GSE-CI gains 2.09%; returns 41.64% to investors
The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) gained 2.09points to close at 2,750.15 representing a 41.64% YTD return. This is due to price appreciation in Unilever Ghana PLC. (UNIL) which gained 9.92% to close at GH¢3.88.
UNIL has hereby gained 94% since it last traded the lowest this year (GH¢2.00) on July 19, 2021.
The GSE Financial Stock Index (GSE-FSI) remained unchanged to close at 1,909.91 translating into a YTD return of 7.13%. Market Capitalization on the other hand climbed upwards to close at GH¢62.73 billion.
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A total of 53,207 shares valued at GH¢109,312.50 was traded on Wednesday compared to 5,623,223 shares valued at GH¢7,130,144.43 that was traded on the previous day.
At close of market, eight (8) equities changed hands with Unilever PLC (UNIL) recording the most trades per value, accounting for 68.01% of the total value traded.
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