📈 What Is the Stock Exchange? The Stock Exchange is not just a marketplace — it’s a 156-year-old voluntary association that operates like an open auction🏛️ Before a company’s securities are listed, the Exchange ensures: ✅ The company is financially solid ✅ Shares are legally issued and widely owned ✅ The company commits to transparent reporting Only member brokers can directly buy or sell listed securities. If your order goes through a non-member, expect a small extra fee. 👉 Know who’s handli