OFEX, also known as the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), is a stock market located in London, England. It was created in 1995 as a platform for smaller companies to raise funds and gain access to capital markets. Over the years, several synonyms for OFEX have emerged, including the London AIM, the AIM market, and the junior stock market. These terms all refer to the same platform and offer investors a chance to invest in up-and-coming companies. The AIM market has grown over the years and now hosts hundreds of companies from a wide variety of industries and sectors.