In this article, we discuss 5 of the top stock exchanges in the world. If you want to check out some more of the best stock exchanges, go directly to Top 10 Stock Exchanges in the World.
#5 Japan Exchange Group
Market Capitalization of Listed Companies as of August 2022: $5.29 trillion
Japan Exchange Group is Japan’s largest stock exchange and includes the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Given that Japan has the world’s third largest economy by nominal GDP, the total market cap of listed companies on the Japan Exchange Group is considerable at $5.29 trillion. Although Japan’s economy might not grow as quickly as it did in the 80’s, Japan still has long term growth potential and there is potential for the total value of the stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange to increase in the long term.
#4 Euronext
Market Capitalization of Listed Companies as of August 2022: $5.62 trillion
Euronext is a pan-European stock exchange with headquarters in Amsterdam. The exchange seeks to connect European economies with global markets to accelerate innovation. Given how big Europe’s economy is, Euronext has a total market cap of listed companies as of August 2022 of over $5.6 trillion. As a result, Euronext ranks #4 on our list of Top 10 Stock Exchanges in the World.
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#3 Shanghai Stock Exchange
Market Capitalization of Listed Companies as of August 2022: $6.87 trillion
Shanghai Stock Exchange is China’s largest stock exchange with a total market cap of listed companies as of August 2022 of $6.87 trillion. Much of the total market capitalization of listed companies on the Shanghai Stock Exchange come from formerly Chinese state run companies like major financial institutions. As of August 2022, the Shanghai Stock Exchange ranked #3 on our list of Top 10 Stock Exchanges in the World.
#2 NASDAQ
Market Capitalization of Listed Companies as of August 2022: $18.59 trillion
Founded in 1971, the NASDAQ stock market has over 3,000 companies listed on the exchange, including many that focus on technological innovation. As a result of the growth of some of the tech heavyweights such as Apple and Amazon, the NASDAQ stock exchange has become the second largest stock exchange in the world with a total market cap of listed companies as of August 2022 of almost $18.6 trillion. The NASDAQ stock exchange also provides electronic trading.
#1 NYSE
Market Capitalization of Listed Companies as of August 2022: $24.19 trillion
With a market capitalization of $24.19 trillion as of August 2022, the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE, ranks #1 on our list of Top 15 Stock Exchanges in the World. The NYSE is the world’s largest stock exchange and is a leading exchange when it comes to global corporate listings as well as ETF trading. As of Q2 2022, 1980 domestic stocks and 604 international stocks were listed on the NYSE.
New York Stock Exchange
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