National Market System

Definition 1

The trading system for over-the-counter stocks under the sponsorship of NASD and Nasdaq.

Definition 2

The trading system where prices for stocks and bonds on NYSE and the regional exchanges are listed simultaneously.

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Securities Acts Amendments of 1975, Rule 19c3

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