• Stock markets are a meeting place for issuers and buyers of shares in a market economy.
  • Equity markets are a method of raising capital for companies and investors to own part of a company.
  • Shares may be issued on public or private markets. Depending on the type of issue, the venue of the auction changes.
  • Most stock markets are stock exchanges that can be found all over the world, such as the New York Stock Exchange and the Tokyo Stock Exchange.