For more than 200 years, the NYSE has played a central role in translating America's capital into an ever-expanding variety of goods, services and jobs that have steadily improved our standard of living.  In recent years, the Exchange has extended this role internationally, providing outstanding companies from around the globe with the largest pool of capital in the world.

The NYSE's business lines span the range of product and support services -- equities, bonds, market data and regulation -- that are vital in setting the standard among the world's markets.
 
You'll see the phrase, "The World Puts Its Stock In Us," near our logo on NYSE materials.  We take that message seriously in both literal and figurative terms.  Over 3,000 companies, domestic and foreign, with a total market capitalization of over 12 trillion dollars, list their shares with us.  Buying shares in these companies allows investors, both large and small, to share in the nation's future and in economic growth worldwide.  Because of that we must act with, and demand in others, the highest standards of ethics, performance, respect and commitment to excellence.