GSE Composite Index Climbs to 7,829 Points as Market Cap Hits GHS 158bn
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) closed on a positive note, with the Composite Index rising to 7,829.09 points, translating into a year-to-date return of 60.15 per cent.
The Financial Stock Index also advanced to 3,694.87 points, representing a 55.20 per cent gain since the start of the year.
Total market capitalisation increased to GH¢1.58 billion, despite a sharp decline in trading activity. A total of 4,986,838 shares changed hands, down 85.04 per cent from the previous session, with transactions valued at GH¢9,308,237.82.
Ecobank Ghana (EGH) emerged as the day’s top gainer, closing at GH¢10.00 per share. TOTAL was the most traded equity, recording 200,500 shares valued at GH¢7,033,545.00.
It was followed by Guinness Ghana Breweries (GGBL), MTN Ghana (MTNGH), Fan Milk Limited (FML) and CAL Bank (CAL).
