As the nation's second largest floor-based exchange, the American Stock Exchange has a significant presence in common stocks, index shares and equity derivative securities. On the AMEX, trading is conducted through an advanced centralized Specialist system combining the speed of computer delivered orders with the liquidity of customer driven markets. Today, AMEX is on the leading edge of exchanges worldwide in developing successful new investment products and innovative services for companies and investors.
AMEX members represent a comprehensive cross-section of the nation's leading brokerage houses, including 807 regular members who transact business in equities and options, and 57 options principal members who execute transactions in options only.