London Stock Exchange

London Stock Exchange
Arms
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TypeStock exchange
LocationCity of London, England
Founded30 December 1801 (1801-12-30)
OwnerLondon Stock Exchange Group
Key people
CurrencySterling (most primary listings; stock prices are quoted in pence rather than pounds)
No. of listings1,918 issuers [1]
Market capUSD$3.18 trillion (as of August 2023)[2]
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Websitewww.londonstockexchange.com Edit this at Wikidata

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is a stock exchange in the City of London, England. As of August 2023, the total market value of all companies trading on the LSE stood at $3.18 trillion.[3] Its current premises are situated in Paternoster Square close to St Paul's Cathedral. Since 2007, it has been part of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG (LSELSEG)).[4] The LSE is the most-valued stock exchange in Europe as of 2023.[5] According to the 2020 Office for National Statistics report, approximately 12% of UK-resident individuals reported having investments in stocks and shares.[6] According to a 2020 Financial Conduct Authority report, approximately 15% of British adults reported having investments in stocks and shares.[7]

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