AMEX
Definition
- Noun:
- A major stock exchange in New York City: "Amex" is a common abbreviation for the American Stock Exchange, a significant marketplace for trading securities, historically known for listing small to mid-sized companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The company decided to list its shares on the Amex.
- Trading volume on the Amex was high today.
Advanced Usage
- "to be listed on the Amex": to have a company's stock traded on the American Stock Exchange.
- After going public, the tech startup was listed on the Amex.
Variants and Related Words
- American Stock Exchange (n): The full, formal name for the Amex.
- The American Stock Exchange has a long history in New York's financial district.
Synonyms
- Exchange: A marketplace where securities are traded.
- Bourse: A term for a stock exchange, especially in Europe.
Notes on Meaning
- While "Amex" is a proper noun referring specifically to the American Stock Exchange, it should not be confused with the credit card company "American Express," which shares the same common abbreviation. The meaning is determined by context, typically financial for the stock exchange and consumer/payment for the credit card.
Noun
-
a stock exchange in New York
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ chứa "AMEX"