GSE: Market capitalization rises by GHS 714m; trading volume and value decline
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) saw a mixed performance on the trading day in question, with the benchmark GSE-Composite Index gaining 66.46 points to close at 2,672.51 points, representing a year-to-date (YTD) change of 9.35%. However, the GSE Financial Stocks Index lost 11.08 points to close at 1,873.79 points, representing a YTD return of -8.71%.
Despite this disparity, several individual stocks performed well, with Scancom PLC. (MTNGH), Unilever Ghana PLC. (UNIL), and NewGold (GLD) all seeing gains in their share prices. Scancom PLC saw a modest increase of GH¢0.06, while Unilever Ghana PLC gained GH¢0.32, and NewGold rose by a notable GH¢7.25 to close at GH¢1.16, GH¢3.60, and GH¢236.28 per share respectively. However, Societe Generale Ghana PLC. (SOGEGH) saw a decline of GH¢0.09 to close at GH¢0.81.
Overall, the market capitalization of the exchange rose by GH¢714.63 million to GH¢67.03 billion, representing a YTD change of 3.91%. This suggests a generally positive outlook for investors, although individual stock performances continue to vary.
Despite the gains in market capitalization, trading volume and value both declined significantly compared to the previous trading session, with only 134,929 shares valued at GH¢202,876.61 traded across nineteen counters. This represents a decline of 93.63% in trading volume and a 93.69% decline in trading value, highlighting the relatively muted nature of the day’s trading.
Notably, transactions in GOIL PLC. (GOIL) topped the trading chart, with 93,543 shares valued at GH¢153,410.52 representing 75.62% of total value traded. This was followed by Cal Bank PLC (CAL), trading 25,864 shares valued at GH¢12,932.00 representing 6.37% of total value traded. However, both of these stocks saw comparatively low levels of activity, emphasizing the subdued nature of the day’s trading.
As ever, it is important for investors to remain cautious and consult with their own investment advisors before making any investment decisions. The disclaimer from SIC Brokerage, included at the end of the passage, underlines this point, highlighting the risks involved in investing and the need for thorough research and due diligence. In a context where trading volumes and values remain muted, investors should remain vigilant and take a measured approach to investing in the Ghanaian market.
