Stock market history
From the first shares sold in Amsterdam in 1602 to modern crashes and recoveries — the moments and people that shaped today’s market.
Key moments and legends
- How did the stock market start?
- What caused the crash of 1929?
- What was the 2008 financial crisis?
- How did the COVID-19 crash and recovery happen?
- Who is Warren Buffett and why is he so successful?
- Who is Ray Dalio and what is his investment style?
- How did Elon Musk and Tesla change the stock market?
- How did Jeff Bezos build Amazon and grow its stock?
- Why has Nvidia stock increased so much?
- Who is considered the greatest trader in history?
- What are the biggest stock market crashes in history?
- What is an IPO and why is it important?
Why history matters for research
Crashes, bubbles, and recoveries repeat in new forms. Knowing how past markets behaved helps put today’s headlines in context. Read the full answers on the stock market Q&A page.
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