The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is Australia's primary securities exchange, providing a platform for trading shares, bonds, and other financial products. The ASX is a publicly traded company listed on its own exchange (ASX:ASX). The ASX provides a range of services, including listing services for companies, trusts, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs); trading services for a range of securities, including shares, bonds, and ETFs; clearing and settlement services for traded securities; market data services, including real-time and historical data on traded securities; and investor education services to help investors make informed investment decisions.