What is a Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)?

The definition of a Johannesburg Stock Exchange or JSE Limited refers to a stock exchange based in South Africa. Established in 1887, it is the oldest and largest stock exchange in Africa. The JSE is ranked in the top 20 largest stock exchanges in the world by market capitalisation.

What does JSE stand for?

JSE Limited listed on the exchange under the ticker symbol ‘JSE’ in 2005. Since then it’s established itself as the largest stock exchange in Africa. In 2003, the JSE launched the Alternative Exchange (AltX), focused on small and medium sized high-growth companies.

Which trading system does the JSE use?

The JSE's fully automated (electronic trading) trading system is called the Millennium Exchange, which replaced the JSE TradElect system in 2012, which in turn had replaced the JSE SETS system in April 2007, which had replaced the JSE JET system in May 2002.

What is a stock exchange called?

They also may be referred to as a share exchange or " bourse," depending on the geographical location. Exchanges are located in most countries worldwide. The more prominent exchanges include the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the Nasdaq, the London Stock Exchange (LSE), and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).