The stock market is one of the most dynamic and influential institutions in our global economy. At its core, the stock market is a network of exchanges where traders buy and sell stock shares issued by companies worldwide.

To understand all of the complexities of stock market trading, it is essential to have a guide that lays out everything you need to know about stocks, exchanges, and regulation. This handbook outlines key concepts, such as stock pricing and trading volume and provides an overview of how the various stock exchanges interact with each other.