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The New York Stock Exchange

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The New York Stock Exchange is the world's leading equities market where buyers and sellers meet directly in an open market, and prices are determined by supply and demand.

More than 3,000 people work on the trading floor, but only members can trade on the NYSE. One can become a member by purchasing or leasing a seat, by applying for Physical Access, or by applying for Electronic Access.

Each business day, trading on the NYSE begins with the Opening Bell and ends with the Closing Bell. There is one large bell, measuring 18 inches in diameter, in each of the four trading areas of the NYSE, operated from a single control.

The NYSE used to offer free tours. However, the New York Stock Exchange Interactive Education Center is closed indefinitely for all tours. For further information, you can call 212-656-5168.

New York Stock Exchange, 11 Wall Street, New York City, New York, 212-656-3000, 212-656-5168, www.nyse.com