subject: Stock Exchange Game: Stock Exchanges Around The World [print this page] There are stock exchanges all around our world. As you begin to learn about the stock market it will benefit you to know where these stock exchanges are and a little bit of information about each of them. This article will explore some of the larger stock exchanges around the globe but will not cover all of them. After reading this article you will find yourself a little bit more informed about the stock market than you were before.
Before you learn about stock exchanges the world over you will need to have a solid understanding of what a stock exchange is. A stock exchange can be simply defined as a market where securities are traded. Some common securities would include stocks and bonds. Some scholars believe there may have been some type of market in ancient Rome. A stock exchange has other roles in the world as well. Some of these roles may include being an economic barometer, and being a way for some businesses to raise capital.
In the United States of America the major stock exchanges are the New York Stock Exchange Euronext and the NASDAQ OMX. Both of these stock exchanges are located in New York. The New York Stock Exchange was founded in 1817 and the NASDAQ was founded in 1971.
In Canada the major stock exchange is the Toronto Stock Exchange. This stock exchange is located in Toronto. It was founded in 1861. Its currency is the Canadian dollar.
In Japan the major stock exchange is the Tokyo stock exchange. This stock exchange is located in Tokyo. It was founded in 1878. Its currency is the yen.
In the United Kingdom the major stock exchange is the London Stock Exchange. This stock exchange is located in London. It was founded in 1801. Its currency is the GBX.
In China the major stock exchanges are the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The Shanghai Stock Exchange is located in Shanghai, and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange is located in Shenzhen. The Shanghai Stock Exchange was founded in 1891 and its currency is the RMB. The Shenzhen Stock Exchange was founded in 1990 and its currency is the RMB.
In Australia the major stock exchange is the Australian Securities Exchange. This stock exchange is located in Sydney. It was founded in 1987, but originated in 1861 as six separate exchanges.
In Brazil the major stock exchange is the BM&F Bovespa. This stock exchange is located in Sao Paulo. It was founded in 1890. Its currency is the Brazilian real.
In South Africa the major stock exchange is the JSE Limited. This stock exchange is located in Johannesburg. It was founded in 1887. Its currency is the rand.
In Russia the major stock exchange is the MISEX. This stock exchange is located in Moscow. It was founded in 1992. Its currency is the Russian ruble.
In India the major stock exchanges are the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India. Both of these stock exchanges are located in Mumbai. The Bombay Stock Exchange was founded in 1875. The National Stock Exchange of India was founded in 1992. Both currencies are the Indian rupee.
