Consolidated Tape

An electronic system that continuously reports data on the sales volume and price of exchange traded securities.

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In contrast to the specific tapes for different exchanges that only record affiliated transactions, the consolidated tape records all the transactions of exchange traded securities on all exchanges.

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Combined tapes of the New York Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange. It became operative in June 1975. Network A covers NYSE-listed securities and identifies the originating market. Network B does the same for Amex-listed securities and also reports on securities listed on regional exchanges.