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London Stock ExchangeThe world's third largest stock exchange by market capitalisation of domestic stocks listed, after the New York Stock Exchange and Tokyo Stock Exchange. The LSE also lists foreign companies, and its turnover of foreign shares is the largest in the world.Over 7,000 securities are bought and sold, including shares, Treasury stocks (gilts) and bonds.In order for a company to be admitted to the Exchange it must make application for a place on the 'Official List'. This involves providing extensive data regarding its financial status and trading history etc.As well as the Official List of large companies, the LSE also regulates the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) for smaller companies.Trading in securities is done through the The Stock Exchange Electronic Trading System (SETS) and the Stock Exchange Automated Quotation system (SEAQ).http://www.londonstockexchange.comSimilar MatchesMoscow Interbank Currency Exchange (MICEX)Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange (MICEX)Established in 1992, the most liquid and best organized financial exchange in Russia. Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK)Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK)Only stock exchange located in Hong Kong. Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE)Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE)A securities exchange created in the early 1970s for the public trading of standardized option contracts. Primary place stock options, foreign currency options, and index options (S&P 100, 500, and OTC 250 index) Mexican Stock ExchangeMexican Stock ExchangeThe only stock exchange in Mexico. The Indice de Precios y Cotizaciones, or IPC index, consists of the 35 most representative stocks chosen every two months. Exchange Traded FundsExchange Traded FundsAlso known as ETF. A basket of stocks similar to an index mutual fund. However, there are a number of important differences between ETFs and mutual funds. The ETF can be traded within the day, they can be shorted, purchased on margin and there even exists options on some ETFs. Further SuggestionsSecurities Exchange Act of 1934Foreign exchange broker Exchange rate exposure Copenhagen Stock Exchange Coffee, Sugar & Cocoa Exchange (CS&CE) Osaka Securities Exchange (OSE) Exchange of assets International Petroleum Exchange Spot exchange rates Stock Exchange Pool Nominee Trade-weighted exchange rate Foreign exchange American Stock Exchange (AMEX) Historical exchange rate New Zealand Stock Exchange Exchange market New York Cotton Exchange (NYCE) Exchange Delivery Settlement Price International Stock Exchange of the UK and the Republic of Ireland (ISE) European Options Exchange (EOE) Exchange control Foreign exchange risk Exchange Rate Mechanism Stock Exchange of Singapore (SES) Exchange rate protection |
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