Beware of "JSE Investment" scams

The JSE Limited/ Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is aware of a several scams (on Telegram and WhatsApp) posing as authorised JSE investment schemes and/or using the names(s) of JSE Executives (including our CEO, Leila Fourie).

In these investment scams, potential investors are urged to deposit money into a bank account and promised quick and guaranteed returns on their investment. These types of groups are not authorised by the JSE and the investments referred to are not authorised or endorsed by the JSE or any members of the JSE Executive. The JSE does not recruit investors in this manner.

The only way to invest on the JSE is via an authorised JSE stockbroker. A list of stockbrokers can be found on www.jse.co.za and then click on 'find a stockbroker' and you will find a list of stockbrokers in your area who will help you to open an account and you can begin your investment journey with the JSE.

Should you suspect a false investment scam group, please report these to the JSE at [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 130 years. These are some of the products that are available on the Equity Market:

These are some of the products that are available in EQM:

You can invest in companies listed on:

Companies list on these boards to raise capital. When you invest in equities, you are, in effect, buying part of a listed company.