Nasdaq Helsinki, formerly known as the Helsinki Stock Exchange (, ), is a stock exchange located in Helsinki, Finland. Since 3 September 2003, it has been part of Nasdaq Nordic (previously called OMX). After the OMX merger, it was referred to as OMX Helsinki (OMXH), then after NASDAQ's acquisition of OMX in February 2008, NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, and currently Nasdaq Helsinki.

History

thumb|Share of AB Börs, issued 29 february 1916 with illustration of the stock exchange building designed by architect [[Lars Sonck]]The Helsinki Stock Exchange was founded during the era of the Grand Duchy of Finland in 1912.

The Helsinki Stock Exchange saw its first transaction on October 7, 1912. From then it remained a "free form" financial association until in 1984 it was converted into a cooperative owned mostly by banks, traders, other companies and associations.

The exchange went through a colorful history, including significant growth during World War I, when the number of companies nearly multiplied tenfold due to Russian Empire's wartime demand. The exchange's performance and returns have been volatile, experiencing bubbles, downturns, impacts of wars, Finnish independence, the civil war, economic crises, and technological development.

Hours

Normal trading sessions are from 10:00am to 6:30pm on all days of the week except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays declared by the Exchange in advance.

See also

;Stock market lists

  • Nasdaq Copenhagen
  • Nasdaq Stockholm
  • Nasdaq Nordic
  • Nasdaq Vilnius
  • Nasdaq Riga
  • Nasdaq Tallinn
  • Nasdaq Iceland
  • Nasdaq First North

;Other lists

  • List of Finnish companies
  • List of Ålandic companies

Social club

  • Helsinki Bourse Club

References

  • Nasdaq OMX Nordic homepage
  • Companies listed on Nasdaq Helsinki