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Bermuda Stock Exchange

Coordinates: 32°17′35″N 64°46′55″W / 32.293°N 64.782°W / 32.293; -64.782
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Bermuda Stock Exchange
BSX
TypeStock exchange
LocationHamilton, Bermuda
Coordinates32°17′35″N 64°46′55″W / 32.293°N 64.782°W / 32.293; -64.782
Founded1971; 55 years ago (1971)
Key people
  • David Brown (Chairman)
  • Greg Wojciechowski (President & CEO)
  • James McKirdy (Chief Compliance Officer)
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CurrencyUS-Dollar
Websitewww.bsx.com

The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX), established in 1971,[2] is located in Hamilton, Bermuda.

In 2019, a controlling interest in the BSX was acquired by Miami International Holdings, Inc.[3]

The stock exchange's 2010 'Year End Review' report stated that its aggregate market capitalisation (excluding mutual funds) stood at US$319 billion.[4]

The exchange specialises in listing and trading of capital market instruments such as stocks, bonds, mutual fund (including hedge fund structures) and depository receipt programs.

The BSX has been granted approved stock exchange status under Australia's Foreign Investment Fund taxation rules,[5] and, effective 1 September 2005 was granted designated investment exchange status by the United Kingdom's Financial Services Authority. The unique four symbol alphanumeric Market Identifier Code (MIC) used to identify the BSX as defined under ISO 10383.[6] of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)[7] is: XBDA.[8]

History

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In 2019, Miami International Holdings acquired a majority stake in BSX.[citation needed]

Securities

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The securities listed on the BSX are:

Asset class Number of securities Percentage of total listings
Collective investment vehicles 322 39.9%
Derivative warrants