What do we call the marketplace where stocks are traded?

The marketplace where stocks are traded is referred to as a stock exchange. This is a central location, whether physical or electronic, where buyers and sellers come together to trade shares of publicly listed companies. Stock exchanges provide a regulated and secure environment for these transactions, enabling transparency, price discovery, and efficiency in trading.

Additionally, stock exchanges are critical for providing liquidity to investors, allowing them to easily buy and sell shares. They also serve as platforms for raising capital, where companies can issue new shares to the public.

While terms like "securities market" can broadly encompass various forms of trading involving stocks, bonds, and other financial assets, "stock exchange" specifically pertains to the trading of stocks. Other options like "stock bank" and "investment exchange" do not accurately represent the formal and recognized venues for stock trading as defined in financial terminology.