Nagoya Stock Exchange facts for kids
The Nagoya Stock Exchange (often called NSE) is a special place in Nagoya, Japan. It is like a big marketplace where people buy and sell small parts of companies. These parts are called "shares" or "stocks." When you own shares, you own a tiny piece of that company. The Nagoya Stock Exchange is the second largest stock market in Japan, after the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
History of the Nagoya Stock Exchange
The Nagoya Stock Exchange has a long history. It first started way back in 1886 as a company called Nagoya Stock Exchange Co. Ltd.
After World War II, in 1949, it was officially restarted. At that time, it was set up as a group where different companies that deal with stocks were members. This was done following Japan's Securities and Exchange Law.
Later, in 2002, the Nagoya Stock Exchange changed how it was organized. It became a regular company called Nagoya Stock Exchange, Inc. This means it now operates like many other businesses. It is allowed to run its stock market by the Prime Minister of Japan.
How the Exchange Works
The Nagoya Stock Exchange, Inc. is the company that runs the stock market. It has regular times when people can buy and sell shares.
- Trading usually happens from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
- The exchange is open on most weekdays.
- It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and special holidays announced by the exchange.
See also
- List of East Asian stock exchanges
- List of stock exchanges
