The Athens Stock Exchange (ASE) is the main securities exchange in Greece. It was established in 1876 and is located in Athens, the capital city of Greece. The Athens Stock Exchange operates as a subsidiary of the Hellenic Exchanges Group, which is responsible for the operation and management of the Greek capital markets.
The Athens Stock Exchange lists a variety of financial instruments, including equities, bonds, and derivatives. It also operates a market for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The exchange serves as a platform for companies to raise capital by issuing and selling securities, and for investors to trade securities, providing liquidity to the market.
The ASE is regulated by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, which oversees and monitors the activities of the exchange and its members. The exchange is also a member of the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges (FEAS) and the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
Despite facing challenges in recent years due to the Greek debt crisis and economic downturn, the Athens Stock Exchange remains an important institution for Greece's economy and financial system.