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 June 2025. The following 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.

As of Janaury 2025, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq - the two largest stock exchange operators in the United States - held a combined market capitalization for domestic listed companies of over ** trillion U.S. dollars. Both markets were almost evenly sized at this point in time - at approximately ** and ** trillion U.S. dollars, respectively. However, the Nasdaq has grown much quicker than the NYSE since January 2018, when their respective domestic market caps were ** and ** trillion U.S. dollars. Much of this can be attributed to the success of information technology stocks during the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as the Nasdaq is the traditional venue for companies operating in the tech sector.

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As of December 2024, domestic companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the largest stock exchange operator in the United States, had a combined market capitalization of nearly 32 trillion U.S. dollars.

The average for 2022 based on 74 countries was 1244.55 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 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Stock market capitalization to GDP (%) in United States was reported at 195 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Stock market capitalization to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

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The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) continues to dominate the Americas' financial landscape, boasting a staggering market capitalization of over 28 trillion U.S. dollars as of March 2024. This figure dwarfs its closest regional competitor, Nasdaq, which stands at approximately 25.4 trillion U.S. dollars. The sheer scale of these American exchanges underscores their critical role in global finance, with the NYSE alone surpassing the combined market cap of all other listed exchanges in the Americas. Global competition and innovation While U.S. exchanges lead in market capitalization, other global markets are showing strength in different areas. India's stock exchanges, for instance, have become hotbeds for initial public offerings (IPOs). In 2024, the National Stock Exchange of India and Bombay Stock Exchange collectively hosted 327 IPO deals, more than double the 137 deals on Nasdaq. This surge in IPO activity reflects India's growing economic influence and the increasing appeal of its capital markets to both domestic and international companies. Diversity in exchange metrics Market capitalization is just one measure of an exchange's significance. While third in market cap among American exchanges, for instance, the TMX Group in Canada leads the continent in the number of listed companies with 3,569 as of December 2024. This diversity in metrics highlights the multifaceted nature of stock exchange comparisons and the importance of considering various factors when assessing their global impact and appeal to companies seeking public listing.

Stock market capitalization to GDP (%) in Thailand was reported at 109 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Thailand - Stock market capitalization to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

Key information about Vietnam Market Capitalization

• Vietnam Market Capitalization accounted for 220.052 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with a percentage of 216.705 USD bn in the previous month
• Vietnam Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jan 2010 to Feb 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 255.722 USD bn in Mar 2022 and a record low of 21.787 USD bn in Dec 2011

CEIC converts monthly Market Capitalization into USD. Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The State Bank of Vietnam period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Market Capitalization covers Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange only, which is the main stock market in Vietnam.

United States US: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data was reported at 32,120.703 USD bn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 27,352.201 USD bn for 2016. United States US: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data is updated yearly, averaging 11,322.354 USD bn from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2017, with 38 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32,120.703 USD bn in 2017 and a record low of 1,263.561 USD bn in 1981. United States US: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Financial Sector. Market capitalization (also known as market value) is the share price times the number of shares outstanding (including their several classes) for listed domestic companies. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies are excluded. Data are end of year values converted to U.S. dollars using corresponding year-end foreign exchange rates.; ; World Federation of Exchanges database.; Sum; Stock market data were previously sourced from Standard & Poor's until they discontinued their 'Global Stock Markets Factbook' and database in April 2013. Time series have been replaced in December 2015 with data from the World Federation of Exchanges and may differ from the previous S&P definitions and methodology.

Stock market capitalization to GDP (%) in Norway was reported at 72.99 % in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Norway - Stock market capitalization to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Key information about United States Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• United States Market Capitalization accounted for 155.0 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2022, compared with a percentage of 205.0 % in the previous year
• US Market Capitalization: % Nominal GDP is updated yearly, available from Dec 1975 to Dec 2022
• The data reached an all-time high of 205.0 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of 36.7 % in Dec 1978

The World Bank provides annual Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP. Market Capitalization includes domestic companies listed at the end of the year and excludes investment companies, mutual funds and other collective investment vehicles

Key information about United States Market Capitalization

• United States Market Capitalization accounted for 40,297.980 USD bn in Dec 2022, compared with a percentage of 48,548.538 USD bn in the previous year
• US Market Capitalization is updated yearly, available from Dec 1975 to Dec 2022
• The data reached an all-time high of 48,548.538 USD bn in Dec 2021 and a record low of 703.800 USD bn in Dec 1975

The World Bank provides annual Market Capitalization in USD. Market Capitalization includes domestic companies listed at the end of the year and excludes investment companies, mutual funds and other collective investment vehicles.

Stock market capitalization to GDP (%) in Argentina was reported at 8.6996 % in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Argentina - Stock market capitalization to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Stock market capitalization to GDP (%) in Vietnam was reported at 54.19 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Stock market capitalization to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

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Stock market capitalization to GDP (%) in Brazil was reported at 68.23 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Brazil - Stock market capitalization to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.