Stock exchange

London Stock Exchange.

· 1,646 listed

About London Stock Exchange

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is one of the world's oldest and largest stock exchanges. Located in the heart of London, United Kingdom, it serves as a global hub for trading and investment activities, attracting companies and investors from around the world.

The London Stock Exchange offers a diverse range of financial instruments for trading, including equities, bonds, derivatives, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and other securities. It provides a platform for companies to list their securities and raise capital from domestic and international investors, facilitating business growth, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives. Simultaneously, it offers investors opportunities to buy and sell these securities, aiming to generate returns through capital appreciation, dividend income, and various investment strategies.

As a regulated exchange, the London Stock Exchange operates under the supervision and regulation of the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Exchange details

Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Listed companies: 1,646
Founded: 1801-12-30
City
Trading hours: Monday through Friday, 08:00 am - 04:30 pm
Owner: London Stock Exchange Group plc
Website: https://www.londonstockexchange.com/

Listed companies

1,646 companies

Company	Ticker	Industry	Country
HEADLAM GROUP PLC A leading distributor of floor coverings connecting suppliers with trade customers.	HEAD	Wholesale of household goods	United Kingdom
HEATH (SAMUEL) & SONS PLC Designs and manufactures luxury brass bathroom fixtures and architectural hardware.	HSM	Manufacture of other fabricated metal products; metalworking service activities	United Kingdom
HEAVITREE BREWERY PLC A family-owned pub company managing a leased estate of ~64 pubs in southwest England.	HVT	Real estate activities with own or leased property	United Kingdom
HEIQ PLC Develops and manufactures high-performance technologies for textiles and other materials.	HEIQ	Manufacture of other chemical products	United Kingdom
HELICAL PLC Real estate developer and investor focused on sustainable office buildings in London.	HLCL	Real estate activities with own or leased property	United Kingdom
Helios Towers PLC Telecommunications infrastructure firm that builds and operates towers for mobile operators.	HTWS	Other telecommunication activities	United Kingdom
HELIOS UNDERWRITING PLC Investment vehicle providing access to a portfolio of Lloyd's underwriting risk.	HUW	Reinsurance	United Kingdom
Helix Exploration PLC Resource company exploring and developing primary helium and hydrogen deposits.	HEX	Mining and quarrying n.e.c.	United Kingdom
HELLENIC DYNAMICS PLC Licensed cultivator and supplier of medical cannabis for European medical markets.	HELD	Growing of perennial crops	United Kingdom
HEMOGENYX PHARMACEUTICALS PLC Develops cell-based therapies for blood, autoimmune diseases, and viral infections.	HEMO	Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products	United Kingdom
HENDERSON DIVERSIFIED INC TST PLC Investment trust investing in global fixed-income for high income and capital preservation.	HDIV	Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities	United Kingdom
HENDERSON EUROPEAN FOCUS TRUST PLC Closed-end trust investing in a portfolio of large-cap Continental European stocks.	HET	Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities	United Kingdom
HENDERSON EUROTRUST PLC An investment trust focused on European (ex-UK) equities, which merged in 2024.	HET	Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities	United Kingdom
HENDERSON HIGH INCOME TRUST PLC An investment trust seeking high income and capital growth from UK equities and bonds.	HHI	Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities	United Kingdom
HENDERSON INTERNATIONAL INC.TST PLC A former investment trust in voluntary liquidation that invested globally (ex-UK).	HINT	Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities	United Kingdom
Henderson Opportunities Trust PLC A former investment trust for UK capital growth, now in voluntary liquidation.	HOT	Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities	United Kingdom
Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC Investment trust investing in UK smaller and mid-cap companies for long-term growth.	HSL	Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities	United Kingdom
Herald Investment Trust PLC Invests in smaller quoted tech, communications, and media companies for capital growth.	HRI	Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities	United Kingdom
Hercules Site Services Plc Provides labor supply and civil engineering for infrastructure and construction sectors.	HERC	Construction of roads and railways	United Kingdom
HgCapital Trust PLC Investment company providing access to a portfolio of private software & services firms.	HGT	Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities	United Kingdom
HICL Infrastructure PLC Invests in a diversified portfolio of low-risk, essential public infrastructure.	HICL	Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities	United Kingdom
Hidong Estate PLC A development-stage company identifying and evaluating investment opportunities.	HID	Activities of holding companies and financing conduits	United Kingdom
HIGHCROFT INVESTMENTS PLC A former REIT with a diversified commercial property portfolio in England and Wales.	HCFT	Real estate activities with own or leased property	United Kingdom
HIGHWAY CAPITAL PLC A cash shell company that acquires and invests in undervalued, asset-backed businesses.	HWC	Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities	United Kingdom
HIKMA Pharmaceuticals PLC Develops and manufactures generic, branded, and specialty pharmaceutical products.	HIK	Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products	United Kingdom
Hill & Smith PLC Manufacturer and supplier of sustainable infrastructure products and services.	HILS	Manufacture of structural metal products, tanks, reservoirs and steam generators	United Kingdom
Hilton Food Group PLC International food and supply chain partner for retailers, brands, and food service.	HFG	Manufacture of other food products	United Kingdom
HOCHSCHILD MINING PLC Underground precious metals company focused on gold and silver mining in the Americas.	HOC	Mining of non-ferrous metal ores	United Kingdom
HOLLYWOOD BOWL GROUP PLC An international leisure operator of ten-pin bowling and family entertainment centres.	BOWL	Amusement and recreation activities	United Kingdom
Home REIT PLC An investment company realizing its portfolio of homeless accommodation properties.	HOME	Real estate activities with own or leased property	United Kingdom
HORNBY PLC Designs, sources, and distributes hobby and toy products, mainly model railways.	HRN	Manufacture of games and toys	United Kingdom
HOSTMORE PLC Operates American-themed casual dining restaurants as a franchisee of 'Fridays'.	MOREH	Restaurants and mobile food service activities	United Kingdom
Hot Rocks Investments PLC Investment company with a diversified portfolio and a history in natural resources.	HRIP	Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities	United Kingdom
Howden Joinery Group PLC Manufacturer and supplier of kitchens, joinery, and hardware for trade professionals.	HWDN	Manufacture of furniture	United Kingdom
HSBC Holdings PLC A global banking and financial services firm for individuals, businesses, and institutions.	HSBA	Monetary intermediation	United Kingdom
HSS HIRE GROUP PLC A supplier of tool and equipment hire with a comprehensive range of products and services.	HSS	Rental and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods	United Kingdom
H&T GROUP PLC A financial services provider specializing in pawnbroking, retail, and gold purchasing.	HAT	Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities	United Kingdom
HUDDLED GROUP PLC An e-commerce retailer of surplus consumer goods from responsible brands.	HUD	Non-specialized retail sale	United Kingdom
Hummingbird Resources PLC A multi-asset gold production, development, and exploration company in West Africa.	HUM	Mining of non-ferrous metal ores	United Kingdom
HUNTING PLC Precision engineering group serving the energy, aviation, defense, and space sectors.	HTG	Manufacture of special-purpose machinery	United Kingdom
HVIVO PLC A contract research organization specializing in human challenge trials for biopharma.	HVO	Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering	United Kingdom
HYDROGENONE CAPITAL GROWTH PLC An investment company investing in a portfolio of assets in the clean hydrogen sector.	HGEN	Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities	United Kingdom
HYDROGEN UTOPIA INTERNATIONAL PLC A technology company converting non-recyclable plastic waste into hydrogen and fuels.	HUI	Materials and other waste recovery	United Kingdom
HYVE GROUP PLC An international organizer of market-leading trade exhibitions and conferences.	HYVE	Organization of conventions and trade shows	United Kingdom
I3 ENERGY PLC Oil and gas company acquiring, developing, and producing assets in Western Canada.	I3E	Extraction of crude petroleum	United Kingdom
Ibstock PLC A manufacturer of clay and concrete building products for the construction industry.	IBST	Manufacture of non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.	United Kingdom
ICG Enterprise Trust PLC A listed private equity firm investing in profitable buyouts in North America and Europe.	ICGT	Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities	United Kingdom
ICONIC LABS PLC A media and technology business that acquires and grows tech-driven companies.	ICON	Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities	United Kingdom
IDOX PLC Provider of information management software for government and asset-intensive industries.	IDOX	Computer programming activities	United Kingdom
IG DESIGN GROUP PLC Designs and distributes consumer products for celebrations, gifting, and crafts.	IGR	Manufacture of paper and paper products	United Kingdom