All three markets of the Jamaica Stock Exchange closed high in trading on Friday with trading ending with the number and the value of stocks changing hands falling, compared with the previous trading day and resulting in prices of 39 shares rising and 30 declining.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,883.78 points to 341,888.19, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 1,253.54 points to end at 367,796.95, the JSE Main Index gained 1,821.11 points to wrap up trading at 328,795.31. The Junior Market Index popped 20.08 points to culminate at 3,828.57 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced 5.05 points to finish at 249.19.
At the close of trading, 23,484,571 shares were exchanged in all three markets, compared with 29,437,556 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $77.55 million, down from $153.98 million on the previous trading day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 262,328 shares for US$19,513 compared to 771,589 units at US$17,159 on Thursday.
Trading in the Main Market was dominated by Wigton Windfarm with 12.52 million shares followed by Radio Jamaica with 3.02 million units, Transjamaican Highway closed with 1.62 million units and Carreras finished trading with 1.02 million units.
In the Junior Market, Stationery and Office Supplies led trading with 641,945 shares followed by Lasco Manufacturing with 308,644 stock units and JFP Ltd with 225,478 units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 20.7 on 2022-23 earnings and 14.1 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. 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 ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide for investors to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Gains for Main & Junior markets
The Main Market and the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange rose moderately in trading on Thursday but the JSE USD market closed lower as trading ended with the number of stocks changing hands climbing, with the value declining from the previous trading day, resulting in prices of 28 shares rising and 49 declining.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index rose 327.58 points to close at 340,004.41, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 331.63 points to close at 366,543.41, the JSE Main Index popped 88.64 points to 326,974.20. The Junior Market Index rallied 27.91 points to 3,808.49 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 3.39 points to end the day at 244.14.
At the close of trading, 29,437,556 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 27,700,537 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $153.98 million, down from $172.24 million on the previous trading day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 771,589 shares for US$17,159 compared to 110,543 units at US$13,237 on Wednesday.
Trading in the Main Market was dominated by General Accident with 5.0 million shares followed by Wigton Windfarm with 4.63 million units, Radio Jamaica chipped in with 4.41 million units, Carreras contributed 3.57 million stock units, Transjamaican Highway ended with 2.83 million units and QWI Investments closed with 1.17 million shares.
In the Junior Market, Stationery and Office Supplies led trading with 1.23 million shares followed by JFP Ltd with 800,002 units and Fosrich with 471,150 stock units.
In the preference segment,138 Student Living preference share dropped $32.70 to close at $185.30.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 20.4 on 2022-23 earnings and 14 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. 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 ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide for investors to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Main and USD markets drop Juniors rise
The Main Market and JSE USD stocks plunged on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday as the Junior Market closed moderately higher as trading ended with the number of stocks changing hands falling, with the value and volume of stocks traded falling from the previous trading day, resulting in prices of 27 shares rising and 43 declining.
At the close of trading on Wednesday, the JSE Combined Market Index dived 3,639.94 points to 39,676.83, the All Jamaican Composite Index plunged 4,423.34 points to end trading at 366,211.78, the JSE Main Index dropped 3,917.90 points to lock up trading at 326,885.56. The Junior Market Index rallied 3.93 points to conclude trading at 3,780.58 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 8.85 points to settle at 247.53.
At the close of trading, 27,700,537 shares were exchanged in all three markets, from 42,523,060 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $172.24 million, down from $289.25 million on the previous trading day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 110,543 shares for US$13,237 compared to 2,937,043 units at US$118,791 on Tuesday.
Trading in the Main Market was dominated by Carreras with 5.35 million shares followed by General Accident with 4.01 million units, Wigton Windfarm with 3.76 million units, Transjamaican Highway with 2.44 million shares and Scotia Group with 1.01 million units
In the Junior Market One Great Studio led trading with 1.91 million shares followed by Stationery and Office Supplies with 1.87 million units and JFP Ltd with 855,299 stocks.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21 on 2022-23 earnings and 14. times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. 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 ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide for investors to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Trading climbed higher on the JSE Market
Trading climbed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Tuesday with the volume and value of stocks traded jumping on Monday, as market activity pushed the Main Market higher with the Junior Market JSE USD market closing lower as trading ended with the prices of 42 shares rising and 35 declining.
At the close of trading on Tuesday, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,659.59 points to close at 343,316.77, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 3,671.55 points to settle at 370,635.12, the JSE Main Index rose 2,050.06 points to cease trading at 330,803.46. The Junior Market Index dropped 30.03 points to end at 3,776.65 and the JSE USD Market Index skidded 8.81 points to finish at 256.38.
At the close of trading, 42,523,060 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 34,746,725 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $289.25 million, up from $209.43, million on the previous trading day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 2,937,043 shares for US$118,791 compared to 60,767 units at US$33,398 on Monday.
Trading in the Main Market was dominated by Carreras led trading with 10.46 million shares followed by Wigton Windfarm with 9.06 million units, QWI Investments with 3.90 million shares, Transjamaican Highway ended with 3.26 million units and GraceKennedy with 1.38 million stock units.
In the Junior Market, Future Energy led trading with 2.27 million shares followed by EduFocal with 1.34 million units and Fosrich with 573,092 stocks.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share rallied $1 and ended at $218
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 20.4 on 2022-23 earnings and 14.1. times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. 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 ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide for investors to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
JSE USD market rises others drop
The JSE USD market jumped at the close of trading on Monday but the Main and Junior Markets of the Jamaica Stock Exchange declined as trading ended with the number of stocks changing hands falling, while the value traded jumped sharply over the previous trading day, as trading in the Main Market jumped, resulting in prices of just 27 shares rising and overwhelmed by 49 declining.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 3,696.83 points to 341,657.18, the All Jamaican Composite Index dived 5,470.97 points to 366,963.57, the JSE Main Index collapsed 3,675.03 points to settle at 328,753.40. The Junior Market Index shed 28.57 points to end at 3,806.68 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 9.35 points to end the day at 265.19.
At the close of trading, 34,746,725 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 46,550,162 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $209.43 million, up from $147.48 million on the previous trading day and the JSE USD market closed with 60,767 shares trading for US$33,398 compared to 765,260 units at US$64,253 on Friday.
Trading in the Main Market was dominated by Transjamaican Highway trading with 9.01 million shares followed by Wigton Windfarm with 6.94 million units, Jamaica Stock Exchange chipped in with 5.0 million stock units, JMMB 9.5% preference share ended with 3.61 million shares and Wisynco Group with 1.07 million stocks.
In the Junior Market, Lasco Manufacturing led trading with 449,268 shares, followed by Future Energy with just 366,287 units and One Great Studio with 339,510 stock units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 20.6 on 2022-23 earnings and 14.1 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. 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 ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide for investors to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Main Market jumps USD market drops
The Main Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange bounced in trading on Friday as the Junior Market JSE USD market closed moderately higher but the JSE USD Market after the number of stocks changing hands declined from the heavy trading on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded dropping sharply from the previous day’s heavy trading with Wigton Windfarm having complete command of trading activity, resulting in prices of rising stocks outpacing those declining with 39 securities rising and 36 declining.
At the close of trading on Friday, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,460.87 points to close at 345,354.01, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 1,873.44 points to close at 372,434.54, the JSE Main Index increased 1,493.04 points to lock up trading at 332,428.43. The Junior Market Index rose 6.92 points to end at 3,835.25 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 13.20 points to conclude trading at 255.84.
At the close of trading, 46,550,162 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from units on 575,019,706 on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $147.47.million, down from $627.86 million on the previous trading day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 765,260 shares for US$64,253 compared to 74,096 units at US$22,194 on Thursday.
Trading in the Main Market was dominated by Wigton Windfarm led trading with 13.42 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 5.98 million units, Radio Jamaica with 1.25 million stock units and Supreme Ventures with 1.01 million shares.
In the Junior Market, Spur Tree Spices led trading with 17.95 million shares followed by GWest Corporation with 1.60 million units and Dolla Financial with 528,791 stock units.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 9.75% preference share increased $19.97 to $115.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 20.5 on 2022-23 earnings and 14.1 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. 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 ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide for investors to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Big Wigton trade as Main Market dives
Wigton Windfarm dominated trading in the Main Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with more than 560 million of its shares being traded as investors continue to gobble up the stock, with the pending lifting of the ten percent ownership limitation to be lifted this year, but the trade did nothing to lift the Main Market that plunged several thousand 
points on the day the JSE USD market closed at a new record high and the Junior Market inched up a few points following the surge in the number of stocks changing hands, with a hugely higher value than the previous day, resulting in prices of 40 shares rising and 37 declining.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index nose dived 5,043.75 points to close at 343,893.14, the All Jamaican Composite Index plunged 5,613.72 points to 370,561.10, the JSE Main Index sank 5,393.37 points to end at 330,935.39. The Junior Market Index popped 1.64 points to 3,828.33 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 2.30 points to end at a record high of 269.04
At the close of trading, 575,019,706 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up sharply from 73,323,889 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $627.86 million, up from $126.9 million on the previous trading day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 74,096 shares for US$22,194 compared to 268,496 units at US$15,237 on Wednesday.
Trading in the Main Market was dominated by Wigton Windfarm led trading with 561.55 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.49 million stock units and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.09 million units.
In the Junior Market, Lasco Distributors led trading with 4.65 million shares followed by Regency Petroleum with 522,994 units and Fosrich with 454,665 stock units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 20.5 on 2022-23 earnings and 14.2 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. 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 ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide for investors to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Jamaican USD stocks at record high
New record high for JSEUSD Market.
The Jamaica Stock Exchange delivered another record high in trading on Wednesday as the JSE USD market closed at a record high as the Main Market higher indices ended mixed and Junior Market slipped modestly after heading close to the 3,900 points mark in early trading as market activity ended with the number and value of stocks changing hands rising, resulting in prices of 34 shares rising and 35 declining.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 323.60 points to close at 348,936.89, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 508.84 points to cease trading at 376,174.82, the JSE Main Index gained 401.57 points to wrap up trading at 336,328.76.
The Junior Market Index fell 6.05 points to conclude trading at 3,826.69 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 5.58 points to finish at 266.74.
At the close of trading, 73,323,889 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 16,093,329 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $126.9 million, up from $57.13, million on the previous trading day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 268,496 shares for US$15,237 compared to 112,337 units at US$43,069 on Tuesday.
Trading in the Main Market was dominated by Wigton Windfarm with 59.78 million shares being traded followed by Transjamaican Highway with 6.32 million units and JMMB Group 7.35% – 2028 with 811,810 stocks.
In the Junior Market, Future Energy led trading with 568,932 shares followed by One Great Studio with 412,114 units and Jamaican Teas with 342,022 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% jumped $4 in closing at $49 and Productive Business Solutions 9.75% preference share declined $19.97 to $95.03.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 20.7 on 2022-23 earnings and 14.2 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. 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 ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide for investors to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Jamaica stocks fall on Tuesday
All three markets of the Jamaica Stock Exchange closed moderately lower on Tuesday as the Junior Market and JSE USD market lost a few points and the Main Market four digit decline when trading ended with the number and value of stocks changing hands falling, from the previous Monday levels and resulting in prices of 24 shares rising and 43 declining.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index declined by 630.92 points to close at 348,613.29, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 930.44 points to culminate at 376,683.66, the JSE Main Index fell 669.73 points to end at 335,927.19. The Junior Market Index slipped 0.32 points to end the day at 3,832.74.and the JSE USD Market Index dropped 1.80 points to settle at 261.16.
At the close of trading, 16,093,329 shares were exchanged in all three markets from 32,837,215 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $57.13 million, down from $87.6, million on the previous trading day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 112,337 shares for US$43,069 compared to 301,898 units at US$10,518 on Monday.
Trading in the Main Market was dominated by Wigton Windfarm with 5.05 million shares followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.81 million units and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 618,708 stock units.
In the Junior Market, EduFocal led with 2.37 million shares followed by Regency Petroleum with 681,910 units and One Great Studio with 599,993 stock units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% dipped $2 to end at $45.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 20.7 on 2022-23 earnings and 14.2 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. 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 ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide for investors to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume on the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Moderate Market movements Monday
The Main Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange declined in trading on Monday as the Junior Market JSE USD market closed moderately higher as trading ended with the number of stocks changing hands falling, with the value of stocks traded jumping sharply over the previous trading day, resulting in prices of 36 shares rising and 39 declining.
At the close of trading on Monday, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 101.90 points to 349,244.21, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 1,226.40 points to 377,614.10, the JSE Main Index added 28.93 points in trading at 336,596.92. The Junior Market Index dipped 0.32 points to end at 3,832.74 and the JSE USD Market Index increased 4.71 points to wrap-up trading at 262.96.
At the close of trading, 32,837,215 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 28,196,991 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $87.6 million, down from $114 million on the previous trading day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 301,898 shares for US$10,518 compared to 30,628 units at US$3,928 on Friday.
Trading in the Main Market was dominated by Transjamaican Highway led trading with 6.86 million shares followed by Wigton Windfarm with 3.16 million units and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 2.75 million stock units.
In the Junior Market, EduFocal led trading with 2.37 million shares followed by Regency Petroleum with 681,910 units and One Great Studio with 599,993 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% sank $2.30 to $47.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 20.8 on 2022-23 earnings and 14.4 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. 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 ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one-time income or expenses.
Investors need pertinent information to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and 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 reported as a guide for investors to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends 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.
