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The Jamaica Stock Exchange is the principal stock exchange of Jamaica, also known as JSE. Incorporated in 1968, JSE opened in 1969 in Kingston, Jamaica. Today, the JSE is one of the largest stock exchanges in the Caribbean by size and market capitalization. As of September 30, 2019, there is a total number of 85 companies and 120 securities listed to the JSE, and a market capitalization of just over JM$2 trillion☃☃. The Jamaica Stock Exchange is comprised of multiple markets: Main Market, Junior Market, USD Market, and Bond Market. The JSE is also recognized as one of the most sector-diverse exchanges in the Caribbean. The key sectors include banking and finance, retail, manufacturing, insurance, leisure, communications, conglomerate, and services and real estate☃☃. The current chairman is Ian McNaughton and the Deputy Chairman is Gary Peart. The Managing Director is Marlene Street Forrest.

Vision

The JSE’s aim is to the facilitate growth and development of companies and the economy in Jamaica by allowing for “the mobilization, exchange and expansion of capital while providing a return on equity that is acceptable to our shareholders.”^[1]

Market Index Data

The formula used by the JSE to compute the listed indices. The formula shows the relationship between prices and total market capitalization and how that causes the index to increase and decrease^[2].

There are currently seven market indices that are maintained by the JSE^[3]:

JSE (Main) Index
JSE All Jamaican Composite Index
JSE Select Index
JSE Cross Listed Index
JSE Junior Market Index
JSE Combined Index
JSE USD Equities Index

^ "About". Jamaica Stock Exchange. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
^ "Jamaica Stock Exchange's Market Capitalization Surpassed the $2 trillion-mark with QWI Investments Limited Listing". Jamaica Stock Exchange. 2019-09-30. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
^ "Market Data". Jamaica Stock Exchange. Retrieved 2020-09-30.

[1] "About". Jamaica Stock Exchange. Retrieved 2020-09-30.

[2] "Jamaica Stock Exchange's Market Capitalization Surpassed the $2 trillion-mark with QWI Investments Limited Listing". Jamaica Stock Exchange. 2019-09-30. Retrieved 2020-09-30.

[3] "Market Data". Jamaica Stock Exchange. Retrieved 2020-09-30.

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