The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is pleased to announce the listing of the Prescient Balanced Feeder Actively Managed Exchange Traded Fund (AMETF), offering South African investors access to a diversified, multi-asset investment strategy through a single listed product.

 

Published 28 Oct 2025
Posted by NdivhuwoM

Johannesburg, 28 October 2025: The Prescient Balanced Feeder AMETF (PBLNCD) gives investors access to the Prescient Balanced Fund, which aims to grow capital over time by investing in a mix of asset classes. These include equities, bonds, preference shares, debentures, money market instruments, property markets, and both listed and unlisted financial instruments. 

While the underlying fund predominantly invests in South African markets, it is also permitted to include offshore investments, subject to prevailing legislative conditions. This flexibility allows the fund to invest in both South African and international markets, helping investors benefit from global opportunities while staying anchored in the local economy. 

Rupert Hare, Head of Multi-Asset at Prescient Investment Management states:  “We welcome the launch of the Prescient Balanced Feeder AMETF, the third in our range of Active ETFs. The Prescient Balanced Feeder AMETF allows investors and pension funds to gain broad diversified exposure to local and global markets in line with Reg28 of the Pension Funds Act, while allowing for the benefits of immediate tradability via the JSE.” 

 Hattingh Business Development & Exchange Traded Products Manager at the JSE, welcomed the listing, stating: “We are proud to support the continued growth of actively managed ETFs on the JSE. The Prescient Balanced Feeder AMETF provides investors with a robust, diversified investment vehicle that aligns with long-term growth objectives. This listing reflects our commitment to innovation and expanding the range of investment options available to South African investors.” 

AMETFs have become a fast-growing segment of the JSE’s listed product offering, following key regulatory reforms introduced in 2022 that enabled their listing. Since their introduction on the JSE, AMETFs have seen a steady increase in listings and market uptake, reflecting strong demand from the market. Their growth is a testament to the relevance of the JSE’s product innovation and its commitment to delivering value to clients, investors and the broader financial ecosystem. 

AMETFs differ from traditional ETFs in that they employ an active investment strategy which aims to outperform a set benchmark. Despite this active approach, AMETFs are still able retain the transparency, liquidity and ease of trading that ETFs are known for, making them especially attractive to retail investors seeking diversified exposure through a single listed investment product. By combining active strategy with the accessibility of Exchange Traded products, AMETFs offer a compelling solution for investors looking to navigate changing market conditions with agility and confidence. 

Today’s listing brings the number of ETFs listed on the JSE to 122 with a total market cap of R23.5 billion. 

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