Function of Stock Exchange

The Stock Exchanges of the world play multiple roles in the economics and economy. This includes such issues as raising capital for business expansion; moving savings into investment; facilitating the growth of companies by merger agreements and takeovers using the stock market as a means of financing. It also includes distribution of assets and profits of a business; providing for corporate governance through shareholders; allowing smaller investors to purchase and sell stocks; selling government issue bonds to help government fund projects and being a barometer to the economy by providing a record of shares bought or sold and how fast