JSE Adds Three ETFs To Expand Global Investment Access
TLDR
- The Johannesburg Stock Exchange listed three new exchange-traded funds, giving South African investors broader access to global assets
- The listings include two actively managed ETFs from Allan Gray in partnership with Orbis, and a global property feeder ETF from Satrix
- The new listings raise the total number of ETFs on the JSE to 126, with combined assets of more than R247.9 billion, according to the exchange
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange listed three new exchange-traded funds, giving South African investors broader access to global equities, multi-asset strategies, and international property markets, per African Markets report.
The listings include two actively managed ETFs from Allan Gray in partnership with Orbis, and a global property feeder ETF from Satrix. All three products are rand-denominated and trade on the JSE.
The Allan Gray–Orbis Global Equity Feeder AMETF invests in global equities through the Orbis Global Equity Fund, using an active, research-driven approach. The Allan Gray–Orbis Global Balanced Feeder AMETF follows a diversified strategy, allocating across equities, bonds, and commodities via the Orbis SICAV Global Balanced Fund.
Satrix’s Global Property Feeder ETF tracks the FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index through an offshore feeder structure, offering exposure to listed real estate companies and REITs in developed markets.
The new listings raise the total number of ETFs on the JSE to 126, with combined assets of more than R247.9 billion, according to the exchange.
The additions reflect continued demand for offshore exposure through locally listed instruments as investors seek diversification beyond South Africa.
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Key Takeaways
The new listings highlight a shift in how South African investors access global markets. Rather than investing directly offshore, many are using locally listed ETFs that offer foreign exposure while remaining within the domestic market structure. Actively managed ETFs have gained traction since regulatory changes in 2022 allowed managers to combine active strategies with ETF structures. Asset managers have used this format to offer global mandates with daily liquidity and transparent pricing. Global property exposure has also become more relevant as investors look to diversify income sources and hedge local economic risk. International real estate ETFs provide access to developed markets without the complexity of offshore accounts. For the JSE, the expansion of ETFs supports trading activity and strengthens the exchange’s role as a gateway to global assets. Sustained growth in this segment may depend on fee competitiveness, performance consistency, and continued investor education around ETF-based investing.
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