GSE-CI gains; records almost 50% YTD returns for investors
The Accra bourse rallied upwards as the benchmark GSE Composite index (GSE-CI) gained 47.64 points to close trading at 2,899.54, translating into a YTD return of 49.34%.
The GSE Financial Stock Index (GSE-FSI), however, continued to be flat at 2,082.12 points also translating into a YTD return of 16.79%.
Two equities recorded gains with Benso Oil Palm Plantation (BOPP) gaining Ghs 0.20 to close trading at Ghs 5.00 followed by Scancom PLC. (MTNGH) which gained four pesewas to close trading at Ghs 1.24
GAINERS
| Ticker | Close Price (GH¢) | Open Price (GH¢) | Change | YTD Change |
| BOPP | 5.00 | 4.80 | 4.17% | 150.00% |
| MTNGH | 1.24 | 1.20 | 3.33% | 93.75% |
The stock market’s market capitalization therefore increased by Ghs 498.58 million to close trading at Ghs 64.63 billion representing a growth of 18.88% in 2021.
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A total of 524,673 shares valued at Ghs 666,966.23 were traded, a significant increase compared to a total of 70,436 shares valued at Ghs 107,157.65 which was traded yesterday.
Seven (7) equities traded on the day with Scancom PLC. (MTNGH) recording the most trades, accounting for 91.77% of the total value traded and 94.44% of the total volume traded.
TOP TRADED EQUITIES
| Ticker | Volume | Value (GH¢) |
| MTNGH | 495,505 | 612,106.00 |
| RBGH | 20,000 | 12,000.00 |
| BOPP | 8,181 | 40,905.00 |
| ETI | 609 | 48.72 |
| TOTAL | 300 | 1,506.00 |
Examine below the daily equity report by SIC Brokerage:
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