The building, which now houses the stock exchange of Santiago, was built in 1917 on the Rue de La Bandera (Avenue of Flags), in the heart of the city, a project of the Chilean architect Emile Jequier – one of the most interesting and fruitful Chilean architects of his time, author of the architectural monuments of Chile - the Museum of fine arts and the Mapocho (also in Santiago).

The building was built on land that belonged to the nuns-Augustines. One member of the Board of trade bought in 1913 the land for construction. The architect Emilio Jequier oversaw the building of four years. Since the construction took place during the First world war (1914-1918), building materials from the category of premium received by sea from Europe to the USA, after which he fled to Chile.

The exchange building was designed in the French Renaissance style balanced with plenty of fine details. It has four floors and a basement. Beautiful classic facade with double columns facing the street Flags – this is the entrance to the Stock exchange. On the roof majestically rises the dome of the building and watches are a true symbol of this building. The building of the Stock exchange Santiago was the third building built in the city with a metal frame.

Because of its history and public value, as well as possessing considerable architectural value, the building was declared a National monument of Chile in 1981.

Stock exchange Santiago is a leading trading platform in Chile. Ranks third in Latin America. Works with November 1893, trading securities, as well as silver and gold coins.