Introduction to U.S. Equity Market Structures

This lesson covers the basics of the U.S. equities regulatory landscape, including the purpose of the stock market, the regulators, and key regulations and legislation.

This lesson covers U.S. stock exchanges, alternative trading systems, and internalization.

This lesson covers what it means to be publicly traded and the responsibilities of a listings exchange, including trading on multiple venues and the responsibilities of a listing exchange (auctions, surveillance, service).

This lesson covers the types and responsibilities of brokers and investors.

This lesson covers the speed of trading in the market today, basic order types, and an introduction to algorithmic trading.

This lesson shows how a sample order can be executed on an exchange.