Legal Definitions - regional securities exchange

A regional securities exchange is a marketplace or facility where stocks and bonds are organized and traded. It is a group of people who come together to create a marketplace for securities. These exchanges focus on stocks and bonds of local interest, such as the Boston, Philadelphia, and Midwest stock exchanges.

• The Boston Stock Exchange focuses on companies based in the New England region of the United States.
• The Philadelphia Stock Exchange specializes in trading options contracts on individual stocks.
• The Midwest Stock Exchange is a regional exchange that serves the Midwest region of the United States.

These examples illustrate how regional securities exchanges are focused on specific regions or types of securities. They provide a platform for local companies to raise capital and for investors to buy and sell securities that are of interest to them.