Sharp jump in trading to close September

Markets closed higher on a day of heavy trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with 236 million shares changing hands, valued at $2.47 billion as all markets ended September higher than the close of August.
JSE Combined Index, a measure of the overall market, rallied 3,870.11 points to 376,221.72

Barita traded at a new high on Friday.

The All Jamaican Composite Index rose 3,872.20 points to 413,943.31, the JSE Main Index popped 3,792.45 points to 361,691.60, the Junior Market Index rallied 36.11 points to 4,229.54 and the JSE USD market Index slipped 0.66 points to close 215.55.
Barita Investments traded more than 6.5 million shares with a value of $705.6 million and Sagicor XFund traded 189.69 million shares at $1.56 billion.
Trading ended, with 236,220,291 shares changing hands, valued at $2.47 billion, up from $857.96 million, with 207,798,795 shares traded in all markets on the previous day. The JSE USD market ended with the value of stocks traded at US$51,064 from US$55,292 on Thursday.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 23.5 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 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.

Sharp Junior Market fall, Main Market steady

Trading slipped on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday, with the value of stocks trading less than half of Tuesday’s trades, resulting in the JSE Combined Index, a measure of the overall market, rising 1,373.98 points to 369,404.75.
The All Jamaican Composite Index shed 299.62 points to close at 404,794.39, the JSE Main Index climbed 2,095.04 points to 355,486.09, the Junior Market Index dived 64.27 points to 4117.05 and the JSE USD market Index dipped 0.11 points to 199.63. The drop in the Junior Market Index was primarily driven by falls in Lasco Distributors, Lasco Manufacturing and Spur Tree Spices.
Trading ended, with 23,094,742 shares changing hands with a value of $238.9 million, from $583.58 million, with 43,928,769 shares traded in the overall market on the previous day. The JSE USD market ended with the value of stocks traded at US$20,869 from US$6,844 on Tuesday.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 23.5 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 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 3 JSE markets fall

Trading picked up sharply on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Tuesday, with the value of stock trading three times that on Monday after all market indices fell, resulting in the JSE Combined Index a measure of the overall market, falling 5,584.37 points to 368,030.77.
The All Jamaican Composite Index shed 4,194.74 points to close at 405,094.01, the JSE Main Index dropped 5,837.99 points to 353,391.05, the Junior Market Index slipped 14.45 points to 4,181.32 and the JSE USD market Index dipped 7.98 points to 199.74.
Trading ended, with 43,928,769 shares changing hands with a value of $583.58 million, from $163.68 million, with 17,193,567 shares traded in the overall market on the previous day. The JSE USD market ended with the value of stocks traded at US$6,844 from US$13,623 on Monday.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 23.6 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 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.

JSE Main Market gains Juniors slip

The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed on Monday, with the value of stock trading falling below Friday’s after the main market indices rose, while the USD and Junior markets declined, resulting in the JSE Combined Index a measure of the overall market, rising 587.87 points to 373,615.14.
The All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 1243.77 points to close at 409,288.75, the JSE Main Index shed 727.77 points to 359,229.05 the Junior Market Index slipped 10.14 points to 4,195.77 and the JSE USD market Index dropped 5.19 points to 207.72.
Trading ended, with 17,193,567 shares changing hands with a value of $163.68 million, from $206.6 million, with 20,564,762 shares traded in the overall market on the previous trading day. The JSE USD market ended with the value of stocks traded at US$13,623 from US$37,144 on Friday.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 24 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 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.

Mixed trading to close  out week for JSE

The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed the week mixed on Friday, with the value of stock trading rising over Thursday after the main market indices fell, while the USD and junior markets rose, resulting in the JSE Combined Index a measure of the overall market, dropping 1,196.23 points to 373,027.27.
The All Jamaican Composite Index slid 582.84 points to close at 408,044.98, the JSE Main Index shed 1,441.22 points to 358,501.27, the Junior Market Index gained 16.54 points to settle at 4,205.91 and the JSE USD market Index climbed 7.79 points to 212.91.
Trading ended, with 20,564,762 shares changing hands with a value of $206.6 million, from $152.5 million, with 29,037,118 shares traded in the overall market on the prior trading day. The JSE USD market ended with the value of stocks traded at US$37,144 from US$15,525 on Thursday.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 23.9 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 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.

 

Consolidating JSE markets

The Jamaica Stock Exchange continues to consolidate with the market indices trading in a narrow range for a second day, the JSE Combined Index a measure of the overall market, popping just 261.49 points to 374,233.50.  
The All Jamaican Composite Index added a mere 157.40 points to close at 408,627.82, the JSE Main Index gained 404.38 points to 359,942.49, the Junior Market Index fell 12.81 points to 4,189.37 and the JSE USD market Index slipped 1.18 points to 205.12.
Trading ended, with 29,037,118 shares changing hands with a value of $152.5 million, from $263.17 million, with 30,052,674 shares traded in the overall market on the prior trading day. The JSE USD market ended with the value of stocks traded at US$15,525 from US$18,774 on Wednesday.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 23.7 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 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.

Jamaica Stock Exchange in consolidating

The Jamaica Stock Exchange continues to consolidate with the market indices trading in a narrow range. At the close on Wednesday, the JSE Combined Index a measure of the overall market, popped just 217.50 points to 373,962.01.  
The All Jamaican Composite Index added just 21.40  points to close at 408,470.42, the JSE Main Index gained  125.03 points to 359,538.11, the Junior Market Index rose a mere 11.10 points to 4,202.18 and the JSE USD market Index slipped 1.75 points to 203.94.
Trading ended, with 30,052,674 shares changing hands with a value of $263.17 million, from $144.37 million, with 26,327,076 shares traded in the overall market on the prior trading day. The JSE USD market ended with the value of stocks traded at US$18,774 from US$16,803 on Tuesday.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 23.7 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 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.

 

Jamaica Stock Exchange inched higher

The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed slightly higher on Tuesday, with the JSE Combined Index a measure of the overall market, rising 1,862.81 points to 373,744.51 and the main market declined modestly with funds entering the market less than on Monday.
The All Jamaican Composite Index added just 112.38 points to close at 408,449.02, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,661.36 points to 359,413.08, the Junior Market Index rose 34.28 points to 4,191.08 and the JSE USD market Index slipped 1.83 points to 205.69.
Trading ended, with 26,327,076 shares changing hands with a value of $144.37 million, from $149.25 million, with 30,689,079 shares traded in the overall market on the prior trading day. The JSE USD market ended with the value of stocks traded at US$16,803 from US$12,392 on Monday.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 22.3 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 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.

 

Moderate fall for Jamaica Stock Exchange

The Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange lost more ground on Monday, with a 26.25 points drop to 4,156.80 and the main market declined modestly with funds entering the market being less than on Friday. The JSE Combined Index a measure of the overall market, fell 300.81 points to 371,881.70.
The All Jamaican Composite Index shed 259.54 points to close at 408,336.64, the JSE Main Index slipped 67.18 points to 357,751.72 and the JSE USD market Index popped 0.13 points to 207.52.
Trading ended, with 30,689,079 shares changing hands with a value of $149.25 million, from $216.5 million, with 31,020,693 shares traded in the overall market on the prior trading day. The JSE USD market ended with the value of stocks traded at US$12,392 from US$215,103 on Friday.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 22.5 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 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.

Major JSE markets fall

The main market and the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange lost ground on Friday following more funds entering the market than, on Thursday, and ended with the JSE Combined Index a measure of the overall market, falling 2,881.58 points to 372,182.51.
The All Jamaican Composite Index shed 1,798.48 points to close at 408,596.18, the JSE Main Index declined 2,629.10 points to 357,818.90 and the JSE USD market Index popped 0.21 points to 207.39.
Trading ended, with 31,020,693 shares changing hands with a value of $216.5 million, from $181 million, with 41,790,814 shares traded in the overall market on the prior trading day. The JSE USD market ended with the value of stocks traded at US$215,103 from US$8,146 on Thursday.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 22.6 based on 2021-22 earnings and 12.4 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.