A community built for growth
Listing on the NYSE means more than access to capital. It means joining a network that actively supports your company at every stage, from IPO day through decades of growth. NYSE-listed companies include 74% of the publicly listed Fortune 500 and 70% of the S&P 500.
Scale and liquidity
NYSE hosts the deepest pool of liquidity of any U.S. equities exchange, delivering tighter spreads and broader participation at the moments that matter most.
Technology and oversight
Our Pillar infrastructure pairs sophisticated electronic trading with experienced human judgment at open and close — critical during IPOs, index events and volatile markets.
Support beyond listing day
NYSE Global Advisory provides every listed company with access to Board Services, ESG Advisory, Issuer Advocacy, Corporate Services, Market Insights and Index Advisory at no additional cost.
Marketing and visibility
Listing is just the beginning. NYSE-listed companies tap into always-on visibility across content, thought leadership and events.
Four steps to going public
Once you choose to list on the NYSE, our listings regulation team promptly conducts a confidential eligibility review. Following their review, a dedicated listings specialist guides you through every step of the process.
Step 1
Choose your market
NYSE, NYSE American, NYSE Arca or NYSE Texas, each designed for different company sizes and security types.
Step 2
Reserve your ticker
Select a symbol that’s uniquely yours and reinforces your brand from day one.
Step 3
Submit your application
Contact our team for a confidential eligibility review and guidance on the right forms to file.
Step 4
Select your DMM
Your Designated Market Maker facilitates price discovery at open, close and during key trading events.
Find the right path for your company
Whether you're planning a traditional IPO, exploring a direct listing or considering a transfer from another exchange, NYSE offers a range of listing paths tailored to companies of all sizes and structures.
| Initial Public Offering (IPO) | The most common route to the public markets. Raise capital, establish a trading currency and gain access to the world’s largest investor base. |
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| Direct floor listing | Go public without raising capital at the time of listing. Suited for companies with strong existing shareholder bases that want U.S. market access. |
| Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) | An experienced management team raises capital via IPO, then identifies and acquires an operating business, resulting in a fully listed public company. |
| Transfer listing | Already listed on a U.S. exchange? Qualified companies can transfer to NYSE — a process that is straightforward and free of charge for eligible companies. |
| Quotation listing | For international companies with an existing home-market listing seeking U.S. investor access, equity compensation flexibility and U.S. acquisition currency. |
Trusted by the world's most ambitious companies
From Figma’s figmate-first IPO to GE Aerospace’s spin-off, to Klarna’s landmark debut, the companies that choose NYSE reflect the breadth of what it means to go public on the world’s leading exchange.
Figma (NYSE: FIG) turned listing day into a celebration for design with a multi-channel event that included global community celebrations, press moments across design, tech, and financial media, and a full-scale Wall Street takeover.