Articles
Guides and explainers on investing in the Malawi Stock Exchange.
PCL Has Split Its Shares 35 to 1. Your Investment Has Not Shrunk
Press Corporation went from MWK 9,520 to MWK 272 on 7 September 2026 in a 35-to-1 share split. Here is why the 97% drop cost holders nothing, and what a MWK 272 price means for buying PCL now.
Read articleDo You Need a Lot of Money to Invest in Malawi? (Short Answer: No)
You don’t need a fortune to start investing in Malawi. This article explains what actually matters — and what doesn’t.
How to Buy Your First Share on the Malawi Stock Exchange
A plain-English walkthrough of actually buying your first share through a licensed broker — what you need, what it costs in kwacha, and what happens after you place the order.
How to Apply for the Continental Holdings IPO, Step by Step
A plain-English walkthrough of what you actually do, what you carry, and what happens on each date — from someone who isn't selling you the shares.
Continental Holdings (CHL) IPO: What Every Malawian Investor Should Know
For the first time in about six years, a brand-new company is joining the Malawi Stock Exchange. This is a plain-English guide to the Continental Holdings (CHL) IPO — who the company is, what the numbers mean, the risks to weigh, and exactly how to apply before the offer closes on 27 July 2026.
The Elephant in the Room: Decoding the Early 2026 MSE Market Dip
This article breaks down the recent volatility on the Malawi Stock Exchange, shifting the focus from market fear to the reality of new tax legislation. It explains how the transition from a capital gains exemption to a 2% withholding tax created a temporary "policy shock" and what this means for investors moving forward.
Interest Rates vs. Stocks: What the RBM Rate Cut Means for You
Following the Reserve Bank of Malawi’s decision to cut the policy rate to 24%, we examine what this means for your investment portfolio. This article explains the inverse relationship between interest rates and stock prices and why a "cheaper" lending environment could be the fuel the Malawi Stock Exchange needs to recover from its early-2026 correction.
How to Get Started Investing in Malawi
A beginner’s guide to investing in Malawi. Learn how to choose a broker, open an account online, and buy shares on the MSE with no minimum deposit required.
Why Some Malawi Stocks Don’t Trade Every Day (And Why That’s Normal)
Not seeing daily trades? This article explains why some Malawi stocks don’t trade every day — and why that’s completely normal.
What Actually Happens on a Malawi Stock Exchange Trading Day
A plain-English walkthrough of what really happens on a Malawi Stock Exchange trading day — from orders to price updates, without the confusion.
Top Gainers vs Top Losers: What Those Labels Really Mean
"Top gainers” and “top losers” don’t always mean what people think. Here’s how to interpret these labels on the Malawi Stock Exchange.
How to Read Share Prices, Volumes, and Percentage Changes on the MSE
Learn how to correctly interpret share prices, volumes, and percentage changes on the MSE — and what those numbers actually tell you.