JSE issues apology for the incorrect meta description on broker search

JSE Limited (“JSE) was alerted to an incorrect meta description automatically generated by search engines when searches relating to the JSE in relation to company information is performed. This resulted in the JSE’s awareness campaign relating to a cautionary pop-up on the JSE website regarding investment scams being displayed in search results.

The JSE has implemented technical measures to remedy the incorrect description.

We sincerely apologise for the error and in the event that you require any further information in respect of the remedial actions implemented or the JSE to clarify the incorrect search results, please contact [email protected].

What are Equities?

Equities, also known as stocks, are shares in a company. When you buy equities on a stock exchange, you become a partial owner of that listed company. As an investor, you may benefit from growth in the share price, dividends and capital gains when you sell your share.

Equities are regarded as one of the core pillars of a well-diversified investment portfolio. With a highly liquid and well-regulated Equities Market, the JSE has connected buyers and sellers of equities for more than 135 years. These are some of the products that are available on the Equity Market: