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Equities Market
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Equities Market

Equities Market is divided into two segments, Main Market and Growth Market. These markets offer companies the platform to trade their listed securities in an efficient and reliable manner.

Equities Market

Equities Market is divided into two segments, Main Market and Growth Market. These markets offer companies the platform to trade their listed securities in an efficient and reliable manner.

Equities Market
Main Market

Main Market

The main market is reserved for outstanding companies with a high level of assurance in liquidity, size, and transparency. They include large financial institutions such as banks, insurance and microfinance companies, large private companies or share companies that would like to grow their business.

The main market is also a platform for privatizing government owned enterprises through listing on the Exchange.

Listing Requirements

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Minimum of 3 years operating history

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Minimum market capitalization of $5 million

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At least 25% public float

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Positive earnings for at least 2 of the last 3 financial years

Growth Market

The growth market is a regulated segment for small and medium sized companies (SMEs) with high levels of growth and appetite to raise substantial capital. The segment enjoys simplified listing requirements than those applied on the high growth equity issuers such as reduced fee structure, relaxed entry criteria, reduced post-listing obligations and increased turnaround time for approvals and time to market.

Simplified Listing Requirements

Streamlined listing process with reduced documentation and compliance requirements compared to the main market.

Reduced Fee Structure

Lower listing and maintenance fees to make it more accessible for growing companies.

Flexible Entry Requirements

Relaxed entry criteria suitable for companies at different stages of growth.

Faster Approval Process

Quick turnaround time for approvals and listing, enabling faster access to capital markets.

Growth Market
REITs

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

A REIT is a regulated collective investment vehicle that invests primarily in income generating real estates and enables persons to contribute money's worth as consideration for the acquisition of rights or interests in a trust that is divided into units with the intention of earning profits or income from real estate as beneficiaries of the trust.

Modelled after mutual funds, REITs pool the capital of numerous investors. This makes it possible for individual investors to earn dividends from real estate investments—without having to buy, manage, or finance any properties themselves.

High Dividend Yields

REITs typically distribute at least 90% of taxable income to shareholders as dividends

Portfolio Diversification

REITs provide exposure to an asset class that often performs differently from stocks and bonds

Liquidity

Unlike direct property investments, REIT shares can be bought and sold throughout the trading day

Professional Management

REITs are managed by experienced real estate professionals who handle property acquisition, management, and leasing