In January, 2006, more than 500 companies were listed on the Brazilian securities exchange BM&F Bovespa, according to the exchange's website.
The following is a list of the components of Ibovespa, Bovespa's index, in the period January - April 2010, their Bovespa ticker symbol, industry and headquarters location.
Note: not all Bovespa-listed companies are included in the list below. For a complete list, see Bovespa's official website.