National Market System (NMS)
A system with two main functions:
1. To facilitate trading of OTC stocks whose size, profitability, and trading activity meet specific criteria.
2. To post prices for securities on the NYSE and other regional exchanges simultaneously, allowing investors to obtain the best price. Investopedia Says:
The National Market System is sponsored by both the NASD and the Nasdaq. Compared to other OTC stocks, OTC stocks trading under the NMS system have a more comprehensive listing within newspapers. Related Terms:
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Nasdaq
National Association of Securities Dealers - NASD
NYSE
Over the Counter - OTC Normal Market Size
A share classification structure based on the number of shares outstanding. This determines the number of shares that a market maker can trade at the quoted price. Investopedia Says:
Buying or selling in amounts above the set number of shares requires price negotiation with the market maker. The NMS system reduces the effect a market maker's trading activity may have on the share price of a stock that has shares outstanding in the low thousands. Related Terms:
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