What does it mean to list on the stock market?

Companies may choose to sell parts of their business to the public by listing themselves on a stock market. This process is known as an Initial Public Offering (IPO). By listing on a public stock market, an IPO allows companies to raise capital from a wide range of investors.

Some of the main stock markets globally include the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ, London Stock Exchange (LSE), Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), and Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE). These markets provide platforms for companies to list their shares and for investors to trade them, facilitating the flow of capital and contributing to economic growth.