GSE-CI closes flat to post YTD returns of -12.22%
The Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index (GSE-CI) did not record any change to close at 2,448.53 points representing a YTD return of -12.22%.
The GSE-FSI also maintained its level to close at 2,069.89 points, representing a YTD return of-3.81%.
A total of 18,095 shares were traded among fourteen (14) equities ending with one gainer.
NewGold(GLD)the sole gainer, advanced by GH¢17.80 to close trading at GH¢255.00.
| Ticker | Close Price (GH¢) | Open Price (GH¢) | Change (GH¢) | YTD Change |
| GLD | 255.00 | 237.20 | 17.80 | 134.81% |
Market capitalization for the day, increased by GH¢51.62 million to settle at GH¢64.66 billion.
Thursday’s trading session resulted in a turnover of GH¢212,869.40.
Total volume and value traded on Thursday, decreased by 89.09% and 97.86% respectively compared to the previous trading day.
Scancom PLC(MTNGH) accounted for 71.89% of the total value traded whilst NewGold (GLD) accounted for 90.32% of the total value traded.
TOP TRADED EQUITIES
| Ticker | Volume | Value (GH¢) |
| MTNGH | 13,009 | SS 11,317.83 |
| CAL | 1,870 | 1,496.00 |
| GCB | 1,241 | 4,901.95 |
| GLD | 754 | 192,270.00 |
| CPC ss | 500 | 10.00 |
Summary of market activities for October
Activities on the market saw a reduction in volume and an increase in value and transactions over the same period last year.
Volume traded was 21,344,190 down 55.27% compared to September 2022.
These trades were valued at GH¢150,057,248.32, up 188.61% compared to September 2022.
The GSE equity market closed the month with the Composite Index and Financial Stock Index recording returns of -11.80% and -3.81% respectively.
