Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index Remains Steady, Year-to-Date Return at 39.09%
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) closed the session with the Composite Index (GSE-CI) remaining flat at 4,353 points, maintaining its year-to-date (YTD) return at an impressive 39.09%.
The Financial Stocks Index (FSI) similarly held steady at 2,118 points, with its YTD return standing at 11.38%.
Market capitalization of the GSE edged higher to GHS 91.9 billion, underpinned by gains in GLD, which added GHS 2.28 to settle at GHS 383.54.
Trading volumes recorded on Thursday’s trading session surged dramatically, up 173.49% from the prior session, with 201,090 shares changing hands compared to 73,527 shares previously.
Correspondingly, trade turnover saw a substantial rise of 235.53%, escalating from GHS 6,450,375 to GHS 21,653,215.
In all, thirteen stocks were traded during the day.
GLD dominated the trading floor, with 55,970 shares traded, contributing GHS 21,466,735 to the total market turnover.
In contrast, RBGH saw more modest activity, with 15,099 shares exchanged, valued at GHS 8,304.