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.

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.

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.

Based on the total number of companies listed, the Japan Exchange Group was the largest stock exchange operator in the world as of Janaury 2025, with 3,968 companies listed. Of these, only six were foreign companies, with the remaining being domestic. The stock exchange with the highest number of international companies at this time was the U.S. Nasdaq, with 871. However, despite only having the seventh-highest number of companies, the New York Stock Exchange has the highest market capitalization of any stock exchange operator.

As of December 2024, the Shanghai Stock Exchange had the largest domestic market capitalization among stock exchanges in the Asia Pacific region, amounting to approximately *** trillion U.S. dollars. Second in the ranking was the Shanghai Stock Exchange Group, followed by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Stock exchanges in Asia PacificThe major stock exchanges in the Asia-Pacific region are the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan, the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchange in Mainland China, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in Hong Kong, and the Bombay Stock Exchange in India, which is also the oldest stock exchange in Asia. Also, five out of the ten largest stock exchange operators in the world are located in Asia.What is market capitalization?Market capitalization, also commonly referred to as market cap, is a measure of the total market value of outstanding shares of a company on the stock market. It indicates a company’s relative size and value while taking various determinants such as risk and the market’s perception into consideration. There are large-cap (>** billion), mid-cap (* to ** billion) and small-cap (*** million to * billion) companies depending on their market capitalization.

The average for 2022 based on 74 countries was 34.95 percent. The highest value was in Hong Kong: 794.22 percent and the lowest value was in Azerbaijan: 0 percent. The indicator is available from 1975 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2022 based on 7 countries was 858.76 billion U.S. dollars. The highest value was in India: 3387.37 billion U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Vietnam: 170.15 billion U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1975 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 6818 points on December 2, 2025, gaining 0.08% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.50%, though it remains 12.70% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. United States Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

Between 2015 and 2025, the S&P 500 recorded a ** percent annualized return, the highest among major stock markets worldwide. Second in the ranking were Bovespa and BSE Sensex, the main indices for the Brazilian and for the Indian stock markets, with ** percent annualized returns.

The average for 2022 based on 74 countries was 33.38 percent. The highest value was in China: 283.04 percent and the lowest value was in Luxembourg: 0.09 percent. The indicator is available from 1975 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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Introduction: This dataset provides comprehensive information on the leading companies globally by market capitalization. It includes various key metrics and identifiers for each company, facilitating detailed analysis and comparisons. This dataset is gathered from companies market capital website. below i have given the details of the dataset and columns after that i have given some information about the use cases of this dataset.

About Dataset Columns: Below is a detailed description of each column in the dataset:

1-Rank: -Description: This column shows the ranking number of the company based on its market capitalization. The rankings are in ascending order, with rank 1 representing the company with the highest market capitalization. -Data Type: Integer -Example Values: 1, 2, 3, ...

2-Company: -Description: This column displays the full name of the company. It helps identify the company being analyzed. -Data Type: String -Example Values: "Apple Inc.", "Microsoft Corporation", "Amazon.com Inc."

3-Stock Symbol: -Description: This column contains the stock symbols (ticker symbols) of the companies, which are used for trading on stock exchanges. This is essential for identifying the company's stock in financial markets. -Data Type: String -Example Values: "AAPL", "MSFT", "AMZN"

4-Market Cap (USD): -Description: This column provides the market capitalization of the company in trillion US dollars. Market capitalization is calculated as the share price times the number of outstanding shares, representing the company's total market value. -Data Type: Float (to handle large values with precision) -Example Values: 2.43, 1.87, 1.76

5-Share Price: -Description: This column contains the current share price of the respective company in US dollars. It represents the price at which a single share of the company is traded on the stock market. -Data Type: Float -Example Values: 145.09, 250.35, 3400.50

6-Company Origin: -Description: This column provides the country name where the company is headquartered. It helps in understanding the geographical distribution of the leading companies. -Data Type: String -Example Values: "United States", "China", "Germany

Use Cases of the Leading Companies in Market Capitalization Dataset

This dataset is a treasure of information for anyone interested in the financial world. Here’s how different people and professionals might use it:

1-Investors and Traders: - Stock Picking: Investors can use the dataset to identify top-performing companies by market cap. This helps them make informed decisions about where to put their money. - Comparative Analysis: Traders can compare the share prices and market caps to find potential investment opportunities and trends.

2-Financial Analysts: -Performance Tracking: Analysts can track the performance of leading companies over time, helping them to forecast future trends and provide investment recommendations. -Sector Analysis: By examining the companies and their origins, analysts can identify which sectors and countries are leading the market.

3-Business Students and Educators: -Case Studies: Students can use the dataset for case studies and projects, analyzing the financial health and market position of global giants. -Learning Tool: Educators can use the data to teach about market capitalization, stock markets, and financial metrics.

4-Economists and Researchers: -Economic Indicators: The dataset can help economists understand the economic impact of leading companies on their respective countries and the global market. -Market Dynamics: Researchers can study the market dynamics and how large companies influence economic trends.

5-Journalists and Media: -Reporting: Journalists can use the data to report on the financial health of major companies, industry trends, and economic forecasts. -Insights: Media can provide insights into the rise and fall of company rankings, helping the public stay informed about market changes.

6-Corporate Strategists: -Benchmarking: Companies can benchmark their performance against the leaders in their industry, identifying areas for improvement. -Strategic Planning: Strategists can use the data to develop long-term plans, aiming to enhance their market position.

7-General Public: -Personal Finance: Individuals interested in personal finance can use the dataset to learn more about the companies behind the brands they use daily. -Educational: For anyone curious about how global markets work, this dataset provides a straightforward way to see which companies are at the top and why.

The average for 2022 based on 5 countries was 254.46 billion U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Brazil: 794.42 billion U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Argentina: 52.95 billion U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1975 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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.

Major Businesses with Highest Net Assets

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Introduction: This dataset provides comprehensive information on the leading companies globally by Net assets. It includes various key metrics and identifiers for each company, facilitating detailed analysis and comparisons. This dataset is gathered from companies market capital website. below i have given the details of the dataset and columns;

About Dataset Columns: Below is a detailed description of each column in the dataset:

1- Rank: -Description: This column shows the ranking number of the company based on its Net Assets. The rankings are in ascending order, with rank 1 representing the company with the highest market capitalization. -Data Type: Integer -Example Values: 1, 2, 3, ...

2-Company: -Description: This column displays the full name of the company. It helps identify the company being analyzed. -Data Type: String -Example Values: "Apple Inc.", "Microsoft Corporation", "Amazon.com Inc."

3-Stock Symbol: -Description: This column contains the stock symbols (ticker symbols) of the companies, which are used for trading on stock exchanges. This is essential for identifying the company's stock in financial markets. -Data Type: String -Example Values: "AAPL", "MSFT", "AMZN"

4- Net Assets (USD) in Billion: -Description: This column provides the net assets of the company in billion US dollars. net assets are given here according to company balance sheets. -Data Type: Float (to handle large values with precision) -Example Values: 2.43, 1.87, 1.76

5-Share Price: -Description: This column contains the current share price of the respective company in US dollars. It represents the price at which a single share of the company is traded on the stock market. -Data Type: Float -Example Values: 145.09, 250.35, 3400.50

6-Company Origin: -Description: This column provides the country name where the company is headquartered. It helps in understanding the geographical distribution of the leading companies. -Data Type: String -Example Values: "United States", "China", "Germany

Continuously updated global ranking of the world’s largest publicly traded technology companies by market capitalization (USD) as displayed on Capital.com. The table lists each company’s rank, market cap in USD, latest share price and primary listing country; rankings reflect reported market caps as of the stated date and are updated over time.

The Value Line Investment Survey is one of the oldest, continuously running investment advisory publications. Since 1955, the Survey has been published in multiple formats including print, loose-leaf, microfilm and microfiche. Data from 1997 to present is now available online. The Survey tracks 1700 stocks across 92 industry groups. It provides reported and projected measures of firm performance, proprietary rankings and analysis for each stock on a quarterly basis. This dataset, a subset of the Survey covering the years 1980-1989 has been digitized from the microfiche collection available at the Dewey Library (FICHE HG 4501.V26). It is only available to MIT students and faculty for academic research. Published weekly, each edition of the Survey has the following three parts: Summary & Index: includes an alphabetical listing of all industries with their relative ranking and the page number for detailed industry analysis. It also includes an alphabetical listing of all stocks in the publication with references to their location in Part 3, Ratings & Reports. Selection & Opinion: contains the latest economic and stock market commentary and advice along with one or more pages of research on interesting stocks or industries, and a variety of pertinent economic and stock market statistics. It also includes three model stock portfolios. Ratings & Reports: This is the core of the Value Line Investment Survey. Preceded by an industry report, each one-page stock report within that industry includes Timeliness, Safety and Technical rankings, 3-to 5-year analyst forecasts for stock prices, income and balance sheet items, up to 17 years of historical data, and Value Line analysts’ commentaries. The report also contains stock price charts, quarterly sales, earnings, and dividend information. Publication Schedule: Each edition of the Survey covers around 130 stocks in seven to eight industries on a preset sequential schedule so that all 1700 stocks are analyzed once every 13 weeks or each quarter. All editions are numbered 1-13 within each quarter. For example, in 1980, reports for Chrysler appear in edition 1 of each quarter on the following dates: January 4, 1980 – page 132 April 4, 1980 – page 133 July 4, 1980 – page 133 October 1, 1980 – page 133 Reports for Coca-Cola were published in edition 10 of each quarter on: March 7, 1980 – page 1514 June 6, 1980 – page 1518 Sept. 5, 1980 – page 1517 Dec. 5, 1980 – page 1548 Any significant news affecting a stock between quarters is covered in the supplementary reports that appear at the end of part 3, Ratings & Reports. File format: Digitized files within this dataset are in PDF format and are arranged by publication date within each compressed annual folder. How to Consult the Value Line Investment Survey: To find reports on a particular stock, consult the alphabetical listing of stocks in the Summary & Index part of the relevant weekly edition. Look for the page number just to the left of the company name and then use the table below to identify the edition where that page number appears. All editions within a given quarter are numbered 1-13 and follow equally sized page ranges for stock reports. The table provides page ranges for stock reports within editions 1-13 of 1980 Q1. It can be used to identify edition and page numbers for any quarter within a given year. Ratings & Reports Edition Pub. Date Pages 1 04-Jan-80 100-242 2 11-Jan-80 250-392 3 18-Jan-80 400-542 4 25-Jan-80 550-692 5 01-Feb-80 700-842 6 08-Feb-80 850-992 7 15-Feb-80 1000-1142 8 22-Feb-80 1150-1292 9 29-Feb-80 1300-1442 10 07-Mar-80 1450-1592 11 14-Mar-80 1600-1742 12 21-Mar-80 1750-1908 13 28-Mar-80 2000-2142 Another way to navigate to the Ratings & Reports part of an edition would be to look around page 50 within the PDF document. Note that the page numbers of the PDF will not match those within the publication.

The average for 2022 based on 75 countries was 74.88 percent. The highest value was in Hong Kong: 1273.23 percent and the lowest value was in Armenia: 1.29 percent. The indicator is available from 1975 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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 ten leading stock exchanges worldwide in 2017*, by capital raised. At the New York Stock Exchange, the issuing volume between January and August 2017 amounted to 22.2 billion U.S. dollars.

Pakistan's main stock market index, the KSE 100, fell to 167838 points on December 2, 2025, losing 0.13% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.09% and is up 60.52% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Pakistan. Pakistan Stock Market (KSE100) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.