The largest stock markets are interesting from the perspective of choice; the US Exchanges contain over 5000 companies you can choose to enable you to seek your profits.
Alternatively, the growth of the capitalization of these markets allows us to see which markets are the hottest in terms of company growth.
The Fasting Growing Major Stock Exchanges
The fastest-growing major stock markets are the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, India’s Sensex, and the NASDAQ Composite. You can see the 20-year growth rates and the performance in the chart below.
Chart: The 12 Major Stock Market Indexes Compared
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Of the largest exchanges, the US fairs very well, especially the NASDAQ exchange, with an excellent 20-year record returning 700%.
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20-Year Stock Index Growth & Returns
Sensex India: 1466%
The Sensex is an index of stock prices on the Bombay Stock Exchange. It is one of the oldest and most popular stock indices in India. The index is widely used as a barometer of the Indian stock market.
The Sensex consists of 30 stocks representing large, well-established, and financially sound companies across key sectors of the Indian economy.
Nasdaq 100 USA: 1060%
The Nasdaq 100, launched in 1985, is a stock market index consisting of the 100 largest non-financial stocks listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The Nasdaq 100 is heavily weighted towards technology stocks and, as such, is often used as a barometer for the technology sector. The index includes companies from various industries, but most are in the technology sector.
Nasdaq Composite USA: 719%
The Nasdaq Composite is a stock market index consisting of stocks of over 3000 companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange. The index is weighted by market capitalization, one of the most widely followed indices in the US stock market. The Nasdaq Composite includes all stocks listed on the Nasdaq exchange, including tech and non-tech stocks. The index was launched in 1971 and has become a key benchmark for the US stock market.
DAX Germany: 341%
The German DAX is an index of 30 stocks traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It is a weighted index, with the largest companies having the greatest influence on its movements. The DAX is the most widely-followed index of German stocks and is considered a good barometer of the country’s economy.
Some companies that make up the DAX are Adidas, Allianz, BASF, BMW, Daimler, and Siemens.
S&P 500 USA: 328%
The S&P 500 is an index of 500 stocks chosen for their size and liquidity. The stocks are weighted according to their market value, so the larger companies have a greater effect on the index. The index is widely used as a measure of the US stock market.
The S&P 500 was first published in 1957 and is now maintained by Standard & Poor’s, a division of McGraw Hill Financial. The index includes companies from various industries, including healthcare, financials, industrials, and technology.
Nikkei Japan: 225: 202%
The Nikkei 225 is a stock market index comprised of the top 225 stocks traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is often considered one of the most important indicators of the Japanese economy.
The Nikkei Index was first published in 1950 and is now one of the most widely-watched stock indexes in the world. It is often used as a benchmark for other Asian markets.
FTSE 100 UK: 81%
The London FTSE 100 is an index of London’s 100 largest publicly-traded companies. It is one of the world’s most widely used stock market indices. The companies on the London FTSE 100 are some of the world’s biggest and most well-known companies, such as HSBC, Vodafone, and British Airways. The index is calculated based on the share prices of these companies.
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