With the continuous development and innovation of the global financial market, the best exchanges in various countries are also growing and developing. Market capitalization is an important indicator of the prosperity of a country's financial markets, and it reflects the strength of the country's economy and finance. Today, Huayixin will take you to take stock of the 10 largest ** exchanges in the world by market capitalization today.
1. New York ** Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange was founded in 1792, and after the end of World War I, it surpassed the London Exchange to become the largest exchange in the world. The New York Stock Exchange currently has a total market capitalization of more than 25With $1 trillion, more than 54% of Americans invest in New York Stock Exchange-listed.
Pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and life are the first to be preferred, the healthcare equipment and services industry is second, and the software services industry is third.
2. NASDAQ** exchange
The NASDAQ** market was founded in 1971 in New York, USA. The NASDAQ market has a total market capitalization of more than 189 trillion dollars. The NASDAQ is considered a mecca for tech companies because many of the world's biggest tech companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon, Tesla, Cisco, and many more are listed here.
The preference for the technology and financial industries, medical and new energy and agriculture industries has also attracted much attention because of the particularity of their industries.
3. Shanghai ** Exchange
Shanghai Stock Exchange is the largest exchange in China, with a total market capitalization of more than 7$2 trillion. It is a non-profit organization with more than 1,000 publicly traded companies. The origins of the Shanghai ** Exchange can be traced back to 1866, and the modern Shanghai Exchange was established in 1990. Listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, it has "A" shares traded in the local currency and "B" shares priced in US dollars by foreign investors.
Preference for industrial, consumer, pharmaceutical and financial industries, especially the pharmaceutical industry has become a high-profile industry sector.
4. Euronext
Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Euronext is a pan-European** exchange with offices in France, Belgium, Ireland and Portugal. Euronext has more than 1,300 listed companies with a total market capitalization of 67 trillion dollars.
5. Tokyo ** Exchange
The Tokyo Stock Exchange was founded in 1878. The total market capitalization is more than 56 trillion dollars. After World War II, trading on the Tokyo ** Exchange was suspended for four years. It resumed operation in 1949. The benchmark index on the Tokyo** Exchange is the Nikkei 225, which includes major companies such as Toyota, Honda, Suzuki and Sony.
Information technology, industrials, and consumer discretionary have been the largest sectors in the Japanese market for many years.
6. Shenzhen ** Exchange
Officially established in 1990, Shenzhen Stock Exchange is one of only two independently operated exchanges in China, the other being the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The total market capitalization of the Shenzhen ** Exchange is more than 5$1 trillion. Most of the companies listed on the exchange are based in China and are traded in yuan.
Listed companies on the Shenzhen ** Stock Exchange cover different types of industries, among which information technology, manufacturing and finance are the largest sectors.
7. Hong Kong ** Stock Exchange
Founded in 1891, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has more than 2,000 listed companies, about half of which are from Chinese mainland. The total market capitalization of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is more than 47 trillion dollars. Some of the big companies listed on the Hong Kong ** Stock Exchange include AIA, Tencent Holdings, PetroChina, China Mobile and HSBC Holdings.
Sectors such as finance, technology, and healthcare performed better in the Hong Kong market.
8. Indian Exchange
The National Exchange of India (NSE) is a Mumbai, India-based exchange established in November 1992 and is the largest exchange in India. The NSE is made up of a series of major financial institutions, banks, insurance companies and other financial intermediaries in India, but operates as separate entities with ownership. The total market capitalization of the Indian exchange is about 3$2 trillion.
Industries such as IT services, automotive, finance, pharmaceuticals, steel, and oil and gas are among the most popular sectors in the India** market. These sectors reflect the structural characteristics of the Indian economy and are the driving force behind India's economic growth.
9. London ** Exchange
Founded in 1698, the London Stock Exchange has more than 3,000 listed companies with a total market capitalization of more than 3$1 trillion. It is owned and operated by the London Exchange Group, which was formed in 2007 by the merger of the London Exchange with Borsa Italia. Before World War I, the London Exchange was the largest exchange in the world, and was later surpassed by the New York Stock Exchange. Some of the big companies listed on the London** Stock Exchange include: BP, Barclays, and GlaxoSmithKline.
The London Stock Exchange has a relatively high proportion of industrial, financial, resource and other industries.
10. Toronto** Exchange
Founded in 1852, Toronto Stock Exchange is owned and operated by the Toronto** Exchange Group, with more than 2,207 listed companies and a total market capitalization of more than 29 trillion dollars. The average monthly trading volume on the Toronto** exchange is $97 billion. All of Canada's "Big Five" commercial banks are listed on the Toronto** Stock Exchange.
The Toronto** Exchange has leading advantages in the fields of mining, energy, environmental technology, life sciences and other fields, and the liquidity, turnover rate and market attention of these industries are at a high level.
The top 10 countries by market capitalization of the world's largest exchanges reflect the strength of the global economy and financial markets. The number and market capitalization of listed companies in these countries or regions reflect the level of economic and financial strength of the country. Investors can use this data to analyze and judge their investment objectives. At the same time, the market capitalization ranking can also be used as an important indicator of the health of a country's or region's financial markets.
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