This link will provide price history, current prices and the latest ne
