Borsa Italiana is the central marketplace for Italian-listed companies and operates under Italian and European financial regulations. It is headquartered in Milan and serves as one of Europe’s major trading venues. The exchange provides trading, clearing, settlement, and market data services.
It includes several markets, such as the MTA (Mercato Telematico Azionario) for equities, STAR for medium-sized companies with high transparency standards, and AIM Italia for smaller, growing firms. Borsa Italiana also lists government bonds, corporate bonds, ETFs, and derivatives through its various specialized platforms.
The exchange operates using fully electronic order-matching systems that support high-speed trading and real-time price discovery. It also publishes widely followed indices like the FTSE MIB, which tracks the performance of top Italian companies.
Borsa Italiana plays a key role in supporting Italian businesses by providing access to capital and investment. It is integrated into the wider European financial ecosystem, connecting Italian markets with global investors and institutions.
The most widely followed index is the FTSE MIB, which includes the 40 largest and most liquid Italian companies. Other indices include the FTSE Italia All-Share, which tracks the entire equity market, and various sector indices used for benchmarking, ETFs, and investment research. These indices help investors evaluate performance across different segments of the Italian market.
The exchange uses electronic order-driven systems where trades are executed by matching buy and sell orders in real time. It supports continuous trading, opening and closing auctions, and specialized mechanisms for less liquid instruments. These systems ensure fairness, transparency, and efficient execution across asset classes.
FinFeedAPI’s Stock API provide pricing, historical data, and trading information for Italian-listed companies. Developers use this data to build dashboards, portfolio tools, and models that track performance across European markets, including Italy.
