ZAforexSanlam share price chart
About Sanlam
Sanlam is one of Africa's largest non-bank financial-services groups, with life insurance, investment management, credit and general insurance in South Africa, the rest of Africa and India. Its SanlamAllianz joint venture combines its African operations with Allianz.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| JSE code | JSE: SLM |
| Sector | Insurance & financial services |
| 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 Sanlam share price?
- New business volumes and the value of new business.
- Investment returns on shareholder funds.
- Growth in the rest of Africa and India.
- Acquisitions and capital allocation.
How to buy Sanlam 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 Sanlam 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 Sanlam's JSE code?
Sanlam trades on the JSE under the code SLM, often written "JSE: SLM" or "SLM:SJ".
Why is the Sanlam price shown in cents?
The JSE quotes share prices in South African cents (ZAc). Divide by 100 to get rand.