Surprising Boost in Stock Market: Stockholm outperforms Europe with Small and Medium-Sized Companies

Stockholm’s Stock Exchange is booming, with more small and medium-sized companies choosing to list on it compared to other European countries. This was the focus of a recent study trip by officials from Brussels.

During the trip, the management of the Stockholm Stock Exchange presented the local capital market ecosystem, highlighting how many foreign companies are eager to list in Stockholm. The country has implemented incentives that have resulted in over 500 companies being listed on the exchange in the past eleven years, surpassing countries like France, Germany, Holland, and Spain combined.

Unlike Sweden, Helsinki has seen only a few IPOs in recent years, emphasizing the difference in the vibrancy of the stock market between Sweden and Finland. Swedish pension funds have played a significant role in listing activities, emphasizing domestic shares and contributing to the success of the stock market ecosystem.

Ericsson and Nokia compete fiercely in the US market, but when it comes to government debt ratios, Sweden’s is half that of Finland’s. This is partly due to government incentives aimed at promoting economic growth and attracting foreign investment. The Financial Times reports that EU officials visited Stockholm a year ago to understand why the Nasdaq Stockholm stock exchange is in high demand.

In comparison, Helsinki has seen only a few IPOs in recent years, highlighting