PANEUROPEAN
Euronext
Euronext is the largest stock exchange in Europe, operating in multiple countries including France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Ireland. Created in 2000 through the merger of several European exchanges, Euronext provides a pan-European marketplace for stocks, bonds, and derivatives. It hosts major indices such as the AEX (Netherlands), CAC 40 (France), and BEL 20 (Belgium). Euronext plays a key role in integrating European financial markets.
Founded: 2000 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Headquarters) Owner: Euronext N.V. Currency: Euro (EUR) Listings: 1,800+ Market Cap: $6+ trillion Main Indices: AEX, CAC 40, BEL 20, PSI 20 Address: Beursplein 5, Amsterdam, Netherlands Tel: +31 20 721 4444 Website: https://www.euronext.com
ARMENIA
Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX)
The Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX) is the sole regulated securities market operator in Armenia. It provides a full suite of services including listing, trading, clearing, and information services. While it has a limited number of listed equities, the AMX is a key player in the country’s financial system, particularly for bond trading. It is majority-owned by the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
Founded: 2001 Location: Yerevan, Armenia Owner: Warsaw Stock Exchange Currency: Armenian Dram (AMD) Listings: 12 Market Cap: 464.34 billion AMD Main Indices: The exchange’s main indices primarily track bonds rather than stocks Address: 26/1 Vazgen Sargsyan Street, 5th floor, Erebuni Plaza Business Centre, Yerevan 0010, Armenia Tel: +374 60 69 55 55 Website: https://amx.am/
AUSTRIA
Vienna Stock Exchange (Wiener Börse)
The Vienna Stock Exchange (Wiener Börse) is Austria’s key financial marketplace, established in 1771. It facilitates trading in equities, bonds, and derivatives. The ATX index tracks the leading Austrian companies. Vienna Stock Exchange is also a hub for Eastern European investments, providing access to emerging markets.
Founded: 1771 Location: Vienna, Austria Owner: Wiener Börse AG Currency: Euro (EUR) Listings: 70+ Market Cap: $150+ billion Main Indices: ATX Address: Wallnerstrasse 8, Vienna, Austria Tel: +43 1 53165 0 Website: https://www.wienerborse.at
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA
Banja Luka Stock Exchange (BLSE)
The Banja Luka Stock Exchange (BLSE) was established in 2002 and is the second financial market in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It facilitates trading in stocks and bonds, with the BIRS Index tracking key market movements. The BLSE is an emerging exchange seeking greater regional integration.
Founded: 2002 Location: Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina Owner: Privately Owned Currency: Bosnia and Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) Listings: +30 Market Cap: $2+billion Main Indices: BIRS Address: Đure Daničića 1, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 51 230 710 Website: https://www.blberza.com
Sarajevo Stock Exchange (SASE)
The Sarajevo Stock Exchange (SASE) is one of two stock exchanges in Bosnia and Herzegovina, founded in 2001. It provides a platform for equities, bonds, and investment funds. The SASX-10 index monitors the exchange’s top companies. SASE is actively working to expand its financial offerings and attract international investors.
Founded: 2001 Location: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Owner: Privately Owned Currency: Bosnia and Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) Listings: 50+ Market Cap: $3+ billion Main Indices: SASX-10 Address: Obala Kulina Bana 1, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Tel: +387 33 445 960 Website: https://www.sase.ba
BULGARIA
Bulgarian Stock Exchange
Founded in 1995 by the merger of several regional exchanges, the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) is currently the only functioning stock exchange in Bulgaria. Providing trading for equities, bonds, and other financial instruments, the BSE is the driving force that contributes to the further development of the Bulgarian capital market. BSE has implemented modern trading technologies to enhance investor participation.
Founded: 1995 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Owner: Government of Bulgaria Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN) Listings: 80+ Market Cap: $10+ billion Main Indices: SOFIX Address: Sofia 6 Tri ushi St., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria Tel: +359 2 937 09 34 Website: https://www.bse-sofia.bg/
CROATIA
Zagreb Stock Exchange (ZSE)
The Zagreb Stock Exchange (ZSE) is the leading financial market in Croatia, established in 1991. It offers trading in equities, bonds, and structured products. The CROBEX index serves as the main benchmark for market performance. ZSE has focused on market development. In 2015 it acquired the Ljubljana Stock Exchange and in 2019 it acquired 5.3% of the Macedonian Stock Exchange to strengthen regional integration.
Founded: 1991 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Owner: Privately Owned Currency: Euro (EUR) Listings: 70+ Market Cap: $20+ billion Main Indices: CROBEX Address: Ivana Lučića 2a/22, Zagreb, Croatia Tel: +385 1 468 6800 Website: https://www.zse.hr
CYPRUS
Cyprus Stock Exchange
The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) was established in 1995 to provide a structured marketplace for securities trading. The Stock Exchange currently operates a Regulated Market and a Market in the form of Multilateral Trading Facility, which operate under the Cyprus Securities and Stock Exchange Law and the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law (MIFID). Main participants of the Stock Exchange are the Members of the Stock Exchange (brokerage offices), listed issuers and investors.
Founded: 1995 Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Owner: Government of Cyprus Currency: Euro (EUR) Listings: 70+ Market Cap: $8+ billion Main Indices: CSE General Index Address: 71-73 Lordou Vyronos Avenue, Nicosia, Cyprus Tel: +357 22 712300 Website: https://www.cse.com.cy
CZECH REPUBLIC
Prague Stock Exchange
The Prague Stock Exchange (PSE), established in 1871 and re-opened in 1993, is the central securities market in the Czech Republic. Now a key part of the CEE Stock Exchange Group and owned by Wiener Börse AG, the PSE offers various markets for companies, from large corporations on the Prime Market to innovative SMEs on the Start Market.
Year Founded: Originally founded in 1871. Re-established in 1993 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Owner: Wiener Börse AG Currency: Czech koruna (CZK) Listings: 44 Market Cap: 23.4 trillion CZK (as of March 2025) Main Indices: PX Index, Address: Rybná 14, 110 05 Praha 1, Czech Republic Tel: +420 221 832 821 Website: https://www.pse.cz/
GERMANY
Deutsche Börse (Frankfurt Stock Exchange)
The Deutsche Börse, operating the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, is Germany’s largest financial market and one of the most significant exchanges in Europe. Established in 1585, it is home to the DAX 40 index, tracking Germany’s leading blue-chip companies. Frankfurt serves as a hub for international investors and is known for its advanced trading infrastructure and high liquidity.
Founded: 1585 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Owner: Deutsche Börse AG Currency: Euro (EUR) Listings: 1,000+Market Cap: $2+ trillion Main Indices: DAX 40 Address: Börsenplatz 4, Frankfurt, Germany Tel: +49 69 211 0 Website: https://www.deutsche-boerse.com
GREECE
Athens Stock Exchange
The Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) is Greece’s principal financial marketplace. Established in 1876, it plays a crucial role in the country’s economic development. The Athens Exchange Group (ATHEXGROUP) operates the Greek Capital Market, offering trading services for equities, derivatives, and bonds, performing clearing and settlement services and maintaining the registry of securities, in full alignment with international practices and the European regulatory framework.
Founded: 1876 Location: Athens, Greece Owner: Hellenic Exchanges S.A. Currency: Euro (EUR) No of listed companies: 136 (as of Jan. 2025) Market Value of Listed Companies: €108.6 bn Main Indices: : Composite Index (GD), FTSE/Athex Large Cap, Address: 110 Athinon Ave. 104 42 Athens, Greece Tel: +30 210 33 66 800 Website: https://www.athexgroup.gr/
ITALY
Borsa Italiana
Borsa Italiana, founded in 1808, is Italy’s main stock exchange, headquartered in Milan. It is part of the Euronext Group and plays a key role in European finance. The FTSE MIB index tracks the performance of Italy’s top publicly traded companies. Borsa Italiana is a hub for equities, bonds, and derivatives, providing liquidity to domestic and international investors.
Founded: 1808 Location: Milan, Italy Owner: Euronext Currency: Euro (EUR) Listings: 350+ Market Cap: $750+ billion Main Indices: FTSE MIB Address: Piazza degli Affari, Milan, Italy Tel: +39 02 72426 1 Website: https://www.borsaitaliana.it
MONTENEGRO
Montenegro Stock Exchange (MNSE)
The Montenegro Stock Exchange (MNSE) was established in 1993 as the country’s main securities market. It provides a platform for stocks and bonds, supporting Montenegro’s financial sector. The MNSE10 Index tracks the exchange’s top-performing securities. In December 2013, Borsa Istanbul became a shareholder of Montenegro Stock Exchange by acquiring 24.38% of its capital. MNSE aims to enhance market accessibility and transparency.
Founded: 1993 Location: Podgorica, Montenegro Owner: Privately Owned Currency: Euro (EUR) Listings: 30+ Market Cap: $1+ billion Main Indices: MNSE10 Address: Moskovska 77, 81000 Podgorica Tel: +382 20 229 710 Website: https://mnse.me/
POLAND
Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW)
The Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) is the largest and most influential securities market in Central and Eastern Europe. With roots dating back to 1817, the modern WSE was established in 1991 following Poland’s transition to a market economy. It offers a wide range of financial products, including stocks, bonds, and derivatives, and is a key source of capital for both Polish and international companies
Founded: First established in 1817, while the modern GPW was founded in 1991. Location: Warsaw, Poland Owner: A joint-stock company with the Polish State Treasury and private investors as owners Currency: Polish Złoty (PLN) Listings: Over 400 (as of August 2025) Market Cap: PLN 2.17 trillion (as of early August 2025) Main Indices: WIG20 Address: ul. Książęca 4, 00-498 Warsaw, Poland Tel: +48 22 628 32 32 Website: https://www.gpw.pl/
ROMANIA
Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB)
With history tracing back to 1882, the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) is Romania’s main securities exchange. Originally established in 1882 and re-established in 1995, it provides a platform for equities, bonds, and derivatives. BVB has witnessed an increasing flow of capital in the recent past, coming from retail and institutional investors, both national and international. The BVB has integrated modern trading technologies and aligns with EU financial regulations.
Founded: 1882 Location: Bucharest, Romania Owner: Listed company from June 2010 on its own regulated market Currency: Romanian Leu (RON) Listings: 83 Market Cap: $77.2 Main indices: BET, BET-TR Address: 4-8 Nicolae Titulescu Avenue, 1st floor, East Wing, district 1, America House Building, 011141 Bucharest, Romania Tel: +40 21 307 95 00 Website: https://bvb.ro/
SERBIA
Belgrade Stock Exchange
The Belgrade Stock Exchange (BELEX) is the primary securities market in Serbia. Established in 1894, it has undergone modernization to enhance trading efficiency and transparency. The exchange plays a crucial role in Serbia’s capital markets development. Since 2015 Belgrade Stock Exchange became more active in motivating Serbian companies to finance their business by IPO procedures.
Founded: 1894 Location: Belgrade, Serbia Owner: Currency: Serbian Dinar (RSD) Listings: 342 Market Cap: €4.12 billion Main Indices: BELEX15, BELEXline Address: Beogradska berza a.d. Beograd, Omladinskih brigada 1, 11198 Novi Beograd, p. fah 6, Serbia Tel: + +381 60 3660 703 Website: https://www.belex.rs/
SLOVAKIA
Bratislava Stock Exchange
The Bratislava Stock Exchange (BSSE) is the official securities market of Slovakia, established to facilitate capital market operations. While it serves as the country’s primary stock exchange, it’s known for its small size and low liquidity compared to other European exchanges. The BSSE primarily focuses on trading bonds and other fixed-income securities rather than equities, reflecting the structure of the Slovak financial market. Its main goal is to provide a regulated and transparent trading environment for domestic and international investors.
Founded: 1991 Location: Bratislava, Slovakia Owner: A joint-stock company with major shareholders including MH Manazment and the largest Slovak financial institutions, investment, brokerage, and insurance companies Currency: Euro (€) Listings: Market Cap: €2.40 billion (as of January 2025) Main Indices: SAX Address: Vysoká 17, P. O. Box 151, 814 99 Bratislava 1, Slovak Republic Tel: +421 2 49236 111 Website: https://www.bsse.sk/
SLOVENIA
Ljubljana Stock Exchange (LJSE)
The Ljubljana Stock Exchange (LJSE) is Slovenia’s primary financial market, founded in 1989. It is owned by the Zagreb Stock Exchange and plays a key role in regional capital markets. Its main index, SBITOP, tracks Slovenia’s leading publicly traded companies. LJSE is focused on attracting foreign investors and enhancing market liquidity.
Founded: 1989 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Owner: Zagreb Stock Exchange Currency: Euro (EUR) Listings: 30 Market Cap: $8+ billion Main Indices: SBITOP Address: Ljubljanska borza, d. d., Ljubljana Slovenska 56 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Tel: +386 1 471 0211 Website: https://www.ljse.si
SPAIN
Madrid Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Madrid)
The Madrid Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Madrid) is Spain’s primary financial market, established in 1831. It is part of the Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (BME) group. SIX acquired the BME in summer 2020 for around €2.6 billion. The IBEX 35 index serves as its key benchmark, tracking the largest publicly traded Spanish companies. The exchange has modernized its systems, incorporating electronic trading and attracting international investors.
Founded: 1831 Location: Madrid, Spain Owner: SIX Currency: Euro (EUR) Listings: 1500 Market Cap: Main Indices: IBEX35 Address: Plaza de la Lealtad, 1, Madrid, Spain Tel: +34 91 709 5000 Website: https://www.bolsamadrid.es
SWITZERLAND
Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX)
The Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX) is Switzerland’s premier financial marketplace, listing major multinational corporations such as Nestlé, Roche, and Novartis. Founded in 1850, the exchange plays a key role in global finance. Its benchmark index, the Swiss Market Index (SMI), tracks the top-performing stocks. SIX is also known for its innovation in digital assets and sustainable investing.
Founded: 1850 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Owner: SIX Group Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF) Listings: 250+ Market Cap: $2+ trillion Main Indices: SMI Address: Pfingstweidstrasse 110, Zurich, Switzerland Tel: 41 58 399 5454 Website: https://www.six-group.com
UK
London Stock Exchange (LSE)
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious financial markets. Established in 1801, LSE serves as a global financial hub, listing some of the largest multinational corporations. It is home to the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices, which track the top companies in the UK. The exchange is known for its deep liquidity, cutting-edge trading technology, and influence on global finance.
Founded: 1801 Location: London, UK Owner: London Stock Exchange Group Currency: British Pound (GBP) Listings: 2,000+ Market Cap: $4+ trillion Main Indices: FTSE 100, FTSE 250 Address: 10 Paternoster Square, London, UK Tel: +44 20 7797 1000 Website: https://www.londonstockexchange.com