Ghana Stock Exchange, Stock exchange in Accra, Ghana
Ghana Stock Exchange is a securities trading platform in Accra where shares of local and regional companies are bought and sold. The institution operates from the modern Cedi House building and serves as a central hub for investment trading across West Africa.
The exchange was established in 1989 to provide a regulated market for securities in the country. It quickly gained international recognition as one of the strongest performing emerging markets in Africa.
The exchange reflects Ghana's economic priorities through its diverse listings in manufacturing, banking, brewing, mining, and energy sectors. Visitors can observe which industries drive the country's development and how local businesses connect to the broader West African economy.
Visitors should know that trading takes place on weekdays with regular operating hours and that real-time market data is available to the public. Check the official website before visiting to understand current market conditions and facility access.
Foreign investors face a unique restriction where they can own only up to 10% of each equity individually, though total foreign investment per security is capped at a higher level. These ownership rules are designed to maintain local control over listed companies.
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