Trading jumps on the JSE USD Market


The US Dollar Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Monday, with 113 percent jump in the volume of stocks traded, with a 148 percent rise in value compared to Friday. Trading, resulted in an exchange of seven securities, compared with 11 on Friday with prices of three declining and four ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 434,561 shares for US$19,729, up from 203,979 stock units at US$7,961 on Friday.
Trading ended with an average of 62,080 shares at US$2,818, sharply higher than the 18,544 stock units being exchanged for US$724 on Friday, with a month to date average of 95,964 stock units at US$50,478, well aligned with 97,289 stock units at US$52,342 on the previous day and higher than for February, with an average of 95,098 units for US$6,755.
The US Denominated Equities Index sank 2.93 points to close at 262.50. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 9.5. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded price by earnings per share. ICInsider.com compiles the earnings per share used in this report for companies with their financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close, Margaritaville lost 1 cent in closing at 7 US cents and closed with trading in 1,920 shares, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy remained at 39 US cents, with 48 stock units passing through the market, Proven Investments ended at 8 US cents as investors exchanged 56,829 shares. Sterling Investments ended at 2 US cents after 104,934 stocks passed through the market, Sygnus Credit Investments dipped 0.03 of a cent and ended at 6.37 US cents after trading of 44,150 units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share remained at 4.5 US cents with 160,508 shares changing hands and Transjamaican Highway fell 0.11 of a cent to 4.3 US cents after an exchange of 66,172 units.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Fall for JSE USD Market


The US Dollar Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Friday, with a 63 percent fall in the volume of stocks traded, at a 68 percent lower value than on Thursday, resulting in an exchange of 11 securities, compared with four on Thursday with prices of three rising, three declining and five ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 203,979 shares for US$7,961, down from 558,299 units at US$24,736 on Thursday.
Trading ended with an average of 18,544 shares at US$724, down from 139,575 stocks at US$6,184 on Thursday, with a month to date average of 97,289 units at US$52,342, just below the 102,445 stock units at US$55,722 on the previous day and higher than for February that ended with an average of 95,098 units for US$6,755.
The US Denominated Equities Index slipped 10.20 points to close at 265.43. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
The PE Ratio, one of the most used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 9.6. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded price by earnings per share. ICInsider.com compiles the earnings per share used in this report for companies with their financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share fell 0.31 of one cent to finish at 2.49 US cents, with trading of 121 shares, Margaritaville remained at 8 US cents after it closed with an exchange of 421 stock units, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy ended at 39 US cents with trading of a mere 30 shares. Productive Business Solutions slipped 24.99 cents to close at 97 US cents, with 105 units changing hands, Proven Investments advanced 0.19 of a cent and ended at 8 US cents with traders dealing in 7,265 stocks, Sterling Investments rose 0.02 of a cent to end at 2 US cents, after 72,314 units passed through the market. Sygnus Credit Investments gained 0.06 of one cent to finish at 6.4 US cents with investors swapping 100 shares, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share remained at 4.5 US cents, with 8,764 stocks crossing the market and Transjamaican Highway sank 0.07 of one cent to close at 4.41 US cents with investors dealing in 114,651 stock units.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% ended at US$1.20 after a transfer of 200 shares and AS Bryden 6% remained at US$1, with 8 stock units clearing the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

The JSE Main & Junior markets surged


Stocks displayed very bullish moves on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Friday, with the prices of 53 shares rising, 32 declining and 29 remained firm, pushed by a rise in the volume of stocks traded, but with a lower value than on Thursday, resulting in major indices of the Main Market and the Junior Market index surging and the JSE USD Market declining.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 4,611.48 points to 355,681.02, the All Jamaican Composite Index surged 6,066.86 points to close at 407,345.70, the JSE Main Index jumped 4,167.59 points to conclude trading at 346,738.50, the Junior Market Index spiked 87.13 points to close at 3,363.46 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 10.20 points to settle at 265.43.
At the close of trading, 32,404,491 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 26,882,956 stock units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $154.29 million, down from $220.8 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 203,979 shares for US$7,961 compared to 558,299 units at US$24,736 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Financial Fund led trading with 5.47 million shares followed by Supreme Ventures with 3.40 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 2.09 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Stationery and Office Supplies led with 3.05 million shares, followed by Derrimon Trading with 2.18 million stocks and Fosrich with 2.03 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% dropped $6.85 to end at $36 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% rallied $40 in closing at $1,190.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 15, and is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.9 based on 2025 earnings, and excludes any major one-time income or expense. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used in decision-making, especially when investing around the sector average, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotion from investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not be inclined to overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

Trading bounces on JSE Main Market 


Trading gained momentum on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market on Thursday, with 170 percent surge in the volume of stocks traded valued 130 percent more than on Wednesday. Trading ended with activity in 58 securities, in sliding from 63 on Wednesday, with prices of 25 rising, 14 declining and 19 ending unchanged.

The market closed with trading of  15,980,550 shares, with a value of $207,489,845 after increasing from 5,916,747 stocks at $90,178,691 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 275,527 shares at $3,577,411, in contrast to just 93,917 stock units at $1,431,408 on Wednesday and month to date, an average of 208,628 stock units at $2,927,884 in line with 205,041 shares valued at $2,893,066 on the previous day and February with an average of 296,521 stock units at $2,650,049.
Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.06 million shares for 25.4 percent of total volume, followed by Supreme Ventures ending with 4.05 million stocks for 25.3 percent of the day’s trade, Kingston Wharves closed with 2.0 million stock units for 12.5 percent of the volume traded and JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 1.41 million shares for 8.8 percent of market share.
The All Jamaican Composite Index lost 800.71 points to conclude trading at 401,278.84, the JSE Main Index fell 761.02 points to close at 342,570.91 and the JSE Financial Index advanced 0.12 points to 63.56. At the close, the Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows eight stocks ending with bids that are higher than their last selling prices and four with lower offers.
Trading on the Main Market concluded  with an average PE Ratio of 20.9. The JSE Main and the USD Market PE ratios are based on last traded prices and earnings forecasts by ICInsider.com for companies with the financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of trading, Caribbean Cement rallied $7.40 to end at $109.10 with 11,992 shares clearing the market, Eppley rose $6.52 to $40.59 with an exchange of 11,968 stock units, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund gained $4.54 and ended at $46.04 with 922 shares changing hands. Kingston Wharves sank $1.50 to $36 with investors swapping 2,002,746 stocks, Lasco Manufacturing dropped 50 cents to close at $6.20 with 417,825 shares crossing the exchange, Massy Holdings shed $1.09 in closing at $72.90 in switching ownership of 3,109 units. NCB Financial popped 50 cents to $44 after an exchange of 340,964 stocks, Proven Investments increased $2.05 and ended at $12.27 after trading of 977 shares, Sagicor Real Estate Fund fell 69 cents to close at $9.15 in an exchange of 116 stock units. Seprod climbed $1 to finish at $78.50 with investors trading 8,997 shares and Supreme Ventures advanced 40 cents in closing at $17.20 in an exchange of 4,046,287 stock units.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% popped $29 to end at $1,150 after investors traded 20 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Slippage for the JSE USD Market


Trading activity climbed on the US Dollar Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Thursday with the traded volume rising 13 percent and the value climbing 9 percent higher than on Wednesday, resulting in an exchange of only four securities, up from nine on Wednesday and ended with prices of all four declining.

The market closed with an exchange of 558,299 shares with a value of US$24,736, with an increase from 496,078 stock units at US$22,659 on Wednesday.
Trading ended with an average of 139,575 shares at US$6,184 up from 55,120 stock units at US$2,518 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 102,445 units at US$55,722 compared with 101,539 stock units at US$56,930 on the previous day and February that ended with an average of 95,098 units for US$6,755.
The US Denominated Equities Index slipped 0.23 points to close trading at 275.63. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.4. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded price by earnings per share. ICInsider.com compiles the earnings per share used in this report for companies with their financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close, Margaritaville fell 0.05 of one cent to 8 US cents with the trading of 749 shares, Sterling Investments shed 0.02 of a cent to 1.98 US cents, following trading of 13,710 stock units, Sygnus Credit Investments dipped 0.01 of one cent to finish at 6.34 US cents with an exchange of 1,962 shares and Transjamaican Highway lost 0.02 of a cent and ended at 4.48 US cents after investors swapped 541,878 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

All JSE markets decline


Trading closed Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a minor fall in the volume of stocks exchanged, with a much greater value than on Wednesday, resulting in the major indices of the market declining. At the end of trading the prices of 42 shares rose, 37 declined and 27 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 943.19 points to 351,069.54, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 800.71 points to 401,278.84, the JSE Main Index dropped by 761.02 points to wrap up trading at 342,570.91, the Junior Market Index shed 29.9 points to finish at 3,276.33 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 0.23 points to close at 275.63.
At the close of trading, 26,882,956 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 27,193,621 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $220.8 million, up from $120.79 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 558,299 shares for US$24,736 compared to 496,078 units at US$22,659 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 4.06 million shares followed by Supreme Ventures with 4.05 million stocks and Kingston Wharves with 2.0 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Woodcats International led with 1.94 million shares followed by Kintyre Holdings with 1.77 million stocks and MFS Capital Partners with 1.43 million units.
In the preferred share segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% climbed $29 to $1,150.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 14.5, computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.6 based on 2025 historical earnings, excluding any major one-time income or expense. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures used for valuing shares and is calculated by dividing stock prices by earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used in decision-making, especially when investing around the sector average, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotion from investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not be inclined to overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

JSE Main Market gains, Juniors & US slip


The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Wednesday, with a fall in the volume and value of stocks exchanged, than on Tuesday, resulting in the major indices Main Market rising, the Junior Market index just slipping and the JSE USD Market falling. At the end of trading the prices of 41 shares rose, 48 declined and 31 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,877.14 points to finish at 352,012.73, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 2,791.44 points to finish at 402,079.55, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,967.41 points to settle at 343,331.93, the Junior Market Index slipped 0.49 points to 3,306.28 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 3.34 points to wrap up trading at 275.86.
At the close of the market, 27,193,621 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 34,961,772 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Main and the Junior markets amounting to $120.79 million, down from $231.77 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 496,078 shares for US$22,659, compared to 971,344 units at US$46,476 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 1.60 million shares followed by Wigton Energy with 1.39 million stocks and Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 414,286 units.
In Junior Market trading, Fosrich led with 6.80 million shares followed by Woodcats International with 4.51 million stocks and Indies Pharma with 2.50 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% rose $201 to close at $2,500 and 138 Student Living preference share rallied $26 to $225.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 14.5. The PE  is computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.5 based on 2025 earnings, excluding any major one-time income or expense. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures for valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used in decision-making, especially when investing around the sector average, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotion from investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not be inclined to overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.

Trading pulled back on JSE USD Market


Investors pulled back in trading on the US Dollar Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday, resulting in a 49 percent drop in the volume of stocks passing through the market, with a 51 percent lower value than on Tuesday. The USD Equities Index slipped following an exchange of nine securities, similar to Tuesday with prices of only two rising, three declining and four ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 496,078 shares valued at US$22,659, after skidding from 971,344 stock units at US$46,476 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 55,120 shares at US$2,518 compared to 107,927 stock units at US$5,164 on Tuesday, with a month to date average of 101,539 units at US$56,930, after slipping from 104,235 stocks at US$60,089 on the previous day and February that ended with an average of 95,098 units for US$6,755.
The US Denominated Equities Index sank 3.32 points to cease trading at 275.86. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.4. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded price by earnings per share. ICInsider.com compiles the earnings per share used in this report for companies with their financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of the market, AS Bryden remained at 22.5 US cents after an exchange of 250 shares, First Rock Real Estate USD share fell 0.2 of a cent to 2.8 US cents, following trading of 2,007 stocks, Margaritaville ended at 8.05 US cents after traders swapped 10 shares. Productive Business Solutions sank 1.97 cents and ended at US$1.22 with traders dealing in a mere one unit, Proven Investments lost 0.83 of one cent to finish at 7.81 US cents with 7,236 stocks changing hands, Sterling Investments ended at 2 US cents with just one share being traded. Sygnus Credit Investments increased 0.35 of one cent to 6.35 US cents with investors dealing in 6,890 units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share climbed 0.25 of a cent to close at 4.5 US cents after an exchange of 2 stock units and Transjamaican Highway remained at 4.5 US cents with investors trading 479,681 shares.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Transjam grabs 87% of JSE USD Market


Trading on the US Dollar Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Tuesday, with Transjamaican Highway ending with 87 percent of the volume traded as the total volume of stocks traded rose 97 percent with a 72 percent jump in value compared to Monday. Investors exchanged nine securities, down from 13 on Monday, with prices of one rising, four declining and four ending firm.

The market closed with an exchange of 971,344 shares for US$46,476, after soaring from 493,735 stock units at US$27,081 on Monday.
Trading ended with an average of 107,927 shares at US$5,164, in an increase from 37,980 stock units at US$2,083 on Monday, with a month to date average of 104,235 units at US$60,089, well aligned with 104,007 stock units at US$63,475 on the previous day and higher than trading in February that ended with an average of 95,098 units for US$6,755.
The US Denominated Equities Index rose 6.90 points to finish at 279.18. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows four stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.6. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded price by earnings per share. ICInsider.com compiles the earnings per share used in this report for companies with their financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of the market, Margaritaville remained at 8.05 US cents with 759 shares clearing the market, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy ended at 39 US cents with a transfer of 385 stock units, Productive Business Solutions popped 23.96 cents to finish at US$1.24 with investors dealing in just one share. Proven Investments declined 0.01 of one cent and ended at 8.64 US cents with 25,309 stocks crossing the market, Sterling Investments remained at 2 US cents with an exchange of 16,690 units, Sygnus Credit Investments shed 0.46 of a cent in closing at 6 US cents after traders swapped 75,466 stocks. Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share slipped 0.25 of a cent to 4.25 US cents with investors trading 8,296 units and Transjamaican Highway dipped 0.29 of one cent to finish at 4.5 US cents in an exchange of 844,437 shares.

In the preference segment, AS Bryden 6% ended at US$1 with a mere one stock being traded..
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Trading jumps JSE markets mostly fall


Trading closed Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume and value of stocks exchanged, compared to Monday, resulting in the major indices of Main Market and the Junior Market index falling and the JSE USD Market rising. At the end of trading the prices of 38 shares rose, 50 declined and 30 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 558.08 points to end trading at 350,135.59, with the All Jamaican Composite Index skidding 386.57 points to close at  399,288.11, the JSE Main Index slipped 408.05 points to 341,364.52, the Junior Market Index dipped 23.33 points to end at 3,306.77 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied by 6.91 points to 279.20.
At the close of trading, 34,961,772 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 18,496,265 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Main and the Junior markets, amounted to $231.77 million, well above the $69.7 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 971,344 shares for US$46,476, up sharply from 493,735 units at US$27,081 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 9.39 million shares followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 4.55 million stocks and Tropical Battery with 1.43 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Woodcats International led with 5.43 million shares followed by Kintyre Holdings with 2.60 million stocks and Indies Pharma with 1.52 million units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share dropped $26.50 and ended at $199 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% rallied $61 to $1,121.
At the close of trading, the market’s PE ratio ended at 14.7, computed using projected 2026-27 earnings and 15.6 based on 2025 earnings, excluding major one-time income or expense. The PE ratio is one of the most popular measures for valuing shares and is calculated by dividing the stock price by the company’s earnings per share. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to assist decision-making. The PE ratio chart includes all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, with easy comparisons within sectors and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to navigate the numerous options in the stock market. The chart should be used in decision-making, especially when investing around the sector average, and not going too far from it unless compelling reasons exist. This approach reduces emotion from investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, without straying far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks near the average will not be inclined to overpay. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and percentage year to date price movements based on the last traded price. Dividends that are paid or due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.