There are many options in regards to stock exchanges. The largest stock exchange in the United States is the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) while the largest in Canada is the Toronto Stock Exchange. If you would prefer to go overseas, in Europe alone there are several major examples like the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, and the Paris Bourse. There are also exchanges in Africa, many Asian countries and Latin America.
One way to choose stocks is to review the companies trading on the Canadian Stock Exchange and determine which ones pay solid dividends, because these provide income.
There is so good supplement information about stock options here: http://canadianfinanceblog.com/how-stock-options-work/. There is also a good list regarding the subject here: http://gigaom.com/2011/06/05/5-mistakes-you-cant-afford-to-make-with-stock-options/.
MyStockOptions.com is good website to review when considering the value of your stock options. If we are talking your employer stock options, a lot has to do with your future plans..when you plan on leaving the firm or when you are retiring. Also, future price of the stock at the time you plan on redeeming.
The world's first stock exchange was established under the rule of King Phillip the Good, in Antwerp, Belgium in 1460. http://www.investopedia.com/articles/07/stock-exchange-history.asp#axzz1z7pXNRH9 provides additional information. However please note 1531 is the year in which the stock exchange started functioning in a building.
The New York Stock Exchange has been closed in observance of Good Friday since its inception. Due to extraordinary circumstances, it was open on Good Friday in 1898, 1906 and 1907. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are not Federal or State institutions.
NriInvestIndia.com is a good site to research your stock options in India. Interactive Brokers is another company that you can use to help with your stock option in India and other countries.
There are several good websites for the stock market. Some that come to mind immediately are "The Stock Market Game", Virtual stock exchange, wallstreet survivor and market place simulation.
Yes the NASDAQ is close for Good Friday
You can look in your local newspaper at all of the differenet stock options and types to decide where you want to invest your money. Once you are ready you can speak to your bank for a referral to an investment company who can take a look at your portfolio.
The GOOG stock chart can be viewed at the NASDAQ stock exchange website. This is featured on many popular news networks, local news channels and countless online sources. Searching online is a good way to find NASDAQ stock exchange rates and daily results of the stock market.
The expiration date for all listed stock options in the U.S. is the third Friday of the expiration month. Note: If options expiration occurs on a holiday in which the markets are closed expiration is moved up to Thursday. A good example of this is Good Friday prior to Easter.
There are no free stock options, however there are stock market games that one can play for free. The game gives players a set amount of virtual money to start with and allows them to invest in real stocks. This is a good way to become familiar with investing in the stock market.