London, United Kingdom · Founded 1801
Abbreviation
LSE
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Europe
City
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1801
The London Stock Exchange, formally established in 1801 with origins dating to the 1600s, is one of the world's oldest and largest stock exchanges. Part of LSEG, it lists thousands of companies from over 60 countries. The FTSE 100 index is one of the most widely referenced equity benchmarks globally. The LSE is a cornerstone of international capital markets.