A closer look at stock exchanges
Stock exchanges have their own peculiarities, and different characteristics of a business, as much in the way it operates and in its ownership. A stock exchange is referred to as a regulated market in which securities or items are traded, the prices of which are determined in accordance with the rules of supply and demand.
More to the point, taking things back, we could say that exchanges were initially set up as self-regulatory bodies owned and operated by their trading members, brokers and market makers, while the exchanges later redeemed their members and offered shares to the public instead via the IPO.
Creating a Theoretical framework
The performance of national stock exchanges is often determined by a country's economic evaluations, while the enthusiasm of investors for a country's prospects may also play an important role. Τhe dynamics and size of the stock markets may also reflect the sense of national pride in a country. The bigger a nation's stock market, the healthier the economy seemingly is.
A Country-Based Business Framework:
- Appropriate banking, economic and policy framework,
- Innovation and development,
- Large consumer ensemble,
- Growth,
- Production of new millionaires.
Where could the most important investment opportunities come from?
"New and Smart money"supply could be considered as a pillar of strength for each company!
Governments, in collaboration with banks, can promote a suitable investment and economic business framework that will attract and accommodate large corporations. The large consumer base will allow these businesses to invest in innovative services and products.
It is here that "New and smart money" will move. At the same time, new opportunities will be emerging. And ultimately, the output of new millionaires can be reached. And all this will affect a nation's stock market. Maximal growth can be reached.
In light of all of the above and especially for educational reasons, we would like to conclude that the ownership of the world's major stock exchanges is a mixed basket ranging from listed companies that feed off new and smart money trying to grow.
Here are the world's biggest stock markets.
NYSE Euronext
NYSE Euronext is a publicly traded company that is listed on the S&P 100 Index and holds the New York Stock Exchange and the European exchanges based in Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels and Lisbon.
- Trading on NYSE Euronext's equity markets represents more than one-third of the world's cash equities volume.
Nasdaq Inc.
Nasdaq Inc. is a publicly traded company that owns the Philadelphia and Boston stock exchanges as well as its namesake Nasdaq.
- Owns and operates seven European stock exchanges: Nasdaq Copenhagen, Nasdaq Helsinki, Nasdaq Iceland, Nasdaq Riga, Nasdaq Stockholm, Nasdaq Tallinn, and Nasdaq Vilnius.
Tokyo Stock Exchange
Tokyo Stock Exchange is organized as a joint-stock company, whose shares are closely owned by member firms like banks and brokerages.
- It is the largest stock exchange in Asia by market cap.
London Stock Exchange
Owned by the London Stock Exchange Group, which is itself a publicly traded company.
- It was founded in 1801, and it's one of the oldest exchanges in the world.
Did you know?
The term "Big Four Banks" usually refers to the following central banks:
- The Bank of England
- The Bank of Japan
- The Federal Reserve
- The European Central Bank
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