GSE Composite Index Declines as Market Capitalisation Falls to GH¢168.02bn
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) closed Tuesday’s trading session on a bearish note, with the benchmark GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) dipping by 5.73 points to close at 8,490.20 points, trimming its year-to-date (YTD) return to 73.68%.
In contrast, the GSE Financial Stock Index (GSE-FSI) advanced, gaining 4.64 points to close at 4,064.90 points, reflecting a 70.74% YTD return.
Total market capitalisation decreased slightly to GH¢168.02 billion, while trading activity slowed markedly. A total of 220,174 shares changed hands, representing a 90.38% decline compared to the previous session, and generating a total turnover of GH¢440,603.87.
On the equities front, GLD emerged as the top gainer, appreciating to close at GH¢449.46. MTNGH shed GH¢0.01 to end the session at GH¢4.39.
HORDS was the day’s most traded stock, accounting for 60,000 shares valued at GH¢6,000.00. It was followed by RBGH, MTNGH, IIL, and CAL, in that order.
