Company Profile
Sanlam Limited is a diversified financial services group and the largest insurance provider in Africa. Headquartered in South Africa, it operates through segments including Life Insurance, General Insurance, Investment Management, and Credit across the African continent and international markets.
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What is Sanlam Limited?
Sanlam Limited (SLM.ZA) is a Insurance company listed on JSE in South Africa. This company profile summarizes its issuer details, fundamentals, market links and investor access routes on mystocks.africa.
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Fundamentals
Current Share Price
R90.93
Market Cap
R189.00B
P/E Ratio
11.28x
EPS
R7.923
Dividend Yield
5.43%
Dividend/Share
R4.85
Shares Outstanding
2,120,000,000
Share Performance
1W
-3.60%
1M
-13.50%
3M
-6.93%
6M
+3.67%
YTD
-9.25%
1Y
+7.56%
Company Details
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Sanlam Limited Frequently Asked Questions
How can I buy Sanlam Limited (SLM.ZA) shares?
You can buy Sanlam Limited (SLM.ZA) shares on mystocks.africa. Open an account, complete KYC verification, fund your USD account, and place an order from as little as USD 10 — no local broker or South Africa bank account required.
What exchange is Sanlam Limited listed on?
Sanlam Limited (SLM.ZA) is listed on the JSE in South Africa. mystocks.africa provides direct access to JSE listings with USD settlement.
What sector does Sanlam Limited operate in?
Sanlam Limited (SLM.ZA) operates in the Insurance sector. You can review its profile and invest in SLM.ZA on mystocks.africa.
Can I invest in SLM.ZA from outside South Africa?
Yes. mystocks.africa lets global and diaspora investors access JSE listings including SLM.ZA through a single digital account with USD settlement, so you do not need an on-the-ground presence in South Africa.
What is the minimum investment in Sanlam Limited?
You can invest in SLM.ZA from as little as USD 10 on mystocks.africa, subject to the prevailing share price on the JSE. A standard 0.75% platform fee applies to executions.
Does Sanlam Limited pay dividends?
If Sanlam Limited declares a dividend, the proceeds are credited to your mystocks.africa USD account after any applicable withholding tax for South Africa. Dividend history and declarations, when available, are shown on the portfolio dashboard.
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Capital at risk
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