Trading picked on the Jamaica Stock exchange on Friday and led to the JSE Main Market and the USD Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange closing higher, but the  Junior Market declined for a third consecutive day following the big jump it enjoyed on Monday and Tuesday.
Trading ended with an exchange of 15,002,754 shares, down from 11,852,477 units on Thursday, valued at $117 million up from $51.7 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market resulted in investors exchanging US$20,906 compared with US$12,989 on Thursday.
At the close, the Combined Market Index gained 557.08 points to 351,286.59, the  All Jamaican Composite Index added 394.82 points to end at 381,036.58, the JSE Main Index rallied 796.94 points to end at 337,795.57, the Junior Market lost 19.95 points to end at 3,940.47 and the JSE US dollar market popped 0.51 points to close at 223.44.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 23 based on 2021-22 earnings and 13.9 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 investment decisions by 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 show the closing volume for the bids and offers.
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.

All markets of the Jamaica Stock Exchange dropped on Thursday, continuing the losses on Wednesday, following slippage in trading in the overall market compared with the prior day.
Trading ended with an exchange of 11,852,477 shares, down from 19,398,419 units on Wednesday, valued at $51.7 million down from $95.1 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market resulted in investors exchanging US$12,989 compared with US$19,364 on Wednesday.
At the close, the Combined Market Index dropped 1,059.23 points to 350,729.51, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 1,290.43 points to end at 380,641.76, the JSE Main Index fell 784.27 points to 336,998.63, the Junior Market fell 35.38 points to 3,960.42 and the JSE US dollar market slipped 0.54 points to close at 222.93.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 23.1 based on 2021-22 earnings and 13.8 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 investment decisions by 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 show the closing volume for the bids and offers.
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.

All markets of the Jamaica Stock Exchange dropped on Wednesday at the start of a new month as is now the monthly norm, following slippage in trading in the overall market.
Trading ended with an exchange of 19,398,419 shares down from 34,401,378 units on Tuesday, valued at $95.1 million down from $183.6 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market resulted in investors trading US$19,364 down from US$37,070 on Tuesday.
At the close, the Combined Market Index dropped 2,950.37 points to 351,788.74, the All Jamaican Composite Index dived 3,399.97 points to close at 381,932.19, the JSE Main Market Index shed 2,544.43 points to 337,782.90, the Junior Market dropped 62.44 points to 3,995.80 and the JSE US dollar market slipped 1.96 points to close at 223.47.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 22.9 based on 2021-22 earnings and 13.9 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 investment decisions by 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 show the closing volume for the bids and offers.
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.

The Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange surged sharply to close out the first month of 2023 positively and the JSE USD index climbed on top of Monday’s strong gains but the Main Market fell back to remain negative for the year to date.
Trading ended with an exchange of 34,401,378 shares up from 33,340,369 units on Monday, valued at $183.6 million versus $357.1 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market resulted in investors trading US$37,070 versus US$267,767 on Monday.
At the close, the Combined Market Index rose 532.70 points to close at 354,739.11, while the  All Jamaican Composite Index dipped 405.49 points to 385,332.16, the JSE Main Market Index fell 335.82 points to 340,327.33, the Junior Market jumped 91.02 points to 4,058.24 and the JSE US dollar market climbed 6.36 points to close at 225.43.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 23 based on 2021-22 earnings and 14 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 investment decisions by 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 show the closing volume for the bids and offers.
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.

The JSE USD index surged on Monday while the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange put in another solid run as the Main Market also bounced moderately over Friday’s close to start off the week on a positive note with the volume and value of stocks traded jumped well over Friday’s trade.
Trading accounted for 33,340,369 shares up from 21,991,278 units on Friday, valued at $357.1 million up from $203.3 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market resulted in investors trading US$267,767 versus US$7,760 on Friday.
At the close, the Combined Market Index rose 592.92 points to close at 354,206.41, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 1,098.53 points to 385,737.65, the JSE Main Index advanced 345.65 points to end at 340,663.15, the Junior Market gained 29.17 points, on top of the 53.99 points rise on Friday, in finishing at 3,967.22 and the JSE US dollar market surged 11 percent with the addition of 20.91 points to close at 219.07.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 22.9 based on 2021-22 earnings and 13.8 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 investment decisions by 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 show the closing volume for the bids and offers.
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.

Stocks in the Main and Junior markets rose on Wednesday but the JSE USD dropped sharply at the close of the Jamaica Stock Exchange markets, with the volume of stocks traded rising over Tuesday as value dropped back in continued low trading levels as the market consolidates in setting to chart the medium term direction.
Trading ended with an exchange of 44,186,085 shares up sharply from 41,010,941 units on Tuesday, with a value of $71.79 million just down from $85.24 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market resulted in investors exchanging US$3,947 versus US$60,212 on Tuesday.
At the close, the Combined Market Index popped 431.30 points to end at 353,428.88, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 555.68 points to close at 386,165.16, the JSE Main Index rose 104.88 points to 340,093.16, the Junior Market Index climbed 35.91 points to 3,940.68 and the JSE US dollar market index dropped 14.24 points to close at 199.09.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 22.5 based on 2021-22 earnings and 13.7 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 investment decisions by 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 show the closing volume for the bids and offers.
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.

Stock prices softened for a second day in all the Jamaica Stock Exchange markets on Tuesday, with the volume and value of stocks traded rising over the volume and value exchanges on Monday.
Trading ended with an exchange of 41,010,941 shares up sharply from 25,716,908 units on Monday, with a value of $85.24 million compared to $74.88 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market resulted in investors exchanging US$60,212 versus US$18,456 on Monday.
At the close, the Combined Market Index dropped 699.46 points to 352,997.58, the All Jamaican Composite Index increased 387.49 points to 385,609.48, the JSE Main Index dipped 110.73 points to 339,988.28, the Junior Market dropped 64.19 points to 3,904.77 and the JSE US dollar market lost 3.71 points to close at 213.33.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 22.6 based on 2021-22 earnings and 13.8 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 investment decisions by 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 show the closing volume for the bids and offers.
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.

Stocks prices softened in all markets on Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with the volume and value of stocks traded falling compared to Friday.
Trading ended, with an exchange of 25,716,908 shares down from 30,350,965 units on Friday, with a value of $74.88 million compared to $178.7 million on the previous day. Trading on the JSE USD market resulted in investors exchanging US$18,456 versus US$81,708 on Friday.
At the close, the Combined Market Index fell 820.67 points to 353,697.71, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined 840.56 points to 385,221.99, the JSE Main Index fell 632.15 points to 340,099.01, the Junior Market lost 24.95 points to end at 3,968.96 and the JSE US dollar market lost 1.20 points to close at 217.04.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 22.5 based on 2021-22 earnings and 13.7 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 investment decisions by 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 show the closing volume for the bids and offers.
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.