NYSE Euronext Through the Centuries
Explore NYSE Euronext's storied history, from the founding of the Dutch East India Company to today's electronic trading technology.
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History
New York
The New York Stock Exchange's roots trace back to an agreement signed under a Buttonwood tree.
Amsterdam
Established more than 400 years ago, the Amsterdam stock exchange is the oldest in the world.
Did You Know?
The NYSE organization was first incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation on February 18, 1971 as the New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
Establishment as a for-profit corporation—the NYSE Group—took place on March 7, 2006.
Fast Facts
The trading of company shares for capital originated in 15th century Amsterdam, where the Dutch East India Company, a large shipping company, was in permanent need of funds to finance the shipping of goods from the Far East.