B3 (Brazilian Stock Exchange)

B3, or Brasil Bolsa Balcão, is Brazil's main stock exchange, located in São Paulo. It serves as a marketplace where investors can buy and sell shares of publicly traded companies, along with other financial instruments like bonds and derivatives. Established in its current form in 2017, B3 is key to Brazil's financial system, providing a platform for investment and raising capital for companies. By facilitating these transactions, B3 helps improve market transparency and liquidity, allowing investors to make informed decisions while contributing to the overall economic growth of the country.