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

If you want to invest in the Stock Exchanges. It is a good idea that you learn at least which are the most important in the world, it is recommended that you review each of them, considering their size, volume of operations and market capitalization.

Here is a guide for you to choose the best (or rather, the most convenient) Stock Market to invest in. These are some of the largest and most popular exchanges with investors.

Most Important Stock Exchanges in the World - 1. 📌 The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

It is one of the most important Stock Exchanges in the world. Its market capitalization is represented by the sum of 23,12 trillion dollars. It works with almost 3.000 companies and its stock index most used to observe the movement of this stock, is the Dow Jones, made up of 30 companies. We are not wrong when we say that it is the most popular stock exchange to invest in today.

2. 📌NASDAQ Stock Exchange

It has a market capitalization of $ 10,93 trillion. Its most used stock index to observe the movement of the stock market is the Nasdaq 100; made up of 100 non-financial companies that are publicly traded. Definitely an excellent option. It is based in New York, United States.

NASDAQ Headquarters
NASDAQ Headquarters

3. 📌Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)

It is the most important in Japan, and the largest in Asia. It has a volume of 3.575 companies listed on this exchange and a market capitalization of 6,22 trillion dollars. Its main stock index is the Nikkei 225; made up of a selection of 225 companies.

4. 📌Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE)

Considered the largest market in China. By the end of 2019, it was made up of some 1.814 companies. It has a capitalization ratio that exceeds $ 5 trillion. its main stock index, it is the SSE Composite or Shanghai Composite.

5. 📌Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK)

More than 1950 companies are listed here. Its capitalization ratio is about $ 4.46 trillion. This exchange operates in Hong Kong dollars. Its main stock index is the Hang Seng; product of 20 large market capitalization companies.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK)
Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK)

6. 📌London Stock Exchange (LSE)

It has a market capitalization of $ 4,38 trillion. Its market capitalization index is made up of 100 major publicly traded companies. The reference stock index to observe market movements is the FTSE100; made up of 100 companies with the highest market capitalization.

London Stock Exchange (LSE)
London Stock Exchange (LSE)

7. 📌Euronext

It has a market capitalization of $ 4,36 million; a volume of 1300 listed companies and 30 stock indices to watch the returns. Its predominant index is the Euronext 100, made up of the 100 companies with the highest capitalization. It is based in Paris, France.

8. 📌 Shenzhen Stock Exchange

Another of China's three stock exchanges, with a market capitalization of $ 3,49 trillion. The index is based on the shares of 50 companies listed on this exchange. Its most important index is the SZSE and is made up of 50 companies with high market capitalization.

9. 📌Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)

It has a market capitalization of 3.26 and more than 1.500 publicly traded companies. Its most important index is the S & P / TSX Composite. The index is represented by 60 companies with a high capitalization.

Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX
Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX

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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.
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