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Exchange · United Kingdom

LSE — London Stock Exchange

Europe's leading equities exchange and global listing hub.

Founded
1801
Listings
~1,900
Market Cap
$3.2T
Currency
GBP (GBX / pence)

About LSE

The London Stock Exchange is the largest exchange in Europe by market capitalisation and a top global listing destination, hosting both domestic UK companies and international cross-listings. It is part of the London Stock Exchange Group.

Headquarters: London · Trading hours: 08:00 – 16:30 GMT/BST, Monday–Friday

Major Indices

FTSE 100 FTSE 250 FTSE All-Share

Notable LSE Listings

A sample of the largest companies trading on LSE that you can query through the Stock Market API.

SHEL
Shell
AZN
AstraZeneca
HSBA
HSBC Holdings
ULVR
Unilever
BP
BP
GSK
GSK

What the API provides for LSE

Query company profiles, financial statements, and computed ratios for LSE listings through the same REST endpoints used across every supported exchange.

Company Profile

Name, sector, industry, HQ, employees, market cap.

GET /api/v1/companies/{ticker}

Financial Statements

Income statement, balance sheet, cash flow per period.

GET /api/v1/companies/{ticker}/financials

Calculated Metrics

P/E, P/B, ROE, ROA, margins, EPS, debt/equity.

GET /api/v1/companies/{ticker}/metrics/summary

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is LSE open?
08:00 to 16:30 London time, Monday through Friday.
How many companies list on LSE?
Around 1,900 including AIM (Alternative Investment Market) listings.
What currency do LSE stocks trade in?
British pence (GBX), a sub-unit of GBP.