Index Description
The Low Volatility South Africa Dividend Index is a 30 stock dividend yield weighted index designed to measure the market performance of companies in South Africa that have a high dividend yield and low beta. The index consists of common stocks listed on the primary stock exchange of South Africa and ADRs & GDRs (traded on US and European exchanges, respectively). The index was incorporated on September 21, 2007.
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Index Characteristics (As of September 30, 2011)
| Number of Constituents | 30 |
| Total Market Cap (USD Mn) | 76,475 |
| Mean Market Cap (USD Mn) | 2,549 |
| Median Market Cap (USD Mn) | 2,066 |
| Largest Constituent (USD Mn) | 8,631 |
| Smallest Constituent (USD Mn) | 301 |
Industry Breakdown (As of September 30, 2011)
Top 5 Constituents (As of September 30, 2011)
| Company Name | Symbol | Industry | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Property Fund | CPL:SJ | Real Estate Investment Trusts | 5.05% |
| Growthpoint Properties Ltd | GRT:SJ | Real Estate Management | 4.98% |
| Raubex Group Ltd | RBX:SJ | Construction & Engineering | 4.88% |
| Resilient Property Income Fund Ltd | RES:SJ | Real Estate Management | 4.86% |
| SA Corporate Real Estate Fund Nominees Pty Ltd | SAC:SJ | Real Estate Investment Trusts | 4.85% |