10 Oldest Stock Exchanges in the World

The Amsterdam Stock Exchange, founded in 1602, is considered the world's oldest stock exchange.

It was established by the Dutch East India Company, which sought to raise capital through public offerings of company shares.

The London Stock Exchange traces its origins back to 1698 when it began as a coffee house where merchants would gather to trade.

In 1801, the London Stock Exchange moved to its current location on Threadneedle Street. 

The Bourse of Brussels, founded in 1801, is the oldest stock exchange in Belgium. 

It played a significant role in the financing of the Industrial Revolution in Belgium. 

The Bombay Stock Exchange, established in 1875, is Asia's oldest stock exchange. 

It initially began as a small group of stockbrokers operating under a banyan tree in Mumbai. 

 The Paris Stock Exchange, founded in 1724, is one of the oldest stock exchanges in the world.

It has a unique history, including being closed during the French Revolution and World War II.