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South Korea's Stock Market Surpasses Canada

Updated 2026-05-07 09:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

South Korea’s stock market has surpassed Canada’s in the world rankings due to a heavier tech industry presence. Traditional industries like banking are more dominant in Canada.

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Here’s the latest stock market to be leapfrogged by South Korea in the world rankings

A heavier representation by tech stocks and exposure to new industries has made South Korea’s index a worldbeater in 2026 while Canada has a greater representation by traditional industries like banking.

2026-05-07 09:36 UTC