ZAforexAbsa Group share price chart
About Absa Group
Absa Group is one of South Africa's "big four" banks, with retail, business, corporate and investment banking across 12 African countries. It was formerly majority-owned by Barclays.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| JSE code | JSE: ABG |
| Sector | Banking |
| Currency | Rand (the JSE quotes shares in cents: 12,345c = R123.45) |
| Trading hours | 09:00–16:50 SAST continuous trading, then a closing auction to about 17:00, Monday to Friday |
What moves the Absa Group share price?
- Credit impairments in home loans, vehicle finance and cards.
- Interest-rate cycle and margins.
- Management stability and strategy delivery.
- Africa regions performance.
How to buy Absa Group shares in South Africa
You can buy JSE shares through any stockbroker or investing app, including bank share-trading platforms and low-cost apps. You can also hold them in a tax-free savings account (TFSA) if your provider allows direct shares. Check brokerage, the minimum order and annual custody fees, and remember that share prices can fall as well as rise. Dividends from SA companies are subject to 20% dividends withholding tax.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Absa Group share price today?
The delayed price in rand is shown at the top of this page, updated every 15 minutes during JSE trading hours (09:00–17:00 SAST on weekdays).
What is Absa Group's JSE code?
Absa Group trades on the JSE under the code ABG, often written "JSE: ABG" or "ABG:SJ".
Why is the Absa Group price shown in cents?
The JSE quotes share prices in South African cents (ZAc). Divide by 100 to get rand.