These are the top ten stock exchanges in the world by market capitalisation, as of March 2024.
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
The NYSE, located on Wall Street in New York City, is the world’s largest stock exchange with a market capitalisation of $28.4 trillion.
NASDAQ
This exchange is the second-largest stock exchange globally, with a market capitalisation of $25.4 trillion. NASDAQ was the first exchange to launch an electronic trading system in 1971.
Euronext
This is the largest stock exchange in Europe, headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the third-largest stock exchange globally, with a market capitalisation of $7.2 trillion.
Tokyo Stock Exchange
The owned by Japan Exchange Group (JPX), the Tokyo Stock Exchange is the fourth-largest in the world, with a market capitalisation of $6.6 trillion.
Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE)
As the largest stock exchange in China, SSE represents the growing economic power of China. It has a market capitalisation of $6.5 trillion.
National Stock Exchange (NSE)
Located in Mumbai, the NSE was the first exchange in India to implement an electronic trading system. It has a market capitalisation of $4.65 trillion, making it the sixth-largest stock exchange in the world.
Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE)
The SZSE is another major stock exchange in China and the seventh-largest in the world. It has a market capitalisation of $4.1 trillion.
Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX)
HKEX, based in Hong Kong, is the eighth-largest stock exchange in the world with a market capitalisation of $3.87 trillion.
London Stock Exchange (LSE)
Headquatered in London, LSE was founded in 1801. The LSE has a market capitalisation of $3.42 trillion, making it the ninth-largest stock exchange in the world.
Toronto Stock Exchange
The tenth largest stock exchange in the world is the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada, with a market capitalisation of $3.21 trillion.