The Tehran Stock Exchange emerged as the global leader in single stock options trading in 2024, with over *** billion contracts traded. This surprising development highlights the growing importance of emerging markets in global financial trading. The Nasdaq - US and B3 - Brasil Bolsa Balcão followed closely behind, demonstrating the continued strength of established exchanges alongside newer entrants.

Between January 2021 and December 2024, the ************************************* was consistently the largest market for options traded in the United States, accounting for the majority of the average daily exchange-traded options during December 2024. The **** was followed by the ****** with a market share of just over ** percent, the ****************************** with around ** percent, then the ********************************************** with *** percent. In total, the average daily turnover of exchange traded options in December 2024 was approximately ** billion U.S. dollars.

Graph and download economic data for CBOE NASDAQ 100 Volatility Index (VXNCLS) from 2001-02-02 to 2025-11-28 about VIX, volatility, stock market, and USA.

As of May 2025, the combined average monthly turnover of the three main U.S. equities market operators - the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the Nasdaq, and Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Global Markets - amounted to around *** trillion U.S. dollars. However, the largest share of total equity trades in the United States was held by off-exchange transactions.

Graph and download economic data for Cboe NASDAQ-100 BuyWrite V2 Index (NASDAQBXNT) from 2021-04-09 to 2025-12-01 about NASDAQ, indexes, and USA.

In 2023, Tesla (TSLA) had the highest trading volume of all single stock options contracts in 2023, with ***** million contracts traded on the Cboe Global Markets, ***** million on the Nasdaq, and ***** million on the MIAX. Apple (AAPL) followed with ***** million contracts traded on the Nasdaq and **** million on the Cboe.

Graph and download economic data for Cboe NASDAQ-100 Half BuyWrite V2 Index (NASDAQBXNH) from 2021-04-09 to 2025-12-01 about NASDAQ, indexes, and USA.

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.

Sharp economic volatility, the continued effects of high interest rates and mixed sentiment among investors created an uneven landscape for stock and commodity exchanges. While trading volumes soared in 2020 due to the pandemic and favorable financial conditions, such as zero percent interest rates from the Federal Reserve, the continued effects of high inflation in 2022 and 2023 resulted in a hawkish pivot on interest rates, which curtailed ROIs across major equity markets. Geopolitical volatility amid the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas wars further exacerbated trade volatility, as many investors pivoted away from traditional equity markets into derivative markets, such as options and futures to better hedge on their investment. Nonetheless, the continued digitalization of trading markets bolstered exchanges, as they were able to facilitate improved client service and stronger market insights for interested investors. Revenue grew an annualized 0.1% to an estimated $20.9 billion over the past five years, including an estimated 1.9% boost in 2025. A core development for exchanges has been the growth of derivative trades, which has facilitated a significant market niche for investors. Heightened options trading and growing attraction to agricultural commodities strengthened service diversification among exchanges. Major companies, such as CME Group Inc., introduced new tradeable food commodities for investors in 2024, further diversifying how clients engage in trades. These trends, coupled with strengthened corporate profit growth, bolstered exchanges’ profit. Despite current uncertainty with interest rates and the pervasive fear over a future recession, the industry is expected to do well during the outlook period. Strong economic conditions will reduce investor uncertainty and increase corporate profit, uplifting investment into the stock market and boosting revenue. Greater levels of research and development will expand the scope of stocks offered because new companies will spring up via IPOs, benefiting exchange demand. Nonetheless, continued threat from substitutes such as electronic communication networks (ECNs) will curtail larger growth, as better technology will enable investors to start trading independently, but effective use of electronic platforms by incumbent exchange giants such as NASDAQ Inc. can help stem this decline by offering faster processing via electronic trade floors and prioritizing client support. Overall, revenue is expected to grow an annualized 3.5% to an estimated $24.8 billion through the end of 2031.

3523 stocks present on the NASDAQ, with daily information ranging from 1962-01-02 till 2023-09-01.

The Nasdaq Stock Market (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations Stock Market) is an American stock exchange based in New York City. It is the most active stock trading venue in the US by volume, and ranked second on the list of stock exchanges by market capitalization of shares traded, behind the New York Stock Exporter. The exchange platform is owned by Nasdaq, Inc., which also owns the Nasdaq Nordic stock market network and several U.S.-based stock and options exchanges.

View market daily updates and historical trends for NASDAQ-100 VIX. Source: Chicago Board Options Exchange. Track economic data with YCharts analytics.

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• The Nasdaq Stock Market ) is an American stock exchange based in New York City. It is ranked second on the list of stock exchanges by market capitalization of shares traded, behind the New York Stock Exchange.
• The exchange platform is owned by Nasdaq, Inc., which also owns the Nasdaq Nordic stock market network and several U.S. stock and options exchanges.
• "Nasdaq" was initially an acronym for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations.
• It was founded in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), now known as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
• On February 8, 1971, the Nasdaq stock market began operations as the world's first electronic stock market.
• At first, it was merely a "quotation system" and did not provide a way to perform electronic trades.

Context

NASDAQ is one of the most popular stock exchanges in the world and the data trend determines the world economy in a way

Content

Stock prices of all NASDAQ-100 index stocks (as on Sep 2021) from 2010

Acknowledgements

Yahoo Finance API development team

Inspiration

All the Kagglers and Data Science Enthusiasts

Explore the key factors affecting NASDAQ soybean futures and options, including supply and demand dynamics, weather conditions, geopolitical events, and economic trends, and understand their impact on prices in this essential agricultural commodities market.

The United States clearing houses and settlements market is experiencing robust growth, fueled by increasing trading volumes, regulatory changes demanding enhanced transparency and risk mitigation, and the expanding adoption of technology within financial markets. The market's Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) exceeding 5% from 2019 to 2024 suggests a significant expansion, projected to continue through 2033. The primary market segment, encompassing direct clearing and settlement activities, likely constitutes the largest share, given the foundational nature of its services. Within financial instruments, the debt market likely dominates due to the higher volume of transactions compared to equity. Major exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ, and CBOE play critical roles, driving market activity and influencing overall growth. Growth is also propelled by the increasing complexity of financial instruments and the need for efficient and reliable clearing and settlement mechanisms. While the precise market size for 2025 is unavailable, considering the provided CAGR and the substantial trading volume in the US financial markets, a reasonable estimate would place it in the tens of billions of dollars, with steady growth anticipated throughout the forecast period. Growth is further reinforced by technological advancements such as blockchain and distributed ledger technology, which promise to enhance efficiency and reduce costs associated with clearing and settlement processes. However, the market faces potential restraints including evolving regulatory landscapes, cybersecurity risks, and the increasing complexity of managing systemic risk. Despite these challenges, the fundamental need for secure and efficient clearing and settlement in the US financial system ensures continued growth. The market is segmented by type of market (primary and secondary), and financial instruments (debt and equity), with the largest players being major exchanges. Regional data focuses predominantly on the United States, reflecting its position as a global financial center. The historical period (2019-2024) and the forecast period (2025-2033) combined provide a comprehensive view of the market's trajectory. Recent developments include: In December 2023, Miami International Holdings, Inc. has introduced new MIAX Sapphire, physical trading floor located in Miami's Wynwood district. The new MIAX Sapphire exchange, which will run both an electronic exchange and a physical trading floor, will be MIAX's fourth national securities exchange for U.S. multi-listed options., In December 2023, Wall Street's top regulators enacted new regulations that force more trades via clearing houses, thus reducing systemic risk in the $26 trillion U.S. Treasury market.. Notable trends are: Digital Assets and Digitalization is Expected to Boost the Growth of the Market.

Top 100 by market cap stocks on the NASDAQ from 1962-01-02 till 2025-11-21.

The Nasdaq Stock Market (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations Stock Market) is an American stock exchange based in New York City. It is the most active stock trading venue in the US by volume, and ranked second on the list of stock exchanges by market capitalization of shares traded, behind the New York Stock Exporter. The exchange platform is owned by Nasdaq, Inc., which also owns the Nasdaq Nordic stock market network and several U.S.-based stock and options exchanges.

More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasdaq

3338 stocks present on the NASDAQ, with daily information ranging from 1962-01-02 till 2025-11-07.

The Nasdaq Stock Market (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations Stock Market) is an American stock exchange based in New York City. It is the most active stock trading venue in the US by volume, and ranked second on the list of stock exchanges by market capitalization of shares traded, behind the New York Stock Exporter. The exchange platform is owned by Nasdaq, Inc., which also owns the Nasdaq Nordic stock market network and several U.S.-based stock and options exchanges.

More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasdaq

Context

Predicting the stock market is one of the most commonly performed projects when someone is learning about ML and Data Science. After all, who wouldn't want to delegate the task of picking stocks to a model and reap the rewards for themselves? However, one of the most difficult and tedious steps to predict what stocks to invest in is actually gathering the data to use. There are so many options and it is important to get sufficient information for each. But, what if you can skip this step and just download a dataset that has all that information easily available for you? Look no further as this is the answer to this problem.

Content

This dataset contains information of 4447 stocks traded under Nasdaq across various exchanges. There is a file that contains information for all 4447 stocks but also has several null fields, which is why I labeled it as full_financial_stocks_raw.csv --it has minimal modifications to the values inside the rows. The second file, dividend_stocks_only.csv, is still a raw-ish style dataset but it only contains stocks that pay out dividends to its shareholders. Interestingly, it seems dividend-paying stocks have more information about them, which explains why this file has significantly fewer rows with null values.

Update: In the next 24 hours, I will be uploading an optimized, feature-engineered dataset that has fewer columns overall and fewer rows with null values. This dataset is intended to be a fully cleaned option to directly feed into ML/DL models.

Acknowledgements

I would like to thank the sources where I obtained my data, which are the FTP Nasdaq Trader website and the Yahoo Finance API.

Inspiration

Analyzing the stock market is one of the most intriguing endeavors I could think of as the ways it can be influenced are so broad and distinct from one another. A news article can influence how investors view a particular company, social media can directly fluctuate a company's share price, and there are numerous calculations and formulas that can show what stocks are worth investing in.

Global equity markets have seen significant growth and regional shifts over the past decade. The ******** region has solidified its position as the dominant player, with its domestic equity market value surging from **** trillion U.S. dollars in 2013 to an impressive ***** trillion U.S. dollars by 2024. U.S. dominance in global stock markets The United States continues to be the powerhouse of global equity markets, accounting for approximately ** percent of world stocks in 2024. This dominance is driven by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ, which are the two largest stock exchange operators worldwide. The NYSE alone boasts an equity market capitalization exceeding ** trillion U.S. dollars as of December 2024, making it the largest stock exchange globally, which underscores the country's central role in global finance and investment. Regional market dynamics and emerging players While the Americas region leads in market capitalization, other regions are also experiencing growth and evolution. The Asia-Pacific region has seen its market value increase from ***** trillion U.S. dollars in 2013 to ***** trillion U.S. dollars in 2024, reflecting the rising economic influence of countries in this area. Notably, the Teheran Exchange has emerged as a significant player in the derivatives market, ranking ***** globally in single stock options contracts traded in 2024, which highlights the increasing sophistication and diversity of global financial markets beyond traditional powerhouses.

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