GSE Composite Index Gains 16.64 Points as Market Capitalization Rises by GHS 228.87 Million
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) saw a positive trading session, with the benchmark GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) advancing by 16.64 points to close at 6,154.92 points, reflecting a Year-To-Date (YTD) return of 25.91%.
The Financial Stock Index (GSE-FSI) also surged by 23.36 points to 3,029.04 points, with a YTD return of 27.23%.
Market capitalization increased by GHS228.87 million, pushing the total market value to GHS136.20 billion.
Trading activity was robust, with the volume of shares traded rising 42.36% to 748,650 shares, generating a total turnover of GHS47,272,505.06.
Top Gainers & Traded Equities
GLD led the gainers’ chart, appreciating by GHS7.72 to close at GHS452.22.
Among the top five most traded equities, MTN Ghana (MTNGH) dominated with 276,662 shares exchanged at a total value of GHS877,018.54.
Other stocks in the top five by trade volume included CAL Bank (CAL), GLD, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), and Enterprise Group Limited (EGL) in that order.
