To hear financial professionals tell it, the key difference between the two major equity-trading platforms — the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq — has to do with their histories.

What's the Difference Between Nasdaq and ... It includes stocks from both the Nasdaq exchange and the New York Stock Exchange ...

In fact, since the beginning of 2025, both the NYSE and Nasdaq have announced the creation of Texas-located markets or offices, with the NYSE moving one of its electronic exchanges to the state ...