The ISE ended January 0.72% higher, while the BOVESPA Index (Ibovespa) lost 1.95%. For the period of February 2012 to January 2013 the two indices had distinct performances: the ISE gained 14.55% and the Ibovespa lost 5.25%.
Of the 51 stocks in the ISE portfolio, 27 gained value in January and 24 lost value. The best performers were ELETROBRAS PN (+20.61%), BRASKEM ON (+18.65%) and BRASKEM PNA (+17.27%), while the greatest loss was for ELETROPAULO PN (-18.75%).
In sectorial terms, 11 groups of shares rose and five fell. Among the positive performances the main highlight was Chemicals (+17.96%), while the biggest loss was for Personal Care and Cleaning Products (-8.42%).
Over the 12 months (February 2012 to January 2013), 31 of the 51 stocks constituting the ISE gained value, with the most significant being CCR S/A ON (+74.78%), FIBRIA ON (+71.23%) and SABESP ON (+60.05%).
Save the date – at 8:30 a.m. on March 05 there will be a worksho on the launch of the 2013 ISE process.