The NYSE traces its direct roots to the “Buttonwood Agreement” signed in 1792, which set rules for stock trading and commissions. The NYSE moved into its first permanent home in 1865.
About the New York Stock Exchange: Founded in 1792, the New York Stock Exchange, now part of Intercontinental Exchange, has been a leading exchange for over 230 years. The NYSE's market model ...
The NYSE was originally founded as a space exclusively for securities trading under the Buttonwood agreement in 1792. Prior to that, traders had to sell securities alongside commodities like ...