1 New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
2 NASDAQ OMX
3 Tokyo Stock Exchange
4 London Stock Exchange
5 Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE)
6 Hong Kong Stock Exchange
7 Toronto Stock Exchange
8 BM&F Bovespa
9 Australian Securities Exchange
10 Deutsche Börse
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List of Stock Exchanges in the World
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 12, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: April 28, 2020
Key Takeaways
- The world’s largest stock exchanges are ranked by market capitalization of their listed companies.
- New York Stock Exchange (USA) is the largest by far, followed by Nasdaq and Shanghai.
- Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, Toronto, Brazil’s B3, Australia, and Germany also host major exchanges.
- These exchanges enable companies to raise capital and facilitate global investment flows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What determines the size ranking of a stock exchange?
Size is typically ranked by the total market capitalization of all listed companies on the exchange.
Which is the largest stock exchange in the world?
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the largest by market capitalization.
Are these exchanges global or regional?
While based in specific countries, many have global listings and impact, making them important to international capital markets.
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