Investing in the stock market is a nightmare for many, due to the huge losses associated with investments. Stock Market is fluctuating market whose condition and stock value changes every minute. Therefore, you can’t be sure which stock will profits and which will bring losses.

The stock market investment is considered lucrative for many. For some it is an additional income, while for many it is their bread and butter (brokers and regular investors). Evaluating the market condition and scenario, a list of top 5 best performing stock exchanges in the world in the year 2012 is prepared. Take a glance on this comprehensive list:

• NYSE – It is the largest stock exchanges in the world both in terms of traded value and market capitalization. The NYSE is a leading listing venue, where world’s leading corporations as well as medium and small companies are listed.

• Tokyo Stock Exchange – Situated in Japan, at present more than 2414 companies are listed on this exchange. London and Tokyo Stock Exchange are developing jointly traded products and share technology that can prove beneficial for both the economies.

• London Stock Exchange Listings – The oldest stock exchanges in the world, LSE is located in London city with more than 3000 reputed companies across 70 countries are currently listed on this exchange.

• Shanghai Stock Exchange – Located in Shanghai, it is one of the two stock exchanges operating parallely in China. However, Shanghai Stock Exchange does not permit foreign investments unlike HK Stock Exchange. Bonds traded on SSE include treasure bonds, convertible corporate bonds, corporate bonds etc.

You can also try your hands on GXG stock exchange, Pakistan Stock Exchange, Bombay Stock Exchange, etc.