2023 FIRST QUARTER COMMENTARY

LOCAL MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL The South African stock market gained 15.16% over the fourth quarter 2022. The local stock market therefore returned 3.58% for the year. A relatively good ending to an otherwise very volatile year. It serves as a reminder of how quickly markets can recover. Chart: Performance of the FTSE/JSE All Share…

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2022 THIRD QUARTER SUMMARY

LOCAL MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL After a disastrous second quarter, the South African stock market fell -1.92% over the third quarter. Despite this, on a year-to-date basis (01/01/2022 – 30/09/2022) the local stock market continues to be one of the better performing markets around the world. Chart: Performance of the FTSE/JSE All Share Index over…

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2022 SECOND QUARTER SUMMARY

LOCAL MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL The South African stock market fell sharply during the quarter as global recessionary fears have accelerated. The JSE All Share Total Return Index fell 11.69%, led once again by financials and resources stocks. On a year-to-date basis (01/01/2022 – 30/06/2022) the local stock market is still one of the better…

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2022 FIRST QUARTER SUMMARY

LOCAL MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL The South African stock market was up during the quarter despite the global events which have transpired. The JSE All Share Total Return Index gained 3.84% led by financials and resources stocks. Surprisingly, the local market was one of the better performing markets during the quarter. Chart: Performance of the…

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2021 FOURTH QUARTER SUMMARY

LOCAL MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL The South African stock market soared to new highs during the quarter. The JSE All Share Total Return Index gained 15.13% led by the resources sector. The phenomenal return of 29.2% for the 2021 calendar year, was the highest return since 2009. Chart: Performance of the FTSE/JSE All Share Index…

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2021 THIRD QUARTER SUMMARY

LOCAL MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL The South African stock market was down marginally over the quarter led predominantly by resource stocks. The JSE All Share Total Return Index fell 0.84% over the quarter. Chart: Performance of the FTSE/JSE All Share Index over the past ten years (2011/10/01 – 2021/09/30)   Source: Trading economics The third…

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2021 SECOND QUARTER SUMMARY

LOCAL MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL The South African stock market was down marginally over the quarter led predominantly by resource stocks. The JSE All Share Total Return Index fell 1.07% over the quarter. Chart: Performance of the FTSE/JSE All Share Index over the past ten years (2010/04/01 – 2021/06/31) Source: Trading economics The second quarter…

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2021 FIRST QUARTER SUMMARY

LOCAL MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL The South African stock market was up over the quarter led predominantly by resource stocks. The JSE All Share Total Return Index gained 13.14% over the quarter. Chart: Performance of the FTSE/JSE All Share Index over the past ten years (2010/01/01 – 2021/03/31)Source: Trading economics The first quarter saw continued…

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2020 FOURTH QUARTER SUMMARY

LOCAL MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL The South African stock market was up over the quarter led predominantly by resource stocks. The JSE All Share Total Return Index gained 9.39% over the quarter. Chart: Performance of the FTSE/JSE All Share Index over the past ten years (2009/10/01 – 2020/12/31) Source: Trading economics The fourth quarter saw…

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API Third Quarter Summary 2020

LOCAL MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL The South African stock market was up over the quarter led predominantly by resource stocks. The JSE All Share Total Return Index gained 1.75% over the quarter. Chart: Performance of the FTSE/JSE All Share Index over the past ten years (2009/07/01 – 2020/09/30) Source: Trading economics The third quarter of…

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