# Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)

> The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is the largest stock exchange in Africa and ranks among the top 20 globally by market capitalisation. Founded in 1887, it operates sophisticated equity, bond, and derivatives markets from Sandton, South Africa, providing the continent's deepest pool of institutional liquidity.

Canonical: https://mystocks.africa/exchanges/jse-south-africa

South Africa hosts the most developed and liquid capital market on the continent, with world-class financial infrastructure, sophisticated derivatives markets, and diverse listings spanning mining, technology, retail, and financial services. The JSE connects sub-Saharan Africa to global institutional capital.

## Published market facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Exchange | Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Currency | ZAR |
| Trading hours | 09:00 – 17:00 SAST (GMT+2) |
| Settlement | T+3 |
| Regulator | Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) |
| Listed companies (published count band) | 300+ |
| Established | 1887 |
| Financial centre | Johannesburg |

## Sources and stock discovery

- [Official exchange](https://www.jse.co.za/)
- [Stock Markdown catalog (paginated)](https://mystocks.africa/api/md-catalog/stocks?exchange=JSE)
- [Canonical exchange page: performance and listings](https://mystocks.africa/exchanges/jse-south-africa)
- [Country guide](https://mystocks.africa/countries/south-africa)
- [Methodology](https://mystocks.africa/methodology)
- [Data sources](https://mystocks.africa/data-sources)
- [Risk disclosure](https://mystocks.africa/risk-disclosure)

## Settlement and currency risk

Funding a wallet, executing a trade and settling that trade are separate steps. Exchange settlement follows the applicable market cycle; cash and withdrawal availability can differ.

A USD wallet or USD account reporting does not remove the currency risk of investments priced in a local currency. Exchange-rate movements can increase or reduce the USD value of holdings and dividends. Conversion, fees and availability follow the applicable account and market terms.

## Market questions

### What stocks can I buy on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange?

The JSE lists over 300 companies including Naspers, MTN Group, Anglo American, Absa Group, Shoprite, Standard Bank, and BHP Billiton. Through MyStocks.Africa you can access all actively traded JSE equities.

### What are the JSE trading hours?

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange operates Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 South Africa Standard Time (SAST, GMT+2): a pre-open auction from 08:30, continuous trading from 09:00 to 16:50, and a closing auction running to the 17:00 close — one of the longest trading sessions in Africa.

### What is the JSE settlement cycle?

Equity trades on Johannesburg Stock Exchange follow a T+3 exchange settlement cycle. T is the trade date; the number is the following business days, subject to the market calendar. A displayed portfolio position is not proof of completed settlement. Cash availability and custody rights follow the applicable account and market terms.

### Who regulates the Johannesburg Stock Exchange?

The JSE is regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa. MyStocks Technologies (Pty) Ltd is the South African operating company.

### Can I buy JSE stocks without a South African bank account?

Eligible international investors can apply through MyStocks.Africa, subject to account and market requirements. A South African bank account may not be required for your funding route, but funding in USD does not remove ZAR currency risk. Exchange-rate movements can affect the USD value of holdings and dividends.

### Does the JSE have a minimum investment amount?

There is no exchange-mandated minimum. MyStocks.Africa has been designed to be accessible for retail investors — you can start with small allocations and build your JSE portfolio over time.

These are published market facts, not live exchange statistics. Check the canonical page and official exchange for current rules and counts. Trading availability and investor eligibility can differ by account and jurisdiction.