They are national stock exchanges, regional stock exchanges, and over-the-counter (OTC) stock exchanges.
There are three main types of stock markets and exchanges. The Bombay Stock Exchange is also the first stock exchange to be established in Asia. The first stock exchange in India was established in 1875 in Bombay. It was also the first dematerialized electronic stock exchange and was founded in 1992. National Stock Exchange is the largest stock exchange in India and the 9th largest in the world.
The smallest market cap belongs to Maldives Stock Exchange which only has 10 listed companies. The US stock market on the other hand is around $93.7 trillion as of 2022 december. The current market cap of the Indian stock market is $3.31 trillion. The size of the stock market is dependent on the market capitalization of the shares of these listed companies. The total share value of a company is known as the market cap. A share represents part ownership in an organization and individuals who possess these are called shareholders.Ī company should be listed in the stock market for its shares to have legitimacy. It allows companies to go public and raise money as well. Stock markets allow stockbrokers, investors and traders to buy and sell stocks of publicly traded companies. The stock market is a financial marketplace where trading of publicly-held stocks occurs.
