GSE Ends Higher as Financial Stocks Lead Gains; But Market Capitalization Dips by GHS 28.85m
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) posted a mixed performance on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, with gains in key indices offset by a decline in market capitalization and a sharp drop in trading activity.
The benchmark GSE Composite Index advanced by 5.26 points to close at 6,255.41 points, reflecting a year-to-date (YTD) return of 27.96%. The Financial Stock Index also recorded a notable gain, climbing 22.35 points to close at 3,370.12 points, with its YTD return firming to 41.55%.
Despite the index gains, the broader market recorded a decline in total capitalization, which fell by GHS28.85 million to close the session at GHS137.38 billion.
Market turnover weakened significantly, with total traded shares standing at 1,466,254, down 44.09% from the previous session. The corresponding trade value amounted to GHS5,414,939.12.
Equity performance was led by Ecobank Ghana (EGH) and GCB Bank, which saw their share prices rise to GH¢8.70 and GH¢10.00 respectively. On the downside, MTN Ghana (MTNGH) dipped to GH¢2.94, while NewGold ETF (GLD) declined further to GH¢351.32.
MTNGH dominated trading volumes for the day, exchanging 1,374,760 shares valued at GH¢4,039,246.90. It was followed by GCB, SIC, EGH, and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), rounding out the top five most actively traded equities.
Market analysts note that the continued strength in financial stocks is buoying investor sentiment, although profit-taking and reduced liquidity could weigh on short-term momentum.
The GSE is expected to maintain its positive trajectory should macroeconomic indicators remain stable and investor appetite persist across the banking and telecom counters.
