Main Board
About
In 1886, the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand led to a boom in mining and financial companies and a stock exchange was soon needed. And so began the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s Main Board. The JSE holds a treasured position as one of the top 20 exchanges in the world in terms of market capitalisation. The majority of this market capitalisation is based on the companies listed on the Main Board and the JSE’s top 40 stocks are also listed here. These stocks are highly regarded by both local and international investors.
The Main Board houses the same sectors grouped according to the London Stock Exchanges FTSE classifications.
Information about listing your business on the JSE.
Main Board listed companies
This is a list of Main Board companies
Dual listed companies
Sponsors
The appointment of a sponsor is required by the JSE to be able to list on the Main Board or the Africa Board. The sponsor's main responsibilities include:
- Advising the company about the listings requirements and the directors of their responsibilities and obligations
- Ensuring that the company is suitable to list
- Submitting the listing documentation to the JSE and
- Fulfilling a liaison role between the JSE and the company.
A list of JSE Approved Sponsors