16 Largest Stock Exchanges In The World in 2017

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1. New York Stock Exchange

Market Capitalization: $19.57 Trillion

The New York Stock Exchange, owned by Intercontinental Exchange Inc (NYSE:ICE), was the only other stock exchange with a market capitalization exceeding $1.0 trillion that grew by double-digits during 2016. Its growth amounted to 10%, but in absolute terms, the market capitalization increased by $1.79 trillion. During 2016, the New York Stock Exchange registered 1.85 million trades, during which some 356.13 billion shares changed hands.

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These are the 16 largest stock exchanges in the world in 2017. Even though there are many other exchanges all over the world, these exchanges account for the largest companies and the bulk of trading that is going on every day.

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