Nagoya Stock Exchange facts for kids
The Nagoya Stock Exchange (NSE) is a special place in Nagoya, Japan. It is a market where people can buy and sell parts of companies, called shares. Think of it like a big online shop for company shares! It is the second largest stock exchange in Japan, after the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company that runs it is called Nagoya Stock Exchange, Inc.
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History of the Exchange
The Nagoya Stock Exchange has a long history. It first started way back in 1886. Many years later, in 1949, it officially became a new company. This happened under a special law about buying and selling shares. In 2002, the exchange changed its structure again. It became a regular company, like many others, and was named Nagoya Stock Exchange, Inc. Today, it is still a company that runs a stock market, with permission from the Prime Minister of Japan.
What is the Nagoya Stock Exchange?
The Nagoya Stock Exchange is one of Japan's regional stock exchanges. Other regional exchanges include the Fukuoka Stock Exchange and the Sapporo Securities Exchange. People sometimes call the Nagoya Stock Exchange "Isemachi." This is because of the street where its building is located.
Even though it's important, most of the share trading in Japan happens at the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Because of this, the Nagoya Stock Exchange handles less trading. Also, fewer companies choose to list their shares there over time.
When Can You Trade?
Trading at the Nagoya Stock Exchange happens from Monday to Friday. It is closed on public holidays. Here are the times when people can buy and sell shares:
- Morning Session: From 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
- Afternoon Session: From 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
These times are for normal trading.
See also
- List of East Asian stock exchanges
- List of stock exchanges
External links
- Official Site: http://www.nse.or.jp/e/
