The First Commodity Futures Index On October 3, 1933, Dow Jones announced a new index of commodity futures prices. The…Jamie CatherwoodJuly 13, 2021
The First Dividend The Dutch East India Company’s (VOC) paid its first dividend to shareholders in 1610. While…Jamie CatherwoodJuly 13, 2021
The First Short: Isaac Le Maire Isaac Le Maire was originally on the Dutch East India Co. (VOC) board of directors,…Jamie CatherwoodJuly 13, 2021
First IPO: The Dutch East India Company (VOC) The Dutch East India Company formally announced its IPO in the corporation's founding charter on…Jamie CatherwoodJuly 13, 2021
The First “Modern” Stock Market The roots of modern stock markets can be traced to early 17th century Amsterdam, where…Jamie CatherwoodJuly 13, 2021