Buenos Aires Stock Exchange
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The Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (BCBA; ) is the organization responsible for the operation of Argentina
's primary stock exchange located at Buenos Aires CBD
. Founded in 1854, is the successor of the Banco Mercantil, created in 1822 by Bernardino Rivadavia
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Citing BCBA's self definition: "It is a self-regulated non-profit civil association. At its Council sit representatives of all different sectors of Argentina's economy."
The most important index of the Stock market is the MERVAL
(from MERcado de VALores, "stock market"), which includes the most important papers. Other indicators are Burcap, Bolsa General and M.AR., and currency indicators Indol and Wholesale Indol.
The Stock Exchange's current, Leandro Alem Avenue
headquarters was designed by Norwegian-Argentine architect Alejandro Christophersen
in 1913, and completed in 1916. A modernist annex was designed by local architect Mario Roberto Álvarez
in 1972, and inaugurated in 1977.
Economy of Argentina
This article provides an overview of the Economic history of Argentina.-Emergence into the world economy:Prior to the 1880s, Argentina was a relatively isolated backwater, dependent on the wool, leather and hide industry for both the greater part of its foreign exchange and the generation of...
's primary stock exchange located at Buenos Aires CBD
Buenos Aires Central Business District
The Buenos Aires central business district , is the main commercial centre of Buenos Aires, Argentina, though not an official city ward.-Overview:...
. Founded in 1854, is the successor of the Banco Mercantil, created in 1822 by Bernardino Rivadavia
Bernardino Rivadavia
Bernardino de la Trinidad Gónzalez Rivadavia y Rivadavia was the first president of Argentina, from February 8, 1826 to July 7, 1827 . He was a politician of the United Provinces of Río de la Plata, Argentina today...
.
Citing BCBA's self definition: "It is a self-regulated non-profit civil association. At its Council sit representatives of all different sectors of Argentina's economy."
The most important index of the Stock market is the MERVAL
MERVAL
The MERVAL Index is the most important index of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange. It is a price-weighted index, calculated as the market value of a portfolio of stocks selected based on their market share, number of transactions and quotation price...
(from MERcado de VALores, "stock market"), which includes the most important papers. Other indicators are Burcap, Bolsa General and M.AR., and currency indicators Indol and Wholesale Indol.
The Stock Exchange's current, Leandro Alem Avenue
Leandro Alem Avenue
Avenida Leandro N. Alem is one of the principal thoroughfares in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and a commercial nerve center of the city's San Nicolás and Retiro districs.-Overview:...
headquarters was designed by Norwegian-Argentine architect Alejandro Christophersen
Alejandro Christophersen
Alejandro Christophersen was an Argentine architect and artist of Norwegian descent who designed many important buildings in the city of Buenos Aires, including the renowned Anchorena Palace.-Biography:...
in 1913, and completed in 1916. A modernist annex was designed by local architect Mario Roberto Álvarez
Mario Roberto Álvarez
Mario Roberto Álvarez was a prominent Argentine architect.-Early life:Álvarez was born in Buenos Aires in 1913. He enrolled at the University of Buenos Aires School of Arquitecture in 1932, and graduated with Gold Medal honors in 1936...
in 1972, and inaugurated in 1977.
See also
- Economy of ArgentinaEconomy of ArgentinaThis article provides an overview of the Economic history of Argentina.-Emergence into the world economy:Prior to the 1880s, Argentina was a relatively isolated backwater, dependent on the wool, leather and hide industry for both the greater part of its foreign exchange and the generation of...
- List of stock exchanges
- List of American stock exchanges