The stock market became one of the most significant constituents of the world economy in the last few centuries. The stock market is a marketplace where financial securities such as bonds, stocks, and warrants are sold and bought. Have you ever wondered which the oldest stock exchange in the world is?
We have rounded up the top ten world’s oldest stock exchanges. Let’s have a closer look.
List of Largest Stock Exchanges in the World
New York Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) was the first stock exchange in the world. It was founded on May 17, 1792, and consists of 2,400 listed companies. It remains the world’s largest stock exchange and has a market capitalization of US$ 30.1 trillion.
1. Which was the First Stock Market in Asia?
- A. Bombay Stock Exchange
- B. Taiwan Exchange
- C. Shenzhen Stock Exchange
- D. Korea Exchange
NASDAQ
NASDAQ (or) the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations is an American stock exchange. It is headquartered at 151 W, 42nd Street, New York City. It was established on February 8, 1971, and is the world’s first electronically traded stock market. NASDAQ has a market capitalization of $10.8 trillion. It is ranked second in the list of largest stock exchanges.
Tokyo Stock Exchange
The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), also called Tōshō is situated in Tokyo, Japan. It was established on May 15, 1878. TSE has nearly 3,500 listed companies with a syndicated market capitalization of US$ 5.67 trillion.`
Shanghai Stock Exchange
The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) is one of the two stock exchanges working autonomously in the People’s Republic of China, located in the city of Shanghai, China. It was validated after the Chinese Revolution in 1949. It is the fourth largest stock exchange with a market capitalization of US$ 5.01 trillion.
Honk Kong Stock Exchange
SEHK or the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is the fifth-largest stock exchange in the world based on market capitalization. It consists of 2, 315 listed companies with a market capitalization of HK $29.9 trillion.
London Stock Exchange
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is the oldest stock exchange in the world. It is situated in London and was founded in 1571. It has more than 3,000 listed companies with a market capitalization of $4.59 trillion.
EURONEXT
The term EURONEXT is an acronym for European New Exchange Technology, located at La Défense in Greater Paris. EURONEXT was founded in 2000 by the consolidation of the exchanges in Amsterdam, Paris, and Brussels. It consists of almost 1,500 listed companies combined with a market capitalization worth €4.1 trillion.
Shenzhen Stock Exchange
SZSE or the Shenzhen Stock Exchange is based in the city of Shenzhen, China. It was established on December 1, 1990, and has around 1, 300 listed companies leading to a market capitalization worth$3.92 trillion.
Toronto Stock Exchange
The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) was founded in 1852 and is held as a subsidiary of the TMX Group. It is located in Toronto, Canada. It consists of 2,207 listed companies with a market capitalization of $2.3 trillion.
Bombay Stock Exchange
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is an Indian stock exchange, situated in Mumbai. It was introduced in 1875 and is known as Asia’s first-ever stock exchange. It is ranked the tenth largest stock exchange in the world with a total market capitalization of more than $2.2 trillion.