16 Largest Stock Exchanges In The World in 2017

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10. Deutsche Börse

Market Capitalization: $1.72 Trillion

The Deutsche Börse AG operates the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, which hosts 592 companies as of the end of 2016, down from 619 companies a year earlier. The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is the largest of the seven regional securities exchanges in Germany and accounts for 90% of the turnover generated in the country. The Frankfurt Stock Exchange’s history can be traced back to trade fairs in 11th century Frankfurt and by the 16th century, the exchange was established to set up fixed currency exchange rates. Due to this exchange, Frankfurt is considered the birthplace of stock exchanges. During 2016, the total market capitalization of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange registered a growth of 3.8%.

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