Johannesburg, South Africa · Founded 1887
Abbreviation
JSE
Country
South Africa
Region
Middle East & Africa
City
Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded
1887
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange, founded in 1887, is Africa's largest and most liquid stock exchange. It lists hundreds of companies across mining, banking, telecommunications, and consumer sectors. The JSE Top 40 index is Africa's premier equity benchmark, and the exchange is a key gateway for international investment in the continent.
A2X Markets, launched in 2017, is South Africa's alternative stock exchange. It offers a secondary listing venue for JSE-listed companies, promoting competition and reducing trading costs. A2X has attracted major South African companies seeking competitive market making and tighter spreads.
The Cape Town Stock Exchange was established in 2016 and operates as a modern, technology-driven exchange. It offers listings for equities and ETFs with transparent, competitive pricing. CTSE brings additional competition to South Africa's exchange landscape and has attracted innovative companies.