We have now dealt with the European stock exchanges, but what about internationally? If you don't want to deal with big sums you can use payment methods Exness to deposit a small sum to check whether investing is for you. There are many stock exchanges around the world, both large and small, and the most important of them are:
NYSE - New York Stock Exchange:
This is the largest stock exchange in the world. The exchange is located on Wall Street in Manhattan. The foundation stone for this exchange was laid in 1792 when 24 brokers in Wall Street 68 signed the "Buttonwood Agreement", in which they undertook to charge commissions for trading in stocks and bonds and to give each other preference. Today's opening hours are 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time. (3.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. CET).
AMEX - American Stock Exchange:
This exchange was founded in 1842 and its headquarters are also in New York. It primarily trades options and exchange-traded funds. AMEX was taken over by NYSE Euronext in 2008 and has since been called NYSE Amex.
NASDAQ - National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation:
NASDAQ is the largest electronic stock exchange in the USA and was founded in 1971. It is also based in New York and allows market participants to trade via ECN (Electronic Communication Network). The trading hours of this exchange are 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time.
Hong Kong
HKSE - Hong Kong Stock Exchange:
This exchange is the seventh largest exchange in the world in terms of market capitalisation. Trading on this exchange pauses daily from 12.00 to 13.00 local time and overall the HKSE is open from 9.30 to 16.00 local time.
Japan
Tokyo Stock Exchange:
This stock exchange was established in 1878 and is the largest stock exchange of its kind in Japan and the East Asian region. Shares of more than 2,200 Japanese and 31 foreign companies are traded on this exchange. The stock exchange is open from Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 12.30 and from 12.30 to 15.00 local time.
Europe
SIX - Swiss Exchange:
The Swiss stock exchange was created in 1995 from the merger of the stock exchanges in Geneva, Zurich and Basel and is based in Zurich. Shares, bonds and funds are traded there. The stock exchange is open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. on trading days.
LSE - London Stock Exchange:
The LSE is the oldest and largest stock exchange in Europe. The LSE is a public company and is divided into three sections - Main Market, Alternative Investment Market and EDX London. This exchange has its origins as far back as 1698 and its current opening hours are 9am to 5.30pm.
Euronext:
Euronext is the result of the merger of the Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and Lisbon stock exchanges. In 2006, Euronext merged with the New York Stock Exchange and has since been the world's first transatlantic exchange.