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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

Listed companies

1,646 companies
Company Ticker Industry Country
NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY A member-owned financial institution and the world's largest building society. NBS Monetary intermediation United Kingdom
NATIVO RESOURCES PLC Precious metals company focused on gold and silver exploration, mining, and production. NTVO Mining of non-ferrous metal ores United Kingdom
Natwest Group PLC A UK-focused banking and financial services organization serving 20 million customers. NWG Monetary intermediation United Kingdom
NCC GROUP PLC A global expert in cyber security and software resilience for risk management. NCC Other information technology and computer service activities United Kingdom
NETCALL PLC Enterprise software company for intelligent automation and customer engagement. NET Computer programming activities United Kingdom
Network International Holdings Provider of technology-enabled payment solutions for merchants and financial institutions. NIH Activities auxiliary to financial services, except insurance and pension funding United Kingdom
NET ZERO INFRASTRUCTURE PLC A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed to acquire and develop a business. NZI Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
NEW CENTURY AIM VCT 2 PLC A venture capital trust investing in a portfolio of smaller UK companies for capital growth. NCA2 Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
NEW CENTURY AIM VCT PLC A VCT investing in a diversified portfolio of unlisted and AIM-quoted companies. NCA Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
NEW ENERGY ONE ACQUISITION CORPORATION PLC A SPAC targeting businesses in the energy transition and decarbonisation sectors. NEOA Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities United Kingdom
NEWMARK SECURITY PLC Provider of integrated security and workforce management solutions for enterprises. NWT Manufacture of measuring, testing, navigating and control equipment; watches and clocks United Kingdom
NEWRIVER REIT PLC A REIT that acquires, manages, and develops retail and leisure assets. NRR Real estate activities with own or leased property United Kingdom
NEW STAR INVESTMENT TRUST PLC Investment trust seeking long-term capital growth via a flexible, global multi-asset strategy. NSI Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
NEXT 15 GROUP PLC A technology and data-driven growth consultancy with a network of specialized agencies. NFG Advertising activities United Kingdom
NEXTEQ PLC A technology solutions provider and supply chain partner for industrial markets. NXQ Manufacture of measuring, testing, navigating and control equipment; watches and clocks United Kingdom
Next PLC Multinational retailer of clothing, homeware, and beauty via stores and online. NXT Non-specialized retail sale United Kingdom
NEXUS INFRASTRUCTURE PLC Provider of civil engineering and infrastructure solutions for housebuilding and utilities. NEXS Construction of other civil engineering projects United Kingdom
NICHOLS PLC International soft drinks group with a portfolio of owned and licensed brands. NICL Manufacture of beverages United Kingdom
Ninety One PLC A global investment manager focused on long-term returns across four core asset classes. N91 Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
NIOX GROUP PLC Develops medical devices for the diagnosis and management of asthma. NIOX Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies United Kingdom
NIPPON ACTIVE VALUE FUND PLC Closed-ended fund investing in undervalued small-cap Japanese equities for capital growth. NAVF Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
NON-STANDARD FINANCE PLC A consumer finance company that served the non-standard credit market. NSF Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities United Kingdom
NORCROS PLC Designs, manufactures, and supplies high-quality bathroom and kitchen products. NXR Manufacture of other fabricated metal products; metalworking service activities United Kingdom
NORMAN BROADBENT PLC A human capital consulting firm offering talent acquisition and advisory services. NBB Activities of employment placement agencies United Kingdom
NORTHAMBER PLC A value-added technology distributor of AV, IT, cybersecurity, and UC&C solutions. NAR Wholesale of machinery, equipment and supplies United Kingdom
NORTH AMERICAN INCOME TST (THE) PLC Investment trust seeking income and growth from a portfolio of mainly S&P 500 stocks. NAIT Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
North Atlantic Smaller Companies Invesment Trust PLC Investment trust investing in smaller North Atlantic companies for capital appreciation. NAS Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
NORTHCODERS GROUP PLC Provider of training in software coding, development, and data engineering. CODE Other education United Kingdom
NORTHERN 2 VCT PLC A VCT investing in unquoted, early-stage businesses for long-term, tax-free returns. NTV Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
NORTHERN 3 VCT PLC A Venture Capital Trust investing in unquoted, growing UK companies in the lower-mid market. NTN Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
NORTHERN BEAR PLC Holding company for subsidiaries providing specialist building and support services. NTBR Building completion and finishing United Kingdom
Northern Electric PLC Holding company for electricity distribution, engineering, and smart meter rentals. NTEA Electric power generation, transmission and distribution activities United Kingdom
NORTHERN VENTURE TRUST PLC A Venture Capital Trust investing in a diversified portfolio of unquoted companies. NVT Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
NOSTRA TERRA OIL AND GAS COMPANY PLC An oil and gas E&P company with onshore US assets using flare gas for Bitcoin mining. NTOG Extraction of crude petroleum United Kingdom
NOSTRUM OIL & GAS PLC An energy company engaged in oil and gas exploration, production, and development. NOG Extraction of crude petroleum United Kingdom
NUFORMIX PLC Pharmaceutical developer using cocrystal technology to repurpose drugs for fibrosis. NFX Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering United Kingdom
NWF GROUP PLC A specialized distribution business focused on fuels, food, and feeds markets. NWF Non-specialized wholesale trade United Kingdom
Ocado Group PLC A technology company providing end-to-end solutions for online grocery retailers. OCDO Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities United Kingdom
Ocean Harvest Technology Group PLC Develops and commercializes proprietary animal feed ingredients from seaweed. OHT Manufacture of prepared animal feeds United Kingdom
OCTOPUS AIM VCT 2 PLC A venture capital trust investing in a portfolio of smaller AIM-listed companies. OSEC Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
OCTOPUS AIM VCT PLC A venture capital trust investing in a diversified portfolio of AIM-traded companies. OOA Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
OCTOPUS APOLLO VCT PLC A venture capital trust investing in established, unquoted B2B software companies. OAP3 Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
OCTOPUS FUTURE GENERATIONS VCT PLC A venture capital trust investing in early-stage, impact-focused companies. OFG Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust Invests in a diversified portfolio of renewable energy assets in Europe and Australia. ORIT Electric power generation, transmission and distribution activities United Kingdom
OCTOPUS TITAN VCT PLC A venture capital trust investing in early-stage, high-growth potential companies. OTV2 Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
ODYSSEAN INVESTMENT TRUST PLC Investment trust with an engaged approach to investing in smaller quoted companies. OIT Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
OFFA BTL Ltd A FinTech company providing Sharia-compliant property finance solutions. PX54 Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities United Kingdom
ONCIMMUNE HOLDINGS PLC Immunodiagnostics company specializing in antibody and autoantibody biomarker signatures. ONC Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering United Kingdom
ONDO INSURTECH PLC Provider of claims prevention technology for the home insurance sector. ONDO Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities United Kingdom
One Health Group Plc An independent provider of elective surgical care for NHS-referred patients. OHG Hospital activities United Kingdom