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.

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.

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.

The average for 2021 based on 87 countries was 32.21 percent. The highest value was in Venezuela: 991.39 percent and the lowest value was in Botswana: -6.38 percent. The indicator is available from 1984 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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.

Estonia Market Capitalization: Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange: Baltic Bond List data was reported at 72,258,617.450 EUR in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 71,057,810.070 EUR for Sep 2018. Estonia Market Capitalization: Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange: Baltic Bond List data is updated monthly, averaging 30,087,449.670 EUR from Jan 2000 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 187 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72,258,617.450 EUR in Oct 2018 and a record low of 0.000 EUR in Jun 2012. Estonia Market Capitalization: Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange: Baltic Bond List data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Nasdaq Tallinn. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Estonia – Table EE.Z002: Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange: Market Capitalization.

Between January and December 2024, the India was the leading stock market worldwide in terms of IPO proceeds, with new listing on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange raising nearly ** billion U.S. dollars. The Nasdaq was second in the list, with IPO proceeds reaching **** billion U.S. dollars.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 40151 points on June 27, 2025, gaining 1.43% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 6.44% and is up 1.43% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on June of 2025.

This statistic shows the largest global stock exchanges globally as of March 2025, ranked by the value of electronic order book share trading. In that time, the NYSE Stock Market was the largest stock exchange worldwide, with the value of EOB shares traded amounting to 3.3 trillion U.S. dollars. Stock exchanges — additional information Stock exchanges are an important part of the free market economic system and are the most important component of the stock market. A stock exchange provides the setting in which stockbrokers, sellers, buyers, and traders can be brought together to take part in the sale of shares, bonds, derivatives and other securities. The core function of a stock exchange is to enable the fair and orderly trading, as well as the provision of price information, of any securities being traded on that exchange. Originally the exchanges were physical places (in some world locations the goods are still traded over-the-counter) but with time, they took the shape of an electronic platform. In order that company shares may be bought, traded and sold on a stock exchange, the company is required to have undergone an initial public offering process (IPO) on that particular exchange. The initial public offering of Alibaba Group Holding, a Chinese company operating in the e-commerce sector, on the New York Stock Exchange in September 2014, was the largest listing in the United States since 1996. The IPO of Alibaba Group Holding raised approximately 21.77 billion U.S. dollars.

China's main stock market index, the SHANGHAI, rose to 3448 points on July 1, 2025, gaining 0.11% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.57% and is up 15.06% compared to the same time last year, 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 July of 2025.

Lithuania Market Capitalization: OMX Vilnius Stock Exchange: Baltic Bond List data was reported at 5,001,026,111.830 EUR in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,968,001,868.040 EUR for Sep 2018. Lithuania Market Capitalization: OMX Vilnius Stock Exchange: Baltic Bond List data is updated monthly, averaging 1,124,597,883.115 EUR from Jan 2000 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 226 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,001,026,111.830 EUR in Oct 2018 and a record low of 8,061,915.600 EUR in Dec 2000. Lithuania Market Capitalization: OMX Vilnius Stock Exchange: Baltic Bond List data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by NASDAQ OMX Vilnius. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lithuania – Table LT.Z002: Vilnius Stock Exchange: Market Capitalization.

This dataset provides values for FOREIGN STOCK INVESTMENT reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

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Yahoo! Finance is a media property that is part of the Yahoo! network. It provides financial news, data and commentary including stock quotes, press releases, financial reports, and original content. It also offers some online tools for personal finance management. In addition to posting partner content from other web sites, it posts original stories by its team of staff journalists. It is ranked 20th by Similar Web on the list of largest news and media websites.

Description: This dataset contains financial information for companies listed on major stock exchanges around the world, as provided by Yahoo Finance. The data covers a range of industries and includes key financial metrics such as price, volume, market capitalization, P/E ratio, and more.

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The data is sourced from Yahoo Finance and is updated daily, providing users with the most up-to-date financial information for each company listed.

The dataset is suitable for anyone interested in analyzing or predicting stock market trends and is particularly useful for financial analysts, investors, and traders.

Interactive chart illustrating the performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) market index over the last ten years. Each point of the stock market graph is represented by the daily closing price for the DJIA. Historical data can be downloaded via the red button on the upper left corner of the chart.

Lithuania Number of Deals: OMX Vilnius Stock Exchange: Baltic Equity List: Secondary data was reported at 333.000 Unit in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 300.000 Unit for Sep 2018. Lithuania Number of Deals: OMX Vilnius Stock Exchange: Baltic Equity List: Secondary data is updated monthly, averaging 2,236.000 Unit from Jan 2000 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 226 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,552.000 Unit in Sep 2009 and a record low of 300.000 Unit in Sep 2018. Lithuania Number of Deals: OMX Vilnius Stock Exchange: Baltic Equity List: Secondary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by NASDAQ OMX Vilnius. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lithuania – Table LT.Z003: Vilnius Stock Exchange: Trading Statistics.

France's main stock market index, the FR40, rose to 7694 points on June 30, 2025, gaining 0.03% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.56%, though it remains 1.76% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from France. France Stock Market Index (FR40) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on June of 2025.

Brazil's B3 Stock Exchange is the one and only public financial market of the 13th largest economy in the world with a 2021 market cap of R$ 5.2 trillion BRL.

With the goal of improving financial literacy, this dataset contains more than 400 stock listings that are updated daily for the purposes of providing data for quantitative analysis.

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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.

The number of domestic companies listed on the Nasdaq and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has seen some fluctuations since 2018. As of the end of 2023, the NYSE had a total of ***** listed domestic and international companies, while the figure for the Nasdaq was much higher, standing at *****. Despite this, the NYSE has a higher market capitalization than the Nasdaq. What are the top listed companies? The NYSE has been a home for stable and long-lasting firms, also known as “blue-chip” companies. For example, Berkshire Hathaway, established in 1839, is the largest company traded on the NYSE. On the other hand, the Nasdaq has been known for listing major tech companies. For instance, Apple is the largest company listed on the Nasdaq. As of 2024, both companies were among the biggest companies in the world in terms of market capitalization. Which stock exchange has the most companies worldwide? Although the NYSE and the Nasdaq are the world’s largest two stock market operators by market capitalization, the Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is the biggest stock exchange in the world based on the number of companies. The JPX was created in 2013 through the merger of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Osaka Securities Exchange and is also one of the largest stock exchanges in the world based on total market capitalization.

Estonia Number of Shares Traded: Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange: Baltic Main List data was reported at 9,255,799.000 Unit in Nov 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 9,235,214.000 Unit for Oct 2018. Estonia Number of Shares Traded: Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange: Baltic Main List data is updated monthly, averaging 7,682,021.000 Unit from Jan 2000 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 227 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 79,929,447.000 Unit in Sep 2009 and a record low of 1,014,926.000 Unit in Sep 2002. Estonia Number of Shares Traded: Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange: Baltic Main List data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Nasdaq Tallinn. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Estonia – Table EE.Z003: Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange: Trading Statistics.