Question

What is the electronic trading platform used by the BSE for seamless trading activities?

• A. Bombay Stock Exchange Automated System (BSEAS)
• B. Bombay Online Stock Trading (BOST)
• C. BSE Online Trading (BOLT)
• D. Bombay Stock Market Platform (BSMP)

Answer 1

Answer:

C. BSE Online Trading (BOLT)

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE):

• Founded in 1875, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is the oldest stock exchange in Asia.
• It is situated in Mumbai
• The BSE serves as a vital platform for trading various financial instruments, including equities, derivatives, and debt securities.
• With almost 5000 listed businesses, the BSE ranks as the ninth-largest stock market globally.
• Known for its electronic trading platforms, the BSE enables investors to trade in a variety of financial products, including investment trusts, currencies, bonds, and derivatives.
• It also actively promotes investor education and awareness programs to enhance financial literacy and empower investors to make informed decisions.

BOLT

• BSE operates on the BSE Online Trading (BOLT) system, an electronic trading platform that ensures efficient order matching and facilitates seamless trading activities.
• BOLT is a screen-based automated trading platform.
• It can be referred as a centralized exchange-based trading system of BSE.
• It helps the investors to trade from anywhere in the world on BSE trading platform.