Market Basics
How many companies are now traded publicly throughout the world?
630,000
In what year was the group of brokers’ agreement signed that began what became the NYSE, and what was that agreement called?
1792
Buttonwood Agreement
What is the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) owned by, according to the module?
Japan Exchange Group (JPX)
What is the London Stock Exchange (LSE) described as in relation to the United Kingdom and Europe?
Their primary stock exchange.
How many listed companies does the Hong Kong Stock Exchange have (as provided in the module)?
2500 companies
Define what a stock exchange does in one sentence (use a clear, school-appropriate definition).
Ownership in companies are traded among buyers and sellers.
What are the normal trading hours for the NYSE as listed in the module (include time zone)?
9:30 am - 4pm EST
How many listed companies does the Tokyo Stock Exchange have (as given in the module)?
3784 companies
In what year was the LSE formally established by stockbrokers trading in coffee houses?
1773
What is the Hang Seng Index (HSI) and how many companies make up the HSI according to the module?
Index for the Hong Kong Exchange
58 companies
Name two major stock market indices mentioned in the module and identify which country or exchange each index tracks
DJIA
NIKKEI
FTSE 100
Hang Seng Index
The module states the NYSE trades between how many shares per day? Give the lower and upper estimates.
2 billion and 6 billion shares per day
What are the TSE’s normal trading session times for the morning and afternoon (include days of week)?
9:00am - 11:30am and 12:30pm to 3pm
Monday thru Friday
What is the FTSE 100 index and when was it launched?
1/3/1982
Describe the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s trading session schedule including the lunch break.
9:30am - Noon
90 minute lunch
1:30pm - 4pm
Explain one reason given in the module for why the number of public firms worldwide continues to grow.
Answer can vary but public firms continue to grow worldwide because of the economy.
Name the larger exchange group the NYSE is part of (as given in the module). What significance does the module attribute to that group in terms of global equities?
NYSE EURONEXT
What is the Nikkei 225, and how many stocks make up this index?
Stock market index for Tokyo Stock Exchange
225 common stocks
The module mentions why stockbrokers were not allowed into the Royal Exchange historically. Explain that reason in one sentence.
Because stockbrokers were deemed too uncivilized.
Where is the Shanghai Stock Exchange based and what global rank is it given in the module?
The module lists several “Top Stock Exchanges.” List three of them and state the continent where each is primarily located.
NYSE - North America
Tokyo SE - Asia
London SE - Europe
Hong Kong - Asia
Shanghai SE - Asia
Briefly describe the origin of the name “Buttonwood Agreement” and explain its historical importance to the NYSE.
Answers can vary.
Describe the “fun fact” about some of the first customers of the Tokyo Stock Exchange when it first opened in 1878.
Samurai's were the first customers.
Compare the LSE and NYSE briefly: based on the module, why might these exchanges be said to “rival” each other?
They rival each other because NYSE and LSE markets make up 1/3 of equities traded in the world.
Explain one way the Shanghai Stock Exchange is different from some other large exchanges, according to the module (hint: investor access or government influence).
It is not entirely open to foreign investors and is affected by the decisions of the central government.