Local Equities Market
For the week ending April 02, 2026, the local stock market, measured by the Combined Index, declined by 0.57%. The Main Market Index declined by 0.66%, the Junior Market Index improved by 0.55%, and the JSE USD Equities Index improved by 2.14%. During the JFP Limited was the largest gainer, rising by approximately 25.00% to close at $0.50. Margaritaville (Turks) Limited was the biggest decliner, which fell by 15.41% to close at $11.20.
Large-cap stocks, reflecting those listed on the Main Market Index are outperforming on a YTD basis, improving by 8.33%, relative to its Junior Market counterpart which has declining by 0.57%.
For the week ending April 02, 2026, overall market activity resulted from 125 stocks of which 55 advanced, 59 declined and 11 traded firm. Market volume amounted to 165,143,696 units valued at over $1,034,535,153.10. Key contributors to trading volume are TransJamaican Highway Limited with 48,342,648 (28.66%), followed by Kintyre Holdings (JA) Limited with 18,055,315 units (10.70%) and Wigton Energy Limited with 17,543,619 units (10.40%).
Revisiting relevant news during the week:
Jamaica economy contracts 7.1 per cent in fourth quarter after hurricane impact
Jamaica’s economy contracted 7.1 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, official data showed on Monday, as Hurricane Melissa disrupted activity across key sectors. The out-turn, reported by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (Statin), reflected declines in both goods-producing and services industries, with widespread damage to infrastructure, agriculture and tourism weighing on output.
Jamaica economy contracts 7.1 per cent in fourth quarter after hurricane impact
Hotels see softer Champs demand but brace for Carnival surge
Kingston’s hotel sector is emerging from the Boys’ and Girls’ Championships with slightly tempered activity, even as operators brace for what could be one of the strongest Carnival seasons on record.
Hotels see softer Champs demand but brace for Carnival surge
Melissa weakens Q1 performance for Indies Pharma
The impact of Hurricane Melissa rained heavily on the first-quarter financial performance of Indies Pharma Jamaica Limited as the company reported declines in both revenue and profit for the three months ended January 31, 2026.
Melissa weakens Q1 performance for Indies Pharma
Oil shock threat forces BOJ hold
The Bank of Jamaica held its policy rate at 5.5 per cent on Tuesday, warning that a surge in global oil and commodity prices driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran could push inflation above target and weigh on growth in the months ahead.
Oil shock threat forces BOJ hold
SOS opens new $185-million SEEK factory
Stationery & Office Supplies Limited (SOS) recently commissioned its new SEEK factory and warehouse hub at Collins Green Avenue in Kingston, marking a $185-million investment for the six decade old business.
SOS opens new $185-million SEEK factory
Everything Fresh returns to market as bond comes due
Food distributor Everything Fresh Limited is once again turning to the capital markets to refinance the US$2.31-million bond it raised two years ago, which is now nearing maturity.
Everything Fresh returns to market as bond comes due
| Unit Trust Fund | 02/04/2026 | 26/03/2026 | Week/Week Return | Year-to-Date Return | 1 Year Return | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Growth | 76.662 | 74.390 | 3.05% | -0.47% | -3.32% | - |
| Money Market | 18.566 | 18.558 | 0.04% | 1.53% | 6.36% | 4.45% |
| Income Portfolio | 100.00 | 100.00 | - | - | - | 4.73% |
| FX Bond Portfolio (US$) | 1.671 | 1.669 | 0.09% | 1.06% | 11.37% | 3.96% |
| Real Estate Portfolio | 18,446.212 | 18,440.482 | 0.03% | -1.01% | 5.39% | - |
| FX Growth Portfolio | 1.315 | 1.327 | -0.94% | -6.34% | 13.16% | - |
| FX Income Accumulator | 1.063 | 1.065 | -0.13% | 0.89% | 2.80% | 5.33% |
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