Investopedia

Continue to Site »

Bourse

Filed Under » , ,
Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Bourse'

A market organized for the purpose of buying and selling securities, commodities, options and other investments. A bourse is more commonly known as a stock exchange. The word "bourse" is based on the house, belonging to Van der Burse, where merchants would gather and trade with one another.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Bourse'

Historically, those interested in exchanging commodities and other investments met in common areas to discuss transactions. Over time, traders became more organized and the exchange process more codified, resulting in the development of exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Today the word "bourse" is more commonly associated with the Paris stock exchange, the Paris Bourse or Euronext Paris.

Articles Of Interest

  1.

    How To Invest In Commodities

    Find out which futures, options or funds will be your perfect commodity portfolio fit.

  2. Should You Buy Stock Or An ETF?

    Not all investors are the same. By the same token, not all investment types are suited for each individual investor.

  3. An Introduction To The Indian Stock Market

    Emerging markets like India are fast becoming engines for future growth. Find out how to get in on the ground floor.

  4. Stock Exchanges: A Global Tour

    Check out the history and inner workings of the world's six most well-known stock exchanges.

  5. What The Market Open Tells You

    The first few moments of trading provide a lot of information. If a trader analyzes this information, it can give a lot of insight into the market's moves for the day.

  6. What Investment Is Best For You?

    ETFs, mutual funds, hedge funds and advisory firms are just some of the choices to consider.

  7. How Global Events Affect The Forex Market

    Learn how politics, war and natural disasters move the forex market, and how you should respond.

  8. An Introduction To Stock Market Indexes

    Be in the know - learn about the five most talked about indexes and what makes them all different.

  9. Economic Factors That Affect The Forex Market

    Knowing the factors and indicators to watch will help you keep pace in the competitive and fast-moving world of forex.

  10. Why You Should Understand The Stock Market

    Even if you don't invest a cent in stocks, you should still understand how the stock market works. Find out why.
comments powered by Disqus
Marketplace
Hot Definitions

  1. Happiness Economics

    The formal academic study of the relationship between individual satisfaction and economic issues, such as employment and wealth.

  2. Affluenza

    A social condition arising from the desire to be more wealthy, successful or to "keep up with the Joneses." Affluenza is symptomatic of a culture that holds up financial success as one of the highest achievements.

  3. Icarus Factor

    The term Icarus factor describes a situation where managers or executives initiate an overly ambitious project which then fails. Fueled by excitement for the project, the executives are unable to reign in their misguided enthusiasm before it is too late to avoid the failure.

  4. Angelina Jolie Stock Index

    An index made up of a selection of stocks from companies associated with actress Angela Jolie.

  5. Consequential Loss

    The amount of loss incurred as a result of being unable to use business property or equipment.

  6. Lease To Own

    An arrangement where an individual enters into a lease agreement with an owner with the inclusion of a clause that typically gives the individual the right, but not the obligation, to purchase the item leased at a predefined price and time.
Trading Center