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
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
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
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
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
