Legal Definitions - listed stock

Listed stock is a type of security that represents ownership in a company. When a company goes public, it can offer its shares of stock for sale to the public. If the company meets certain requirements, its stock can be listed on a stock exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ. This means that the stock can be bought and sold by investors on the exchange.

For example, if a company called XYZ Corporation goes public and lists its stock on the New York Stock Exchange, investors can buy and sell shares of XYZ stock on the exchange. The value of the stock will depend on how well the company is doing and how much investors are willing to pay for it.

Listed stock is different from other types of securities, such as bonds or options, because it represents ownership in a company rather than a promise to pay back a debt or the right to buy or sell an asset.