5 Largest Stock Exchanges In The World

Below we listed the 5 largest stock exchanges in the world. For our discussion and methodology please see this article.

5. The Euronext Stock Exchange

Market Cap; $4.82 trillion

Originated from the Amsterdam Stock Exchange which is the first exchange of the world, Euronext Stock Exchange is a multiple state stock exchange. Also known as the European Stock Exchange, Euronext is located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and is operating in Portugal, Belgium, France, and Ireland. Currently, this exchange has over 1,300 companies listed.

4. The Shanghai Stock Exchange

Market Cap; $4.9 trillion

Currently the largest stock exchange in Asia as well as in China, the Shanghai Stock Exchange has made its way to the global scene. While it was established in 1866, it was not until mid-1990 that its modern foundation was laid. With over 1,100 companies listed on this exchange, it has two different shares types – A and B. According to their official website, Shares “A” trades in the Chinese Yuan currency while Shares “B” trades in United States Dollars.

3. The Tokyo Exchange

Market Cap: $5.1 trillion

Just like the London Stock Exchange, this stock exchange is also one of the top cosmopolitan centers of the world. Established in 1878, this exchange has continued to be one of the top exchanges in the world. With over 2,400 companies listed on the exchange, it is home to some of the biggest companies and brands in the world. Companies such as Sony, Toyota and Honda are all listed on this exchange.

2. The NASDAQ Stock Exchange

Market Cap; $10 trillion

Although founded in 1971, this New York-based stock exchange in less around five decades has made it to the top as one of the largest stock exchanges in the world. The presence of some of the biggest tech companies in the world as part of its listing has made it the center for tech companies. With thousands of companies listed on this exchange, some of the notable ones include Facebook, Microsoft and the biggest company in the world, Apple.

1. The NYSE (New York Stock Exchange)

Market Cap: $28.5 trillion

Topping the list of largest stock exchanges in the world is the New York Stock Exchange, which is the largest stock exchange based on market capitalization. The NYSE was the first exchange to be established in all of North America. Established in 1792, this stock exchange after World War I has continued to be the largest stock exchange in the world. It snatched this position from the London Stock Exchange immediately after the First World War and since then has held on to it.

Currently, this exchange alone accounts for a little over 40% of the total market capitalization of the stock market.

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