523210 — Securities and Commodity Exchanges
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in furnishing physical or electronic marketplaces for the purpose of facilitating the buying and selling of stocks, stock options, bonds, or commodity contracts (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Investment banking, securities dealing, securities brokering, commodity contracts dealing, or commodity
- contracts brokering--are classified in Industry Group 5231, Securities and Commodity Contracts
- Intermediation and Brokerage; and
- Operating commodity or securities exchange clearinghouses--are classified in U.S. Industry 523999,
- Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 6231 - Security and Commodity Exchanges (via SIC1987:6231→NAICS1997:52321→2002:523210→2007:523210→2012:523210→2017:523210→2022:523210)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC R711 — Banking Services(includes accepting and cashing government checks and other payment instruments, accepting direct deposits, accepting payments to the government from the public)
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 523210 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 523210 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Securities and Commodity Exchanges' under Sector 52 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 523210? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $47,000,000 for NAICS code 523210 (Securities and Commodity Exchanges), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 523210? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 523210 (Securities and Commodity Exchanges) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 6231 - Security and Commodity Exchanges.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 523210:
- Sector 52 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Finance and Insurance sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 523210 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Securities and Commodity Exchanges).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.