Financial encyclopediaReviewed 2026-10-23

Market Makers

A "market maker" is a firm that stands ready to buy or sell a stock at publicly quoted prices.

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PROFILE / FACT FILE

Concept at a glance

Term: Market Makers [1]
Subject area: Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope: US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference: SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition and explanation

A "market maker" is a firm that stands ready to buy or sell a stock at publicly quoted prices. [1]

Source-supported connections

Market Makers → Mentioned in the official explanation → Stock [1]

Frequently asked questions

What does Market Makers mean in the cited reference?

A "market maker" is a firm that stands ready to buy or sell a stock at publicly quoted prices. [1]

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Sources and review dates

US SEC · Investor.gov — Market Makers ↗

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