In this article, we will look into the 10 largest stock exchanges in the world. If you want to read our detailed analysis you can go directly to the 30 Largest Stock Exchanges in the World.
10. TMX Group
Market Capitalization as of February 2024: $3.08 trillion
Market Identifier Code: MCXX
TMX Group is ranked among the largest stock exchanges in the world. It is a group of companies operating multiple markets and exchanges, including the Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and TSX Alpha Exchange, among others. As of February 2024, it has a market capitalization of $3.08 trillion.
9. London Stock Exchange
Market Capitalization as of September 2023: $3.42 trillion
Market Identifier Code: XLON
London Stock Exchange is one of the oldest and largest stock exchanges in the world, offering liquidity and extensive access to multiple asset classes. The stock exchange has 1,867 listed companies and a market cap of $3.42 trillion, as of September 2023.
8. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing
Market Capitalization as of February 2024: $3.84 trillion
Market Identifier Code: XHKG
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is one of the most prominent stock exchange groups in the world, providing a diverse suite of equities, derivatives, commodities, and other financial markets. As of February 2024, the exchange has a market cap of $3.84 trillion. The total number of companies listed on the exchange is 2,609.
7. Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Market Capitalization as of February 2024: $4.02 trillion
Market Identifier Code: XSHE
Shenzhen Stock Exchange is the second largest stock exchange in China, with 2,849 listed companies as of February 2024. Its market is open for trade from 9:30 AM to 11:30 PM and then again from 1:00 PM to 2:57 PM CST. As of February 2024, the stock exchange has a market cap of $4.02 trillion.
6. National Stock Exchange of India
Market Capitalization as of February 2024: $4.64 trillion
Market Identifier Code: XNSE
The National Stock Exchange of India is the leading stock exchange in India, based in Mumbai. The stock exchange has 2,417 listed companies, as of February 2024. Some of the major companies in the Indian stock market include Reliance Industries Ltd (NSE:RELIANCE), Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (NSE:TCS), and HDFC Bank Ltd (NSE:HDFCBANK).
5. Japan Exchange Group
Market Capitalization as of February 2024: $6.52 trillion
Market Identifier Code: XJPX
Japan Exchange Group operates three major Japanese stock exchanges, the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Tokyo Commodity Exchange, and the Osaka Stock Exchange, along with a clearing house and other markets and subsidiaries. As of February 2024, the combined domestic companies’ market capitalization of the group is $6.52 trillion.
4. Shanghai Stock Exchange
Market Capitalization as of February 2024: $6.52 trillion
Market Identifier Code: XSHG
Shanghai Stock Exchange is the largest stock exchange in China. Founded in November 1990, the exchange is governed by the China Securities Regulatory Commission. It has a market cap of $6.52 trillion and has 2,270 listed companies, as of February 2024.
3. Euronext
Market Capitalization as of February 2024: $6.59 trillion
Market Identifier Code: AMS, XBRU, XMSM, XLIS, XMIL, XOSL, XPAR
Euronext is a European exchange group that operates seven stock exchanges, based in Dublin, Brussels, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo, and Paris. The stock exchange group has 1,662 domestic and 259 foreign listed companies, as of February 2024. The market valuation of the group is $6.59 trillion.
2. New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
Market Capitalization as of February 2024: $24.87 trillion
Market Identifier Code: XNYS
New York Stock Exchange or NYSE is the second largest stock exchange in the world, owned by Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE). Located in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York, NYSE is one of the oldest stock exchanges in the world. As of February 2024, the stock exchange has 2,256 listed companies. The domestic market capitalization of the exchange is $24.87 trillion.
1. NASDAQ Stock Exchange (NASDAQ)
Market Capitalization as of February 2024: $24.97 trillion
Market Identifier Code: XNAS
NASDAQ tops our list of the largest stock exchanges in the world. The leading American stock exchange boasts a robust market and has 3,411 listed companies. Some of the most popular stocks listed on NASDAQ include Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). As of February 2024, the exchange has a domestic market cap of $24.97 trillion.
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