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].

Bond index futures are derivatives that track the JSE’s bond indices and provide exposure to an underlying basket of JSE-listed government bonds. Bond index futures are cash settled.

Who should use this?

Bond index futures are used by international and South African institutional investors seeking a diversified exposure to South African bonds. Individual investors with expert knowledge of interest rate derivatives can also participate. Market participants can go long (to buy at a future date) or short (to sell at a future date) as they see fit.

Features:

  • Exposure is spread over a range of bonds reducing the risk of default.
  • Exposure is geared.
  • The JSE guarantees settlement.
  • Are subject to initial margin and margin payments.​
  • Derivatives can be risky and should not be tackled by novice investors.

How to get it:

To use Bond Index Futures, investors need to register as a client with a JSE Interest Rate Derivatives Member