What was the Dutch East India Company's role in the establishment of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange?
Secondary market for VOC shares
Primary market for VOC shares
Regulatory body
Clearing house
Answer
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) played a significant role in the establishment of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, as its shares could be bought and sold in open-air secondary markets, one of which became the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.
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