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Public companies around the world

Invest by Geography

The world's stock markets aren't all created equal. The U.S. accounts for roughly 60% of global market capitalization, but the most exciting growth stories of the last decade have come from Argentina (Mercado Libre), Taiwan (TSMC), Brazil (Nu Holdings), and beyond. Substox tracks 4,588+ public companies across six continents — pick one to explore.

World map of the countries Substox covers Countries with companies in the database are highlighted and can be selected. The same countries are listed as links below the map.

Countries with companies in the database Not covered yet

Also covered, too small to show on a world map: Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Singapore.

North America

Home to the world's largest stock markets — the NYSE and NASDAQ — and to many of the most valuable companies ever traded. North America anchors…
4,208 companies

South America

South America's public markets are dominated by Brazil and led by mega-cap commodity producers, banks, and a fast-growing fintech sector. Companies…
13 companies

Europe

Europe is home to many of the world's most enduring brands and dividend-paying companies — luxury goods, pharmaceuticals, industrials, and consumer…
187 companies

Asia

Asia is the fastest-growing region in global investing, with China, Japan, India, and South Korea all hosting major exchanges. Taiwan's TSMC anchors…
180 companies

Africa

Africa's public markets are still developing, with South Africa hosting the continent's largest exchange. The companies that do trade — miners,…
Coverage growing

Australia / Oceania

Australia hosts the largest stock exchange in Oceania (the ASX), with heavy weightings in mining, financial services, and healthcare. BHP, Rio Tinto,…
Coverage growing
Questions people ask

Common Questions

How does Substox assign a country to a company?

By where the company is domiciled, which is not always where it does business or where its shares trade. A company headquartered in one country can be listed on an exchange in another.

Which regions are covered?

All 6: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia and Oceania, each broken down by country.

Can I buy shares in a company listed on a foreign exchange?

Often yes, through an ADR or a broker offering international trading, though fees, taxes and settlement differ from your home market. Substox is an educational resource, not a licensed financial adviser, and nothing here is investment advice.