Jamaican stocks mostly drop

The JSE USD market was the only JSE market to record gains on Monday as both the Main and Junior Markets fell again to trade at their lowest levels since September 2018 and January 2022 respectively.  
At the close of trading, 16,783,924 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 16,002,409 units, with a value of $93.3 million, in contrast to $108.4 million on the previous trading day. Trading on the JSE USD market resulted in investors exchanging a mere 11,094 shares for US$1,234 compared to 47,009 units at US$5,749 on Friday.
The JSE Combined Market Index fell 2,178.57 points to 335,718.53, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 3,422.66 points to 364,710.11, the JSE Main Index fell 2,021.79 points to 323,439.81 declined 2,977.64 points to 368,132.77, the JSE Main Index dropped 2,484.15 points to 325,461.60, the Junior Market declined 31.75 points to end at 3,704.30 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 4.49 points to close at 194.89.

The market’s PE ratio ended at 18.7 based on 2021-22 earnings and 12.2 times those for 2022-23 at the close of trading.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate many investment options in the local 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 put in 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 ICInsider.com PE Ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. It shows companies grouped on an industry basis, allowing easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide 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 payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts that also show the closing volume pertaining to the bids and offers for each company.
The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2021 and 2022 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items. The PE Ratio is the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks.

Jamaican stocks fall below last week’s close

Trading rose above Thursday’s activity on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Friday with the volume and value of stocks changing hands almost doubling but that did not prevent the market indices from falling to close out the week lower than at the close of the previous week.
At the close of trading, 16,002,409 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 9,338,374 units, with a value of $108.4 million, in contrast to $58.6 million on the previous trading day.
Trading on the JSE USD market resulted in an exchange of 47,009 shares for US$5,749 compared to 430,568 units at US$30,840 on Thursday.
The JSE Combined Market Index fell 2,454.39 points to 337,897.10, the All Jamaican Composite Index dipped 2,977.64 points to 368,132.77, the JSE Main Index dropped 2,484.15 points to 325,461.60, the Junior Market declined 15.12 points to 3,736.05 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 4.84 points to close at 190.40.   
The market’s PE ratio ended at 18.7 based on 2021-22 earnings and 12.1 times those for 2022-23 at the close of trading.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate many investment options in the local 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 put in 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 ICInsider.com PE Ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. It shows companies grouped on an industry basis, allowing easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide 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 payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts that also show the closing volume pertaining to the bids and offers for each company.
The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2021 and 2022 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items. The PE Ratio is the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks.

Trading falls back on Jamaica Stock Exchange

Trading fell back to more normal levels in the current year on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Thursday with the value of stocks changing hands dropping more than 11 times less than Wednesday but the Main Market and the Junior Market added to Wednesday’s close while the JSE USD market plunged at the close.
At the close of the market, 9,338,374 shares were exchanged in all three markets, sharply down from 306,780,140 units, with a value of a mere $58.6 million, in contrast to $687.8 million on the previous trading day. The JSE USD market resulted in investors trading 430,568 shares for US$30,840 compared to 33,994 units at US$8,060 on Wednesday.
The JSE Combined Market Index rallied 371.34 points to 340,351.49, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 496.57 points to 371,110.41, the JSE Main Index rallied 303.85 points to 327,945.75, the Junior Market popped 9.49 points to 3,751.17 and the JSE USD Market Index dropped 25.30 points to end at 295.24.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 19 based on 2021-22 earnings and 12.2 times those for 2022-23 at the close of trading.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate many investment options in the local 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 put in 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 ICInsider.com PE Ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. It shows companies grouped on an industry basis, allowing easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide 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 payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts that also show the closing volume pertaining to the bids and offers for each company.
The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2021 and 2022 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items. The PE Ratio is the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks.

Trading surged on the Jamaica Stock Exchange

Trading picked up sharply on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday with the value of stocks changing hands more than 10 times that on Tuesday but all three markets indices slipped at the close, with the Junior Market continuing to suffer losses with a daily decline from last week Wednesday except for a moderate rise on Monday, the JSE USD market suffered a modest slippage as the Main Market slipped modestly in the last few minutes before the close.
At the close of trading, 306,780,140 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from just 14,282,339 units, with a value of $687.8 million, sharply up from $62.4 million on the previous trading day. Trading on the JSE USD market resulted in investors exchanging 33,994 shares for US$8,060 compared to 45,731 units at US$80,169 on Tuesday.
The JSE Combined Market Index dipped 838.67 points to 339,980.15, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 558.16 points to settle at 370,613.84, the JSE Main Index declined 341.03 points to 327,641.90, the Junior Market dropped 55.99 points to 3,741.68 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 1.23 points to end at 220.54.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 18.7 based on 2021-22 earnings and 12.2 times those for 2022-23 at the close of trading.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate many investment options in the local 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 put in 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 ICInsider.com PE Ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. It shows companies grouped on an industry basis, allowing easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide 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 payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts that also show the closing volume pertaining to the bids and offers for each company.
The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2021 and 2022 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items. The PE Ratio is the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks.

Trading plunged Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange

Trading plunged sharply on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Tuesday b and led to more softening in on the market but the JSE USD market snapped the huge fall of the last three days while JSE Main and Junior Market suffered more losses to close out the day.
At the close of trading, 14,282,339 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 33,504,090 units, with a value of $62.4 million, sharply down from $250.45 million on the previous trading day. Trading on the JSE USD market resulted in investors exchanging 45,731 shares for US$80,169 compared to 88,737 units at US$48,455 on Monday.
The JSE Combined Market Index dipped 1,004.72 points to end at 340,818.82 the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 1,004.69 points to 371,172.00, the JSE Main Index dipped 876.87 points to close at 327,982.93, the Junior Market dropped 20.24 points to 3,787.67 and the JSE USD Market Index surged 33.43 points to end at 221.77.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 18.8 based on 2021-22 earnings and 12.1 times those for 2022-23 at the close of trading.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate many investment options in the local 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 put in 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 ICInsider.com PE Ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. It shows companies grouped on an industry basis, allowing easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide 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 payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts that also show the closing volume pertaining to the bids and offers for each company.
The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2021 and 2022 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items. The PE Ratio is the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks.

Surge in Monday trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange

Trading surged sharply on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Monday but prices softened in the JSE USD market and the JSE Main Market suffered while the Junior Market popped a few points by the close.
At the close of trading, 33,504,090 shares were traded in all three markets, from 22,972,502 units, with a value of $250.45 million, up from $109.5 million on the previous trading day. Trading on the JSE USD market resulted in investors exchanging 88,737 shares for a mere US$48,455 compared to 86,809 units at US$1,115 on Friday.
The JSE Combined Market Index popped 705.24 points to 341,823.54, the All Jamaican Composite Index lost 745.02 points in ending at 372,176.69, the JSE Main Index fell 1,581.47 points to close at 328,859.80, the Junior Market dropped 11.64 points to 3,817.91 and the JSE USD Market Index plunged 21.45 points to end at 188.34 and follows a 20 points drop on Thursday and Friday.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 19 based on 2021-22 earnings and 12.3 times those for 2022-23 at the close of trading.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate many investment options in the local 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 put in 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 ICInsider.com PE Ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. It shows companies grouped on an industry basis, allowing easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide 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 payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts that also show the closing volume pertaining to the bids and offers for each company.
The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2021 and 2022 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items. The PE Ratio is the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks.

Steady trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Friday

The volume of stocks trading remained steady with that on Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Friday, but with a moderately lower value resulting in a decline in Junior and USD markets, with the JSE Main Market Index rising.  
The market ended with an exchange of 22,972,502 shares in all three markets, from 22,408,590 units valued at $109.5 million, versus $111 million previously traded. Trading on the JSE USD market resulted in investors exchanging 86,809 shares for a mere US$1,115 compared with 4,892 units at US$14,617 on Thursday.
The JSE Combined Market Index popped 705.24 points to 343,189.05, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped just 269.67 points to 2,921.71, the JSE Main Index rose 948.24 points to 330,441.27, the Junior Market dropped 19.21 points to 3,806.27 and the JSE USD Market Index plunged 14.68 points to end at 209.79.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 18.9 based on 2021-22 earnings and 12.2 times those for 2022-23 at the close of trading.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate many investment options in the local 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 put in 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 ICInsider.com PE Ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. It shows companies grouped on an industry basis, allowing easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide 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 payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts that also show the closing volume pertaining to the bids and offers for each company.
The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2021 and 2022 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items. The PE Ratio is the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks.

Trading plunges on the Jamaica Stock Exchange

Trading dropped back sharply on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Thursday, resulting in aJ decline in all three markets at the close of market activity with all market major indices falling.
At the close of trading, the market ended with an exchange of 22,408,590 shares in all three markets, from 27,399,448 units, with a value of $111 million, down from $839.28 million previously traded. Trading on the JSE USD market resulted in investors exchanging just 4,892 shares for US$3,727 versus 125,994 units at US$14,617 on Wednesday.
The JSE Combined Market Index dropped 2,174.65 points to 342,483.81, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 1,167.00 points to 373,191.38, the JSE Main Index lost 1,946.16  to 329,493.03, the Junior Market slipped 38.92 points to 3,825.48 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 6.93 points to end at 224.37.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 19 based on 2021-22 earnings and 12.2 times those for 2022-23 at the close of trading.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate many investment options in the local 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 put in 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 ICInsider.com PE Ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. It shows companies grouped on an industry basis, allowing easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide 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 payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts that also show the closing volume pertaining to the bids and offers for each company.
The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2021 and 2022 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items. The PE Ratio is the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks.

Big surge in money entering JSE

Investors pumped vastly more money into the Main market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday, with Jamaica Broiler, PanJam Investment and Seprod commanding the bulk of the funds, resulting in slightly more shares than on Tuesday but all market indices declined at the close of the market.
At the close of trading, the market ended with an exchange of 27,399,448 shares in all three markets, up from 26,376,227 units, with a value of $839.28 million, up solidly from $286 million previously traded. Trading on the JSE USD market resulted in investors exchanging shares for US$14,617 compared to US$5,401 on Tuesday.
The JSE Combined Market Index dropped 1,435.72 points to 344,658.46, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 2,054.55 points to 374,358.38, the JSE Main Index shed 1,507.91 points to end at 331,439.19, the Junior Market slipped 3.33 points to 3,864.40 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 0.85 points to end at 231.30.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 19.3 based on 2021-22 earnings and 12.5 times those for 2022-23 at the close of trading.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate many investment options in the local 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 put in 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 ICInsider.com PE Ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. It shows companies grouped on an industry basis, allowing easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide 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 payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts that also show the closing volume pertaining to the bids and offers for each company.
The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2021 and 2022 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items. The PE Ratio is the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks.

Solid trading gains for JSE markets

The Jamaica Stock Exchange markets traded mixed at the close of trading on Tuesday with Junior and USD markets gaining moderately and the Main Markets declining as trading levels jumped sharply over that on Monday.
At the close of trading, the market ended with an exchange of 26,376,227 shares in all three markets, up from 15,864,894 units, with a value of $286 million, up solidly from $140 million previously traded. Trading on the JSE USD market ended with investors trading shares for US$5,401 compared with US$8,035 on Monday.
The JSE Combined Market Index dropped 1,061.92 points to 346,094.18, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,901.00 points to 376,412.93, the JSE Main Index slipped 1,239.98 points to close at 332,947.10, the Junior Market rose 10.03 points to 3,867.73 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 1.58 points to end at 232.15.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 19.5 based on 2021-22 earnings and 12.6 times those for 2022-23 at the close of trading.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate many investment options in the local 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 put in 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 ICInsider.com PE Ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. It shows companies grouped on an industry basis, allowing easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide 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 payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts that also show the closing volume pertaining to the bids and offers for each company.
The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2021 and 2022 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items. The PE Ratio is the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks.