Downbeat trading on the JSE USD Market


Funds passing through the US dollar market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange declined by 34 percent, but financed marginally more stocks on Tuesday. As was the case on Monday at the close of the market, 10 securities were exchanged, and ended with prices of two rising, four declining and four ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 142,347 shares for US$5,093 compared to 138,831 stock units at US$7,736 on Monday.
Trading averaged 14,235 shares at US$509 from 13,883 stock units at US$774 on Monday, with a month to date average of 37,936 units at US$1,703 after slipping from 40,827 stock units at US$1,848 on the previous day and November that ended with an average of 36,788 units for US$2,343.
The US Denominated Equities Index fell 1.22 points to 201.95. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and none with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 8. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded price by earnings per share. The earnings used for this report are compiled by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of the market, First Rock Real Estate USD share shed 0.38 of one cent to close at 2.16 US cents in an exchange of 150 shares, Margaritaville ended at 6.8 US cents with investors dealing in 1,541 units, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy rallied 7.37 cents in closing at 31.94 US cents after an exchange of 25 shares. Proven Investments fell 0.45 of a cent to finish at 9 US cents with 485 stocks passing through the market, Sterling Investments slipped 0.01 of a cent and ended at 1.99 US cents as investors exchanged 50 stock units, Sygnus Credit Investments rose 0.21 of a cent to end at 6.3 US cents with traders exchanging 7,186 shares. Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share remained at 5.7 US cents after a transfer of 20 stocks and Transjamaican Highway sank 0.01 of one cent to 3 US cents with traders dealing in 132,456 units.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% remained at US$1.18 with 400 stock units clearing the market and AS Bryden ended at US$1 with an exchange of 34 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

JSE markets mostly rise


The Junior and Main Market gained at the close of trading on Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with a fall in the volume and value of stocks changing hands compared with Monday, resulting in major indices of the Main Market and the junior Market rising and the index of the JSE USD Market falling. At the end of trading, prices of 36 shares rose, 44 declined and 27 remained firm.

The JSE Combined Market Index popped 1,063.93 points to end trading at 324,448.60, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 1,138.25 points to end at 362,002.90, the JSE Main Index increased 807.83 points to conclude trading at 315,014.60, the Junior Market Index rallied 40.87 points to finish at 3,239.51 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 1.21 points to 201.98.
A total of 12,310,202 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 33,132,573 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $52.0 million, down from $171.12 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 142,347 shares for US$5,093 compared to 138,831 units at US$7,736 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 3.52 million shares, followed by Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund with 2.71 million stocks and Wigton Energy with 308,359 units.
The lead trade in the Junior Market changed for the first time in days, with EduFocal leading with 812,980 shares, followed by RA Williams with 759,386 stocks and Atlantic Hardware with 575,500 units.
In the preferred share segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% lost $5.48 to finish at $36 and 138 Student Living preferred sank $5 to $215.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.9 based on 2025-26 earnings and 14.4 times the historical 2024 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart can be used to assist in making rational investment decisions when investing in stocks around the sector average, not too far, unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. 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 the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are 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 rises, other markets fall


Investor pushed activity much higher on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Monday, resulting in a solid rise in the volume and value of stocks traded over Friday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market rising, the Junior Market index, and the JSE USD Market falling. At the end of trading, the prices of 39 shares rose, 43 declined and 34 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 623.32 points to finish at 323,384.67, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 423.23 points to settle at 360,864.65, the JSE Main Index climbed 1,171.25 points to 314,206.77, while the Junior Market Index recover ground ahead of closing after trading with a loss of 102 points, to end up skidding 70.03 points at the close, to conclude trading at 3,198.64 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 4.49 points to 203.19.
At the conclusion of trading, 33,132,573 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 22,653,823 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $171.12 million, up from just $80.33 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 138,831 shares for US$7,736, down from 164,203 units at US$10,792 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Sagicor Select Manufacturing & Distribution Fund led with 13.29 million shares followed by JMMB Group with 6.60 million stocks and Transjamaican Highway with 2.11 million units.
In another Junior Market starring role, Kintyre Holdings again led trading with 1.53 million shares followed by EduFocal with 1.31 million stocks and Iron Rock Insurance with 991,747 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% increased $1.50 to $42, 138 Student Living preference share popped $20 and ended at $220 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% sank $100 to finish at $1,050.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14 based on 2025-26 projected earnings and 14.7, using 2024 historical earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in investment decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market.
Pertinent information is needed to successfully navigate the numerous investment options in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not staying too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are 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 drops on JSE USD Market


The US dollar market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Monday, with the volume of stocks traded declining 15 percent and the value 28 percent lower than on Friday, following an exchange of 10 securities, compared with seven on Friday, with prices of two rising, four declining and four ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 138,831 shares for US$7,736 after falling from 164,203 stock units at US$10,792 on Friday.
Trading averaged 13,883 shares at US$774 after skidding from 23,458 stock units at US$1,542 on Friday, with a month to date average of 40,827 units at US$1,848, declining from 44,569 stock units at US$1,998 on the previous trading day and compared with November, with an average of 36,788 units for US$2,343.
The US Denominated Equities Index dropped 4.53 points to close at 203.18. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two 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 8.1. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded price by earnings per share. The earnings used for this report are compiled by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of the market, Margaritaville sank 1.2 cents to finish at 6.8 US cents after a transfer of 3,724 shares, Productive Business Solutions fell 15 cents and ended at 80 US cents with 7 stock units changing hands, Proven Investments popped 0.44 of a cent to 9.45 US cents after trading of 5,005 shares. Sterling Investments ended at 2 US cents with 5,850 units clearing the market, Sygnus Credit Investments popped higher by 0.01 of one cent in closing at 6.09 US cents with 92,838 stocks switching owners, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share ended at 5.7 US cents with trading of 261 units and Transjamaican Highway slipped 0.02 of a cent to 3.01 US cents with an exchange of 31,054 stocks.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% ended at US$1.18 in changing ownership of 70 shares, AS Bryden remained at US$1 with investors swapping 5 stock units and Productive Business Solutions 9.25% declined 24.99 cents to finish at US$10.65 in an exchange of 17 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Low-key trading on JSE USD Market


The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market closed on Friday, with the volume of stocks traded declining 7 percent, with a 37 percent greater value than on Thursday, resulting in an exchange of seven securities, compared with six on Thursday, with prices of three rising, three declining and one ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 164,203 shares for US$10,792 compared to 197,386 stock units at US$7,857 on Thursday.
Trading ended with an average of 23,458 shares at US$1,542 compared to 32,898 stocks at US$1,310 on Thursday, with a month to date average of 44,569 units at US$1,998 compared with 46,842 stock units at US$2,047 on the previous day and November that ended with an average of 36,788 units for US$2,343.
The US Denominated Equities Index rallied 1.40 points to settle at 207.70. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last traded price and one with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most used measures in determining appropriate stock values, averages 8.6. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded price by earnings per share. This report uses earnings compiled by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share dipped 0.45 of a cent to end at 2.54 US cents with two shares changing hands, Productive Business Solutions popped 3 cents to 95 US cents after trading of 5 stock units, Proven Investments rallied 0.5 of one cent to 9.01 US cents with an exchange of 5,801 shares. Sygnus Credit Investments sank 0.8 of one cent to end at 6.08 US cents with 112,477 stock units clearing the market, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share rose 0.7 of a cent to finish at 5.7 US cents with traders dealing in 940 stocks and Transjamaican Highway skidded 0.02 of one cent to close at 3.03 US cents after an exchange of 44,778 units.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments 8% remained at US$10.02 with a transfer of 200 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Trading doubles on Jamaica Stock Exchange


Robust gains in several large blue chip stocks pushed the major indices of the Main Market skywards at the close of the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Friday, while the Junior Market index slipped moderately and the JSE USD Market rose. The volume of stocks traded more than doubled, at a value greater than on Thursday. When the dust settled, prices of 38 shares rose, 41 declined and 24 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 3,416.24 points to 322,761.35, the All Jamaican Composite Index jumped 4,150.91 points to close at 360,441.42, the JSE Main Index rallied sharply higher by 3,595.20 points to 313,035.52, the Junior Market Index dipped by just 3.38 points to 3,268.67 and the JSE USD Market Index increased 1.38 points to 207.68.
At the close of trading, 23,173,452 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up 121 percent from 10,480,379 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets rising to $90.71 million, up from $74.52 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 164,203 shares for US$10,792 compared to 197,386 units at US$7,857 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 8.86 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 3.18 million stocks and QWI Investments with 2.25 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings continues to lead with 1.21 million shares, after doing so continually since last week, followed by Paramount Trading with 750,000 stocks and Stationery and Office Supplies with 650,000 units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share increased $1.39 and ended at $19 and 138 Student Living preference share dropped $50 to $200.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 based on 2025-26 earnings and 2024 historical earnings of 14.8. Earnings exclude one off income or expense.  
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares listed on Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector or the overall market. 
Pertinent data is needed to navigate the various options in the stock market. The PE chart should be used to help in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not straying too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps remove emotions from investment decisions and places them on fundamentals, while staying close to the majority of investors. Investors who buy stocks when prices are close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. 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 the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or payable 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 jumps on the JSE USD Market


Stocks closed higher on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market on Thursday, resulting in an 82 percent expansion in the number of stocks traded, at a 72 percent greater value than on Wednesday. Market activity ended with an exchange of six securities, down from eight on Wednesday, with prices of two rising and four ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 197,386 shares for US$7,857, a rise from 108,254 units at US$4,577 on Wednesday.
Trading ended with an average of 32,898 shares at US$1,310, increasing from 13,532 stock units at US$572 on Wednesday, with a month to date average of 46,842 units at US$2,047, after sliding from 48,261 stock units at US$2,122 on the previous day and November that ended with an average of 36,788 units for US$2,343.
The US Denominated Equities Index popped 0.54 points to conclude trading at 206.30. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows no stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and one with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 8.6. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded price by earnings per share. Earnings used in this report are compiled by ICInsider.com for companies with their financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of the market, Productive Business Solutions remained at 92 US cents after trading 250 shares, Proven Investments climbed 0.01 of a cent in closing at 8.51 US cents with 24,748 stock units passing through the market, Sterling Investments ended at 2 US cents in an exchange of 22 shares. Sygnus Credit Investments ended at 6.88 US cents with 5,343 units clearing the market, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share ended at 5 US cents with an exchange of 3,123 stocks and Transjamaican Highway rose 0.02 of a cent to finish at 3.05 US cents with 163,900 shares crossing the market.

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

Downbeat JSE trading


Trading closed on Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with fewer shares changing hands, valued less than on Wednesday, resulting in the major indices of the Main Market and the Junior Market index declining, while the JSE USD Market recorded a moderate gain. At the end of trading, prices of 30 shares rose, 38 declined and 30 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined by 2,238.24 points to finish at 319,345.11, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 1,261.83 points to end trading at 356,290.51, the JSE Main Index declined by 2,235.72 points to 309,440.32, the Junior Market Index shed 13.92 points to 3,272.05 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 0.55 points to settle at 206.30.
At the close of trading, 10,480,379 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 23,608,682 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $74.52 million, down from $82.34 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 197,386 shares for US$7,857 compared to 108,254 units at US$4,577 on Wednesday.
Main Market activity ended with Transjamaican Highway leading trading with 1.63 million shares, followed by QWI Investments with 680,582 stocks and Innovative Energy with 352,221 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings with a reduced volume of just 1.03 million shares, was the leading junior market trader, followed by Regency Petroleum with 815,980 stocks and Dolla Financial with 609,815 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% advanced $5 and ended at $40 and 138 Student Living preference share popped $10 to $250.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.7 based on 2025-26 earnings and 14.7 times 2024 earnings. ICInsider.com PE chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while not being too far from the majority of investors. Persons who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. 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 the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are 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 jumps on JSE USD Market


Investor interest spiked on Wednesday in trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market, resulting in a 267 percent spike in the volume of stocks traded, having a 109 percent greater value than on Tuesday. Trading ended with an exchange of eight securities, compared with seven on Tuesday, with prices of three rising, two declining and three ending unchanged.

The market closed with an exchange of 108,254 shares for US$4,577 after surging from 29,472 stock units at US$2,193 on Tuesday. Trading averaged 13,532 shares at US$572 with an increase from 4,210 stock units at US$313 on Tuesday, with a month to date average of 48,261 units at US$2,122 after dipping from 53,708 stock units at US$2,365 on the previous day and November that ended with an average of 36,788 units for US$2,343.
The US Denominated Equities Index increased 0.49 points to close trading at 205.75. The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and one with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 8.6. The PE ratio is derived by dividing the last traded price by earnings per share. ICInsider.com computes the earnings used for this report for companies with their financial year ending around August 2026.
At the close of the market, First Rock Real Estate USD share ended at 2.99 US cents with investors trading 300 shares, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy sank 4.33 cents to 24.57 US cents with an exchange of 9 stock units,  Proven Investments remained at 8.5 US cents, with 17,003 shares crossing the market. Sterling Investments increased 0.01 of a cent to end at 2 US cents as investors exchanged 5 stocks, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share dipped 0.03 of a cent in closing at 5 US cents with a transfer of 8,322 stock units and Transjamaican Highway popped 0.03 of a cent to finish at 3.03 US cents following trading of 82,599 stocks.In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 9.25% remained at US$10.90 with 5 shares crossing the exchange and Sygnus Credit Investments 8% advanced by US$1.50 to US$10 with traders dealing in 11 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

Mixed close for Jamaican stocks


An increase in the value of stocks traded on Wednesday resulted in the number of shares changing hands falling from Tuesday’s level on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. At the end of trading, the prices of 42 shares rose, 45 declined and 22 remained firm as the market indices closed mixed.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index sank 469.63 points to finish at 321,583.35, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 222.14 points to end at 357,552.34, the JSE Main Index lost 514.79 points to end at 311,676.04, the Junior Market Index held on to a mere 3.23 points to close at 3,285.97, while the JSE USD Market Index rose 0.48 points to 205.75.
At the close of market activities, 23,608,682 shares were traded in all three markets, down from 26,468,008 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $82.34 million, up marginally from $69.39 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 108,254 shares for US$4,577, up from 29,472 units at US$2,193 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led with 2.55 million shares, followed by JMMB 9.5% with 1.64 million stock units and Eppley Caribbean Property Fund with 704,700 units.
In Junior Market trading, Kintyre Holdings led with 5.88 million shares, followed by EduFocal with 3.12 million stock units and Atlantic Hardware with 1.34 million units.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.25% preference share skidded $1.39 to finish at $18 and Jamaica Public Service 7% sank $3.08 and ended at $35.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.9 based on 2025-26 earnings and 14.8 based on 2024 historical earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in decision-making.
The chart covers all the ordinary shares that are listed on the Stock Exchange and grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals, while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. 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 the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are 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.