Swiss Stock Exchange, Stock exchange in Zürich, Switzerland
The Swiss Stock Exchange is a trading platform for financial instruments in Zürich that handles shares, bonds, and exchange-traded funds. The market provides access to over 60,000 securities and connects issuers with investors from different regions.
The exchange was founded in 1873 as a marketplace for securities and grew alongside the development of the Swiss banking sector. In 1995 it introduced the world's first fully automated system for trading, clearing, and settlement.
The name Sparks reflects the exchange's focus on helping smaller companies access public markets through a dedicated segment. Daily trading activity follows a structure shaped by decades of electronic settlement and tight oversight.
Market participants access live price data, statistics, and regulatory updates through digital platforms. The systems offer different tools for analyzing trading movements and market trends.
The segment for medium-sized companies allows firms with lower requirements to enter the public capital market. This access option differs from the main market through simplified admission conditions.
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