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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
3i Group PLC An international investment company focused on Private Equity and Infrastructure. III Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
4BASEBIO PLC Manufactures GMP-grade synthetic DNA for next-generation therapeutics and vaccines. 4BB Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products United Kingdom
4GLOBAL PLC A data, services, and software company for the sports and physical activity sector. 4GBL Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities United Kingdom
4imprint Group PLC A direct marketer of custom-printed promotional products for organizations. FOUR Non-specialized wholesale trade United Kingdom
80 MILE PLC Explores and develops critical metal, industrial gas, and sustainable energy projects. 80M Mining of non-ferrous metal ores United Kingdom
AB DYNAMICS PLC Supplier of advanced testing and simulation solutions for the automotive industry. ABDP Manufacture of special-purpose machinery United Kingdom
Aberforth Geared Value & Income Trust PLC A fixed-life investment trust investing in a value portfolio of smaller companies. AGVI Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc An investment trust investing in a portfolio of small UK-quoted companies. ASL Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
Aberforth Split Level Income Trust plc A split capital trust investing in small UK companies with a value-oriented style. ASIT Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
ABINGDON HEALTH PLC A CDMO specializing in lateral flow assays, offering development to manufacturing services. ABDX Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products United Kingdom
abrdn Asia Focus plc Investment trust focused on smaller listed companies in Asia, excluding Japan. AAS Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
abrdn Diversified Income and Growth plc An investment trust in a managed wind-down, realizing assets to return cash. ADIG Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
abrdn Equity Income Trust plc Investment trust providing income and long-term growth from a portfolio of UK equities. AEI Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
abrdn European Logistics Income plc An investment trust investing in a portfolio of European logistics real estate assets. ASLI Real estate activities with own or leased property United Kingdom
abrdn Japan Investment Trust Plc A closed-end investment company seeking long-term capital growth from Japanese equities. AJIT Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust Plc An investment trust seeking capital growth from Asia Pacific equities, excluding Japan. ABD Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
abrdn New India Investment Trust Investment trust seeking capital growth from high-quality Indian companies. ANII Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
Abrdn PLC A global investment company and asset manager offering a range of investment solutions. ABDN Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
abrdn Private Equity Opportunities Trust plc An investment trust providing access to a diversified portfolio of European private equity. APEO Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
abrdn Smaller Companies Income Trust plc An investment trust seeking income and capital growth from smaller listed companies. ASCI Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc Investment trust seeking capital growth from a portfolio of UK smaller companies. AUSC Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
ACCESSO TECHNOLOGY GROUP PLC Technology provider of software solutions for the leisure and entertainment markets. ACSO Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities United Kingdom
ACCSYS TECHNOLOGIES PLC A chemical technology company that modifies sustainable wood for building applications. AXS Manufacture of products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials United Kingdom
ACP Energy plc A mining royalty and streaming company focused on the upstream natural resources industry. ACPE Extraction of crude petroleum United Kingdom
ACTIVE ENERGY GROUP PLC Renewable energy company developing a biomass fuel from waste as a replacement for coal. AEG Manufacture of products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials United Kingdom
ACTIVEOPS PLC AI-powered SaaS platform providing decision intelligence for service operations. AOM Computer programming activities United Kingdom
ACUITY RM GROUP PLC Provider of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software for managing business risks. ACRM Computer programming activities United Kingdom
ADM ENERGY PLC A natural resources investing company focused on the oil and gas sector. ADME Extraction of crude petroleum United Kingdom
Admiral Group PLC International financial services company specializing in insurance and loans. ADM Insurance United Kingdom
ADRIATIC METALS PLC Precious and base metals explorer and producer in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. ADT1 Mining of non-ferrous metal ores United Kingdom
ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS GROUP PLC Develops and manufactures innovative tissue-healing technologies for surgery and woundcare. AMS Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies United Kingdom
ADVFN PLC Global provider of financial market data and analysis tools for private investors. AFN Web search portals activities and other information service activities United Kingdom
AEOREMA COMMUNICATIONS PLC A global strategic communications group providing brand experience and event services. AEO Advertising activities United Kingdom
AEW UK REIT PLC A value-investing REIT with a diversified portfolio of commercial properties. AEWU Real estate activities with own or leased property United Kingdom
AFC ENERGY PLC Develops hydrogen power generation technologies for off-grid and temporary power. AFC Manufacture of electric motors, generators, transformers and electricity distribution and control apparatus United Kingdom
AFENTRA PLC Upstream oil and gas company acquiring, developing, and producing assets in Africa. AET Extraction of crude petroleum United Kingdom
AFERIAN PLC A B2B media technology company providing video streaming software and devices. AFRN Other information technology and computer service activities United Kingdom
AIREA PLC A specialist flooring company that designs, manufactures, and distributes floor coverings. AIEA Manufacture of other textiles United Kingdom
Airtel Africa PLC Provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across Africa. AAF Wired, wireless, and satellite telecommunication activities United Kingdom
AJAX RESOURCES PLC Natural resources investment company focused on critical and precious metals. AJAX Mining of non-ferrous metal ores United Kingdom
AJ Bell PLC Online platform providing investment accounts and assets for investors and advisers. AJB Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities United Kingdom
ALBA MINERAL RESOURCES PLC Mineral exploration company focused on precious metals and critical raw materials. ALBA Mining of non-ferrous metal ores United Kingdom
ALBION DEVELOPMENT VCT PLC A venture capital trust investing in unquoted, high-growth tech and healthcare businesses. AADV Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
ALBION ENTERPRISE VCT PLC A venture capital trust investing in unlisted, early and growth-stage companies. AAEV Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
ALBION TECHNOLOGY & GENERAL VCT PLC A venture capital trust investing in unquoted tech and non-tech growth companies. AATG Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
ALBION VENTURE CAPITAL TST PLC Specialist investment company providing capital to high-growth unquoted businesses. AAVC Activities of trusts, funds and similar financial entities United Kingdom
Aldermore Group PLC A specialist bank providing financial services to individuals and SMEs. ALD Monetary intermediation United Kingdom
ALFA FINANCIAL SOFTWARE HOLDINGS PL Developer of a cloud-based SaaS platform for the global asset finance industry. ALFA Computer programming activities United Kingdom
ALINA HOLDINGS PLC Investment holding company that acquires businesses and manages real estate assets. ALNA Activities of holding companies and financing conduits United Kingdom
ALKEMY CAPITAL INVESTMENTS PLC An investment vehicle and holding company that invests in the critical minerals sector. ALK Activities of holding companies and financing conduits United Kingdom