✔️ Information reviewed and updated in March 2024 by Pedro Martínez González

The country with the greatest weight in stock issues or company shares is the United States. Here we will tell you more about its Top 5 stock exchanges, and how to invest in this stock market that has more than 200 years of history.

America's Best Bags: 1. New York Stock Exchange (NYSE

Created in 1792, this exchange stands out for being the one that handles the most money in the world, since its capitalization reaches 21 billion dollars. In addition, it is composed of some of the most important financial indices in the world, such as the S&P 500 Index or Dow Jones Industrials 30 Stock.

Among the companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange we have nothing more and nothing less than: Intel, 3M, American Express, Apple, Disney, Walmart, Microsoft, Coca Cola and more. As you can see, part of the success of the NYSE is not only its age, it is also the large number of companies that comprise it, companies of the highest caliber, financially speaking.

2. National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation (NASDAQ)

Globally recognized, the NASDAQ stock market is one of those that first comes to mind when it comes to stocks in the United States. The most famous index of this exchange is the NASDAQ 100 which groups the 100 most important technology companies.

New York Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange

The NASDAQ is made up of technology companies such as Apple, Amazon, Google, Netflix or Cisco Systems, although it is also made up of other items, although also very famous, such as Starbucks. Another point to highlight is that it is one of the few intercontinental exchanges, since it has a link with the London Stock Exchange.

3. American Stock Exchange (AMEX)

No, this exchange, AMEX, should not be confused with the famous American Express card, since they are different companies. 10% of all US operations are traded on the American Stock Exchange, making it very large.

This exchange was a pioneer in the introduction of ETF's as well as having much more accessible listing requirements. One of the main characteristics is that smaller companies are listed on the AMEX, smaller than Starbucks or Facebook, for example, making it a more financially accessible option.

4. Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe)

While this bag might seem relatively smaller, it is actually one of the largest in the Chicago region. The CBOE groups about 22 stock indices, operates more than 2,000 companies and generates movements of more than 1,200 million dollars.

Chicago Stock Exchange
Chicago Stock Exchange

Although many do not consider this exchange as one of the largest or at least one of the most famous exchanges in the United States, it can actually be a great option to invest in. By not being as competitive as those on Wall Street, it turns out to be in fact much more accessible.

5. Miami International Securities Exchange (MS4X)

Although this exchange is relatively young, some would say that it is in its infancy, as it was born in 2012. The Miami International Securities Exchange, or MS4X for friends, is growing in relevance becoming one of the main foreign exchange markets for the 27 Latin American and Caribbean Stock Exchanges (G27).

The New York Stock Exchange, United States
The New York Stock Exchange, United States

Banks and currency companies are the main companies operating on the MS4X. If your thing is investing in companies dedicated to operating in the world of currencies, then we recommend you take a look at the Miami Stock Exchange to invest.

How to invest in the stock markets of the United States?

To invest in the United States stock exchanges it is not necessary to be an expert, there are some strategies or methods that will help you to invest your money in the shares that each exchange protects. Here we tell you some of the most valued and most popular strategies among traders:

  • ✅ CFDs: there are currently brokers whose specialty is CFDs, a type of contract by which you can access the stock market and its shares easily. One of the great advantages of this type of broker is that its access to it is much easier than in other investment modes. It is cheaper, more accessible.

Another point in favor of CFD brokers is that not only does it trade these contracts, it also gives you access to ETF's, indices and more. This allows you to access American bags easily. It is a huge market with a huge variety of investment options, really huge.

  • ✅ Cash stocks: another option to invest within the world of the United States stock exchanges is to buy both stocks and cash ETFs. You can do this through an international broker which must operate in your country, but in turn must offer shares of North American companies.

There are North American operators that allow you to make these purchases easily, regardless of your nationality, although we must mention that others do not accept more than US citizens. Take into account that this can be much more expensive than other options, so you should check if the cost / benefit is good.

  • ✅ Futures and options: finally, we have the instruments or modality known as futures and options, which stand out for having great liquidity and a high content of available assets. This is a great benefit for those who seek to have more liquid money, as well as more options to invest.

In addition, futures and options are one of the best options due to their great prestige. And here we can find large indexes, one of the most popular in the world, such as the 📌 S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq and Russell.

💡 Why buy stocks?

One of the best reasons you should buy stocks is the relative stability they offer. Many established companies, such as Google or Coca Cola, do not have such fluctuating stocks, as well as guaranteeing good value and good returns for those who invest in these companies.

📌 In addition, you no longer need to have a lot of money to buy shares, since more and more brokers are offering new options such as buying a fraction of it, so you can buy a part of a share, it is not necessary to buy all of it. This allows you to have a part of an Amazon share, for example, which despite being a small part will grow and increase its value. 📌

About the Author: Pedro Martinez Gonzalez

I'll tell you a little about myself! I am a financial analyst and economist with a master's degree in finance.
About my studies: I studied at the University of Salamanca for a Degree in Economics and then did a Master's in Finance in Madrid.
Do you want more information? You can read more about me here in my biography.

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    Very good explanation, it has clarified my doubts and I have understood it perfectly! Thank you!!

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