What Is the AMEX?
American Stock Exchange (AMEX) was one of the largest and most well-known regional stock exchanges in the United States, located in New York City and widely recognized among traders.
Official AMEX website: www.nyse.com/markets/nyse-mkt
History of the American Stock Exchange (AMEX)
AMEX was founded in 1911 when New York street traders formed the New York Curb Market Association. In 1953, it adopted its current name.
In the early 1990s, AMEX became the first exchange in the world to introduce electronic trading using wireless terminals.
In 1998, NASDAQ acquired AMEX, but in 2004, AMEX members repurchased the exchange.
Since 2008, AMEX has been part of NYSE Euronext. As part of a rebranding effort, it was renamed NYSE MKT — though many continued referring to it as AMEX. On May 10, 2012, the American Stock Exchange officially ceased to exist under its original name and was fully rebranded as NYSE MKT LLC.
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FAQ
What happened to the American Stock Exchange (AMEX)?
AMEX was acquired by NYSE Euronext in 2008 and fully rebranded as NYSE MKT LLC on May 10, 2012.
Is AMEX still operational today?
No — AMEX no longer exists as a standalone exchange; its operations continue under NYSE MKT, now part of NYSE Group.
What types of securities were traded on AMEX?
AMEX specialized in small-cap stocks, ETFs, options, and structured products — serving as an alternative to NYSE and NASDAQ.
