（#Stocks #Securities #Publicly）What Are Publicly Traded Companies? Many Everyday Things Are Actually Related to “Stocks”
From the smartphones we use without a second thought every day, to our favorite snacks, to the trains we ride daily, the world is overflowing with all kinds of products and services. Many of the companies that produce these items are what are known as “publicly traded companies.” It’s a term we often hear in the news and business magazines, but if asked, “What kind of companies are they, exactly?” many people might find it hard to explain. Let’s take a simple look at the basics everyone should know as part of their adult education. What Does “Going Public” Mean? Have you ever seen a TV news report saying, “Today, Company XXX went public on the NASDAQ!” while showing businesspeople happily ringing a bell? It gives the impression that it’s something impressive, but what exactly does “going public” mean in the first place? “Going public” means that a company becomes able to sell its stock, “making it publicly available for anyone to buy” “Going pub...