Local Equities Market
For the week ending March 27, 2026, the local stock market, measured by the Combined Index, improved by 1.38%. The Main Market Index improved by 1.47%, the Junior Market Index improved by 0.18%, and the JSE USD Equities Index declined by 2.94%. During the ISP Finance Services Limited was the largest gainer, rising by approximately 20.91% to close at $12.49. Caribbean Assurance Brokers Limited was the biggest decliner, which fell by 19.49% to close at $1.57.
Large-cap stocks, reflecting those listed on the Main Market Index are outperforming on a YTD basis, improving by 9.04%, relative to its Junior Market counterpart which has declining by 1.12%.
For the week ending March 27, 2026, overall market activity resulted from 125 stocks of which 57 advanced, 56 declined and 12 traded firm. Market volume amounted to 136,889,466 units valued at over $791,565,870.29. Key contributors to trading volume are TransJamaican Highway Limited with 21,354,861 (15.30%), followed by Woodcats International Limited with 18,735,492 units (13.42%) and Sagicor Select Funds Limited – Financial with 11,691,921 units (8.37%).
Revisiting relevant news during the week:
Government lists $623 billion in bonds on JSE
The Government of Jamaica has listed 16 securities with a face value of $623.20 billion (US$3.93 billion) on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), marking a major step in developing the local debt market and improving how government bonds are priced and traded.
Government lists $623 billion in bonds on JSE
Carib Cement addresses delivery delays
Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCC) says there is no cement shortage in the market, but indicated that recent weather events have impacted deliveries.
Carib Cement addresses delivery delays
Palace hunts distribution partnerships following Mobay cinema closure
The permanent closure of Palace Amusement Company’s Multiplex cinema in Montego Bay has prompted the company to accelerate plans to expand its film distribution network as it seeks to offset revenue losses and adapt to a rapidly changing entertainment landscape.
Palace hunts distribution partnerships following Mobay cinema closure
RA Williams returns to profit in Q3
Profit for pharmaceutical distributor RA Williams Limited rebounded during the third quarter ended January 31, 2026, after the company moved decisively to address operational challenges that weighed on its performance in previous quarters.
RA Williams returns to profit in Q3
Sagicor Group Jamaica to raise fresh equity for mega merger
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited (SJ) is set to raise new equity capital later this year as it gears up to complete a multi-billion-dollar merger with Sagicor Life Inc (SLI).
Sagicor Group Jamaica to raise fresh equity for mega merger
Air traffic slow in February
Air travel through Sangster International Airport (SIA) and Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) declined in February as the country continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa.
Air traffic slow in February
| Unit Trust Fund | 26/03/2026 | 12/03/2026 | Week/Week Return | Year-to-Date Return | 1 Year Return | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Growth | 74.390 | 75.633 | -1.64% | -3.42% | -4.37% | - |
| Money Market | 18.558 | 18.417 | 0.77% | 1.49% | 6.15% | 4.33% |
| Income Portfolio | 100.00 | 100.00 | - | - | - | 4.67% |
| FX Bond Portfolio (US$) | 1.669 | 1.668 | 0.08% | 0.97% | 11.24% | 3.97% |
| Real Estate Portfolio | 18,440.482 | 18,420.166 | 0.11% | -1.04% | 5.61% | - |
| FX Growth Portfolio | 1.327 | 1.336 | -0.64% | -5.45% | 12.45% | - |
| FX Income Accumulator | 1.065 | 1.065 | 0.03% | 1.03% | 2.80% | 5.21% |
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