CANADA
Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE)
Established in 2003, the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) is a Toronto-based stock exchange that provides a modern and efficient platform for entrepreneurs to access public capital markets in Canada and internationally. The CSE focuses on simplifying the process for emerging companies to list and offers a diverse range of securities.
Year Founded: 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Owner: CNSX Markets Inc. Currency: CAD No. of Listings: Over 700 securities Market Cap: Not specified Main Indices: CSE Composite Index, CSE25 Index Address: 100 King Street West, Suite 7210, Toronto, ON, M5X 1E1, Canada Tel: +1 416-572-2000 Website: https://thecse.com/
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)
Founded in 1852, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is the largest stock market in Canada and one of the world’s top exchanges. Operated by TMX Group, TSX lists a broad range of equities, including major financial institutions, mining corporations, and energy sector companies. It plays a vital role in the Canadian economy, facilitating investment and capital raising. Its flagship indices, such as the S&P/TSX Composite and S&P/TSX 60, track Canada’s top-performing stocks. TSX is a leader in innovation, supporting emerging sectors like clean technology and blockchain companies.
Founded: 1852 Location: Toronto, Canada Owner: TSX Group Currency: CAD Listings: 1,500+ Market Cap: $3.8+ trillion Main Indices: S&P/TSX Composite, S&P/TSX 60 Address: 130 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5X 1J2, Canada Tel: +1 416-947-4670 Website: https://www.tsx.com
USA
CBOE Global Markets
Founded in 1973, Cboe Global Markets is a leading U.S.-based exchange operator renowned for its diverse range of financial products, including options, futures, equities, and foreign exchange. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Cboe operates multiple exchanges globally and is recognized for creating the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), a key measure of market expectations of near-term volatility.
Year Founded: 1973 Location: Chicago, Illinois, US Owner: Publicly traded under ticker symbol CBOE Currency: USD No. of Listings: Offers trading in thousands of options and equity products
Market Cap: $22.5 billion Main Indices: CBOE is the originator of the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), the most widely used and recognized proxy for market volatility Address: 433 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607, US Tel: +1 (312) 786-5600 Website: https://www.cboe.com
Miami International Securities Exchange (MIAX)
Founded in 2012, MIAX is a cutting-edge U.S.-based exchange group known for its high-speed options and equities trading platforms. Despite its name, MIAX is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, and has expanded its reach through multiple exchanges and strategic acquisitions.
Year Founded: 2012 Location: Princeton, New Jersey, USA Owner: Miami International Holdings, Inc. Currency: USD No. of Listings: Multiple (via MIAX Pearl Equities and futures on MGEX)
Market Cap: Not applicable (MIAX is a private exchange operator) Main Indices: N/A (MIAX facilitates trading but does not publish benchmark indices) Address: 7 Roszel Road, 5th Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA Tel: +1 (609) 897-7300 Website: https://www.miaxglobal.com
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
Founded in 1792, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the largest and most prestigious stock exchange in the world. Located on Wall Street, NYSE has been the cornerstone of global financial markets for over two centuries. Owned by Intercontinental Exchange, it hosts some of the world’s biggest corporations. The exchange provides a deep and liquid market for trading equities, bonds, and ETFs, with its flagship indices such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500. NYSE is known for its traditional trading floor as well as electronic trading platforms.
Founded: 1792 Location: New York, USA Owner: Intercontinental Exchange Currency: USD Listings: 2,400+ Market Cap: $25+ trillion Main Indices: Dow Jones, S&P 500, NYSE Composite Address: 11 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005, USA Tel: +1 212-656-3000 Website: https://www.nyse.com
NASDAQ
Established in 1971, NASDAQ is the second-largest stock exchange in the world and the first to operate electronically. Known for its focus on technology and innovation, NASDAQ lists major global tech giants, including Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. Unlike traditional exchanges, NASDAQ operates via a decentralized, electronic marketplace, providing high liquidity and rapid trading execution. The exchange is home to the NASDAQ-100 and NASDAQ Composite indices, tracking leading tech firms. Owned by Nasdaq, Inc., it has revolutionized stock trading with its fully automated system, catering to a new era of digital finance.
Founded: 1971 Location: New York, USA Owner: Nasdaq Inc. Currency: USD Listings: 3,300+ Market Cap: $22+ trillion Main Indices: NASDAQ Composite, NASDAQ-100 Address: 151 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036, USA Tel: +1 212-401-8700 Website: https://www.nasdaq.com
