| Rank | Stock Exchange | 2011 (US$bn) | 2010 (US$bn) |
| 1 | BME Spanish Exchanges | 17,412 | 11,041 |
| 2 | London Stock Exchange Group | 5,394 | 4,029 |
| 3 | Johannesburg Stock Exchange | 2,898 | 2,321 |
| 4 | NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange | 2,674 | 2,626 |
| 5 | Colombia Stock Exchange | 915 | 1,138 |
| 6 | Korea Exchange | 747 | 506 |
| 7 | Oslo Bors | 590 | 554 |
| 8 | Istanbul Stock Exchange | 518 | 446 |
| 9 | MICEX | 301 | 233 |
| 10 | Tel Aviv Stock Exchange | 246 | 203 |
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List of 10 Largest Stock Exchanges by Total Value of Bonds Traded in USD Terms
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 12, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- The BME Spanish Exchanges led in bond trading volume in 2011, significantly ahead of peers.
- London Stock Exchange Group held second place with sizable year-on-year growth.
- Emerging and regional exchanges like JSE, Nasdaq Nordic, and Colombia maintained strong positions.
- Korea Exchange, Oslo Bors, Istanbul, MICEX, and Tel Aviv showed diverse geographic representation.
- Most exchanges increased bond trading value from 2010 to 2011, reflecting growth in fixed income activity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which exchange had the largest increase in bond trading value between 2010 and 2011?
BME Spanish Exchanges, rising from US$11,041 bn in 2010 to US$17,412 bn in 2011.
Did all listed exchanges see growth in bond trading value?
No; for example, Colombia Stock Exchange declined from US$1,138 bn in 2010 to US$915 bn in 2011.
Which African exchange ranked in the top 10 for bond trading value?
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange, ranking third with US$2,898 bn in 2011.
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