Aldesa Valores Puesto de Bolsa S.A., a company of Grupo Aldesa, is among the longest-standing organizations in the region’s securities market. It was an active promoter and one of the founding partners of the Costa Rican Stock Market (Bolsa Nacional de Valores S.A.) in 1976.

Over time, Aldesa Valores Puesto de Bolsa, has evolved into a sound, reliable, experienced business firm engaged in stock exchange operations and investment portfolio management, both in the local and the international market.

Aldesa's turnover at the Costa Rican Stock Exchange experienced a 138% increase, with $943 million traded as opposed to $396 in the previous year.

Total assets under custody by CEVAL doubled themselves in 2006, reaching $203 million by December 2006 as opposed to $101 million in 2005.