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This dataset encompasses the historical data of major stock indices from around the world, sourced directly from Yahoo Finance. With data reaching back to the early 1920s (where available), it serves as an invaluable repository for academic researchers, financial analysts, and market enthusiasts. Users can delve into trends across decades, evaluate historical market behaviors, or even design and validate predictive financial models.

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Info on CSVs:

1. all_indices_data.csv:

   • Description: A consolidated dataset merging all the stock indices from Yahoo Finance.
   • Columns:
     • date: The date of the data point (formatted as YYYY-MM-DD).
     • open: The opening value of the index on that date.
     • high: The highest value of the index during the trading session.
     • low: The lowest value of the index during the trading session.
     • close: The closing value of the index.
     • volume: The trading volume of the index on that date.
     • ticker: The ticker symbol of the stock index.

2. individual_indices_data/[SYMBOL]_data.csv:

   • Description: Individual datasets for each stock index, where [SYMBOL] denotes the ticker symbol of the respective stock index. Each dataset is curated from Yahoo Finance's historical data archives.
   • Columns:
     • date: The date of the data point (formatted as YYYY-MM-DD).
     • open: The opening value of the index on that date.
     • high: The highest value of the index during the trading session.
     • low: The lowest value of the index during the trading session.
     • close: The closing value of the index.
     • volume: The trading volume of the index on that date.

In 2025, stock markets in the United States accounted for roughly ** percent of world stocks. The next largest country by stock market share was China, followed by the European Union as a whole. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ are the largest stock exchange operators worldwide. What is a stock exchange? The first modern publicly traded company was the Dutch East Industry Company, which sold shares to the general public to fund expeditions to Asia. Since then, groups of companies have formed exchanges in which brokers and dealers can come together and make transactions in one space. Stock market indices group companies trading on a given exchange, giving an idea of how they evolve in real time. Appeal of stock ownership Over half of adults in the United States are investing money in the stock market. Stocks are an attractive investment because the possible return is higher than offered by other financial instruments.

Context

Stock Exchange is a market that allows you to buy and sell securities including shares of stock, bonds, and other financial instruments in a public venue. Stock markets enable companies to be traded publicly and raise capital. Stock markets promote investment. The raising of capital allows companies to grow their businesses, expand operations and create jobs in the economy. This investment is a key driver for economic trade, growth, and prosperity.

Content

This dataset consists of 15 years of data of some of the world's most-followed stock indices from various developed and emerging markets. The data includes the opening, closing, high, low, adjusted close and total volume of transactions that occurred on a given day.

Inspiration

People who invest in stock must be familiar with the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Shanghai stock exchange as a few biggest exchanges in the list of largest stock exchanges in the world. But there are some other large stock exchanges that are tracked on a daily basis by traders and investors to gauge the global market sentiment. During the past 15 years, a few of these markets have also outperformed their global peers in terms of the total return delivered.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the largest stock exchange in the world, with an equity market capitalization of almost ** trillion U.S. dollars as of November 2025. The following largest three exchanges were the NASDAQ, PINK Exchange, and the Frankfurt Exchange. What is a stock exchange? A stock exchange is a marketplace where stockbrokers, traders, buyers, and sellers can trade in equities products. The largest exchanges have thousands of listed companies. These companies sell shares of their business, giving the general public the opportunity to invest in them. The oldest stock exchange worldwide is the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, founded in the late sixteenth century. Other functions of a stock exchange Since these are publicly traded companies, every firm listed on a stock exchange has had an initial public offering (IPO). The largest IPOs can raise billions of dollars in equity for the firm involved. Related to stock exchanges are derivatives exchanges, where stock options, futures contracts, and other derivatives can be traded.

FCHI The FCHI, or the CAC 40 Index, is a benchmark stock market index in France that represents the performance of the 40 most significant and actively traded stocks on the Euronext Paris. It includes major French companies across various sectors such as finance, energy, consumer goods, and technology. The index is widely used by investors and financial professionals to gauge the health of the French economy and serves as a key indicator of European market trends.

FTSE The FTSE 100 Index, commonly referred to as simply the FTSE, is a stock market index that tracks the performance of the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, ranked by market capitalization. It is one of the most widely followed indices in Europe and reflects the overall strength and direction of the UK's economy. Major multinational corporations in sectors like banking, oil, and pharmaceuticals are heavily represented in this index.

GDAXI The GDAXI, also known as the DAX 40 or simply DAX, is Germany’s leading stock market index, consisting of the 40 largest and most liquid German companies trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. These companies are typically industry leaders in sectors such as automotive, industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and financial services. The DAX is a key indicator of economic performance in Germany and is closely watched by investors around the world.

HSI The HSI, or Hang Seng Index, is a stock market index that tracks the performance of the largest companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. It serves as a key benchmark for the Hong Kong stock market and provides insight into the economic conditions of Hong Kong and greater China. The index includes companies from various sectors, including finance, real estate, and technology, many of which have significant operations in mainland China.

IDX The IDX Composite Index, often referred to as the Jakarta Composite Index, is the main stock market index for the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). It measures the performance of all actively traded stocks listed on the exchange and is used as a key indicator of the overall health of the Indonesian economy. The index covers a wide range of industries, including banking, commodities, telecommunications, and consumer goods.

N225 The N225, or Nikkei 225, is Japan’s most well-known stock market index, comprising 225 top-quality companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a price-weighted index that reflects the performance of major Japanese firms across various industries such as electronics, automotive, and financial services. The Nikkei 225 is considered a key barometer of Japan's economic health and is widely monitored by global investors.

NYA The NYA, or NYSE COMPOSITE INDEX, is a broad stock market index that includes all common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Unlike more narrow indices such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the NYA offers a comprehensive view of the entire NYSE market, covering companies across multiple sectors and market capitalizations. It is used by investors to assess the overall performance of the U.S. stock market.

The statistic shows the development of the MSCI World USD Index from 1986 to 2024. The 2024 year-end value of the MSCI World USD index amounted to ******** points. MSCI World USD index – additional information The MSCI World Index, developed by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), is one of the most important stock indices. It includes stocks from developed countries all over the world and is regarded as benchmark of global stock market. According to MSCI, this index covers about ** percent of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country. As seen on the statistics above, in 2024, MSCI World USD index reported its highest value since 1986 amounting, a threefold increase from the figure recorded in 2013, when the year-end value of the MSCI World index was equal to ********. Along with the S&P Global Broad Market, the MSCI World is one of the most important global stock market performance indexes. Aside of including markets around the globe, these two indexes are global in a sense that they disregard where the companies are domiciled or traded, whereas other important indexes such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the Japanese index Nikkei 225, Wilshire 5000, the NASDAQ 100 index, have different approaches.

The value of the DJIA index amounted to ****** at the end of June 2025, up from ********* at the end of March 2020. Global panic about the coronavirus epidemic caused the drop in March 2020, which was the worst drop since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008. Dow Jones Industrial Average index – additional information The Dow Jones Industrial Average index is a price-weighted average of 30 of the largest American publicly traded companies on New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ, and includes companies like Goldman Sachs, IBM and Walt Disney. This index is considered to be a barometer of the state of the American economy. DJIA index was created in 1986 by Charles Dow. Along with the NASDAQ 100 and S&P 500 indices, it is amongst the most well-known and used stock indexes in the world. The year that the 2018 financial crisis unfolded was one of the worst years of the Dow. It was also in 2008 that some of the largest ever recorded losses of the Dow Jones Index based on single-day points were registered. On September 29, 2008, for instance, the Dow had a loss of ****** points, one of the largest single-day losses of all times. The best years in the history of the index still are 1915, when the index value increased by ***** percent in one year, and 1933, year when the index registered a growth of ***** percent.

The average for 2022 based on 75 countries was 1225.97 billion U.S. dollars. The highest value was in the USA: 40297.98 billion U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Bermuda: 0.21 billion U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1975 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) index dropped around ***** points in the four weeks from February 12 to March 11, 2020, but has since recovered and peaked at ********* points as of November 24, 2024. In February 2020 - just prior to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the DJIA index stood at a little over ****** points. U.S. markets suffer as virus spreads The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a turbulent period for stock markets – the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also recorded dramatic drops. At the start of February, some analysts remained optimistic that the outbreak would ease. However, the increased spread of the virus started to hit investor confidence, prompting a record plunge in the stock markets. The Dow dropped by more than ***** points in the week from February 21 to February 28, which was a fall of **** percent – its worst percentage loss in a week since October 2008. Stock markets offer valuable economic insights The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock market index that monitors the share prices of the 30 largest companies in the United States. By studying the performance of the listed companies, analysts can gauge the strength of the domestic economy. If investors are confident in a company’s future, they will buy its stocks. The uncertainty of the coronavirus sparked fears of an economic crisis, and many traders decided that investment during the pandemic was too risky.

New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Large Cap Technology Index data was reported at 6,045.360 NA in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,005.530 NA for Mar 2025. New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Large Cap Technology Index data is updated monthly, averaging 6,432.785 NA from Mar 2024 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,918.630 NA in Dec 2024 and a record low of 5,424.010 NA in Apr 2024. New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Large Cap Technology Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Exchange Data International Limited. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EDI.SE: New York Stock Exchange: Dow Jones: Monthly.

China's main stock market index, the SHANGHAI, fell to 3898 points on December 2, 2025, losing 0.42% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 1.98%, though it remains 15.36% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from China. China Shanghai Composite Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

The NYSE U.S. 100 Index tracks the largest U.S. companies traded on the New York Stock Exchange. This statistic shows the leading 20 companies on the NYSE U.S. 100 Index by market capitalization. As of January 28, 2024 the multinational conglomerate company ****************** ranked as the first, with a market capitalization of over *** billion euros. This was followed by ********* and ***************, with market capitalizations amounting to *** billion and *** billion euros respectively. NYSE U.S. 100 Index vs. Nasdaq 100 Index The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq are the largest two stock exchanges in the world, but they differ in the kinds of companies they list. The NYSE is known to list stable and long-lasting firms, commonly referred to as “blue-chip” companies. In contrast, the Nasdaq is renowned for listing the world’s biggest companies, mainly from the tech industry. Similar to the NYSE U.S. 100 Index, the Nasdaq 100 Index tracks the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange, including both U.S. and non-U.S. companies. The leader of the NYSE U.S. 100 index: Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway, the leader of the NYSE U.S. 100 Index, was also among the world's largest companies by revenue in 2023. The company is a multinational conglomerate and holding company with insurance as its core business and interests in other sectors such as railroad, utilities and energy, finance. In fact, Berkshire was the world's biggest insurance company by revenue in 2023. As a holding company, it has significant stakes in some of the world’s largest companies, including Apple, Bank of America and Coca-Cola. With its diverse background in various businesses and industries, Berkshire Hathaway had a total revenue of *** billion U.S. dollars in 2023.

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United States New York Stock Exchange: Index: S&P 500 US Large Cap Index data was reported at 1,557.110 NA in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,560.500 NA for Oct 2025. United States New York Stock Exchange: Index: S&P 500 US Large Cap Index data is updated monthly, averaging 633.070 NA from Jul 2013 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 149 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,560.500 NA in Oct 2025 and a record low of 344.560 NA in Aug 2013. United States New York Stock Exchange: Index: S&P 500 US Large Cap Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Exchange Data International Limited. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EDI.SE: New York Stock Exchange: S&P: Monthly.

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The global stock market demonstrates a robust growth trajectory, poised for significant expansion in the coming decade. Projections indicate the market will surge from approximately $9.55 trillion in 2021 to over $23.85 trillion by 2033, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.926%. This growth is underpinned by strong corporate earnings, technological advancements in trading, and increasing participation from retail investors. While North America currently dominates in terms of market size, the Asia-Pacific region is emerging as the fastest-growing hub, driven by the burgeoning economies of India and China. Factors such as monetary policies, geopolitical stability, and regulatory environments will continue to be pivotal in shaping regional market dynamics and overall global performance.

Key strategic insights from our comprehensive analysis reveal:

The Asia-Pacific region is the primary growth engine for the global stock market, exhibiting the highest CAGR of 9.112%, with nations like India and China leading this rapid expansion.
North America, particularly the United States, will maintain its position as the largest market by value, commanding a significant share of the global total, despite a slightly more moderate growth rate compared to APAC.
There is a consistent and broad-based growth trend across all major global regions, indicating widespread investor confidence and economic recovery, though the pace of expansion varies, highlighting diverse investment opportunities and risks.

Global Market Overview & Dynamics of Stock Market Analysis The global stock market is on a path of sustained and significant growth, driven by a confluence of economic, technological, and social factors. The market is forecast to expand from $9.55 trillion in 2021 to nearly $23.86 trillion by 2033. This expansion reflects growing global wealth, increased corporate profitability, and the continuous innovation in financial technologies that makes investing more accessible. However, this growth is not without its challenges, as markets must navigate through geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and evolving regulatory landscapes that can introduce volatility and uncertainty.

Global Stock Market Drivers

Favorable Economic Conditions: Broad-based global GDP growth, coupled with supportive monetary policies from central banks in major economies, stimulates corporate investment and boosts earnings, attracting investors to equity markets.
Technological Innovation and Accessibility: The proliferation of online trading platforms, robo-advisors, and mobile investing apps has democratized access to stock markets, leading to a surge in retail investor participation.
Corporate Profitability and IPO Activity: Strong and resilient corporate earnings growth, along with a healthy pipeline of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) from innovative companies, continually injects fresh capital and opportunities into the market.

Global Stock Market Trends

Rise of ESG Investing: There is a rapidly growing trend of investors integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into their investment decisions, pushing companies to adopt more sustainable practices.
Increased Focus on Emerging Markets: Investors are increasingly allocating capital to emerging markets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific and South American regions, in pursuit of higher growth potential compared to more mature markets.
Growth of Passive Investing: The shift towards passive investment strategies, such as index funds and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), continues to gain momentum due to their lower costs and broad market exposure.

Global Stock Market Restraints

Geopolitical Instability and Trade Disputes: International conflicts, trade wars, and political uncertainty can disrupt global supply chains, dampen investor sentiment, and lead to significant market volatility.
Inflation and Interest Rate Hikes: Persistent inflationary pressures force central banks to raise interest rates, which increases borrowing costs for companies and can make less risky assets like bonds more attractive relative to stocks.
Regulatory Scrutiny and Complexity: Stricter regulations on financial markets, data privacy, and corporate governance can increase compliance costs and limit certain market activities, potentially hindering growth.

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The market capitalization of companies in the United States was almost six times than that of China as of June 2025, making up a large share of the world's total market capitalization. Listed companies in the U.S. had a total market capitalization of nearly ** trillion U.S. dollars - against ** trillion U.S. dollars recorded by China. Japan followed as the next country in the ranking of nearly ***** trillion U.S. dollars.

United States New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Large Cap Value Total Stock Market Index data was reported at 7,355.050 NA in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7,578.760 NA for Mar 2025. United States New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Large Cap Value Total Stock Market Index data is updated monthly, averaging 5,140.480 NA from Aug 2013 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 141 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,975.400 NA in Nov 2024 and a record low of 3,460.270 NA in Aug 2013. United States New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Large Cap Value Total Stock Market Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Exchange Data International Limited. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EDI.SE: New York Stock Exchange: Dow Jones: Monthly.

This dataset consists of five CSV files that provide detailed data on a stock portfolio and related market performance over the last 5 years. It includes portfolio positions, stock prices, and major U.S. market indices (NASDAQ, S&P 500, and Dow Jones). The data is essential for conducting portfolio analysis, financial modeling, and performance tracking.

1. Portfolio

This file contains the portfolio composition with details about individual stock positions, including the quantity of shares, sector, and their respective weights in the portfolio. The data also includes the stock's closing price.

• Columns:
  • Ticker: The stock symbol (e.g., AAPL, TSLA)
  • Quantity: The number of shares in the portfolio
  • Sector: The sector the stock belongs to (e.g., Technology, Healthcare)
  • Close: The closing price of the stock
  • Weight: The weight of the stock in the portfolio (as a percentage of total portfolio)

2. Portfolio Prices

This file contains historical pricing data for the stocks in the portfolio. It includes daily open, high, low, close prices, adjusted close prices, returns, and volume of traded stocks.

• Columns:
  • Date: The date of the data point
  • Ticker: The stock symbol
  • Open: The opening price of the stock on that day
  • High: The highest price reached on that day
  • Low: The lowest price reached on that day
  • Close: The closing price of the stock
  • Adjusted: The adjusted closing price after stock splits and dividends
  • Returns: Daily percentage return based on close prices
  • Volume: The volume of shares traded that day

3. NASDAQ

This file contains historical pricing data for the NASDAQ Composite index, providing similar data as in the Portfolio Prices file, but for the NASDAQ market index.

• Columns:
  • Date: The date of the data point
  • Ticker: The stock symbol (for NASDAQ index, this will be "IXIC")
  • Open: The opening price of the index
  • High: The highest value reached on that day
  • Low: The lowest value reached on that day
  • Close: The closing value of the index
  • Adjusted: The adjusted closing value after any corporate actions
  • Returns: Daily percentage return based on close values
  • Volume: The volume of shares traded

4. S&P 500

This file contains similar historical pricing data, but for the S&P 500 index, providing insights into the performance of the top 500 U.S. companies.

• Columns:
  • Date: The date of the data point
  • Ticker: The stock symbol (for S&P 500 index, this will be "SPX")
  • Open: The opening price of the index
  • High: The highest value reached on that day
  • Low: The lowest value reached on that day
  • Close: The closing value of the index
  • Adjusted: The adjusted closing value after any corporate actions
  • Returns: Daily percentage return based on close values
  • Volume: The volume of shares traded

5. Dow Jones

This file contains similar historical pricing data for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, providing insights into one of the most widely followed stock market indices in the world.

• Columns:
  • Date: The date of the data point
  • Ticker: The stock symbol (for Dow Jones index, this will be "DJI")
  • Open: The opening price of the index
  • High: The highest value reached on that day
  • Low: The lowest value reached on that day
  • Close: The closing value of the index
  • Adjusted: The adjusted closing value after any corporate actions
  • Returns: Daily percentage return based on close values
  • Volume: The volume of shares traded

Personal Portfolio Data

This data is received using a custom framework that fetches real-time and historical stock data from Yahoo Finance. It provides the portfolio’s data based on user-specific stock holdings and performance, allowing for personalized analysis. The personal framework ensures the portfolio data is automatically retrieved and updated with the latest stock prices, returns, and performance metrics.

This part of the dataset would typically involve data specific to a particular user’s stock positions, weights, and performance, which can be integrated with the other files for portfolio performance analysis.