Bovespa - Stock Exchange (B3)
Imagine stepping into the heart of Brazil's financial history at Bovespa, now part of B3, the country's official stock exchange. Once a bustling hub where traders would literally yell orders on the trading floor, this place has a rich past that dates back to the early days of São Paulo's coffee barons. Dive into the fascinating world of finance and discover how coffee played a pivotal role in shaping Brazil's financial landscape. Don't miss the small free museum on the mezzanine level for a deeper dive into the financial market's history.
Bovespa, or Bolsa de Valores de São Paulo (São Paulo Stock Exchange), is now part of B3, Brazil's official stock exchange. Before going digital, traders would literally yell orders on the trading floor (called pregão viva voz). This practice ended in 2009. The early stock market in São Paulo grew because of coffee barons raising money and trading wealth, so in a way, coffee helped create Brazil’s financial system.
History
Before everything went digital, traders would literally yell orders on the trading floor (called pregão viva voz).
This only ended in 2009, which is quite recent!
The early stock market in São Paulo grew because of coffee barons raising money and trading wealth.
So in a way, coffee helped create Brazil’s financial system.
Fun Facts
- Before going digital, traders would literally yell orders on the trading floor (called pregão viva voz).
- This practice ended in 2009, which is quite recent!
- The early stock market in São Paulo grew because of coffee barons raising money and trading wealth.
Guide Tips
- If you’re interested in the financial market, inside B3 there is a small free museum located on the mezzanine level.
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM - 4:55 PM, Sat-Sun: Closed