| Role | Financing Portuguese Empire's colonial activities • Driving Portugal to become a global commercial power |
| Type | Stock market |
| Legacy | Inspiring imitator exchanges worldwide • Reshaping global commerce |
| Location | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Influence | World's first modern stock exchange |
| Industries | Finance • Banking • Commodities • Insurance |
| Established | 16th century |
| Present status | Key player in global finance |
