Trading pulled back on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market to start July on Tuesday, with the volume of stocks traded declining 91 percent with a 86 percent drop in value compared to trading on Monday, resulting in exchange of eight securities, down from 10 on Monday with prices of two rising, five declining and one ending unchanged, with the US Denominated Equities Index dipping 5.77 points to 204.73
The market closed with an exchange of 497,159 shares for US$23,827 compared to 5,779,467 stocks at US$171,261 on Monday.
Trading averaged 62,145 shares at US$2,978, compared to 577,947 stocks at US$17,126 on Monday, compared with June that ended with an average of 591,343 units for US$19,218.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows two stocks ending with bids higher than their last selling prices and one with a lower offer.
The PE Ratio, one of the most frequently used measures to determine appropriate stock values, averages 10.4. The PE ratio is calculated based on last traded prices, divided by projected earnings, computed by ICInsider.com for companies with financial year ending around August 2025.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share advanced 0.16 of one cent to finish at 1.8 US cents with an exchange of 58,307 shares, Productive Business Solutions slipped 1 cent to US$1.19 after investors ended trading 20 stocks, Proven Investments sank 0.03 of one cent to close at 10.97 US cents with an exchange of 400 shares. 
Sygnus Credit Investments skidded 0.3 of one cent and ended at 7.6 US cents in switching ownership of 300 units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share fell 0.9 of a cent in closing at 5.1 US cents with investors swapping 200 stock units and Transjamaican Highway declined 0.35 of one cent to end at 2.35 US cents after an exchange of 436,626 shares.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group US8.5% ended at US$1.10 with a transfer of 4 stocks and Sygnus Credit Investments E8.5% popped 8 cents to US$9.56, with 1,302 units crossing the exchange.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped 3,318.03 points to end at 325,006.84, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 4,571.03 points to end at 363,295.51, the JSE Main Index dipped 3,350.89 points to 313,962.09, the Junior Market Index fell 16.22 points to finish at 3,459.99 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 5.77 points to settle at 204.73.
Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
The market closed June with an exchange of 5,779,467 shares for US$171,261 compared to 3,634,466 stocks at US$308,861 on Friday.
Sterling Investments popped 0.02 of a cent in closing at 2.18 US cents after trading of 130 stock units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share declined 0.5 of a cent to close at 6 US cents after an exchange of 3,000 shares and Transjamaican Highway increased 0.3 of a cent to 2.7 US cents with investors swapping 5,571,405 stocks.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index jumped 4,846.73 points to 328,324.87, the All Jamaican Composite Index surged 6,722.24 points to close at 367,866.54, the JSE Main Index climbed 4,616.34 points to wrap up trading at 317,312.98, the Junior Market Index added 60.22 points to finish at 3,476.21 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 11.55 points to end trading at 210.50.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16.4 based on 2024 earnings.
Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 1,424.26 points to 323,478.14, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 1,819.67 points to close at 361,144.30, the JSE Main Index gained 1,349.94 points to wrap up trading at 312,696.64, the Junior Market Index rallied 18.56 points to finish at 3,415.99 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 2.95 points to finish at 198.95.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16.3 based on 2024 earnings.
Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 1,854.30 points to wrap up trading at 322,053.88, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 2,555.15 points to settle at 359,324.63, the JSE Main Index gained 1,791.42 points to close trading at 311,346.70, the Junior Market Index rose 19.73 points to 3,397.43 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 4.31 points to 201.90.
The market’s PE ratio, the most common measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.7 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16.1 based on 2024 earnings.
Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 950.81 points to wrap up trading at 320,199.58, while the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 1,440.90 points to end at 356,769.48, the JSE Main Index declined 1,119.63 points to 309,555.28, the Junior Market Index gained 16.27 points to 3,377.70 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 1.24 points to settle at 197.59.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.7 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.1 based on 2024-25 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
The market closed with Main Market activity, resulting in Transjamaican Highway leading trading with 2.23 million shares, followed by Scotia Group with 1.53 million units and Wigton Energy with 1.38 million stock units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.7 based on 2024-25 earnings and .16.2 based on 2024 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, and are grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
The market closed with an exchange of a mere 11,539 shares for US$1,760, falling from a moderate 303,408 stocks at US$16,030 on Friday.
Sterling Investments fell 0.05 of a cent and ended at 1.64 US cents with investors passing 212 shares through the market, Sygnus Credit Investments increased 0.1 of one cent to close at 7.9 US cents in an exchange of 934 stock units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share remained at 7 US cents as investors traded 743 shares and Transjamaican Highway ended at 2.38 US cents with a transfer of 5,903 stock units.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index gained 1,544.76 points to 323,346.86, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 2,037.74 points to end at 361,208.46, the JSE Main Index rose 1,513.55 points to 312,804.10, the Junior Market Index popped 13.65 points to finish at 3,383.85 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 1.25 points to settle at 195.24.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.7 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16.2 based on earnings for 2024. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other, more detailed charts that are published daily give investors regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock. The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.