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The various stock exchanges of the world have a vital role to play in the world of finance. Stock exchanges located around the world allow regular investors to participate in the growth of various countries and regions around the world, and many savvy investors use various international markets to diversify their portfolios and maximize their returns.
Some of the biggest stock markets around the world include:
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) — Although it contains just 30 stocks, the Dow Jones Industrial Average generally provides a good indicator of where the American economy is headed.
- Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) — The Toronto Stock Exchange is the largest stock exchange in Canada, and it has been in operation since 1861.
- The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) — As the name implies, the NASDAQ is a totally electronic market. The NASDAQ was the world’s first electronic market.
- New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) — The New York Stock Exchange is perhaps the best known of all stock markets, and for many the exchange is synonymous with Wall Street and the world of investing.
- Frankfurt Stock Exchange — The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is located in Frankfurt, Germany, and the exchange handles more than ninety percent of…
