JOHANNESBURG, 25 March 2026 — The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is pleased to announce the listing of the Ivy EasyETFs AI Innovation Actively Managed Exchange Traded Fund (AMETF) [IVYAI] on its Main Board, enabling South African investors to access leading global artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities through a single JSE-traded security.

 The Ivy EasyETFs AI Innovation AMETF is designed for investors seeking long-term growth by backing global companies that are using AI and related technologies to transform how people live, how organisations work and how businesses operate. Instead of tracking a simple index, the fund is actively managed, which means a fund manager will make ongoing decisions on which AI-linked shares to hold as markets and technology evolve.

 The fund aims to deliver capital growth by investing primarily in international enterprises positioned to benefit from AI innovation and related technological advances — from developers of AI tools to businesses enabling AI infrastructure or applying AI to improve efficiency.

 "At Ivy Asset Management, AI isn’t an add‑on but it’s woven into our DNA," said Bruce Main, CEO of Ivy Asset Management. "We have put together a highly experienced team including a seasoned data scientist, Mathew Bernath on our portfolio committee. This level of data‑driven insight is unique in the industry and provides a different lens on the outlier companies that drive alpha performance in the fund. In an era defined by AI, this is a must have asset class for investors seeking forward‑looking growth."

 “We are pleased to welcome the Ivy EasyETFs AI Innovation Actively Managed ETF to the JSE, an important addition that broadens the choice future world industry exposure to South African investors. As the market for AMETFs continues to expand, the introduction of this fund underscores the growing demand for well‑constructed products that aligns with our commitment to supporting tech and innovation,” said Adèle Hattingh, Specialist Securities Manager at the JSE. “AI is reshaping every sector, and now investors can participate in this growth simply and transparently through the JSE.”

 The listing supports the JSE’s efforts to diversify ETF offerings on its Main Board and provide investors with more future-focused choices alongside traditional trackers. By bringing global thematic ETFs to a local, well-regulated environment, the exchange continues to make international innovation more accessible to everyday investors.

 With 133 ETFs now listed on the JSE and a market capitalisation exceeding R249 billion, the JSE provides South African investors with access to an accessible and cost‑effective investment instrument.

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