| 1 | American Stock Exchange (AMEX) |
| 2 | Boston Options Exchange (BOX) |
| 3 | Boston Stock Exchange |
| 4 | Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) |
| 5 | Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) |
| 6 | Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX; parent company of the Chicago Climate Futures Exchange, European Climate Exchange and Insurance Futures Exchange) |
| 7 | Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) |
| 8 | Chicago Stock Exchange (CHX) |
| 9 | Currenex (currency exchange) |
| 10 | ICE (IntercontinentalExchange) |
| 11 | ICE Futures US (formerly the New York Board of Trade) |
| 12 | International Securities Exchange |
| 13 | Iowa Electronic Markets |
| 14 | Kansas City Board of Trade |
| 15 | Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEX) |
| 16 | NASDAQ OMX |
| 17 | NASDAQ Stock Market |
| 18 | National Stock Exchange (NSX – formerly Cincinnati Stock Exchange) |
| 19 | New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX, aquired by CME Group Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: CME)) |
| 20 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE; merged with Euronext) |
| 21 | OneChicago (OCX; joint venture of CME, CBOT, and CBOE) |
| 22 | OTC Bulletin Board |
| 23 | Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) |
| 24 | Pink Sheets (formerly the National Quotation Bureau) |
| 25 | San Diego Stock Exchange |
| 26 | U.S. Futures Exchange (USFE) |
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List of Stock Exchanges in the US
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 12, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: April 28, 2020
Key Takeaways
- The U.S. hosts a wide range of stock exchanges beyond the major ones like NYSE and NASDAQ.
- Markets such as NYSE American evolved from legacy venues like AMEX, now integrated under larger exchange operators.
- Regional and specialized exchanges (e.g., BOX, CBOE) address distinct trading needs from options to futures.
- Several exchanges have been closed, merged, or rebranded in recent years, reflecting industry consolidation.
- U.S. exchanges are overseen by the SEC and must be registered as national securities exchanges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the American Stock Exchange now called?
It is now NYSE American, rebranded after being acquired by NYSE Euronext and integrated into its markets.
Are all listed exchanges still active?
No. Some, like the Chicago Stock Exchange, were closed or transformed in recent years.
Who regulates U.S. stock exchanges?
They are registered with and overseen by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as national securities exchanges.
What are regional or niche exchanges?
Platforms like BOX (Boston Options Exchange) and CBOE specialize in options trading rather than equity listing.
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