Is the ‘shrinking’ JSE a sign of a sinking ship?
the number of companies listed on the JSE has decreased from 776 to 331 over the past 30 years, with over 14 companies delisting every year on a net average basis. This has spurred analysts to discuss the JSE’s “slow death” in the context of a struggling local economy, many arguing that investors should take their money and run. Is it this simple and should investors be worried?
“There is cause for concern when a net delistings trend emerges over time. This could be symptomatic of a faltering economy and
