Listed Security (Noun)
Meaning
A security that has been accepted for trading by one of the organized and registered securities exchanges in the US.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The exchange reviews all requirements before a company's stock is officially designated as a listed security.
- Investors prefer to buy listed securities from reputable exchanges due to perceived lower risk.
- To be a listed security, the company must comply with specific financial reporting and corporate governance requirements.
- The process of getting a listed security on the exchange often starts with the submission of a formal listing application.
- A listed security typically has higher liquidity and is subject to stricter regulations.