Multiple choice general knowledge

Which stock exchange, established in 1602, claims to be the world's oldest?

  1. The Bornio Stock exchange

  2. The Prague Stock Exchange

  3. The Chicago stock exchange

  4. The Amsterdam Stock Exchange
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Explanation

The Amsterdam Stock Exchange (now part of Euronext Amsterdam) was established in 1602 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). It is widely recognized as the world's first official stock exchange, where shares in the VOC were traded. This marked the beginning of formalized securities trading and created the foundation for modern stock markets. The exchange's establishment coincided with the Dutch golden age of trade and commerce.

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