A "listed company" is a public company that has its shares of stock listed and traded on a stock exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq. There are several synonyms for "listed company" that essentially mean the same thing, including "publicly traded company," "stock exchange-listed company," and "publicly held company." Other terms that are commonly used include "quoted company," "listed corporation," and "traded company." All of these synonyms refer to a company that has made its shares available to the public for purchase and trading on a recognized stock market or exchange.