30 Largest Stock Exchanges in the World

Introduction:

When many people think about the stock market, they picture the New York Stock Exchange. But there are many prominent stock exchanges in the world. Below is a list of the 30 largest exchanges and a brief description of the top 10 exchanges.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE):

There is a reason people picture this one first. It may not be the oldest or have the largest number of companies, but with a market cap of $19 trillion, there is a reason the NYSE is on top.

NASDAQ:

Often confused with the NYSE by novices, NASDAQ is less than half the size of its bigger brother with a $6 trillion market cap.

The London Stock Exchange:

Just slightly smaller than NASDAQ, the London exchange is closer to the NYSE in age at 215 years old.

Tokyo Stock Exchange:

Here we see all the stats begin to drop off as market cap, age, and number of companies are consistently smaller than those above it.

Shanghai Stock Exchange:

China boasts two major exchanges, the slightly larger Shanghai exchange being only 26 years old.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange:

Established under British rule, the 125-year-old Hong Kong exchange is called the Hong Kong exchange and it is still not as large as its mainland counterpart.

Euronext:

Almost equaling the Hong Kong exchange in size with a market cap of $3.32 trillion, Euronext is only 16 years old.

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE):

Another example of older not being better, the TSE is one of the oldest in North America but also one of the smallest.

Shenzen Stock Exchange:

This exchange in Western China is much smaller than its Eastern Counterparts with a market cap of $2.28 trillion.

Frankfurt Stock Exchange:

The oldest of the large stock exchanges, the German exchange is 431 years old with a market cap $1.77 trillion.

Bombay Stock Exchange:

Boasting a market capitalization of $1.68 trillion, the Bombay Stock Exchange is a major player in the Indian financial market.

National Stock Exchange:

With a close following of $1.64 trillion in market capitalization, the National Stock Exchange of India stands as another heavyweight.

SIX Swiss Exchange:

The SIX Swiss Exchange holds its ground at $1.51 trillion, solidifying Switzerland’s position in the global financial landscape.

Australian Securities Exchange:

Representing Australia’s financial might, the Australian Securities Exchange boasts a market capitalization of $1.27 trillion.

Korea Exchange:

The Korea Exchange contributes $1.25 trillion to the global market capitalization, showcasing South Korea’s economic strength.

Nasdaq Nordic:

Nasdaq Nordic, a combined exchange platform, brings together the Nordic countries with a market capitalization of $1.21 trillion.

JSE Limited:

JSE Limited, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, contributes $951 billion to the African continent’s financial standing.

Madrid Stock Exchange:

The Madrid Stock Exchange showcases Spain’s economic strength with a market capitalization of $942 billion.

Taiwan Stock Exchange:

Taiwan’s financial power is reflected in the Taiwan Stock Exchange’s $861 billion market capitalization.

B3 (B.M. & F. Bovespa):

Merged from two Brazilian entities, B3 boasts a market capitalization of $824 billion.

Johannesburg Stock Exchange:

Not to be confused with JSE Limited, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange contributes an additional market capitalization of $750 billion.

Borsa Italiana:

The Italian Stock Exchange, or Borsa Italiana, holds a market capitalization of $653 billion.

Singapore Exchange:

Singapore’s financial hub is reflected in the Singapore Exchange’s $639 billion market capitalization.

Moscow Exchange:

Despite recent challenges, the Moscow Exchange maintains a market capitalization of $447 billion.

Tadawul (Saudi Stock Exchange):

Tadawul, the Saudi Stock Exchange, contributes $442 billion to the Middle Eastern market.

Mexican Stock Exchange:

The Mexican Stock Exchange reflects Mexico’s economic strength with a market capitalization of $426 billion.

Bursa Malaysia:

The Malaysian Exchange, also known as Bursa Malaysia, holds a market capitalization of $380 billion.

Stock Exchange of Thailand:

The Stock Exchange of Thailand contributes $368 billion to Southeast Asia’s financial landscape.

Indonesia Stock Exchange:

The Indonesia Stock Exchange showcases Indonesia’s economic growth with a market capitalization of $347 billion.

Philippine Stock Exchange:

The Philippine Stock Exchange rounds out the list with a market capitalization of $238 billion.