The Nairobi Securities Exchange 25 Share Index (NSE-25)

The Nairobi Securities Exchange 25 Share Index (NSE-25) is a market capitalisation-weighted index that tracks the performance of the top 25 companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in Kenya. The index is designed to represent the overall performance of the Kenyan stock market and is considered a key benchmark for investors looking to invest in the country. The NSE-25 is calculated using free float market capitalisation, which takes into account the number of shares available for trading by the public. The index is updated on a quarterly basis and is widely followed by investors and analysts as an indicator of the overall health of the Kenyan economy. Some of the top companies included in the NSE-25 include Safaricom, East African Breweries Limited, and Kenya Commercial Bank. Investing in the NSE-25 provides a diversified way to gain exposure to the Kenyan stock market, and can be a valuable tool for investors looking for a way to track the performance of the top companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.