ZAforexDiscovery share price chart
About Discovery
Discovery runs South Africa's largest medical scheme administrator (Discovery Health), life and short-term insurance, Discovery Bank and the Vitality wellness programme, which it licenses to insurers worldwide. VitalityHealth and VitalityLife operate in the UK.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| JSE code | JSE: DSY |
| Sector | Insurance & health |
| 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 Discovery share price?
- Growth and profitability of Discovery Bank.
- Health claims experience.
- UK Vitality performance.
- National Health Insurance (NHI) policy risk.
How to buy Discovery 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 Discovery 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 Discovery's JSE code?
Discovery trades on the JSE under the code DSY, often written "JSE: DSY" or "DSY:SJ".
Why is the Discovery price shown in cents?
The JSE quotes share prices in South African cents (ZAc). Divide by 100 to get rand.