The Haiti Stock Index is a market capitalization-weighted index representing the performance of stocks listed on the Haitian Stock Exchange (Bourse des Valeurs Mobilières d'Haïti). It serves as a benchmark for the Haitian equity market.
Description: The Haiti Stock Index tracks the performance of companies listed on the Bourse des Valeurs Mobilières d'Haïti (BVH), the national stock exchange of Haiti. Established to facilitate capital formation and investment in the Haitian economy, the index includes a diverse range of sectors such as banking, telecommunications, and manufacturing. The index is calculated using market capitalization weighting, providing a broad measure of market performance. Despite Haiti's challenging economic environment, the index aims to reflect the growth and stability of the country's publicly traded companies. The BVH was founded in 2012 and has since worked to develop the local capital market.
Established / Launched: 2012
Founder / Issuer: Bourse des Valeurs Mobilières d'Haïti (BVH)