# Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM)

> The Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) is the principal securities exchange of Mauritius, established in 1988 and regulated by the Financial Services Commission. Operating from Port Louis, it runs an Official Market and a Development & Enterprise Market, lists equities in both Mauritian rupees and US dollars, and anchors one of Africa's most sophisticated international financial centres.

Canonical: https://mystocks.africa/exchanges/stock-exchange-of-mauritius

Mauritius is one of Africa's most stable and business-friendly economies, serving as the continent's leading international financial centre. The Stock Exchange of Mauritius lists banking groups, hotel and leisure operators, conglomerates, and property companies — offering investors exposure to the Indian Ocean's premier investment hub, including a USD-denominated international board.

## Published market facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Exchange | Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) |
| Country | Mauritius |
| Currency | MUR |
| Trading hours | 09:00 – 13:00 MUT (GMT+4) |
| Settlement | T+3 |
| Regulator | Financial Services Commission (FSC) Mauritius |
| Listed companies (published count band) | 60+ |
| Established | 1988 |
| Financial centre | Port Louis |

## Sources and stock discovery

- [Official exchange](https://www.stockexchangeofmauritius.com/)
- [Stock Markdown catalog (paginated)](https://mystocks.africa/api/md-catalog/stocks?exchange=SEM)
- [Canonical exchange page: performance and listings](https://mystocks.africa/exchanges/stock-exchange-of-mauritius)
- [Country guide](https://mystocks.africa/countries/mauritius)
- [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 Stock Exchange of Mauritius?

SEM listings include MCB Group (MCBG), SBM Holdings (SBMH), IBL Ltd (IBLL), CIEL Limited (CIEL), Emtel (EMTL), New Mauritius Hotels (NMHL), LUX Island Resorts, Sun Limited, and Alteo. Through MyStocks.Africa you can access actively traded SEM equities.

### Do Mauritian stock tickers end in .MU?

Yes. MyStocks.Africa stores Mauritian listed-equity symbols using the .MU suffix, for example MCBG.MU for MCB Group and SBMH.MU for SBM Holdings.

### What are the SEM trading hours?

The Stock Exchange of Mauritius operates Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 Mauritius Time (MUT, GMT+4).

### What currency do Mauritian stocks trade in?

Most SEM equities trade in Mauritian rupee (MUR); the exchange also operates a USD-denominated international board for selected listings. MyStocks.Africa handles the currency conversion at live spot rates, so you can invest in USD from anywhere.

### What is the SEM settlement cycle?

Equity trades on Stock Exchange of Mauritius 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 Stock Exchange of Mauritius?

The SEM is regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius, the integrated regulator for the country's non-bank financial services sector.

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.