The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has celebrated 100,000 points on the Information Services (ALSI), in what analysts perceive as reflecting the resilience and growth of South Africa’s capital markets.
Leila Fourie, Group CEO of the JSE, said “reaching 100,000 points on the ALSI is not just a numerical milestone – it is a powerful reflection of the resilience, innovation and operational excellence of companies listed on the JSE. This landmark demonstrates that investors continue to place their trust in the South African market and in the ability of our listed companies to drive growth and deliver value. As the JSE, we are proud to provide a platform that enables capital raising, fuels economic expansion and creates opportunities for wealth creation across society.”
The ALSI reached 100,000 points in 2025, since 2002.
The index survived pandemic lows, driven by commodity booms (gold, platinum), displayed resilient corporate earnings and improved investor sentiment.
Sectors which fuelled growth are mining, banking and technology as well as structural reforms and fiscal stability.
Mark Randall, Director of Information Services further elaborates, “redefined in 2002 through a strategic partnership with global index provider FTSE, the FTSE/JSE ALSI adopted modern methodologies including free float weighting and a fixed universe of 160 companies. Today, the index represents 125 listed companies on the JSE with a combined market capitalisation of R21 trillion, spanning a diverse range of sectors and geographies. While the ALSI does not include every listed company, it remains a trusted benchmark, capturing 99% of the eligible market capitalisation on the JSE Main Board. It distils the daily performance of large, mid, and small-cap stocks into a single, accessible figure visible across media platforms and financial tickers, underscoring the strength of South Africa’s equity market and the JSE’s role as a gateway to African investment.”