Being the major exchange in Sri Lanka and one of the most advanced exchanges in
South Asia,
Colombo Stock Exchange offers a trading arena which is completely
Computerized. The dream of the CSE is to add to the wealth of the nation with making
value through securities.
History and Origin of CSE
In 1896 ,the Colombo Stock Brokers Association started the share trading with companies which had restricted accountability and entailed in aperture of plantation in Sri Lanka.
In 1985, an official stock exchange was established with integration of the Colombo Share Brokers Association . At present 15 institutions are members of it and all of them arelicensed to operate as sharebrokers.
Market capitalization, Indices
During 31 st of May 2005, 243 companies are enrolled on the CSE, on behalf of twenty business sectors with a market capitalization of 497 billion rupees(over US$ 4.9 billion),
that matches approximately 24% of the Gross Domestic Product of the country.
Presently there are 2 indices in the CSE
1.The All Share Price Index (ASPI)
2. The Milanka Price Index(MPI)
After ceasefire aggrement signed in 2001 , the ASPI floating approximately the 500 mark in August 2001, has now exceed the 2000 mark. This has led the CSE to be known as one of the finest performing markets in the World.During 2005 (for the earlier three years)ASPI's consistent annual growth was over 30%, which was a record.
Affiliation
The CSE was the first Exchange in the South Asian Region and the 52 nd Exchange of the World which was elected as a member of the World Federation of Exchanges(FIBV) in October 1998 .
The CSE was one of the creating member of the South Asian Federation of Exchanges(SAFE).
Top Investors
Asha Philip Securities.Ltd.
Ceylinco Stockbrokers(pvt) Ltd.
National Wealth Corporation Ltd.
First Capital Equities(pvt) Ltd.
Asiri Medical Services Limited
Property Development Limited
The Finance Company Ltd.
Seylan Bank
Singer ( Sri Lanka)Limited
Autodrome Limited
Major Companies Listed
DFCC Bank
Marchant Bank of Sri Lanka Limited
Sierra Cables Limited
Asia Capital Limited
Ceylinco Insurance Company Limited
Central Securities Limited
ACL Cables Limited
Pan Asia Banking Corporation Ltd.
Madulsima Plantations Limited
Infrastructure Developers Limited
Guidelines For Investment
Colombo Stock Exchange operates a
Public Gallery at the World Trade Center which is open to the public who are willing to invest in this Exchange.
1.Online Trading Information
2.Connectivity to 13 Stockbrokers offers from the trading floor
3.Availability of Stockbroker representatives of three Stockbroker firms on the trading floor for instant order execution and investment advice.
4.Access to a range of historical market information, CSE publications and informational products
Location Details
Colombo Stock Exchange
64-01 West Bloc,
World Trade Centre,
Echelon Square,
Colombo