Here we present information about the world's eight biggest stock markets. They have not been ranked. Read on...
1. New York Stock Exchange: $21.79 trillion share trades
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is nicknamed the 'Big Board'. This is the largest stock exchange in the world by dollar volume with 2,764 listed securities. It has the second most securities of all stock exchanges.
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is nicknamed the 'Big Board'. This is the largest stock exchange in the world by dollar volume with 2,764 listed securities. It has the second most securities of all stock exchanges.
2. NASDAQ: $11.81 trillion share trades
The NASDAQ is the acronym for National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System. An American stock exchange, NASDAQ is the largest electronic screen-based equity securities trading market in the US.
The NASDAQ is the acronym for National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System. An American stock exchange, NASDAQ is the largest electronic screen-based equity securities trading market in the US.
3. The London Stock Exchange: $7.57 trillion share trades
London Stock Exchange, or LSE, is located in London, England. It is part of the London Stock Exchange Group plc. At present, it is situated in Paternoster Square close to St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. One of the largest stock exchanges in the world, LSE was founded in 1801.
London Stock Exchange, or LSE, is located in London, England. It is part of the London Stock Exchange Group plc. At present, it is situated in Paternoster Square close to St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. One of the largest stock exchanges in the world, LSE was founded in 1801.
4. Tokyo Stock Exchange: $5.82 trillion share trades
The Tokyo Stock Exchange, or TSE, located in Tokyo, Japan, is the second largest stock exchange in the world by market value, second to the New York Stock Exchange, but 4th in terms of worth of shares traded. It currently lists 2,271 domestic companies and 31 foreign companies.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange, or TSE, located in Tokyo, Japan, is the second largest stock exchange in the world by market value, second to the New York Stock Exchange, but 4th in terms of worth of shares traded. It currently lists 2,271 domestic companies and 31 foreign companies.
5. Euronext: $3.85 trillion share trades
Euronext N.V. is a pan-European stock exchange based in Paris with subsidiaries in Belgium, France, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Portugal and the United Kingdom.
In addition to equities and derivatives markets, the Euronext group provides clearing and information services. Not too long ago, Euronext merged with NYSE Group to form NYSE Euronext, the 'first global stock exchange'. Euronext was formed on September 22, 2000 in a merger of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, Brussels Stock Exchange, and Paris Bourse.
Euronext N.V. is a pan-European stock exchange based in Paris with subsidiaries in Belgium, France, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Portugal and the United Kingdom.
In addition to equities and derivatives markets, the Euronext group provides clearing and information services. Not too long ago, Euronext merged with NYSE Group to form NYSE Euronext, the 'first global stock exchange'. Euronext was formed on September 22, 2000 in a merger of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, Brussels Stock Exchange, and Paris Bourse.
6. Deutsche Borse: $2.74 trillion share trades
Deutsche Borse AG is a marketplace organiser for the trading of shares and other securities. It also is a transaction services provider. It gives companies and investors access to global capital markets. Deutsche Borse was founded in 1992. The headquarters are in Frankfurt, Germany.
7. Borsa Italiana: $1.59 trillion share trades
The Borsa Italiana S.p. A., based in Milan, is Italy's main stock exchange. It was privatised in 1997, and was acquired by the London Stock Exchange in October 2007. Borsa Italiana has managing responsibility for Italy's derivatives markets and its fixed income market.
The Borsa Italiana S.p. A., based in Milan, is Italy's main stock exchange. It was privatised in 1997, and was acquired by the London Stock Exchange in October 2007. Borsa Italiana has managing responsibility for Italy's derivatives markets and its fixed income market.
8. SWX Swiss Exchange: $1.40 trillion share trades
SWX Swiss Exchange is Switzerland's stock exchange, based in Zurich. The main stock market index for the SWX Swiss Exchange is the SMI. The index consists of the 20 most significant equity-securities based on the free float market capitalisation.
SWX Swiss Exchange is Switzerland's stock exchange, based in Zurich. The main stock market index for the SWX Swiss Exchange is the SMI. The index consists of the 20 most significant equity-securities based on the free float market capitalisation.
Source: World Federation of Exchanges Industry Association
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