Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd, Stock and futures exchange in Esplanadi-Bulevardi, Helsinki, Finland
Nasdaq Helsinki is a stock and futures exchange located in Helsinki where investors trade shares, options, and futures contracts. The marketplace operates as Finland's primary venue for securities trading and financial instruments.
The exchange began in 1912 as a financial association and became a limited liability company in 1995 when clearing and deposit functions were integrated. A merger with OM AB in 2003 connected it to the broader Nasdaq Nordic network.
The exchange maintains strict corporate governance standards and promotes responsible investing practices among Finnish companies listed on its platform.
Trading happens on weekdays from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with real-time market data available for all listed securities. Investors can access the platform through online brokers or financial institutions that connect to the exchange.
The OMX Helsinki 25 Index tracks the performance of the 25 most-traded stocks and serves as a key barometer for Finland's economy. These companies span different sectors and reveal how the country performs on world markets.
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